All Chapters of THE BRIDE HE NEVER WANTED: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Adrian turned around at the sound of the receptionist’s respectful greeting. His eyes landed on Clara walking side by side with Aisha near the exit. She was dressed neatly in a simple but professional outfit, carrying a small bag, looking nothing like the frightened maid he remembered from the mansion. For a moment, he wasn’t sure. Then recognition hit him hard.“Clara?” he called out, his voice deep and commanding, cutting through the quiet studio.Clara froze mid-step. Her head snapped toward the sound. When she saw Adrian standing there in his dark suit, tall and imposing, her face went pale. Panic flooded her eyes. Without a word, she turned and ran. She pushed past Aisha, who looked confused, and bolted straight out the front door.“Clara!” Adrian shouted, but she didn’t stop.She ran into the street, waving desperately at the first taxi she saw. The driver pulled over quickly. Clara jumped in, slamming the door behind her.“Go!” she gasped. “Please, just drive!”The taxi sped aw

Serena’s parents arrived at the Laurent mansion after a long time. The grand gates opened slowly for their car. They had not visited since the wedding disaster. The house looked the same, imposing, cold, and beautiful. But the atmosphere inside felt different and heavier.Lia was waiting in the living room when they entered. She had been told many times not to leave the mansion until the Laurent family regained their standing. She had spent weeks trapped inside these walls, her once-favored position reduced to nothing. When she saw her parents, her eyes filled with tears. She ran to them, her steps unsteady.“Mom… Dad…” she whispered, throwing herself into their arms.Her mother hugged her tightly, stroking her hair. “My poor girl. Look at you. It has been so long. We missed you so much.”Her father held them both, his voice thick with emotion. “We tried to come earlier, but Victor said it was not the right time but We are here now. Tell us everything.”They sat down together on the e

Clara stayed with Elias and Lila inside the ward. She sat between their beds, holding their hands, whispering gentle stories to keep them calm. Elias kept asking where I was, and Lila looked so pale and tired. Clara was doing her best to be strong for them, but I could see the worry in her eyes when I glanced back before leaving the room.Emma and I walked down the long, brightly lit hallway toward the doctor’s office. The smell of antiseptic was strong, and the beeping of machines from other rooms made my stomach twist. My legs felt heavy, like each step took more effort than the last. Emma stayed close, her hand occasionally brushing my arm for support. She didn’t say much, but her presence was enough. She had been with me through so many hard moments. This one felt like the hardest yet.Dr. Patel’s office was at the end of the corridor. The door was slightly open. She looked up from her desk when we entered and gave us a small, tired smile. “Please, sit down. I know this is difficu

He strode toward the door of his study, his footsteps heavy on the polished floor. His face was set in a hard line, but inside, a storm was brewing. Serena. After all these years. The name alone brought back memories he had tried to bury, the forced marriage, the deception, the night she disappeared. And now she had called him. She needed him. And the mystery of a daughter he never knew about and now she needed him. Lia had been hiding just outside the door, pressed against the wall in the dimly lit hallway. She had followed him quietly, her heart pounding with suspicion. When she heard him moving toward the exit, she quickly slipped into a small alcove nearby, holding her breath. Adrian walked past her without noticing, his mind too focused on getting to the hospital and seeing serena. His tall figure disappeared down the corridor toward the stairs. Lia stepped out slowly, her hands trembling. Her face was pale with shock. Serena? After all these years, she was back? The woman she

I didn’t look away. I had waited years for this moment. And now that it was here, I wasn’t going to run from it.Adrian didn’t believe it.He stood there in the hospital hallway, staring at me like I had just told him the sky was green. His eyes were wide, his mouth slightly open, and then a small, disbelieving laugh escaped him. It wasn’t a happy laugh. It was sharp, almost mocking, like he was trying to push the words away.“You are kidding,” he said, shaking his head slowly. “You have to be kidding. You look nothing like the Serena I know. Nothing at all. The Serena I remember was quiet. Shy. She had long hair and always looked down when she spoke. She was… she was the woman who disappeared without a word. You… You are Elena Voss. The businesswoman. The one who turned down every offer I made. You can’t be her. This is some kind of joke. Or are they testing me right now.” he started looking around the place.I stood still, watching him. My hands were clasped in front of me to stop t