Semua Bab CEO Wants Me: Heiress Has Risen Again!: Bab 311 - Bab 320

Rhea's Pov My throat tightened, my lips pressing into a hard line as tears stung the corners of my eyes.“She… she never told me.” I whispered, though I wasn’t sure if I was talking to Fiona or to myself.“She didn’t tell anyone.” Fiona said gently, “It was only when she started to weaken, when the treatments failed… we realized. She tried to keep it hidden, like she wanted to stay strong in front of everyone. But in the end…” Her voice broke, “She was gone before anyone could prepare for it.”“When…” I took a shaky deep breath, “When did her cancer start?” “From what the doctor's said, it's been festering for quite some time, she had brain cancer. If she had taken treatments for it on time, maybe she would have been able to survive. But she didn't. And it only got worse after she went with Truce. Truce told the police that Ava would suddenly forget things and go unconscious for a long time, hours even. He told her to go to the hospital but she refused. He said she felt too guilty t

Rhea's Pov Alaric’s arms were still around me, warm and firm, when the sound of a knock broke through the quiet. I froze for a second, my face buried against his chest, then quickly pulled back. He pressed a soft kiss against my temple before moving toward the door.I hurried to wipe at my face, my fingers brushing away the tears still clinging to my cheeks. I didn’t want anyone else, especially the children, to see me like this. I smoothed down my hair, took a shaky breath, and tried to compose myself before the door opened.Alaric twisted the knob, and the moment the door swung wide, two small figures pushed past him.“Mom!”Neveah’s little feet padded across the floor, and Laziel followed close behind her, his eyes sharp but concerned. Before I could react, Neveah threw her arms around me, her tiny body pressing tight against mine. Laziel hesitated only a heartbeat before he too stepped forward and wrapped his arms around my waist.I stiffened, startled at first, then slowly, warm

Rhea's Pov The line was long, but Neveah didn’t care. She bounced up and down, nearly dragging Laziel by the wrist until he reluctantly followed. “Mama, look!” She exclaimed, pointing at the giant looping tracks, “It goes all the way upside down! Upside down! We’re going to fly!” I bit back a laugh, “That’s not exactly flying, Neveah. That’s screaming for dear life while being strapped in.” Her eyes widened, but instead of fear, they sparkled brighter, “Even better!” I shot Neveah a look, “Traitor. But I'm not riding with you guys anyway.” “Really?” “Yeah.” “But I already registered for you.” Alaric said. My stomach dropped at his words. I followed his finger to where the monstrous ride clawed into the sky, its twisting loops and plunging drops silhouetted against the neon glow. People screamed as they zipped by, their voices echoing across the park. “No.” I said immediately. “Yes.” Alaric countered, already steering us toward it. “Absolutely not.” “Absol

Rhea's Pov The night had started turning lighter, the amusement park lights were far behind us now, their glittering brilliance reduced to faint specks in the distance. My feet ached from hours of walking and standing, but strangely, I didn’t mind. My heart was still full, overstuffed with laughter. It all echoed in my head like music. We walked down the near-empty road that led toward the far end of the parking lot where our car sat waiting. The silence was comfortable, wrapped around us like a blanket. Neveah was curled against Alaric’s chest, fast asleep, her tiny arms locked around Mr. Fluffy, the bear almost bigger than her. Every now and then, her little face scrunched in the middle of a dream, but Alaric adjusted his hold with the ease of someone who had carried her countless times. On my other side, Laziel walked quietly, his hands in his pockets, his head bowed slightly. He looked older when he was quiet like that, too old, sometimes. I smiled faintly, wrapping my arms

Rhea's Pov Earlier this morning. I groaned, fluttering my eyes open as I turned my head to look at the man standing in front of the mirror, fixing his tie. “It's so early. You're going to work already?” I murmured, clenching the pillow closer to me. Alaric turned, a smile on his face as he walked towards me, bent and placed a kiss on my forehead. “I've been postponing going to the office for a while. There are many things I have to take care of at the office, I'm sorry for leaving you home alone.” I shook my head, “It's fine. I was thinking of exploring today after all. I'm going with Neveah and Laziel. Neveah said she wanted to try out some desserts. So you don't have to worry.” I slid off the bed, my feet brushing against the soft carpet as I stretched my arms above my head. Alaric watched me with that quiet intensity of his, his tie hung loosely against his chest, slightly crooked. I didn't notice it before but his hair had gotten longer. It was well past the nape of