All Chapters of THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

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Chapter 141- THE TRUTH THAT SOUNDED LIKE A LIE

The words left my mouth before I could take them back.“Did you come because you miss me… or because Laurent Group is falling apart?”The room became painfully quiet. Adrian didn’t answer. He simply looked at me. His silence lasted only a few seconds, but it felt much longer.A bitter smile slowly appeared on my face. “I knew it.”His brows pulled together. “No.”“No?” I folded my arms tighter. “Then explain.”He took a slow breath. “I didn’t come here to ask you for anything.”I let out a short laugh. “You expect me to believe that?”“Yes.”I looked straight into his eyes. “Your company is losing investors, Adrian. The market is against Laurent Group. Then suddenly you show up in my office.” I shook my head. “That’s one unbelievable coincidence.”“It isn’t.”“Then what is it?”He stayed quiet for a moment. Then he finally answered. “I came because I wanted to see you.”I stared at him. For a second I almost believed him. Almost. Then reality returned. “Really?”“Yes.”“You chose toda

Chapter 142- RUNNING OUT OF TIME

Adrian walked out of Serena's office without looking back. The glass doors closed behind him with a soft click. The receptionist, who had watched him wait for hours earlier, looked up from her desk. “Mr. Laurent…” He didn’t answer. His steps were steady, but something about him had changed. The employees who had whispered about him before suddenly became quiet. “He doesn’t look okay.” “I’ve never seen him like this.” “He looks… defeated.” No one dared to say another word. Adrian walked past them and left the building. Outside, the afternoon breeze brushed against his face. He reached his car, unlocked it, and got inside. The door shut. Silence. His hands rested on the steering wheel. He didn’t start the engine. He simply sat there. Serena’s voice echoed inside his head. “I finally know why you changed.” His fingers tightened around the wheel. “You don’t…” he whispered. “You really don’t.” He leaned his head back and closed his eyes. He had spent months trying to become so

Chapter 143- THE WOMAN FROM ST. MARY'S

My heart refused to slow down. I stood beside my desk, staring at the office door. St. Mary’s Children’s Home. The name alone was enough to make my hands turn cold. I thought I would use my hands to go look for them myself later. I never knew they would come and find me themselves. A few seconds later, there was another knock. “Come in.” The door opened slowly. Clara stepped inside first. Behind her was an elderly woman, probably in her late sixties. She wore a simple gray dress beneath a dark cardigan. A small silver cross rested around her neck. Her gray hair was neatly tied back, and she carried an old leather handbag with both hands. She looked around the office before her eyes settled on me. There was kindness in her face. And sadness. “Ms. Voss,” Clara said softly. “This is the woman I told you about.” I gave a small nod. “Thank you, Clara, you may excuse us.” She quietly left and closed the door. The room became silent. The woman smiled politely. “Good afternoon.” “Goo

Chapter 144- SERENA'S MOTHER

The moment Clara said Adrian was back, nobody in the room moved. Sister Margaret’s face lit up with relief.“Thank God,” she whispered.She started walking toward the door before I could stop her. A second later, Adrian stepped inside. He paused the moment he noticed there was someone else in my office. His eyes moved from Sister Margaret… to me… then back to her.For a few seconds, nobody spoke. Finally, Sister Margaret smiled. “Mr. Adrian Laurent?”Adrian gave a polite nod. “Yes.”She let out a breath, as if a heavy weight had just left her shoulders. “I’ve finally found you.”Adrian looked confused. “I’m sorry… have we met before?”She shook her head. “No.”“Then—”“I know who you are.” She cuts in. He frowned slightly. “You do?”“I’ve seen your wedding photographs in the newspapers years ago. And recently… I’ve heard your name many times.”He looked surprised.“My wedding photographs?”“Yes.” She smiled gently. “You married a woman named Serena right?”The room suddenly became qu

Chapter 145- THE TRUTH INSIDE THE ENVELOPE

The envelope sat on my desk. Nobody spoke. Sister Margaret rested both hands in her lap. Adrian stood a few steps away, his eyes fixed on the worn envelope but making no move to touch it.It belonged to me. I slowly reached for it. My fingers trembled. The paper felt old. The faded blue ribbon around it had yellowed with age. I carefully untied the knot, afraid it would tear apart if I pulled too hard. The ribbon slipped away. I opened the envelope. A faint smell of old paper drifted into the air.Inside were several documents, carefully arranged. The first was an old birth certificate. Beneath it were hospital records. There was also a small silver baby bracelet sealed inside a clear plastic bag. I picked it up carefully. Tiny letters were engraved across the metal.Gender: Baby Girl Below that was a date. My birthday.My throat tightened. “Serena wore this?”Sister Margaret smiled softly. “She did.”I stared at the bracelet. It was so small. So fragile. Then I noticed something e

Chapter 146- BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

Sister Margaret collapsed before she could finish her sentence. “Sister Margaret!” I rushed around my desk so quickly that my chair crashed against the floor. Adrian reached her at almost the same time. We both dropped to our knees beside her. Her eyes were closed. Her breathing came in short, uneven gasps. “Sister Margaret, can you hear me?” I asked, gently supporting her shoulders. She slowly opened her eyes. They looked tired. “I… I’m alright…” “No, you’re not,” I said firmly. Adrian carefully loosened the top of her cardigan to help her breathe more easily. “We need an ambulance.” I immediately reached for the intercom. “Emma!” My voice was louder than I intended. A second later, Emma answered. “Yes, Serena?” “Call an ambulance! Right now! And tell Clara to come to my office immediately!” “Yes!” Within moments, the office door flew open. Emma and Clara rushed inside. The moment they saw Sister Margaret lying on the floor, both of them froze. “Oh my God…” Emma whisper

Chapter 147- A HEART WORTH SAVING

I stood frozen beside Sister Margaret’s bed. Her eyes remained closed. The last thing she had whispered still echoed inside my head. Then I heard hurried footsteps. The door opened, and two nurses walked in with a doctor behind them. “Excuse us,” the doctor said. “We need to examine the patient.” I quickly stepped aside. The nurses checked the machines connected to Sister Margaret. One looked worried. The doctor listened to her heartbeat for a long moment before removing his stethoscope. His expression wasn’t good. I felt my stomach tighten. “Doctor… what’s wrong?” He looked at me. “I’m afraid her condition is much more serious than we first believed.” “What do you mean?” He glanced at the monitor before answering. “Her heart is failing rapidly.” I stared at him. “I thought you said she was stable.” “She is… for now.” Those two words frightened me more than anything else. He continued calmly. “The medication is only keeping her alive temporarily. It won’t solve the problem.”

Chapter 148- SHADOWS AFTER HOURS

The afternoon passed quietly at Lumina Studio. Without Serena in the office, everyone worked a little harder to keep things moving. She had only instructed Emma to reschedule all her meetings. That was enough. No one asked questions. Inside the design department, sketches covered the tables. Designers discussed color palettes while others made last-minute changes to client presentations. Emma walked through the office, stopping at different desks. “How’s the Harper campaign?” “We’ve finished the final draft.” “Good. Send it to the client before six.” “Yes, Ms. Emma.” She moved to another team. “What about the Riverside project?” “We’re exporting the final video now.” “Excellent.” Everything was running smoothly. Just as Serena would have wanted. On another floor, Clara looked at the clock hanging on the wall. School would be closing soon. She picked up her handbag and walked into Emma’s office. “I’m leaving now.” Emma looked up from her laptop. “To pick up the kids from sc

Chapter 149- THE NIGHT NOBODY EXPECTED

I looked at the clock on the hospital wall. It was already getting late. I picked up my phone and called Emma. She answered almost immediately. “Serena?” “I won’t be coming home tonight.” There was a short silence. “You’re staying at the hospital?” “Yes. I don’t want to leave Sister Margaret alone.” Emma sighed softly. “Alright. I understand.” “Please look after Lila and Elias for me.” “I will.” “Make sure they eat properly. Elias will probably complain about the vegetables, so don’t let him win.” Emma laughed. “I know him too well.” “And Lila?” “She’s already asking when you’re coming home.” My chest tightened. “Tell her I’ll see her tomorrow.” “I will.” I lowered my voice. “Thank you, Emma. For everything.” “Don’t worry about anything here. Just take care of yourself.” The call ended. I lowered my phone and leaned back in the chair outside Sister Margaret’s room. The hallway was quiet now. Most of the visitors had gone home, leaving only the soft footsteps of nurse

Chapter 150- A QUIET WARNING

The elevator doors opened slowly. Nathan stepped into the hospital corridor and looked around. It was late. Most of the lights had been dimmed, and only a few nurses moved quietly through the hallway. He asked a nurse if someone named Serena was in the hospital. The nurse gave him directions. Then he started walking. He wasn’t sure what he expected to find. Maybe Serena is sitting alone with who she was there with. Maybe she would be awake and waiting for him. Maybe he would finally get the chance to talk to her about everything that had happened earlier. But he wasn’t prepared for what he saw. He stopped. Serena was asleep in one of the chairs outside a private room. Her head rested gently against Adrian’s shoulder. Nathan’s entire body went still. For several seconds, he didn’t move. He simply stared at them. Adrian noticed him. Their eyes met. Neither man said a word. Adrian carefully shifted his shoulder, making sure Serena’s head remained comfortable. Nathan saw the movement.

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