All Chapters of Reborn: The Billionaire Second Chance Bride: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

MIA’S POV I didn’t reply. My fingers hovered over the screen, but I couldn't find the words. Ethan’s last message burned in my mind like a brand. How exactly did you die? The room felt smaller. Too quiet. Too suffocating. I locked my phone and laid it face down on the bed, as if that would silence the question echoing in my head. But it didn’t. It only got louder. I lay back slowly, staring at the ceiling, as parts of that night forced their way to the front of my mind. The laughter. The clinking of glasses. Lily’s soft smile. The champagne. My chest tightened. I squeezed my eyes shut. No. Not yet. I wasn’t ready to relive it. Not fully. Not when everything was already slipping out of my control. Ethan was asking questions he shouldn’t be asking. Questions no one should think to ask. Unless— My eyes snapped open. Unless he already suspected something. A slow, cold realization settled in. Ethan wasn’t just helping me. He was watching me. Studying me. Testing me. Eve

MIA’S POV I shut the door in get face, hoping she felt it Locked out Shut out I turned around slowly to face Jason, silently mustering courage, the little I had left. I can’t break I won’t break, I kept chanting in my head. Jason had his usual sweet smile on his face, the one he wore whenever he needed something from me Carefully he placed the flowers and chocolate on the dress table. “Mia..” he stuttered, he voice came out soft trembling Pleading Calm Enticing. “Youve been avoiding me Mia” he said his tone low and apologetic just like before. Just like all the times he manipulated me. “Did I do something wrong, my love” he closed the distance between us, his familiar scent hit my nose. The strong, warm, Comforting Calming cologne filled my lungs, my chest relaxed before I could stop it. just like before, just the same way it always did when he got close. “Ever since you went into Ethan’s office, you have been avoiding me” he continued, he reached for my hand and

MIAS POV I didn’t move. Not even when the air between us changed. Not even when the warmth of Ethan's presence, so close, disappeared. It took me a moment to realize why. He had stepped back. Deliberately, As if nothing had almost happened. As if I hadn’t felt his breath against my lips just moments ago. My heart was still racing in my chest, betraying everything I wanted to hide. My fingers curled slightly at my sides. Of course, he would be the one to pull away. Ethan Black didn’t lose control. Not even for a second. By the time I looked up, his expression had already turned cold, composed, unreadable. The man who had stood inches from me just seconds ago was gone. He was replaced by someone who saw me as nothing but an investment. “You're distracted.” His voice was calm, flat. As if nothing had happened, My chest tightened. “I’m not,” I replied, maybe a bit too quickly. His gaze sharpened slightly, as if he could see right through my lie. Maybe he could. Maybe he al

MIA’S POV My fingers tightened around the phone. My pulse spiked. Slowly,Very slowly I lifted my gaze, Lily was already looking at me. Her expression,calm. Too calm. Waiting. Watching. Testing. And in that moment, I realized something terrifying. I wasn’t the only one here playing this game. Quickly I shut off the screen, “you should be more careful” I said casually. But my heart kept racing, that text. What could it mean? “Thanks” she threw a small smile as she moved to leave. “Lily” I called softly “whatever that was I hope it’s worth the stress” I said, for a split second There A flicker Then it was gone She smiled Lily leaves, leaving me to my thoughts, slowly i finish my espresso, my phone dings. Ethan: the drivers arrived get in. My head snapped to the door, right on cue the driver walked in giving me a slight nod. How did he know I was here. Me: are you tailing me I typed No reply , Of course I got into the car I needed the ride anyways, slowly slippe

MIA’S POV She rushed out of my office like she had an important Like she wasn’t standing inches from my face moments ago… like she wanted to say something but knew better. She closed the door behind her. I didn’t budge. For a few moments I just stood there in the empty space she had just occupied, almost convinced her scent was still in the air. Then I exhaled. “Mia Carter…” The name felt different on my tongue now. Heavier. More complicated than it should ever have been. I turned back to the window, my hands finally finding their way into my pockets. Below me the city hurried past like nothing else in the world mattered. Cars whizzed between each other, pedestrians bustled along the pavement without a second glance. The sound of it all seemed to melt away into the background. Routine. Control. Everything stayed within it’s place. Unlike Mia. “She’s improving.” David’s voice came from behind me, calm as usual, cutting through the haze in my head. I didn't turn