All Chapters of the contract wife who came back with his heirs : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Evelyn’s PovI just stared at him for a few seconds.Suddenly, the parking lot seemed too quiet.Too little.It's too stuffy.Unaware that their lives had just changed permanently, Liam slept soundly against my shoulder and Lily curled up in my arms.My heart was beating so fast that it was painful.When I got back, I was ready for a lot of situations.competitors in business.Amanda's plots.Unexpected scandals.The one thing I wanted to stay away from was this.However, I always knew in my heart that this day would arrive.Rhysander was too smart to miss it.Too observant,Too determined.It had just taken longer than I had expected for the truth to get to him.I simply looked at him for a short while.The parking lot seemed too quiet all of a sudden.Too little.It is overly stuffy.Lily curled up in my arms and Liam slept soundly against my shoulder, unaware that their lives had just taken an unchangeable turn.It hurt because my heart was beating so quickly.I was prepared for a

Evelyn’s PovAfter Rhysander finished speaking, I looked at him for a few long seconds.I hardly noticed that the evening air was colder than it had been earlier.I couldn't take my eyes off the man in front of me."This ends now."plain language.However, it was hard to ignore the confidence behind them.I felt uneasy about that confidence for some reason.Perhaps because I had been solving my own problems for the past seven years.Perhaps because it felt risky to rely on anyone else.Or perhaps because a part of me remembered how secure I used to feel when Rhysander was around.I was instantly irritated by that last thought.Before it could grow, I shoved it away."I am capable of managing my own security."My voice didn't waver.Expert.Rhysander gave one nod."I know."I was surprised by the response.No disagreement.No difficulty.Just acceptance in silence.He went on, "That doesn't mean you should have to handle this alone."I was at a loss for words for a moment.There was a

Evelyn’s PovLong after the call was over, I couldn't stop thinking about it.even after the twins had gone to sleep.even after there was silence in the house.That voice was still audible to me.Be calm.under control."Welcome home, Evelyn."Only four words.But for some reason, they seemed more serious than a clear warning.because the caller wasn't upset.He didn't feel anything.He sounded assured.like a man who was already familiar with something I was not.I stood close to my bedroom window and looked down at the estate grounds.The gardens were lit by security lights.The patrol routes were followed by the guards.Everything seemed secure.typical.However, appearances can be misleading.Years ago, I discovered that lesson.Rarely were the loudest adversaries the most dangerous.They were the ones with patience.Those who waited in silence.The ones who planned your downfall while smiling.That thought somehow reminded me of the name Rhysander had previously mentioned.Harol

Evelyn’s PovMy phone began to vibrate while I was in a video conference.During meetings, I usually ignored interruptions.I couldn't this time.The security detail for the twins made the call.I instantly felt a horrible sensation in my chest.The kind of emotion that all parents felt.I responded and excused myself from the meeting.My whole body went cold as soon as I heard the report.Liam and Lily had been approached by someone.Someone posing as a school employee.Someone saying they were sent by me.I was unable to speak for a few seconds.I just stood there.paying attention.attempting to understand what I was hearing.Somewhere behind me, the conference call went on.voices talking about investments and contracts.It didn't matter.No longer.The fact that someone had targeted my kids was all that mattered.All of a sudden, every threat seemed very real.The twins were waiting in the administration office when I got to the school.They ran over as soon as they saw me.I dre

Evelyn’s PovI should have been able to relax during the drive home.It didn't.I couldn't stop thinking about the investigation the whole way back.Regarding the woman who disappeared before security could get to her.Regarding the teddy bears.About the familiar feeling that someone was constantly ahead of us.I sat quietly in the back seat of the car as the city lights blurred past the window.I was tired for the first time since coming home.Not in a physical sense.In the mind.on an emotional level.There seemed to be a new issue every day.A fresh danger.I had had enough of responding.I'm sick of waiting.Tired of waiting to see who would initiate contact.Above all, I was sick of people dragging my kids into their games.Someone should engage in direct combat with me if they wish to.Keep Lily and Liam out of it.Sadly, that was not how the world usually work's.What you loved most was always the target of cruel people.I also felt like I was surrounded by cruel people late