Semua Bab Being Mr CEO's Bride: Bab 181 - Bab 190

Maria’s POV "We will," Freddy promised. "And you have our number. Call us anytime, send us pictures, let us know how he's doing.""Every week," Giuseppe promised.We stood in the driveway and waved as they drove away. I watched until the car disappeared around the bend, until I couldn't see it anymore.Then, I completely broke down.Freddy caught me as my knees gave out, holding me up as sobs wracked my body. All the emotion I'd been holding back for weeks came pouring out."I know," Freddy murmured, holding me tight. "I know, baby. Let it out."We stood there for a long time, me crying into his chest, him just holding me and letting me feel everything I needed to feel.Eventually, my sobs quieted to hiccups, then to shaky breaths. Freddy guided me back inside and settled me on the couch, wrapping a blanket around my shoulders even though it wasn't cold."I'll make you some tea," he said."I don't want tea," I said, my voice hoarse. "I just want to sit here for a minute."He sat besi

Freddy's POVThe black sedan pulled away from the private terminal and merged onto the highway heading toward the city. My driver, Marcus, had been waiting for us as arranged, professional, and discreet as always.Kaelia sat beside me in the backseat, her hand still in mine, but I could feel the tension radiating from her body. She was looking out the window at the familiar California landscape passing by, but I knew her mind was somewhere else."Come home with me," I said quietly.She turned to look at me, her eyes uncertain. "To the Montgomery mansion?""Yes. We can have dinner, relax, and talk about what comes next. I don't want to say goodbye to you yet. Not after everything."She bit her lip, clearly torn. "Freddy, I want to. You know I want to. But I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet.""Ready for what?""For whatever comes with going to your family home," she said carefully. "Your father, the staff, the expectations. I just got off a plane. I'm tired and emotional, and I don't

The door opened, and my mother stood there, her eyes widening in shock."Kaelia!" she gasped. "Oh my God, where have you been?"Before I could answer, she pulled me into a tight hug, squeezing me so hard I could barely breathe."Mom, I'm fine," I said, hugging her back. "I'm okay."She pulled away, holding me at arm's length and looking me over like she was checking for injuries. "Fine? You've been gone for weeks! I've been calling and calling, and you barely answered. I've been worried sick!""I know, I'm sorry," I said. "Can I come in? I'll explain everything."She stepped aside, and I walked into the familiar living room. Everything was exactly as I'd left it, the same furniture, the same pictures on the walls, the same faint smell of the lavender candles my mom loved. It should have felt comforting, but instead, it felt strange, like I was visiting a place from my past rather than coming home."Sit," my mother commanded, pointing at the couch. "And start talking. Where have you be

Kaelia's POVFreddy's serious expression made my heart race. The way he'd pulled over so urgently, the intensity in his eyes – something was wrong."What is it?" I asked again, my voice smaller now. "Freddy, you're scaring me."He took both my hands in his, his thumbs rubbing gentle circles on my skin. His eyes searched my face like he was memorising every detail."I need to tell you something," he said.I braced myself, my mind running through all the terrible possibilities. Was someone threatening him? Was his father planning something against us? Was –"I love you," he said simply.I blinked. "What?""I love you," he repeated, a small smile playing at his lips now. "I know I said it yesterday, and I've said it before, but I needed to say it again. After hearing about what happened last night, after thinking about how close you came to danger, I just needed you to know. I love you more than anything in this world, Kaelia. And I'm going to do everything in my power to keep you safe.

Freddy's Pov "This is Kaelia," I continued, still holding her hand. "And I'm in love with her. Completely, deeply, irrevocably in love with her. She's not a gold digger, she's not a social climber. She's not any of the things that certain people have accused her of being. She's kind and compassionate and strong. She's brilliant and beautiful, and she makes me want to be a better man."The cameras were going crazy now, flashes nearly constant. But I kept my focus on what I needed to say."I know there have been questions about our relationship, about whether it's real or some kind of publicity stunt. Let me be absolutely clear—this is the most real thing in my life. Kaelia is the most real thing in my life. And I don't care who approves or disapproves. Who thinks she's good enough or not good enough. I know who she is, and that's all that matters."I turned to face Kaelia fully now. Her eyes were shining with tears, her hand over her mouth."I've spent the last few months trying to pr