All Chapters of THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Adrian’s car stopped so hard outside Sunshine Academy that the tires scraped against the road. He was out before the engine had fully gone silent. “Where are my children?” His two security men arrived seconds later, rushing toward him. “Sir!” He slaps them immediately. “Didn't I tell you to get here before I do?” They bowed their heads immediately. “We are sorry sir!” “Get inside.” They followed him through the entrance. Teachers stood in the hallway with frightened faces. One woman stepped forward, but she could barely speak. “Mr. Laurent…” Adrian grabbed her shoulders. “Where are Lila and Elias?” Her eyes filled with tears. “They’re gone.” Adrian froze. “No.” The teacher swallowed. “They took them.” “No.” His voice became louder. “No, that’s not possible. I was told they were here.” “We tried to stop them.” “Where are they?” Nobody answered. Adrian pushed past them and ran through the school. The classroom was a mess. Chairs were overturned. Bags lay

At the Vale's mansion. Lia had barely left the house when silence filled the living room. Serena’s parents remained where they were, neither willing to speak. The argument with Lia these past few days still hung between them. Her angry words had forced them to face things they had spent years avoiding. Lia’s mother looked toward the door. “The envelope.” Her husband looked at her. “Yes I know. We left it at Serena’s house, don't bring it up please.” Then silence. The envelope contained the documents they had planned to use against Serena. They had wanted to shake her confidence and distract her from her business. But, when they saw the faces of her kids, it was their own confidence that was shaken instead. So they forgot it there. His face slowly fell. “She must have found it,” his wife whispered. Neither of them spoke. If Serena had opened that envelope, she now knew the truth. She knew she had been adopted. Serena’s mother covered her mouth as tears filled her eyes. “She k

By night, the police station had become quieter. Most of the people who had spent the day there were finally leaving. I stood near the entrance with Emma and Clara, looking at the officers who had stayed with us through everything. “Thank you,” I said. “For everything you have done today.” One of the investigators nodded. “We’re not finished yet, Mrs Serena.” “I know.” “We’ll continue working through the night.” “I appreciate that.” “Thank you for staying with us,” Emma said. The investigator gave her a tired smile. “We’ll keep you updated.” I looked at the clock. It was late. “I’m going home.” The investigator looked at me. “Do you want me to send some officers with you?” I shook my head immediately. “No.” “Are you sure?” “Yes. I need some time alone. I’m exhausted.” He hesitated. “Serena, considering everything that has happened, I would feel better if you had someone with you.” “I understand, but I just need to sleep.” He studied my face before finally nodding. “Fin

Emma held the note in both hands as it says, “I stepped out for a bit.” She read it again, then looked toward Serena’s empty bed. “This doesn’t sound like her.” Nathan took the note. He read it twice. “When did she leave?” Emma shook her head. “I don’t know. I thought she was asleep.” Clara came closer. “Did you hear the door?” “No.” Nathan looked at both women. “Then maybe she didn’t leave through the front door.” He turned toward the stairs. “Security.” A few minutes later, the head security guard hurried inside. “Sir?” “Check the cameras,” Nathan said. “I want to know when Serena left and who she was with.” The guard nodded and brought up the footage. They watched in silence. The screen showed Serena stepping outside in dark clothes. A small bag hung from her shoulder. She looked around before walking through the gate. A black vehicle was waiting right outside the gate. Serena opened the passenger door and got inside. Nathan’s face tightened. “Who was she with?” The

Outside the warehouse Adrian stood behind the police line, staring at the building. Officers moved quietly around the building, checking every possible entrance. One officer approached him. “Sir, we have enough men to breach the building.” Adrian immediately shook his head. “No.” The officer frowned. “Why not?” “Because Serena and my children are still inside.” “We can get them out.” “Not if you rush in.” Adrian looked toward the dark windows. “If Alex notices we’re here. He would make it difficult for them. He still has Serena and my children inside, and we don’t know what he’s planning.” The officer lowered his voice. “We can’t wait forever.” “I know.” Adrian’s hands curled into fists. Every part of him wanted to run inside. He wanted to find Serena, grab Lila and Elias, and bring them out himself. But one wrong move could make Alex panic. And if Alex panicked, Serena and the children could pay the price. The police commander walked over. “Adrian is right. We move care