All Chapters of Perfectly Ruined : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Deli’s phone buzzed in her hand. She unlocked it, and her stomach dropped at the sight of Ava’s message that popped up. She almost forgot about herWithout any word to Chase, she stepped off the curb, flagged down the nearest taxi, and slid inside after reading Ava's message. The driver pulled away before Chase even had time to catch up.“Deli!” he called, getting out from the car, confusion etched on his face. But the taxi was already vanishing into traffic.He stood there for a moment, then slipped back behind the wheel. Picking up his phone, he dialed her number only for it to ring unanswered. He knew she was angry. Jealous, even. The thought almost made him smirk… but there were reasons he’d stayed quiet in front of Mirae.From the passenger seat, Mirae glanced at him. “You seem worried about that staff member you brought. She’ll be fine. I can help her if she has a problem.”His hands tightened slightly on the steering wheel. “Well Mirae. She is not needy, she’s my wife.”The wor

★Adrian stared at his now broken phone, the result of how hard he’d swung it last night after his call with Deli. His mind hadn’t been at rest since. He could still hear the muffled sounds she’d made when it seemed like Chase kissed her silencing her from speaking to him, the way she’d called Chase’s name before it all went quiet.When did she get back with Chase?He should have known. He should have suspected it the other night when he drove her home, how she’d asked to be dropped at a penthouse. Deli wasn’t the type to live in a place like that. That was Chase’s world.Were they living together now? What the hell was going on? He clenched his jaw. She used to tell him everything, every little thing going on in her life. But ever since she came back, everything had changed. And it was all because of Chase.The thought of her being with him made Adrian’s chest burn with anger. If Chase had her now…His hands curled into fists.If he couldn’t have Deli, then no one would.★[AT THE M

I told her I didn’t know much about cooking… I’m still learning. But she told me to handle it myself and said she’d put me through,” Mirae said between fake sobs, clutching her arm. “It wasn’t her fault, Chase… I didn’t know the pan would get this hot .”Chase rummaged through the shelves, eyes darting for the first aid kit. He didn’t miss the lie in her words. Everything she said sounds like a lie to him, he knew her too well. He knew how dramatic Mirae could be when she wanted something… or when she wanted to turn people against each other. This wasn’t new. Her words just confirmed it.For a second, he’d almost judged Deli for not reacting fast enough when Mirae got burnt. But then again… Deli wasn’t the type to act the way Mirae described. He knew Deli. Better than anyone. He could read her like a book."It was my fault,” Deli’s voice came from the doorway. She stepped in, the first aid kit in hand. “So I should tend to you.”She walked closer, her eyes locked on Mirae’s. The same

Once Aaron pulled Deli inside and the door shut behind them, she slipped out of his grip, rubbing her shoulder like she needed something to do with her hands. Her eyes darted around, catching the first real glimpse of his place.The suite was… huge. Open, airy, and filled with sleek furniture that looked like it belonged in some high-end magazine. The soft hum of the AC and the faint scent of his cologne wrapped around her, but she was too distracted by what just happened outside to fully take it in.Aaron turned to her, his expression heavy with guilt. “I’m… sorry about that,” he said quietly. “You shouldn’t have had to see it. I’m a little embarrassed, honestly.”Deli shook her head. “It’s fine. We all have things we’d rather keep private and a reputation to protect. But if you ask me… your mother should be blamed for not knowing how to treat her grown son. You’re an adult, Aaron. You have the right to make your own decisions.”His eyes shifted at her words, something in them

Aaron pulled back suddenly when he realized what he just did. She shifted in her seat too, the air turning awkward between them.“What are you doing?” she asked, her tone light but curious.Before he could answer, she spotted the old man at the side of the road still crossing. Without hesitation, she opened the car door and stepped out. Aaron frowned, confused, as she walked over to the man.“Come on, let me help you,” she said, holding his hand gently.They walked slowly across the road together. The other cars stopped to let them pass, even though it was taking longer than usual. Aaron stayed in the car, just watching. His eyes softened as he took in the scene.He’d seen so many sides of Ava since knowing her, but lately, it was like every day she showed him something new, something he never expected.All he used to know was the loud, careless Ava. The girl who never seemed to take anything seriously. He had never been attracted to her, never thought about her that way, and never go