Semua Bab My Sister's Fiance, My Fated Mate : Bab 51 - Bab 60

**Elena**I turned around. But there was no one. My steps hastened, as I rushed toward the lift on the second floor. It was the quickest way to get to Trisha’s room. My breath was shallow, and my heart beat with a strange urgency I couldn’t quite explain.As the lift doors slid open with a mechanical hum, I stepped inside, only to stop mid-motion.There was someone already there.Blocking the way.My heart jumped to my throat.Sweat pricked the back of my neck. I froze, every nerve suddenly on alert.Was it…?"Helena," a familiar voice broke the tension.I blinked, my chest still heaving slightly."Adolfo," I breathed out his name, forcing a smile as my hand subtly curled into a fist at my side. "Hey."He smiled broadly, completely at ease. How could he be so calm? I’d swear someone had been tailing me just seconds ago.“Have you seen Lauren anywhere?” he asked, brushing his hands through his dark hair. “You know I haven’t been to the mansion in a while. Some places have changed, and

**Elena**“Come down from there. This instant!” Xavier snapped, voice sharp.Trisha didn’t move. Instead, she swayed on the thin ledge of the rooftop, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. The wind whipped through her long hair, and for a moment, I felt like I was going to be sick. My hands shook, and I pressed them to my chest.What am I supposed to do? My heart was beating too fast. What if she slips? What if this ends badly?I glanced at Xavier. His jaw was clenched tight, But he didn’t move closer."I’ll count to three," he warned, "Come down, Trisha. We can settle this."“Settle this?” She gave a sharp, bitter laugh. “Will you be with me, Xavy baby? Will you stay?” Her voice rose higher, desperate. “Will you choose me? Just this once?”My throat tightened. The sting of tears blurred my vision. Was this really happening?Xavier didn’t flinch. “Trisha, this is dangerous. You’re scaring everyone. Whatever you’re feeling, we can talk it out. Just come down.”Trisha shook her head wil

**Elena**The fresh smell of earth and the faint hint of damp grass wrapped around me as I stood in front of Mom’s grave. The morning air felt soft and quiet.Last night with Xavier was… fun. Strange, even. But this morning was about Mom.I pulled the mask from my face and set it down beside me. My brown pants rubbed on the grass as I sank to my knees. The earth felt cold. Somehow, it felt right.“Hi, Mom,” I said softly, brushing a few dried leaves from the stone. “How are you? It’s been too long.”My voice shook, and I pressed my palm to the top of the grave. “I’m sorry Dad couldn’t make it this year. You know how he is… struggling, on that damn hospital bed.”I placed the bouquet down carefully, touching the petals as if she could feel it. “Mom, I miss you every day.” I wiped my nose with the back of my hand. “I try to be strong like you taught me, but some days it’s harder than others. Sometimes I just want to ask you… what do I do? What’s the right thing?”I sank down fully, cro

**Elena**“Elena. Where are you?” a voice called into my ear. Deep and familiar.“Nick? Hello… is that you?” I answered, my chest tightening up. Every word I spoke tumbled out faster than I could catch them. “Why are you calling me with a different number? What happened? Is everything okay?”I didn’t give him a moment to speak. My hands were trembling, and my eyes kept scanning my surroundings as if something might jump out at me.“Calm down, Elena,” Nick’s voice finally cut in. “I’m perfectly fine. My phone died, so I had to use my office line.”That slowed me for a heartbeat, but my mind leapt straight to the next worry.“What happened? Is there a problem?”And then it hit me all at once. Dad.“Is there anything wrong with my dad, Nick?” My voice cracked despite my best effort to hold it steady.“He’s awake,” Nick told me, and I could hear the smile in his words.For a second, I wasn’t sure if I’d heard him properly. My thoughts were a jumble of relief and disbelief.“My dad’s awake

**Elena**It was pouring down heavily as I gazed out the window of the car, raindrops racing each other across the glass. Thunder grumbled in the distance like the sky itself was restless, just like my thoughts.“My queen, we’ve arrived,” the driver’s voice broke the quiet.“Okay…” I replied, unlocking the door. I pushed it open and a chilly splash of rain kissed me.Before I could take another step, a shield appeared over me, an umbrella, blocking the rain.I looked up in surprise.“My king..I mean, Xavier,” I stammered, my heart skipping like I’d swallowed a hiccup.He held the umbrella with one hand and my arm with the other as we hurried toward the mansion. He looked so serious, brow slightly furrowed, jaw tense.Wow. He’s really serious about this whole thing, I thought, stealing a quick glance at him.“Are you wet?” he asked, voice lower, his hands moving quickly to check my sleeves and shoulders as if the rain could still touch me under the umbrella.I shook my head. “No.”“G