Semua Bab THE SPITEFUL BRIDE: Marry To Rival's Son : Bab 61 - Bab 70

Chapter 61 The silence in the car was thick and heavy. Stefan’s right hand gripped the steering wheel, firm but relaxed. While his left drummed slowly against his thigh. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead, unmoving, but Mia could tell, he wasn’t just driving. He was thinking, hard. And whatever was going through his head isn't just anything simple.He hadn’t said a word since they left. Neither had she.She sat angled slightly toward the window, one hand under her chin, watching trees blur past. Her thoughts weren’t much better than his. She should’ve been relieved after the scene at Jeremiah’s, but somehow, this next visit felt heavier.She hadn't seen her dad since the kidnapping incident, she actually didn't know how to act if she sees him. It's hard, when it has to deal with someone you really care about. He's the only family she has, and all these feels heart wrenching.She took in a deep breath, bringing herself out of her thoughts. This wasn't time for that, she couldn't a

Chapter 63 She tipped her head, stood a little taller on her toes, and gently pressed her lips against Stefan’s. Not long. Not wild. But enough to leave a statement, he’s mine. Their eyes locked after the kiss. And for a moment, it felt like time took a pause.Neither of them blinked. They just stared, her eyes soft but sure, his unreadable but filled with something deeper than words.Stefan didn’t move. But inside, joy swelled in his chest so tightly it almost hurt.Now, this was his wife.The fire in her voice, the way she kissed him like no one else existed, the way she chose him even when her dad had offered everything.When she pulled away, his hand twitched slightly, he almost drew her back in. Almost. But he held himself.Later, he’d finish it. But right now, he needed to let her lead.Whatever she did next, he’d follow. Because he trusted her judgment.“Honey,” her voice called him back softly.He looked down at her, raising his brow just a little, alert and listening.“I’d

Chapter 65Stefan entered his room with Mia still curled in his arms. Inside, the lighting was soft, just one small lamp on his nightstand illuminating the space with a faint hue. He lowered Mia onto the bed with the same care a fragile something is held. Her face nestled into the pillow, her lips parting slightly. Her exhaustion had pulled her under completely.He knelt to remove her shoes, placing them carefully to the side. Then, he stood up, watching her one last time before disappearing into his walk-in closet to change.When he returned, Mia was curled up in the middle of the bed, blankets tangled around her legs. She looked impossibly small in his large bed, like she was trying to disappear into the softness.He leaned against the doorway for a moment, unsure why he hadn’t taken her to her own room. Maybe because some part of him had needed to see her like this. Safe, peaceful. Here.He moved around the bed and climbed in beside her, careful not to wake her.Minute later, Mia s

Chapter 67The house felt unusually quiet, the soft ticking of a clock in the hall being the only sound Mia could hear. Elena had excused herself after breakfast, and she was feeling alone so she decided to go into Elena's room. Reaching the door, she knocked lightly.“Come in!” Elena’s voice called out brightly from inside. Mia pushed the door open slowly, finding Elena sitting on the edge of her bed, phone in hand, scrolling through something with a thoughtful expression on her face. “Hey, stranger. You disappeared on me this morning. What’s up?” Mia asked lounging opposite Elena on the bed.A wide grin spreads across Elena's face. “Just needed some time to think, I guess.”Mia raised a brow "About?""Nothing as important as you sneaking out of Stefans room early this morning" A blush rose on Mia's face. Making her forget why she was here."What.....are you saying? Of course nothing like that happened. I didn't sneak" The thoughts alone was making her feel some kind of way.Elena

Chapter 69They stepped into the car. Inside, Stefan sent a message.Then, as they drove out of the complex and into the road, Stefan handed Mose a small slip of paper with an address scribbled on it.Mose took it, scanning the familiar name of the area. “That’s out of town. What’s there?”Stefan didn’t answer.Mose didn’t press. But he had a feeling...........Elena and Mia shared cotton candy under a giant umbrella near the Ferris wheel, the pink sugar melting on their tongues like a forgotten taste of childhood.Elena looked at Mia across the table. “Thanks for dragging me out,” she said quietly, her fingers idly twisting the plastic ring she bought.Mia smiled. “No matter how complicated things get, you’re not alone. Not with me around.”Elena’s eyes shimmered faintly in the sunlight. “I know.”They rode the Ferris wheel last.At the top, when everything below looked tiny and far away, Elena leaned back, staring up at the clouds. “It’s weird, isn’t it? How something so high up ca