All Chapters of The bride he never choose: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Chapter 100: The Bride He Never Chose Morning arrived beneath a clear blue sky. The Hale mansion was quiet. Angela stood in the garden, looking at the roses Eleanor had planted months ago. So much had changed. She had once believed she would spend the rest of her life running from her past. Now... She was surrounded by the family she had lost. And the family she had found. --- Inside the mansion, Damian entered Edward's study. "We found Victor." Edward looked up. "Where?" "He turned himself in." Edward stared at him in disbelief. "What?" Damian nodded. "Early this morning." "He walked into the police station with his lawyer." "He handed over documents detailing every crime he committed over the past twenty-five years." Edward slowly sat back down. "Why?" Damian shook his head. "I think..." "He finally became tired of carrying his hatred." --- Several days later... News spread across the country. Victor Ashcroft pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy, blackmai

Chapter 102: Learning to Love AgainThe drive back from the riverside park was quiet, but it wasn't the uncomfortable silence either of them had known in the past. It was the kind of silence that came from two people who had learned to enjoy each other's presence without feeling the need to fill every second with words.Angela rested her head against the passenger window, watching the golden sunset paint the city in shades of orange and pink.She smiled to herself."What are you smiling about?" Damian asked, glancing at her before returning his eyes to the road.Angela looked at him."I was just thinking.""Dangerous."She laughed."I thought only Olivia made that joke.""I stole it.""I noticed."Damian smiled."So... what were you thinking about?"Angela hesitated."I was thinking about how different my life is now."He didn't interrupt.He had learned that Angela spoke more freely when she wasn't rushed."There was a time when I hated mornings," she continued softly."Why?""Becaus

Chapter 104: One Step CloserThe Hale mansion buzzed with its usual morning energy.The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifted through the dining room as the family gathered for breakfast.Angela had barely taken her seat when Olivia smiled mischievously."So..."Angela immediately recognized that smile."What?"Olivia rested her chin on her hand."How was your date yesterday?"Edward lowered his newspaper just enough to peek over the top."I'm suddenly interested too."Angela sighed dramatically."I knew this was coming."Damian calmly sipped his coffee, pretending not to notice.Olivia pointed at him."And look at him.""He has that smile.""What smile?" Damian asked."The one that says, 'I had the best day of my life.'"Damian looked at Angela."I did."Angela nearly dropped her spoon.Edward chuckled."I like this version of you, Damian.""So do I," Eleanor added warmly.Angela hid her blushing face behind her coffee cup."You are all impossible."---After breakfast, Angela prepa

Chapter 106: Stay a Little LongerAngela couldn't stop smiling.Even as she walked back into the Hale mansion, she unconsciously touched her lips.The kiss had been gentle.Brief.Respectful.Yet somehow...It had stayed with her far longer than she expected.Olivia was waiting in the living room, pretending to read a magazine.The moment she saw Angela, she slowly lowered it."You kissed him."Angela froze."What?"Olivia folded the magazine and grinned."You kissed him.""I... I didn't say that.""You didn't have to."Olivia walked closer, studying her sister's face."You're glowing."Angela covered her cheeks."Am I really that obvious?""To everyone else? Maybe not."Olivia linked her arm through Angela's."But to your little sister?""You don't stand a chance."Angela laughed."I don't know whether to hug you or run away.""Hug me first."She did.Olivia hugged her tightly before whispering,"You deserve this happiness."Angela's eyes became misty."I think I'm finally starting t

Chapter 108: Under the City LightsAngela looked at Damian curiously."Our night has only just begun?"He smiled but refused to answer."If I tell you..."She laughed before he could finish."It won't be a surprise.""I'm starting to regret teaching you that line.""You should."She teased, gently nudging his arm."It's becoming predictable.""I'll think of a new one.""I doubt you can.""Oh?""I accept the challenge."---Instead of returning to the ballroom, Damian led Angela through a side entrance and onto a beautifully decorated rooftop terrace.The city stretched endlessly beneath them.Thousands of lights sparkled like stars scattered across the earth.A gentle breeze carried the faint sound of music from the ballroom below.Angela slowly walked toward the glass railing."It's beautiful."Damian stood beside her."I discovered this place years ago.""But I've never brought anyone here."She looked at him."Why me?"He smiled softly."Because beautiful places should be shared wi