Semua Bab Falling For My Ex’s Brother-In-Law: Bab 121 - Bab 130

Annalyn’s POVI froze. My lips still tingled from his kiss, my body still pressed to his chest, when Alex’s words crashed over me.“Then marry me.”For a moment, I couldn’t breathe. Did he really just…? My heart skipped, then raced wildly like it wanted to break free from my chest.I stared at him, my mouth opening but no sound coming out. Alex’s eyes didn’t waver. They burned into mine, dark, steady, raw.Before I could gather my thoughts, he spoke again, voice low but urgent. “I may not have the ring now, but I promise I’ll get it by morning. Just say yes, Anna. Just say yes to me.”Tears prickled at my eyes. Not the tears of fear I had cried these past weeks, but the kind that came from something overwhelming… something so beautiful it hurt. A smile tugged at my lips even as my vision blurred.I quickly wiped at my eyes with my index finger, pretending it was nothing. “You know you shouldn’t propose without a ring,” I whispered, my voice shaking. “It’s bad luck.”I placed my hand o

Annalyn’s POVAlex stopped right beside Lana, his towering frame making her shrink for just a second. I noticed her fists ball up at her sides, as though she was holding back the urge to lash out. She quickly released them, forcing a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.“Hi, Lexy… you’re back,” Lana said softly, her voice sugary sweet. She reached for him, trying to hug him.But Alex jerked his arm away. His face was stone. “What are you doing in my house?”“Alex…” Mrs. Quinn’s sharp tone cut through the air, but Alex didn’t spare her a glance.“You being here, Mother, I can understand,” he said firmly, his voice steady but filled with restrained anger. “But her?” His glare sliced toward Lana. “So what the hell is she doing here?”Lana shifted uncomfortably before pasting on another fake smile. “Uh… mum and I were going for venue hunting for our engagement party. We thought you might want to tag along.”Alex scoffed, the sound cold, mocking. “Engagement party? You’re getting married, Lan

Alex’s POV“Mummy, where are you?”The voice nearly stopped my heart.I got off her body like lightning, scrambling to my feet as Anna attempted to get up too but the cuffs on the head board clattered to the iron but it didn’t occur to me. Instinct took over… I snatched the duvet and threw it over Anna’s bare body. Her wide eyes darted to me, muffled words spilling out against the gag: “The cuffs…”“Shit.” I cursed under my breath, fumbling for the tiny key. My fingers shook as I wrestled with the lock until the click finally freed her wrists. Anna ripped the gag off her mouth, her hair wild around her face. She barely had time to adjust the kimono jacket I shoved into her hands before the door creaked wider.And there he was. Nolan. My son.Tiny fists rubbing his eyes, tears streaking his cheeks, pajamas crumpled like he’d just run straight from bed. He stood frozen at the doorway, his little body shaking. My chest sank.Anna rushed past me, tying the kimono tight. She flipped on th

Annalyn’s POVThe house was quiet when I returned. No Nolan’s laughter, no Alex’s deep voice echoing through the hall. I found Nanny Flora in the sitting room folding Nolan’s toys.“Where’s everyone?” I asked, glancing around.She looked up, calm as ever. “Alex went out with Nolan earlier. Said they had something important to do.”I nodded, not thinking much of it. But as the hours dragged and the afternoon sun stretched thin across the windows, the silence began to weigh heavy.By then, I had finally moved all my things into Alex’s room. Standing inside my old room, now empty, I exhaled. It felt like shedding a skin I had carried too long. Closing the door behind me, I walked into the kitchen.Nanny Flora was wiping the counter. “Still not back?” I asked.She shook her head. “I tried calling earlier. It went straight to voicemail.”That sent a nervous flutter through me. I pulled out my phone, thumb hovering over Alex’s number…when the doorbell rang.“They’re back!” I grinned at Flor

Annalyn’s POVLana’s hand closed in my hair like a vise.“How dare you steal my man?” she screamed, dragging hard. Pain shot through my scalp. I gasped and found the world narrowing to Lana’s face… wild, red, full of hate.Alex moved like a spring. He shoved between us and ripped Lana away. His hand flashed and then his palm connected with her cheek. The crack was loud in the dining room. Lana staggered back, hand to her face, eyes wide like she’d been hit by the truth itself.Rissa and I both gasped. For a second the room froze. Mrs. Quinn’s face went white as marble, then she barked, “Alex!” and rushed to Lana’s side to steady her. Her voice was sharp and shocked. Hands flew to check the wound, to fuss… everything a proper mother would do for her daughter.Lana pressed her palm to her cheek and stared at Alex with hatred that set her teeth on edge. “You dare raise your hand at me over that low-life bitch?” she shrieked, every syllable a knife.“I’ll hit you again the next time you a