All Chapters of You Wed Your Past; I Wed My Future: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Adrian didn't say a word. He just sat quietly, listening to Stephanie's story."Later on, my mother got very sick. We went to every doctor we could find, but there was no way of saving her."Stephanie's voice grew thick with grief. "When she was on her deathbed, she held my hand and told me she didn't care about me achieving anything great. All she wanted was for me not to give up on dancing."Her eyes turned red. "I promised Mom. I promised her that no matter what, I would never give up on my dancing. But now… I can't dance anymore. If she knew, she'd be so disappointed in me, wouldn't she?"After seeing the pain in Stephanie's expression as she thought about the past, Adrian finally broke his silence.He reached out and gently, carefully wrapped his hand around her trembling one."Don't say that," he urged her, his deep and gentle voice seemingly capable of soothing all pain. "Your mother won't be disappointed in you. She'd hoped you wouldn't give up on dancing because she want

Kiara was on the verge of a breakdown. When had she ever had to suffer such humiliation?But she told herself that everything was fine. She just had to put up with it for a bit. Tyler would definitely find a way to get her out.After she was taken away, Martha was left frantic, pacing in circles. She called Tyler again and again, but he didn't answer his phone. It wasn't until more than two hours later that he finally returned her call."What is it, Mom?"Through the phone came loud music, the clinking of glasses, the rowdy shouts of men playing drinking games, and even the coquettish lilt of women's voices."Where are you?" Martha demanded, her voice sharp with fury.After a short silence, Tyler replied, "I'm out with a few friends.""The police came and took Kiki away, but you're still in the mood to hang out with your friends?""What did you say?" Tyler's tone grew panicked at once. "What happened?""It's all because of Steph!""Stephanie actually had the nerve to do that?

After staying in the hospital for a few days, Stephanie had to repeatedly assure Henry that she was truly fine before he agreed to let her be discharged from the hospital.When the car stopped outside a retro-style villa, Stephanie got out and looked at Henry, asking, "Uncle Henry, what's…""Mr. Ford prepared this for you," Henry replied with a smile. "He bought it a few years ago, but he couldn't get over his pride to tell you about it himself."Dad…Stephanie's gaze softened as she took in the well-maintained house.Her bedroom had already been put in order in advance, with all her living necessities prepared. There was also a vase of lilies on the windowsill.For some reason, she thought of the lilies Adrian had brought with him when he visited her in the hospital. She walked to the window, reached out, and brushed her fingertips lightly over the petals.Her phone chimed with a new message. She picked it up and saw it was from Adrian."Do you like the lilies?"Stephanie's e

As Tyler spoke, his gaze fell on Stephanie's red lips. He reached out to touch them, but she jerked her head to the side to avoid him.Eyeing the shameless man in front of her, she sneered and launched a kick at him."Why, you!" Tyler snapped as he deftly took several steps backward, dodging her kick."Have you lost your mind?" he fumed."You're the one who's lost his mind," Stephanie fired back as she smoothed her hem that was now wrinkled thanks to him. "Getting handsy with your secretary right here in the office, Mr. Grover? What would happen to Grover Group's reputation, and yours, if word got out about it, hm?"Staring at her cold, unflinching expression, Tyler swallowed hard. He instinctively retorted, "You're not just my secretary. You're also my—""That's enough," Stephanie snapped, cutting him off.With a bitter expression, Tyler asked, "Do you still remember what day it is tomorrow?"Stephanie didn't answer, her expression as impassive as ever.She remembered, of cou

Over the next few days, Stephanie worked on the project all day long. Most of the time, she wasn't even in the office, which suited her perfectly. She didn't have to constantly see Tyler's face.Now that the project was wrapping up successfully, her mood gradually lightened as well. Soon, she'd be able to leave this place for good.However, even amid her busy schedule, she hadn't forgotten to prepare a gift for her friend, Wynette Sweeney, whose birthday was coming up.Stephanie and Wynette had grown up together. Wynette had been studying abroad for the past few years and only just returned to Jetterpolis a few days back. The two had already agreed to meet up once Stephanie was back in town.At noon, on Wynette's birthday, Stephanie was having lunch when she got a call from Wynette.As soon as the call connected, Wynette let out a shrill cry of joy before saying, "Stephie! How did you know I've been wanting this camera for ages now? I love you!""Keep it down. I'm about to go dea