All Chapters of THE CEO LEFT ME.... THEN CAME BACK BEGGING: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

The crystal chandeliers of the Grand Orion Hotel glowed above the crowd, casting gold across silk gowns and tailored suits. Laughter echoed through the ballroom, champagne glasses clinked softly, and cameras flashed toward the stage where the powerful elites of the city gathered.At the center of it all stood Amelia Hart.Or rather—Mrs. Amelia Vale.A gentle smile rested on her lips as she adjusted the diamond bracelet on her wrist, trying to ignore the strange tightness in her chest. Tonight marked the fifth anniversary of Vale Corporation’s success after its expansion overseas.And also—Five years of marriage to Damian Vale.Her fingers unconsciously drifted toward the small paper bag hidden beneath the table beside her seat.Inside was a pregnancy test.Positive.Amelia still couldn’t fully believe it.After years of hoping, praying, crying quietly in hospital bathrooms after every failed attempt… she was finally carrying Damian’s child.A soft smile touched her lips again.Maybe

For one terrifying second, Damian thought he misheard.The noise of the ballroom faded into the background.“What did you say?”On the other end of the call, the hotel manager sounded nervous.“Mrs. Vale collapsed near the west entrance. Security said she nearly fainted in the rain.”Damian’s grip around his phone tightened instantly.“Is she injured?”“We’re not sure, sir. By the time staff reached her, she had already left in a taxi.”“What?”His voice came out sharper than intended, causing nearby conversations to stop.Vanessa looked at him in confusion.“Damian?”He ignored her completely.“Where did she go?” he demanded into the phone.“We couldn’t stop her, sir.”Damian ended the call immediately.Something ugly twisted inside his chest.Anger.Not concern.Definitely not concern.Amelia always did this.Running away instead of explaining herself properly.Acting fragile whenever things became difficult.Yet despite the thoughts running through his mind, his feet were already m

Amelia’s heartbeat stopped for a second.No.Not now.Not tonight.Sophie looked between the door and Amelia in confusion before opening it wider.Standing outside was a tall man dressed in a dark coat, rainwater still glistening faintly on his shoulders. His sharp features carried the calm confidence of someone completely in control of himself.But his eyes—The moment they landed on Amelia, they softened instantly.“Amelia.”Her throat tightened unexpectedly.It had been years since she last saw him.Yet Adrian Cross still looked exactly the same.Warm.Steady.Safe.Sophie blinked. “You know him?”Amelia slowly stood from the couch.“Yes.”Adrian stepped inside after Sophie moved aside cautiously.The apartment suddenly felt smaller with his presence.His gaze carefully swept over Amelia’s pale face, swollen eyes, and exhausted posture.The warmth in his expression disappeared immediately.“What happened?”The simple question nearly broke her.Because unlike Damian—Adrian noticed