All Chapters of After 18 Years, Mr. CEO Wants Me Back: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

After all the guests had left and the ballroom began to empty, we finally entered the bridal suite. A luxurious suite on the top floor of the hotel, with the city lights sparkling through the large window on one side. I entered first, while Damian was still talking to the hotel manager outside.I walked to the mirror, staring at my reflection. Slowly, I took off the magnificent wedding gown and put on sexy maroon lingerie. A pair of thin, almost transparent lace, with teasing cuts at every angle. I sprayed expensive perfume on my wrists and neck—the sweet, alluring scent of jasmine and vanilla.I sat on the edge of the large bed with white silk sheets, waiting for Damian to come in. I crossed my legs elegantly, staring at the door with a faint smile.The door opened. Damian walked in, still in his white shirt with the top buttons undone, revealing his broad chest. He closed the door behind him, then stopped when he saw me."I... I'll take a shower first," he said, his voice slightly h

The next morning, I woke up with a still-tired body and a chaotic mind. Beside me, Damian was already gone. I heard sounds from the dining area, and the aroma, the smell of fried rice and eggs wafted throughout the suite. I got up from the bed, put on the silk bathrobe provided by the hotel, and walked out.Damian stood near the dining table, staring at the breakfast spread with a hesitant expression. There was fried rice with a sunny-side-up egg on top, some pieces of fried chicken, and other spicy dishes. On the other side of the table, there was a plate of toast with butter and jam, along with a bowl of fresh fruit."Don't you like it?" I asked, my voice still hoarse from just waking up.Damian looked at me, smiling faintly. "I'm not used to rice as the main meal in the morning. In Europe, we usually eat bread or cereal."I sat down in the chair, picked up a spoon, and started eating the fried rice eagerly."This is Louis's favorite. He always asked me to make this every morning wh

After I was done looking around the luxurious mansion, I decided to stop by Louis's favorite restaurant. I had called him since morning, asking him to join us for lunch. He initially refused, but after I begged and said that I missed him, he finally agreed.The restaurant was a simple place in the city center, with a warm atmosphere and delicious food. Damian and I were already seated at a table near the window when Louis arrived. He was wearing a plain black shirt and jeans, his hair slightly messy as if he had just woken up. His face was still sullen, and he didn't smile when he saw Damian."Louis, honey, come here!" I stood up and hugged him.Louis hugged me back warmly, but when he let go, he stared at Damian with a cold look."Hi," he said shortly, then sat in the chair across from me, keeping his distance from Damian.Damian smiled warmly, trying to lighten the mood. "Louis, it's nice to see you again. Are you hungry? I already ordered some of your favorite dishes. I asked your

I lay on the other side of the bed, turning my back to Damian. I closed my eyes, trying to calm my chaotic mind. But the more I tried to sleep, the clearer Nicholas's image appeared in my thoughts.I remembered his smile. I remembered his distinctive laugh, the one that could always make me laugh even in the darkest moments. I remembered how he was always there for me, every time I fell, every time I cried, every time I felt alone. He was the best friend I ever had, and now he was gone.I started to sob quietly, trying to hold back the sound of my crying so Damian wouldn't hear me. But my crying grew louder, my body beginning to tremble violently. I gripped the pillow tightly, pressing my face into it, trying to muffle the sound of my sobs."Alissa? What's wrong?" Damian asked.I couldn't answer and just kept crying, letting all the emotions I had been holding in burst out. I felt his hand on my shoulder, gentle and warm, but I couldn't stop crying.Damian sat up, slowly turning my bo

The next morning, I woke up early.I put on my white doctor's coat neatly, combed my hair, and folded the ID hanging around my neck. Today I had a surgery schedule at two different hospitals. I deliberately filled my day with work so I wouldn't have to keep thinking about Damian and all the chaos that had happened.Before I left, Louis came up to me in the living room. "Mom, are you going to the hospital? To visit Damian?"I shook my head. "I have surgeries at two hospitals today. But I'll stop by his room for a bit, just to make sure he's doing alright.""I'm going to campus today. There's an orientation for new students.""Alright, honey. Be careful on the road."Louis smiled, then kissed my cheek before leaving.When I arrived at the hospital, I walked toward Damian's treatment room. I entered with a firm stride, my doctor's coat flowing behind me. Inside the room, Damian's parents were already there. They were sitting beside Damian's bed, talking to him in soft voices.As soon as