All Chapters of The Wrong Bride: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

When Ethan left, Ava was already feeling better. She decided to visit her babyLate afternoon brought a quiet calm to the small park on the outskirts of the city. The place stayed mostly empty at this hour, with only a few old benches and a short walking path surrounded by young trees. It was far from the crowded streets and far from anyone who might recognize her.Ava stepped out of the taxi carefully, looking around once before walking toward the far end of the park. She carried a small paper bag in her hand. Her steps moved quickly, but her eyes checked every direction with quiet caution.On the last bench near the trees sat Pearl’s grandmother, holding a little girl with soft curls and wide eyes. Savior looked up the moment she saw Ava and stretched out her arms with excitement.“Mama!”Ava’s breath caught. She rushed forward, dropping to her knees in front of them. She pulled the child into her arms, hugging her tightly, closing her eyes for a moment as if the world outside did n

The fear in her voice grew. “Please, he is frightened. Do not scare him more.”Nobody answered.The chase continued, the guards searching every corner for Jay. The boy hid behind a row of boxes near the tidying area. His breath shook, his small hands trembled against the floor.He did not understand the seriousness of what he had done. He only knew he was scared.Pearl’s grandmother stood alone in the crowd, holding Savior, praying Jay would come out before the guards made things worse.There was tension in the air, the  angry presence of the guards made people started heading home.None of them knew that Ethan and Lawrence stood only a short distance away; and that the slightest word from either man could change everything.The guards tightened their search area. They moved with practiced steps, their voices steady, their radios crackling with updates. People in the amusement park slowly stepped asi

They arrived at the workshop just before ten.The building stood apart from the road, wide and clean, with tall doors and quiet surroundings. Inside, the smell of oil and polish filled the air. Several cars rested under bright lights. At the center stood a red Rolls Royce.The scratch on the door was long and clear.Pearl stopped walking.A man in a dark suit approached them. He looked at Pearl and then at Ava. “You are Pearl Adams.”“Yes,” Pearl replied.“This way,” he said, gesturing toward the car.Pearl followed, her steps slow.“This vehicle belongs to our employer,” the man said. “The paint cannot be r

He let her believe she was right.Ava continued, “Pearl will be so relieved. She cried yesterday. This will give her hope again.”Ethan listened without speaking. Her happiness warmed something inside him, but a thin line of guilt stayed at the edge of his thoughts.He had used his power freely to protect her peace, yet he could not tell her any part of it. She believed he was just an ordinary employee making calls on behalf of his boss.He kept that image for her,  hiding the truth away from her.Ava took another bite of breakfast, calmer now. “Golden… thank you again. Truly.”He watched her quietly and answered in a low voice. “You do not need to thank me.”She smiled gently. “I will thank you anyway.”Ethan  lowered his gaze.In his mind, he said only one thing:‘So this is what it means to protect someone without showing your identity.&

The next day, Ethan decided to pick Ava from work before going home.As they reach the car park, he stepped back, closing her door gently, he walked around the car. Rain pattered against him, falling down his collar and hair, but he didn’t flinch or hurry. She watched him from inside, studying the firm line of his jaw, the steady grip of his hand as he opened the driver’s door.He is the silent type, she muttered to herself.He slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine. The convoy behind them stayed far, watching and waiting.They reached home in few minutes. The rain had slowed by then, but his clothes were still damp. Ava stepped out and walked beside him toward the door.Inside the apartment, she went to get a towel.When she returned, he was standing in the hallway, removing his jacket. Water dripped from the hem.She handed him the towel quietly.He took it, but his eyes didn’t meet hers. &