Chapter 21

After a week of anticipation, the final results were announced, and the organizing committee invited all participants to attend the awards ceremony.Now, in front of the mirror, Alison adjusted her gown while Ace appeared behind her, gently fastening a pearl necklace around her neck."You look stunning. Do you like it?" He dropped a kiss on her cheek, gazing at her with unguarded tenderness.Alison lifted her hand to touch the lustrous pearls. She turned in his arms, now facing him."Will you come with me today?" she asked. "What if I win? I want you there with me."Ace sighed and wrapped his arms around her. "I wish I could, but I have something important to take care of today."Alison lowered her eyes. "It's okay. Go do what you need to."Later, after watching her car drive off into the distance, Elise turned to her brother. "Alison definitely suspects you're cheating. She looked like she was about to cry."Ace gave her a light smack on the head. "Do I look like that kind of

Chapter 22

Ivan and Josh stood frozen, their hearts shattering at the scene before them.After so much effort, they had finally tracked down Alison. They'd come rushing with fresh flowers in hand, only to witness this.Ivan strode up the stage, desperation etched into every step. His eyes locked onto Alison as he pleaded, "Please don't say yes to him. I know I was wrong. I've already cut ties with Jessica completely. Her bastard child is gone too. There's nothing left standing between us. We loved each other for so many years. We have a child together. I'm begging you, give me another chance."Ace immediately stepped in front of Alison and, without hesitation, punched Ivan hard, sending him sprawling to the ground. Squatting beside him, he grabbed Ivan by the collar."Didn't get enough of a beating last time? Alison is my fiancée now. If you keep spouting this nonsense, don't expect me to go easy on the Hardman family."The last time, Ivan hadn't even known of Ace's existence. But this time,

Chapter 23

Ivan and Josh had just returned to the country when they were immediately swarmed by a horde of reporters the moment they stepped off the plane."Mr. Hardman, what's your response to Jessica Keaton's accusation that you forced her into an improper relationship?""Will the Hardman family settle the case with money?""Jessica previously claimed to be your fiancée. Is your refusal to proceed with the wedding related to the miraculous return of your supposedly deceased wife, Alison?"A barrage of questions left Ivan reeling. He'd only been abroad for a few days. What kind of mess had Jessica stirred up now?He ordered his bodyguards to clear a path and slipped into the car, immediately calling his lawyer once the door shut."What on earth happened while I was gone?""After smothering her baby to death, Jessica's mental state became unstable. She's been drifting in and out of lucidity. Her parents came forward and happily accepted a million as a breakup fee. They took her back to the

Chapter 24

Ace gently raised his hand and smoothed the furrow between Alison's brows. "Why don't we postpone the wedding? I'll go back with you."Alison shook her head. "There's no need. As long as I'm not there, he'll cling to that last bit of hope and maybe hold on. But if I go, and he sees me one last time, he might finally feel at peace and let go."Half a month later, Alison and Ace were married in a seaside chapel.As the gentle piano music began to play, Alison fulfilled her lifelong dream. Wearing the wedding gown she had designed herself, she walked slowly down the red carpet toward the man she loved most.When Ace slid the ring onto her finger, he couldn't hold back his tears. Years of unspoken love had finally come true."Alison, thank you for marrying me… for making my dream a reality."Alison sobbed as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Thank you… for giving me a home again."Before the priest and all their loved ones, they exchanged vows and sealed their promises with a k

All Chapters of They Thought She Couldn't See: Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24