All Chapters of The Return Of The Betrayed Bride : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“Oh my God! Ariana! What are you doing here? Pregnant bestie of mine!” Amelia yelled, running toward her and wrapping her in a tight hug.Ariana laughed, catching her breath. “Amelia! I finally made it. The baby’s been a handful lately, so I couldn’t come sooner.”Ariana hugged her tight back, laughing. “Wow… is this how much you missed me? You’re squeezing me so hard I can barely breathe!”Amelia rubbed her back gently, smiling. “Sorry, bestie… I just can’t help it. I’ve missed you so much. Seeing you again… it makes me want to cry.”She pulled back slightly, wiping a tear. “How’s my little Leo? Is he doing okay at school?”Ariana’s eyes softened. “He misses you every night. I read him a story, and he hugs his little toy. Can you believe it? But he’s actually doing really well at school, even with you in prison and everything that’s happened.”Amelia nodded, her throat tight. “That’s my boy… strong, just like his mom.”Ariana smiled, though it was tinged with sadness. “Yeah… he’s a s

As they stepped into the elevator, Lucas glanced at him. “You sure you’re ready to face Aunt Jessica though? That woman doesn’t play.”Daniel smirked. “Let her try me. All I want are my kids. No drama, no deals just my blood.”Lucas shrugged, pressing the elevator button. “Well, I hope she doesn’t slam the door in our faces. You know how she feels about the Blackwoods.”Daniel’s jaw tightened. “She can hate the Blackwoods all she wants. But today, she’s gonna see a father not a last name.”The elevator dinged open. Daniel adjusted his jacket, his expression hardening. “Let’s go get my kids.”NEW YORK PENITENTIARY — CAFETERIAThe cafeteria buzzed with chatter and the clatter of metal trays. Amelia took a bite of her lunch and smiled faintly. “This food actually tastes good. I didn’t expect prison food to taste this decent,” she said, eating quickly.Roxy nudged her with a grin. “You’re damn right. The food’s been awful for weeks, but today it’s actually giving.”Clara leaned closer and

NEW YORK PENTITNARY PRISON Amelia’s heart pounded in her chest. She stared at the paper on the table, then back at Vivian’s cold, steady eyes.“You’re insane,” Amelia said, her voice trembling with anger. “You’d really kill a child just to get some damn company shares?”Vivian gave a little shrug. “You should know by now, Amelia power makes people do crazy things.”Amelia leaned forward. “He’s an innocent boy! He has nothing to do with this!”Vivian’s voice was soft but sharp. “That innocent boy is your weakness. And your weakness is what always destroys you.”Amelia shook her head firmly. “I won’t sign it.”Vivian smiled and checked her gold watch. “You’ve got two minutes left.”Amelia’s hands clenched into fists. “You’re bluffing. Zaiel’s not going to shoot anyone. You don’t have that kind of power.”Vivian’s smile widened. “You still don’t get it, do you? Everything you used to control your company, your friends, your safety it’s all mine now. You’re nothing but a woman in an oran

NEW YORK PENITENTIARY PRISON BLOCK A The guard escorted Amelia back to her cell.Her handcuffs were removed, and the heavy door slammed shut behind her.Roxy looked up from her bunk immediately.“Stone… damn. You look like you just saw the devil.”Amelia let out a shaky, humorless laugh, sinking onto the edge of her bunk.“Worse,” she muttered, burying her face in her hands. “I saw someone… worse than a ghost.”Clara straightened up, eyes narrowing.“What? What happened? Why are you shaking like that?”Amelia’s whole body trembled as she leaned forward, voice barely above a whisper.“The superintendent tried to transfer me… to Manchester Iron Gate.”Roxy’s jaw practically hit the floor.“Manchester? Girl… that place eats women alive. Who did you piss off to get a transfer like that?”Amelia lifted her head, tears stinging her eyes.“Alejandro.”Both women froze. The room went silent.Then Clara whispered, almost breathless.“Oh… hell. That Alejandro? The one with the tattoos and the

Her stomach sank.“Oh God… Amelia,” she whispered.Leo squinted at the envelope. “Tía… is it from mamá?”Ariana bit her lip and tore it open. Inside was a formal notice. She unfolded it carefully, her hands trembling.Leo peeked over her shoulder.“Authorization notice,” Ariana read aloud slowly. “An inmate named Amelia Stone has requested approval of a transaction two hundred thousand dollars.”Her heart pounded.“Amelia…” she whispered, voice shaking.Leo tugged at her shirt. “Tía? Is mamá okay?”Ariana knelt to hug him close. “I don’t know, mi amor… but something very serious is happening. We have to help her.”Leo frowned, worried. “Will she be okay?”Ariana kissed Leo’s head. “We’ll make sure she’s safe. No matter what.”Leo nodded seriously. “We have to help her, Tía. She’s really brave.”Ariana took a deep breath and grabbed her phone. “Okay… let’s do this. I have to move fast.” She tapped in the bank details, hands trembling.“Leo, stay close, alright? I’m calling mamá,” she s