A NIGHT WITH MY EX'S RIVAL. のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 141 - チャプター 149

CHAPTER 141Tulip’s Pov “Hey girl, how was dinner last night?” Clara asked the moment I stepped into the room.I shut the door behind me and leaned against it for a second, letting the memories settle properly in my mind. I did not want to rush my response. It felt like something that deserved to be told slowly, carefully, the way one unwraps a gift. I moved toward the bed and sat down before finally looking at her.“It was fantastic,” I said with a soft smile. “Honestly, it was the best dinner I have ever had.”Clara’s eyes widened instantly. “Wow,” she exclaimed as she hurried to sit beside me. “Now you have my full attention. Tell me everything.”I let out a small laugh, still overwhelmed by how warm the entire experience had been. “The family treated me like a princess,” I began. “His aunt made my favorite meal without me even reminding her. Everyone was present too. No one excused themselves. We all sat together like it was some special occasion.”“That sounds so sweet alread

Tulip’s PovI was barely through the school gate when a commotion caught my attention. A small crowd had gathered near the notice board, whispering and pointing in different directions. Normally, I would have ignored it, but something about the way the students were craning their necks and exchanging glances made my curiosity flare. My pace slowed as I approached, trying to make sense of what was going on.One of the girls noticed me and waved me over. “Tulip! Have you heard the news?” she asked, her voice loud enough to carry over the murmurs.“What news?” I asked, raising an eyebrow and trying to sound casual, though my curiosity was bubbling beneath the surface.“You mean you haven’t heard? Malia… she’s been arrested!” another student shouted from behind her.I froze in place. Arrested? For what? My mind went blank for a moment, trying to process the words.“Arrested? Malia?” I asked, incredulous. “That’s hard to believe. What happened?”The girl smirked and nudged her friend. “S

Tulip’s PovOne week later.“My valedictorian has finally woken up,” Clara teased as I slowly opened my eyes.“Will you ever get tired of that name? It’s been a week already,” I mumbled, still half-asleep.“No, not today and not tomorrow,” she replied firmly. “You deserve to be called that name always because you worked for it, girl. You earned it with every ounce of effort you put in.”I smiled softly, feeling the warmth of her words. “Thanks, Clara,” I said quietly. “Anyway, I’m starving.”“I woke up early and made your favorite meal,” she said cheerfully, her eyes sparkling as if she knew exactly how to lift my mood.I swung my legs off the bed and stretched, heading toward the kitchen. “I will miss you so much when you and Idris finally get married. The way you treat people, the care, the attention—it’s just too sweet. I’ll miss all that good treatment.”Clara smiled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “You can always come to our house when we get married. I will prepare al

Tulip’s PovI stood behind Xavier as he spoke to Danzo, my fingers clutching the edge of his shirt. My heart was racing so fast I was sure he could feel it through his back.I was scared, deeply scared, but for reasons I could not explain, I refused to let it show. Fear had no right to win tonight.“What could he possibly be doing here?” I muttered to myself. “And how did he even know we were staying in this villa as a family?”The questions crowded my mind, each one louder than the last. Nothing about this made sense. Danzo had been locked away. We had moved on. We had rebuilt our lives piece by piece. Yet here he was, standing right in front of our door like a ghost that refused to stay buried.I wanted to ask him everything. How he found us. Why he was here. What he really wanted. But something deep inside me told me to remain silent and let Xavier handle it.“I know you two may be wondering how I got here and why I am here,” Danzo finally spoke.The air went still. Even my breath

Tulip’s PovIt had been a year since I gave birth to my son, Duke. Life felt lighter. Freed from villains, rivals, and fear, all I had now was family, love, and a sense of peace I never thought I would experience so fully. Duke was still sleeping peacefully in his crib, his tiny chest rising and falling with such innocence that my heart swelled with love.“Hey, Tulips, I just prepared your favorite meal. Please come join us at the dining table,” Xavier’s aunt called warmly from downstairs.“I’ll be with you all shortly, Aunt,” I replied, smiling. I watched Duke for a moment longer, brushing a soft strand of hair from his forehead. I whispered a gentle “good morning” to him, and he let out a tiny yawn as if he understood.Xavier’s family had truly become my home. They had embraced me from the very beginning, treating me as one of their own. Their warmth, laughter, and support made every day feel like a blessing. I often found myself thinking, what more could I ask for? Aside from the