บททั้งหมดของ Married To a Stranger : บทที่ 271 - บทที่ 280

For a second, Ruby just stared at Owen's grinning face, completely stunned. She knew he'd be back for her, but this was so soon. "Oh, so tying people up is your thing, huh?" His husky voice teased. Instantly, a blush crept up her neck. "Shut up," she snapped, and scrambled to her feet. He just watched her, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "Now you've blown your cover, first with that kick-ass move, and then with your classic little 'shut up.'" The sound of his laughter echoed in the room. She couldn't remember the last time he'd actually done that, maybe back when they'd confessed their love to each other that sweet night, before everything went downhill. Ruby's annoyance deflated the second she heard it. She let out a tired sigh and glanced at him through those almond eyes he adored so much. "Mr. Knight, I have no idea what you're talking about," she spoke softly, taking on Reina's timid demeanor. "Oh, really?" he challenged. He flexed his freed wrists and crossed the room to s

When Ruby opened her eyes the next day, her lashes fluttered against Owen's bare chest."Good morning, Ruby.""My sweet wife." His voice rumbled against her cheek. "Sweet for now." She chuckled, then got up and pulled him into a deep kiss.The heat from the previous night was still lingering inside of them. Owen, spurred on by her enthusiasm, eagerly hoisted her on top of his chiseled frame.His lips never leaving hers, but as he planted a fiery trail of kisses down her neck, Ruby's half-lidded eyes drifted to the alarm clock on the bedside.Then suddenly they went wide. It was already ten in the morning."Shit," she cursed, jumping off him. Her fantasies long forgotten. As she pulled on Reina's robe, "I forgot I have to take Gigi to school. She must be wondering where the hell I've been."She flung the door open and rushed out, leaving Owen alarmed and naked in bed.When she got to the living room, she saw Mia lounging on the sofa, scrolling on her phone. The housekeeper was quietly

Ruby took a moment to process Mia's announcement, even though she'd half expected this. Hearing Mia actually say the words made Ruby's heart jump.First she was shocked, but then a slow smile spread across her face.She took Mia's hand and squeezed it. "Okay. In that case,I'm the godmother."Mia chuckled nervously. "I'm scared, Reina. This is going to cause so much trouble.For starters, I have no idea how I'm going to tell my parents. And then there's Uncle Winston."She took a big gulp, her complexion paling. "Shit," she cursed. "How the hell am I going to tell Uncle Kenneth?He's going to be so mad." She shot Ruby a paranoid glance. "He just gave me a promotion, and now it's all gone to hell.What am I going to do?"Ruby wrapped an arm around her to calm her. "It'll be okay.If your family throws you out, you can come live with Gigi and me.Come on. Let's go home." She pulled Mia aside and let her lead the way.As they walked, Mia kept talking, planning out loud. "You're sweet to

When Caleb returned to his family's estate, his face was a thundercloud.Women threw themselves at him every day. This wasn't his first time being in such a situation, and yet he found himself feeling more restless than usual."Why the hell am I getting so worked up?" He sighed, frustrated. He already knew the answer.Yet he didn't want to acknowledge it. Mia wasn't like those other girls. She was different.But Caleb was still choosing to be blind.He stormed into the Sterling Mansion. He caught Penelope complaining to their parents."Seriously, I've never met anyone so classless. I said one little thing about her kid, and she actually slapped me. She also shoved me after that."Caleb's father, David, looked scandalized. "What?This woman didn't know who you were? The nerve of her!""Oh, she knew," Penelope insisted."I made sure to tell her exactly who I was, thinking she'd back down. I mean, nobody disrespects the Sterling name.But you know what? After she heard who I was, she got

After climbing out of that sea of pain and guilt from reading her sister's diary, an icy fury Consumed, Ruby thought, Reina was the innocent lamb the Nortons had slaughtered.But she refused to let her twin's life be lost in vain.Fueled by her need for vengeance, Ruby's goal was clearer than ever, though her mind was full of questions.Who are the Nortons? And what the hell do they ultimately want? Why had they exiled Reina here?There was only one way to make them come to her. She had to shatter the cowardly image Reina had so carefully constructed all these years.She had to make them see the new Reina, to show them she was no longer a pawn they could just toss aside.That would piss them off, and they'd definitely step out of the shadows and contact her.I don't have the answers yet, but I know how to get their attention. Now Ruby tapped her fingers lightly on the desk, lost in thought.She wasn't sure how much time had passed. When a knock sounded at the door, she turned and saw