All Chapters of The CEO'S Forgotten Promise : Chapter 211 - Chapter 220

Aurora's pov “I’m not going anywhere,” Charlie promised, his voice steady and warm as he sat on the edge of my bed, still holding my hand. “Not tonight.”I tried to nod, but another wave of tears came without warning. My chest felt tight, like something heavy was pressing down on it. I pulled my knees up under the covers and buried my face in them, sobbing quietly at first, then harder. The memories kept flashing ... the rough hand over my mouth, the masked man’s body pinning me, the fear that I was going to be raped right there in the park.“I was so scared, Charlie,” I cried, my voice muffled against my knees. “I thought he was going to… I didn’t know if anyone would come. I felt so helpless.”Charlie moved closer, wrapping both arms around me carefully. He didn’t say anything for a while. He just held me while I cried, his hand gently stroking my hair. I could feel his body tense every time I let out a shaky sob, like it hurt him to see me like this.After several minutes, there

Aurora's pov “A little better,” I whispered, my head still resting on Charlie’s shoulder as we sat together on the couch. “With you here.”Charlie stayed quiet for a moment, his hand gently rubbing my arm under the blanket. I could feel him thinking, the way his body shifted slightly beside me. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and careful.“Aurora… I saw a message on your phone earlier when I brought you the tea. Something about a birthday party invitation. From someone named Alex?”I lifted my head slowly and looked at him. His expression was gentle, but there was clear concern in his eyes. He wasn’t angry, just… worried.“Yes,” I said softly, sitting up a little straighter. “I met him at the bookstore a few days ago. He seemed really nice. We talked about books for a while. He just invited me to his birthday party. It’s in four months.”Charlie nodded slowly, processing my words. He reached over and took my hand, lacing our fingers together. “Four months is a long time. But… do you

Aurora’s POV“Good morning, my future husband-to-be,,” I said softly into the phone, my voice still a little sleepy but full of warmth.I had just woken up bright and early, and the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was the most beautiful arrangement of fresh roses perfectly decorated on the table near my window. The deep red petals mixed with soft white ones looked stunning against the morning light. I sat up slowly in bed, a genuine smile spreading across my face as I gazed at them in amazement.“Charlie probably did this,” I whispered to myself, feeling a happy flutter in my chest. The past four months had been so amazing. Our love had grown beautifully, day by day. He never let me out of his sight for long. He was always there ... checking on me, holding me when the nightmares came, making me feel safe and loved in a way I never thought I would again after the attack.I slipped my feet into my fluffy slippers, stood up, and grabbed my phone properly. I dialed Charlie’s numbe

Aurora's pov “Charlie…” I said quietly, trying to ease the sudden tension in the air. “It’s just a hug. It’s his birthday party. Let’s not make a scene.”Charlie’s arm stayed locked tightly around my waist, his fingers pressing into my side with a possessiveness that made my heart beat faster. He didn’t look at me. His eyes were fixed on Alex, dark and narrowed, his jaw clenched so hard I could see the muscle ticking. The easy, charming hubby from this morning was gone. In his place was a man who looked ready to throw a punch.Alex, to his credit, just smiled calmly, though I noticed the way he took a small step back. “No harm meant, man. Aurora and I are just friends. I’ve told you that many times.”Charlie let out a low, humorless chuckle that sent a chill down my spine. “Friends who text every single morning? Who calls my wife ‘pretty friend’? Yeah. Real friendly.”I placed my hand on Charlie’s chest, feeling how fast his heart was beating under my palm. “Charlie, please. You’re

Aurora Salvatore “Why did you dance with her?” I asked, my voice quiet but edged with hurt as I looked up at Charlie. “In front of everyone?”Charlie opened his mouth to reply, but before he could say anything, Alex appeared beside us, holding a glass of water. He had clearly noticed the tension from across the room.“Everything okay over here?” Alex asked gently, his eyes moving between me and Charlie. His tone was calm, concerned, the same friendly voice he always used with me.I forced a small smile and nodded quickly. “Yes, everything is fine, Alex. Really. We’re just talking.”Alex studied my face for a second longer than necessary. He could clearly see I wasn’t fine ... my tight shoulders, the way I was clutching the edge of my dress, the slight tremble in my voice. But he didn’t push. He just gave me a soft, understanding look.“If you need anything, I’m right over there,” he said, gesturing toward the dessert table. “Enjoy the rest of the night, Aurora.”As Alex walked away,