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Chapter 71

As the night settled, one by one, everyone rose from the dining table, thanking Roman and Ava for the meal. Ava blinked in surprise when her father stood up and took her hand.“You’re leaving already?” she asked, her brows lifting. “But… I thought we were still having our happy family moment.”Her father chuckled as he kissed her forehead.“We did have our happy moment, sweetheart. But now, the real family moment is for you… your husband… and your child.”Then he winked right at Roman, who tried to hide a smile.Ava’s mother nodded quickly.“Your father is right. We’ve taken enough of your time. You three need peace, bonding, and sleep.”Noelle stood up dramatically, fake tears dripping down her face as she pressed loud kisses on Ava’s cheeks.“Oh my God, I already miss Ethan! My nephew! My tiny king! My future godson—”“NOELLE, leave!” Ava laughed.Noelle sniffed, hugged Ethan gently, then bounced away with the others.They all waved goodbye at the door, and suddenly the house quiete

Chapter 72

Roman was asleep, turning slightly on the bed. A soft ray of morning sunlight slipped through the half-open curtains and landed across his face. He frowned in his sleep, shifting as the brightness grew stronger. Slowly, his eyelids fluttered open.He blinked twice, adjusting to the light.Then he saw her.Ava was sitting upright at the edge of the bed, hands folded in her lap, her eyes fixed directly on him. There was no smile. No softness. Just calm, steady intensity.Roman’s heartbeat quickened immediately.“Ava…?” he murmured, pushing himself up on his elbows. “What—”She cut him off quietly.“What happened in South Africa between you and Clara?”Roman froze.He sat up fully now, running a hand across his face like he was trying to understand why this was happening so early in the morning.“Ava… are you okay? How was your night? Did you—”“Roman,” she said sharply. “Answer the question.”He swallowed hard.“Nothing happened.”She stared at him without blinking. “Don’t joke with me.

Chapter 73

The next morning, the house was quiet except for the soft clinking of cutlery. Ava and Roman sat at the long dining table while the chef moved around gracefully, placing dishes before them. He served fluffy scrambled eggs, warm buttered toast, fried chips slices that still sizzled slightly, fresh fruit, and a pot of hot tea.Ava took a small bite of her toast just as Roman paused mid-bite. He slowly set his fork down, reached across the table, and gently took her hand. Without saying anything at first, he lifted her hand and pressed a soft kiss to her knuckles. Ava blinked in surprise as he held her hand a little tighter.“Thank you for forgiving me,” he said quietly, his eyes soft in a way only she ever saw.Ava smiled, shaking her head lightly. “Please. That bitch Clara really thought she could separate us,” she said, rolling her eyes. “After that local show she displayed at Ethan’s naming ceremony?”Roman burst into laughter, and Ava couldn’t help joining him. Their laughter filled

Chapter 74

Roman’s jaw tightened so hard a muscle jumped along the edge. He took a step back and shouted toward the gate:“Security!”Two guards immediately jogged across the driveway toward him.Damian burst into loud, mocking laughter.“That’s right,” he said, pointing at Roman. “Call for help. That’s all you’re good at — running from your problems instead of facing them like a man.”Roman’s eyes narrowed dangerously.Damian stepped closer, his voice dropping into a taunting whisper.“That’s why we lost our parents… remember?” His smile twisted. “Because you were too much of a coward to do what needed to be done.”The words hit Roman like a strike to the chest.Before Damian could blink, Roman’s hand shot out. He shoved Damian hard across the face — not gruesome, but enough to make the man stumble sideways.Damian touched the side of his cheek, looked at the faint redness on his hand… then started laughing again.“That’s it?” he asked, lifting his head with mocking delight. “Is that all you’ve

Chapter 75

Ava swallowed, her fingers still wrapped around Roman’s hands.“Then why is he here now?” she asked quietly. “Why is he suddenly trying to claim everything you built?”Roman let out a short, humorless laugh — the kind that carried more exhaustion than amusement.“He’s a joker,” he muttered. “Honestly. A complete joke.”Ava frowned. “Roman…”“No, listen.” Roman leaned forward, elbows on his knees, jaw tight. “After we lost our parents, Damian completely checked out. He didn’t want responsibility. Didn’t want the company. Didn’t want anything. While I was trying to hold everything together, he disappeared into his own world.”His voice thickened with old frustration.“I worked. I bled for that company. I stayed up for nights building it from ruins. Every contract, every investor, every achievement—Ava, that was me. All me.”Ava slowly sat beside him, studying the bitterness in his eyes.“So now he walks back in and thinks he can just… take it?”Roman scoffed again, shaking his head.“Ex

Chapter 76

The car rolled to a smooth stop in front of the Hope Foundation building.Ava barely had time to blink before she realized what she was seeing.People.So many people.The sidewalk was packed—supporters, donors, volunteers, press, community leaders—all standing patiently behind the velvet ropes, cameras flashing, voices buzzing with excitement. Banners bearing the foundation’s name fluttered in the breeze.Ava’s breath caught.“Oh my God…” she whispered.Roman was already out of the car, moving instinctively to her side. He took her hand, his grip firm and grounding, his body subtly angled in front of hers as their security detail fell into place behind them.“You see?” he murmured. “I told you.”Ava stepped out slowly, overwhelmed. The moment her heels touched the pavement, applause broke out. Cheers followed. Someone called her name. Someone else shouted, “Welcome back!”Her eyes shimmered with tears.Then she saw them.Her parents stood near the entrance, her mother clutching her h

Chapter 77

One Month LaterSunlight spilled through the tall studio windows, bathing everything in warm gold.Ava stood at the center of it all, adjusting the delicate lace sleeve of her dress as the stylist fussed around her. The soft fabric hugged her perfectly—elegant, and timeless.“This is surreal,” Noelle said, circling her with her phone raised. “One month ago, we were chasing kidnappers. Now we’re taking wedding card photos.”Ava laughed softly. “Life doesn’t warn you before it changes.”Across the room, Roman stood with Ethan in his arms, dressed in a miniature suit that nearly stole the spotlight. Ethan gurgled happily, tiny fists clutching Roman’s tie.“Okay,” the photographer called out, grinning. “Dad, you’re officially being upstaged.”Roman smirked. “I’ll allow it. He’s earned it.”Ava turned, her breath catching just a little—as it always did—when she saw Roman like this. Relaxed. Happy. Whole. Their eyes met, and for a moment, the room faded away.“Alright, lovers,” Noelle tease

Chapter 78

They were still shouting and trying to calm the guests when loud voices erupted from a distance.The noise grew louder by the second.Roman and Ava turned sharply toward the entrance at the same time, their eyes widening in confusion as they tried to understand what was happening. The shouting was now mixed with laughter, gasps, and excitement.Then Damian walked into the hall.He wore a smile that was slow and deliberate, one that immediately ignited Roman’s anger. Roman’s face hardened instantly as his hands folded into tight fists by his sides.“What the hell are you doing here?” Roman asked sharply, his voice shaking with restrained rage.Before Damian could answer, several performers followed behind him.They were jesters and masquerade performers dressed in elaborate costumes from different countries. Some wore Japanese-style masks with painted expressions. Others were dressed in Korean-inspired ceremonial outfits. There were also performers from other Asian cultures, their cost

Chapter 79

The house was unusually quiet when they arrived.Roman slammed the door behind them as soon as they stepped inside, his frustration spilling over. He ran a hand through his hair and let out a harsh laugh that carried no humor.“He ruined it,” he said bitterly. “Damian ruined our wedding.”Ava watched him pace the living room, his movements sharp and restless.“Why can’t we ever just be happy for a long time?” Roman continued, his voice thick with anger. “First it was Clara and Julian. Just when we finally got past that mess, my stupid, unhinged twin brother crawls out of hell to destroy another moment of our lives.”He stopped abruptly and clenched his fists. “It’s like happiness is something we’re not allowed to have.”Ava stepped closer, her expression softening. She reached him quietly, then lifted her hand and gently pressed her fingers against his lips, silencing him.“Hey,” she whispered. “Stop.”Roman froze, his breathing still heavy.She moved closer, her body brushing against

Chapter 80

Roman gently covered Ava’s eyes with a soft blindfold. “Hey,” Ava laughed, reaching up instinctively. “Where are you taking me now? Are you kidnapping me in my own house?” Roman smiled and guided her forward carefully. “Shh,” he said playfully. “We’re almost there.” She allowed him to lead her down the hallway, her curiosity growing with every step. When they stopped, she felt the bed beneath her knees as Roman guided her to sit. “Okay,” he said softly. He removed the blindfold. Ava blinked as her eyes adjusted, then her gaze dropped to the bed. Several documents were neatly arranged in front of her. She frowned slightly and looked back up at Roman. “What’s this?” she asked. Roman sat beside her. “Those are documents to your new house.” Her breath caught. She picked up the papers with trembling hands and skimmed the top page. Her eyes widened as she slowly looked back at him. “A house?” she asked in disbelief. “Roman, we already have a house.” He smiled gently.

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