All Chapters of Reborn: Marrying The Disabled Cruel CEO : Chapter 11 - Chapter 18

Chapter 11The discharge papers felt like a passport to a new life in Sadie's hands as she signed each form with careful deliberation. Her side still ached with every breath, the stitches pulling uncomfortably whenever she moved too quickly, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the overwhelming relief that flooded through her chest. She had done it. She had actually changed the trajectory of her previous life.In her first life, this date—exactly one week after what should have been Marcus's and her engagement announcement—she had been planning floral arrangements and seating charts for a wedding that would end in her murder. She had been so blind, so willfully ignorant of the poison that Gwen dripped into her ear day after day, convincing her that Marcus was the perfect choice, that Damien Cross was beneath her consideration.Now, sitting in the hospital room while Helena Cross fussed over her discharge instructions and Edmund discussed medication schedules with the attendin

Chapter 13"The connecting door leads to Damien's suite," Helena explained, gesturing to an ornate door on the far wall. "We thought it would be easier for you both to maintain some independence during your recovery while still being close enough to help each other if needed.""It's perfect," Sadie said honestly. "Thank you so much for all of this.""Nonsense, dear. You're family now." Helena pressed a kiss to Sadie's forehead with maternal affection. "Now, we're going to have a small welcome dinner tonight—nothing too elaborate given your condition, but we've invited a few close friends to officially welcome you to the family. Is that alright?"A party. Of course there would be a party. Wealthy families like the Crosses marked every significant occasion with some form of social gathering, even if they called it "small" and "intimate." Sadie forced a smile despite her exhaustion. "That sounds lovely."After Helena departed with promises to send someone to help her dress for dinner, Sa

Chapter 15"Reasonable couples usually have a courtship before marriage," Derek pointed out, his tone still suspicious. "Most people don't jump straight into legally binding contracts and then start the getting-to-know-you phase.""Most people don't take knives for their husbands during their wedding ceremonies either," Sadie countered, meeting his challenging gaze directly. "Nothing about our situation is conventional, Derek. I'm just trying to navigate it in a way that respects both Damien's needs and my own."The silence that followed felt heavy, weighted with unspoken questions and careful calculations. Sadie could see Damien and Derek exchanging one of those wordless communications that came from years of friendship, some silent conversation happening beneath the surface that she wasn't privy to.Finally, Damien nodded slowly. "Alright," he said. "We'll maintain separate rooms for now. I'll explain to my parents that you need your own space during recovery, and that we want to ta

Chapter 17He couldn't tell Derek about the previous timeline. His friend would think he had lost his mind, probably try to have him committed for psychiatric evaluation. But he could use the knowledge that timeline had given him to keep them both alive this time around."Call it paranoia," Damien said lightly. "Or call it learning from experience. People who are willing to commit fraud for money aren't usually squeamish about escalating if they feel threatened. If Sadie realizes we're onto her, if Marcus and Gwen decide we're too dangerous to leave loose... I want to make sure we're prepared for any eventuality."Derek studied him for a long moment, his sharp eyes searching Damien's face for something. Finally, he nodded slowly. "Alright. I'll follow her tomorrow, document everything, pull whatever records I can access. But Damien, if at any point this starts to feel like we're in actual danger—not just financial danger but physical danger—I'm pulling the plug. I'll drag you out of t