THE SPITEFUL BRIDE: Marry To Rival's Son のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

Chapter 42Elena had just stepped into the house, her heels clicking softly against the tiled floor as she and Mose walked in. The evening air still clung to her clothes, scented with hints of car exhaust, food stalls, and the faint perfume from the boutique.She dropped her small purse on the console table and sank onto the couch with a sigh, stretching her legs.“I’ll get something to drink,” Mose said, already moving toward the kitchen. Elena pulled out her phone and opened her chat with Mia, her fingers quickly typing:“We’re home. You?” She hit send and waited, watching the screen expectantly for the usual typing bubble. But nothing, this was strange. Because Mia was always quick to reply, even if it was just a snarky voice note or a “Busy. Call later.” And she was sure Mia wasn't driving.Elena frowned and tried calling. The phone rang… once… twice… then went dead.“Network,” she muttered, but something about it made her sit up straighter. She tried again, same thing.Still try

Chapter 44The phone screen glowed in Stefan’s hand, casting a dull light on his expressionless face. He read the message again."I don't love you. Not anymore. My dad promised to make me heir if I marry Julian, and that’s what matters to me. I can’t keep doing this with you. Take care of Elena for me."His grip tightened around the phone until his knuckles turned white. There was a beat of silence, then footsteps echoed down the hallway. A knock, and the door creaked open. Elena stepped in.Her face was pale, her eyes wide with worry. “I just got a message from Mia,” she said, walking in without waiting to be invited. Her voice was shaky, urgent, until she noticed Stefan still staring at his screen, motionless.“You got one too, didn’t you?” she asked, Stefan didn’t respond. His silence was answer enough.She came closer, searching his face. “Mia would never write something like that, Stefan. You know that, you u know her right. This doesn’t sound like her. Please, tell me you don’t

Chapter 46Stefan sat across from her, watching her like a hawk. He didn’t say a word, but his presence was loud, too loud. He made sure her plate was wiped clean, not even a crumb left. And she obeyed, chewing slowly, the food tasting like cardboard in her mouth.Not because she was full, but because every bite made her want to scream.When she was done, he stood up and nodded toward the hallway. “Go to your room.”Elena paused, her fingers still resting on the edge of the plate. Her throat burned, so many things she wanted to say."You’re wicked. You’re heartless. I hate you." But none of those words made it past her lips. She turned her eyes toward Mose, her heart twisted."I hate you most, I can’t believe I thought I liked you, I regret ever knowing you." Still, nothing came out.Her chest rose and fell, holding all the fury, all the pain inside. Her eyes met Stefan’s again. “Those eyes of yours won’t work on us,” he said flatly. “Be a good girl and go to your room. And don’t do

Chapter 48When they reached the car, Stefan opened the door and gently lowered Mia onto the seat, a little too gently.His arms lingered longer than necessary, adjusting her legs like she was fragile and would break any minute."Don't want to hurt either of you " he said Sarcastically. Mia smiled and lightly smacked his chest in a playful manner "I had no idea you could be this romantic, husband." Stefan rolled his eyes at her word.Sliding into the car beside her, he nodded at Mose. “Take us home please. Before Elena ends up doing something crazy" Mia gasped"You didn't inform her?" Stefan shrugged.If he had told her, would he had seen the almighty Elena weep like a child? That was the first time she had ever obeyed him, and it was fun to watch.Mia caught the look on his face and knew immediately that something had happened between them, something not Elena-like. It took a minute before it clicked."Wait! She cried?" She looked at Stefan shocked before her eyes darted to Mose.Mo

Chapter 50 “I was actually kidnapped,” Mia started, her voice low as she explained to Elena.“But it turns out the men were Stefan’s underground guys. So technically, he saved me… just not directly.” She trailed off when her eyes caught Stefan walking down the hallway in the stairs, loosening his cuffs as he disappeared into his room.Elena followed her gaze and smirked. “Then go thank him properly.”Mia blinked. “Huh? He just went into his room.”“And?” Elena raised a brow. “You’re his wife, remember? Married couples go into each other’s rooms. That’s, like, a thing.”Mia’s face warmed. “Elena…”“Come on,” Elena teased, nudging her with her elbow. “Go say thank you. Maybe he’ll even help clean out the cobwebs down there.”Mia gasped, lightly smacking her on the arm. “What is wrong with you?”Elena laughed. “Go, talk to him. Thank him still.” Then, without waiting for another protest, she gave Mia a little shove toward Stefan’s stairs direction.As Mia disappeared down the hall, Elen