Semua Bab My Mysterious Husband: Bab 31 - Bab 40

The sky had long since darkened, casting a shadowy veil over the city streets. Most establishments had already begun shutting their doors for the night, their lights dimming one by one, leaving the sidewalks colder and more deserted with each passing minute. A few stragglers rushed home, their footsteps hurried, eager to escape the growing stillness of the evening. Street lamps flickered to life along the roadside, their artificial glow casting pools of yellow light that offered little comfort. The world outside felt unfamiliar and unsettling, cloaked in uneasy silence broken only by distant traffic and hurried steps.Aria stepped out of the hospital doors with visible caution. Her hand instinctively rested on her belly, protective and tender, as though shielding the life growing within her from the darkness around. Each step she took became faster than the last, her pace no longer leisurely but tense and urgent. A chill settled in her bones—not just from the evening air but from a cr

Lucien's gaze remained unwavering, locked firmly on the spot where Sophie stood. His eyes did not drift even for a moment, his focus intense and filled with a complex mix of emotions. "She's still there," he murmured softly, more to himself than to anyone else, "but I know she’ll leave soon." There was a tenderness in his voice—a gentle reassurance meant for his wife, Aria. Despite the presence of another woman, his heart was clearly aligned with the one beside him. In this moment, Lucien wasn’t just observing; he was choosing. Choosing to be sweet, to be present, to reaffirm his commitment to Aria by believing that Sophie’s chapter in their lives would soon come to a quiet end.Aria, sitting close to him, glanced toward Sophie as well. Doubt lingered in her expression, mingled with hope. “Are you sure?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. It carried the weight of silent prayers—wishes that Sophie would walk away for good and allow Aria the peace she longed for, the chance to

Lucien’s team had failed to uncover who was behind the attempt to harm his wife, but deep down, he was convinced it was Sophie. He firmly believed she was responsible."Once I find solid evidence against you, you'll answer to the authorities," he vowed, gripping the steering wheel tightly as he drove toward his wife.He hit the brakes after spotting her at a nearby bus stop, standing alone. Without hesitation, he jumped out of the car and rushed to her, wrapping her in his arms.“I’ve been so worried about you and our baby,” he murmured, his eyes drifting to her belly as he gently placed a hand on it. “Don’t worry, sweetheart. Daddy’s doing everything he can to keep both of you safe.”Aria smiled warmly at her husband’s tender gesture.As Lucien held Aria close, the warmth of her presence grounded him—if only for a moment. Her smile was a balm to his frayed nerves, but behind it, he saw the trace of fear she tried so hard to hide.“I hate that you were out here alone,” he whispered, b

Lucien took a step forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Aria. His gaze was locked on Sophie, sharp and unyielding.“Are you planning to hurt my wife again?” he asked, his voice low but firm, filled with an anger he rarely let show. There was no hesitation in his tone—only raw, protective intensity. His words landed like a thunderclap in the middle of the garden.Alicia gasped, the blood draining from her face. She turned toward her son, stunned. “Lucien… what are you saying?”Luke stood frozen for a moment before his expression darkened. “Hurt Aria?” he repeated under his breath, eyes shifting toward Sophie.Sophie flinched slightly under their stares but quickly composed herself. Her lips parted, trembling, as she took a step forward, lifting her hands as if to defend herself from invisible blows.“No… I would never,” she whispered, shaking her head rapidly. “I didn’t hurt Lucien—how could you even think that? I love him. I’ve always loved him,” she said, her eyes lo

The room fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the voice of the news anchor echoing from the television. Alicia’s eyes were fixed on the screen, unblinking, as the scandal unfolded—her family’s name dragged through the mud in front of the entire city. Her breathing grew shallow, panic gripping her chest."What... what is this?" she whispered, her voice barely audible. But within moments, fear twisted into rage. Her hands curled into trembling fists as the heat surged through her body. With a sudden, almost violent motion, she snatched the remote and turned off the TV, plunging the room into a heavy silence.Luke had been watching her carefully, and now the storm inside him could no longer be contained. His expression hardened. “No one does this to us,” he growled. “No one tears down our family and walks away untouched.” His fingers moved quickly across his phone screen as he dialed his private investigator, the familiar click of the call sending a jolt of adrenaline through him.