After He Called Me Shameless のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Noah Parker grabbed a towel, wrapped it around himself, and carried me into the guest bedroom.Watching his tall figure turn and walk away, the blood in my veins seemed to freeze solid.I was still staring blankly at the doorway when he suddenly returned.Noah sat down beside the bed, and his familiar warmth surrounded me again.Instinctively, I reached out for him.Instead, he pressed a cold phone into my palm."Since Mom has already contacted you, you should go home. It's best not to drag this out."Panicked, I reached for his hand and pleaded softly, "Noah, I won't agree to an arranged marriage.""Lola's back."Hearing those words, I lost my voice. Tears fell silently.Lola Cohen was Noah's first love.Back when she suddenly went abroad, Noah fell into a long, deep despair.It was because of that I finally found the courage to confess my feelings to him.From then on, we were affectionate foster siblings by day, and by night, tangled together again and again.More than

The sting spread across my cheek, and only then did I fully understand what had just happened."Noah… I didn't hit her!"I tried to defend myself.But Noah's eyes were filled with disappointment."Are you saying Lola hit herself? Apologize! If you apologize, this will still be your home."My whole body went numb. I pressed my lips together stubbornly, refusing to speak.Noah's gaze turned to ice as he stared me down.I looked at the face that had once made my heart race so many times—and suddenly, I just felt tired.All the feelings that had made me want to spend my life with him were gone. Now, all I wanted was to leave.So I turned to Lola. "Lola… I'm sorry."Noah's eyes widened in surprise.I'd never backed down for anyone before. This was a first.Lola sniffled softly, tugging on Noah's shirt. "Noah, I don't want to see her anymore. Let's just go home."Noah snapped out of it and quickly took her hand, turning to leave.I stood frozen, watching them walk back into wha

Samuel took me to the Heyes family estate.Everyone was dressed formally, standing in orderly lines near the entrance. The moment they saw me, smiles spread across their faces.A few of the younger ones couldn't contain their excitement. "The stone heart finally cracked!"I was a little overwhelmed by the sudden warmth.Samuel's mother took my hand and led me inside with a comfortable familiarity. "Elena, don't mind them. Samuel is usually so strict with the younger generation—they've been waiting years for him to marry so someone would finally spoil him a little."I smiled, unsure how to respond.Sensing my shyness, his mother continued casually, "Most men his age already have two children. He was the only one refusing to settle down. We tried everything—coaxing, scolding, even setting up blind dates—but he wouldn't budge. Eventually, I gave up."I couldn't help but laugh at that.Samuel shot his mother an exasperated look. "Mom, really."She just winked at him before turning

My mother laughed into her hand. "Samuel must really like you. He called me almost every day while the place was being decorated to ask what you'd prefer. I haven't even seen it yet—let me take a look."I nodded and switched the camera to show her.Room by room, I gave her a tour.I couldn't hide the excitement in my own voice.Caught up in the moment, I forgot Noah was still there and accidentally panned the camera over him.My mother's expression immediately cooled. "Noah, what are you doing there?"I fell silent.Noah took the phone from my hand, his voice low and controlled. "I came to see Elena."My mother was quiet for a beat. "You've seen her. Now come home. After Elena's wedding, we'll discuss your marriage plans.""I—""Come home." Her tone left no room for argument.Noah's face paled. Finally, he closed his eyes, smiled bitterly, and said, "Alright."My mother gave a soft hmph and ended the call.Noah looked at me, opened his mouth as if to speak, then said nothi

Lola reappeared without any warning.Samuel's usual gentle expression vanished instantly. His smile turned sharp, almost cunning. "What does that have to do with our marriage?"I pressed my lips together. "I need to know."He looked at me as if nothing was wrong and easily pulled me into his arms.I struggled.Reluctantly, he guided us to a bench by the roadside and held my wrist firmly. "That woman… she was a refugee overseas. I offered her a sum of money."I frowned. "Why?"His gaze rested on me, a quiet intensity burning in his eyes. "Because of you. Elena, the first time I saw you, I knew I wanted you. Noah… he doesn't deserve you."He's weak. Spineless. Incapable of taking responsibility. If he could discard you for some ex whose history stretches back who knows how far, then he never deserved your love to begin with."He was stubborn—pushing too far.The truth in his words stung, but it also unsettled me. "You orchestrated all of this… just to marry me?"Samuel nodded.