All Chapters of Craving my ex-husband’s twin brother : Chapter 61 - Chapter 67

Aria's POVI picked up the call and held the phone to my ear. “Hey, Valerie. What’s up? Is everything okay?”Valerie’s voice came through, strained and rushed. “Aria, I’m so sorry to bother you this early. My son’s running a really high fever, and I need to take him to the clinic right away.”I straightened, concern tightening my chest. “Oh no. Is he okay? Do you need help with anything?”“I just need you to open the shop for me today,” she said quickly. “Please, handle things while I’m gone. I’ll be back tomorrow, I promise. But I really need to be with him right now.”“Of course, Valerie. Don’t worry about the shop,” I said softly. “Just take care of yourself and your son, alright?”She exhaled in relief. “Thank you, Aria. Thank you so much.”The call ended.I stood still for a second, her worry lingering in my chest. I could only imagine how hard it must be, handling a business and a sick child at the same time. A quiet sigh left my lips as I slipped the phone back into my pocket

Kian's POVI had just gotten home from work. The clock on the wall read 9:30 PM. Earlier than usual. I’d pushed everything aside to make it back early just so I could finally give Aria the gift I bought for her.Last night, she was already asleep before I got in. This morning, she had left the house before I could even wake up. I’d planned a dinner date—wanted to propose properly—but since everything kept clashing, I figured I’d move it to the weekend. No more delays after that.But tonight, I’d at least give her the gift. The dress. The ring. Something small to make her smile. Something to show her how serious I am.With that thought, I headed upstairs and stopped at her door. I knocked gently.No answer.I frowned and knocked again, louder this time. Still, no response.A sigh slipped out of me. “Did she sleep off again?” I muttered under my breath. It was only 9:30. And it's still early.I was about to turn around and leave when I noticed something strange. The door wasn’t closed p

Kian's POVI jerked awake, the stiffness in my neck reminding me I had dozed off in the car. My eyes flew to the dashboard clock—7:03 AM.“Shit…” I muttered, rubbing my hands over my face. How the hell did I sleep off?I quickly reached for my phone—no missed calls. No messages. Nothing from Aria. My heart sank.“Maybe… maybe she went home.” I muttered, trying to hold onto the hope. “Please let her be home.”I stepped on the gas, racing through the almost empty streets, not caring about speed limits or the stares from other drivers. I needed to see her. I needed to know she was okay.I burst into the mansion, startling the maids who were just beginning their morning duties.I didn’t greet anyone. I stormed up the stairs, heart thudding, lungs tight. I swung her door open. It was empty.“Aria?” I called, my voice already strained. No answer. I checked the bathroom. Her balcony. Even her closet. Her scent was still lingering but she wasn’t there.I rushed back downstairs, almost trippi

Kian's POVThe moment the officer said I had to come and confirm if it was Aria’s body, my knees buckled.I staggered backward and nearly crashed to the ground, only managing to grab the edge of the table nearby to keep myself from collapsing. My entire body went cold. My hands were shaking, sweat dripped down my temples, and my heart was slamming so hard in my chest it felt like it was trying to break out.No. No, no, no.My mind was spiraling. I could barely hear anything around me. Just a dull ringing in my ears and the echo of those words. A body… pregnant… matched her description…It’s a lie. It has to be.Aria can’t be dead. She wouldn’t leave me like this. Not my Aria. No—never."Are you sure it’s her?" my grandfather’s voice cut through the fog in my head. He sounded shaken, something I rarely ever heard from him.One of the officers stepped forward. “We can’t say for sure yet, sir. But the victim fits the description Mr. Kian gave. That’s why we need him to come and identify