บททั้งหมดของ The CEO’s Replacement Bride: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Aria’s POV I woke up to the feeling of fingers softly massaging my hair and a hand on my waist slowly stroking it. My eyes opened slowly, and I winced as bright light from outside hit them. Groaning, I buried my face back into my pillow, but- I hit something hard. Since when were pillows meant to be hard? I flattened my hand against my suddenly hard pillow and opened my eyes fully. It took me about five seconds to process that I was lying on top of Nathan. My whole ass was directly on top of him, and I swear I felt something under me. “Ahh!” A scream tore through me as I shifted back and nearly fell off the bed, but a hand grabbed me. Nathan. “What were you doing?!” I yelled at him. Nathan looked confused. “You were on top of me?” I gasped, “I-I didn’t know” “You’re a very clingy person. You wouldn’t let go of me all night.” Nathan chuckled. “But-but the pillows?” I stammered, looking at the bed, and realized there was no pillow barrier. “You planned thi

Aria’s POV “I want every damn camera checked in this whole building!” Nathan yells to security. The whole venue is in chaos, and everyone scrambles out. Nathan arranged for a driver to bring a car and take us to the hospital. He sets me into the car gently and rests my head on his lap. His fingers are rubbing my cheek. “Nathan,” I said, my voice barely audible. “I just wanna go home.” Nathan sat me up and held me in his arms. “I know, baby, we will go back home tomorrow, hm?” Baby? Even in this state, his words still had an effect on me. “I don’t wanna go to the hospital.” “You have to-“ I cut him off, “Please? I’m okay. I just wanna rest a bit.” Nathan nodded and instructed the driver to take us back to the hotel. He gently cupped my cheek. “I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have left you alone.” I smiled, “It’s not your fault.” “That man slapped you.” He traced my swollen cheek with his thumb. “He’s a dead man.” I shook my head, “No, let the police

Aria’s POV “Finally.” I shut the last suitcase and fell on the bed, exhausted. Sophia’s words kept replaying in my head. ‘We wouldn’t want anything bad happening to you now, do we? A shiver ran down my spine. She’s so creepy. My phone dinged with a text from Nathan. Nathan: Be ready in ten. We’re leaving. I stared at it. That’s it? No “are you done?” No “come down”? This man confuses me most of the time. A few days ago, he was all over me. And now he didn’t even bother to come get me upstairs. I grabbed my suitcase and dragged it off the bed. My head was still stuck on what Sophia said. That stupid line kept repeating itself like a broken record. ‘Lock your door properly next time.’ By the time I got downstairs, Nathan was already there. “You’re late,” he said without looking up. “It’s been seven minutes,” I shot back. “That’s late.” I rolled my eyes and moved past him, handing my suitcase to the driver before he could say anything else. W

Aria’s POV “Madam!” Hailey squealed excitedly as she rushed to intercept me. Gosh, I missed her so much. Too bad I’m not going to be with her anymore. Wait, can I ask her to quit her job and come with me? As a friend, of course. I see Hailey as a sweet girl who adores me It’s really cute. I like her a lot too. Hopefully I can get her together with Liam. That doesn’t sound like a bad idea, now does it? Nathan walked past me and went to his study, slamming the door hard enough for the paintings hanging on the wall to shake. He must have spent so much time with Sophia that even he slams doors shut. Wonder what got him in a bad mood. Anyways, I don’t care. I took Hailey’s hand and led her to our bedroom. By “our,” yes, I mean Nathan and me. But not for long. “Hailey, I have something very important to discuss with you.” Hailey nodded while I moved to shut the door behind me. I brought my finger to my lips, motioning for her not to make a sound. I

Aria’s POV I woke up to an empty bed. What a way to start my day. Was I pissed that I woke up without Nathan by my side? I can’t remember the last time I slept so well. You always sleep well with Nathan by your side. A voice echoed in my head. I hate the fact that it was right. I do sleep well with him by my side. Well, I have to figure out my sleeping habits without him. Today we are getting divorced. My chest felt heavy. Was I sad? No. No. I can’t possibly be sad. This is what I’ve wanted since the first day I said “I Do” at that altar. Are you sure you want this, Aria? I swallowed. “Yes,” I whispered into the empty room. Fuck, why am I feeling this way? My voice sounded so weak. Pathetic. I hated it. Aria is not a weak girl. I pushed the covers off my body and sat up slowly, the cold air brushing against my skin where his warmth used to be just hours ago. God. Why does everything feel so different today? It’s just a divorce. Not a damn funera