Semua Bab THE SPITEFUL BRIDE: Marry To Rival's Son : Bab 151 - Bab 160

Chapter 151It had been two weeks since Elena left for what she called her "self-discovery journey." She was supposed to be back after one week, but something about being away from everything familiar had made her want to stay longer. The mountains, the fresh air, the complete silence from her phone - it had all been exactly what she needed to clear her head.But eventually, she knew she had to come back to face real life again.Meanwhile, Mia and Stefan had settled into their new routine at home. Stefan had become incredibly protective since learning about the pregnancy, and he absolutely refused to let her go to the office anymore. She had tried everything - pleading, bargaining, even threatening to sleep in the guest room - but he had refused every single request."The stress isn't good for the baby," he would say whenever she brought it up. "You need rest and peace, not deadlines and meetings."Finally, he had offered her a compromise. She could work from home three days a week

Chapter 153Elena couldn't wait for seven o'clock to arrive. By 6:30, she was already fully prepared and pacing around her room, checking her reflection in the mirror for the hundredth time.She had chosen one of the outfits she bought during her vacation - a marron dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. The color made her skin glow and complemented her hair perfectly. She had spent extra time on her makeup, going for a natural but polished look that enhanced her features without being too heavy.Her hair was styled in a sleek ponytail with two soft strands framing her face, making her look younger and somehow different. More confident. More like the old Elena, but with something new, a sense of peace she hadn't had for a long time.When she finally made her way downstairs, she found Mia and Stefan cuddled together on the main couch in the living room. Sienna and James were on the opposite couch, with Sienna sitting comfortably on his lap while his head was buried aga

Chapter 155"What are you saying?" Ethan asked, blinking rapidly like he hadn't heard her correctly, as he stared at her across the candlelit table.Elena took a deep breath, her heart pounding as she prepared to repeat the words that had just tumbled out of her mouth without permission."I'm saying I want you to be my husband," she said clearly, looking at Ethan expectantly. "That's what I'm saying."Ethan continued to stare at her like he had suddenly forgotten how to form words. His mouth opened and closed soundlessly, and Elena could practically see his brain trying to process what he had just heard.Oh God, Elena thought, panic starting to creep into her chest. Maybe she was too forward. Maybe he's not ready for this, and she'd just ruined everything."Oh," she said quickly, her confidence wavering. "I thought you had intentions of making me your wife eventually. I'm sorry if I'm being too forward. I didn't mean to assume...""What? No. No!" Ethan's hands flew up to his perfectly

Chapter 157"Mom? What are you doing here?" Ethan asked, his voice filled with frustration and complete disbelief.His mother had never been to his place before, not once since he moved into this penthouse. Of course,he thought bitterly. The first time she decides to visit, it has to be at the worst possible moment.Elena felt her heart drop into her stomach as she looked at the elegant woman sitting in Ethan's living room. This was not how she had imagined meeting her potential future mother-in-law. Half-naked, disheveled, with Ethan's shirt hanging open and her lipstick smeared across both their faces.Cassandra Meyer sat perfectly poised on the expensive leather couch, but her face was twisted with disgust as her eyes moved slowly from her son to Elena. She looked like she was staring at something unpleasant."You haven't been taking my calls anymore," Cassandra said, her voice dripping with the kind of fake hurt that only mothers could perfect. "You don't make time for your mo

Chapter 159Ethan threw on his clothes as fast as humanly possible, his hands shaking slightly as he buttoned his shirt. He leaned down and kissed Elena quickly, tasting the worry on her lips."I'm coming with you," Elena said, starting to get out of bed."No," Ethan said firmly, gently pushing her back down. "Let me handle this. My father can be... difficult when he's angry. I don't want you to have to deal with more of his attitude today."Elena watched him go, her stomach churning with anxiety because she knows exactly what Samuel Meyer was capable of.Through the thin walls of the apartment, she could hear muffled voices from the living room, Ethan's measured tone and Samuel's deeper, more aggressive one.Downstairs, Samuel stood with his arms crossed, his entire body radiating fury. His usually perfect hair was slightly disheveled, like he had been running his hands through it, and his expensive suit looked so clean and polished. He'd always look neat, always."What is it I'm hea