Semua Bab The CEO's Secret Divorce: Bab 21 - Bab 30

The next morning, Evelyn woke before Adrian.For a few seconds, she simply watched him sleep.His face looked peaceful.Nothing like the serious CEO everyone feared.She smiled faintly.Then she remembered what she had told him the night before.She had put the divorce papers away.She was giving their marriage another chance.For the first time in years, the decision didn't frighten her.She got out of bed quietly and went downstairs.---Adrian found her in the kitchen.“You're awake early.”She turned.“Good morning.”He walked over and wrapped his arms around her from behind.“Good morning.”Evelyn smiled.“You're getting too comfortable.”“I've waited three years for this.”She turned in his arms.“Three years?”“Three very long years.”She laughed.“Go get ready for work.”“I don't want to.”“Adrian.”“I'd rather stay here with my wife.”Her heart warmed at the word.Wife.It sounded different now.Before, it had felt like a title.Now, it felt like something she actually belong

For the next few weeks, everything felt different. Evelyn and Adrian were no longer pretending to be a married couple. They were finally becoming one. Adrian started coming home earlier. Evelyn started waiting for him. They ate dinner together, argued over small things, laughed over even smaller ones, and slowly learned how to talk without turning every conversation into a fight. Evelyn's business was also growing. With Adrian's encouragement—but without him taking control—she had begun building it on her own. One evening, she was sitting in the living room working on her laptop when Adrian walked in. He dropped his keys on the table. “I'm home.” Evelyn looked up. “You're late.” He smiled. “You missed me?” “Maybe.” He walked over and kissed her forehead. “I missed you too.” She closed her laptop. “How was work?” “Exhausting.” “Then sit.” He sat beside her and rested his head against the sofa. For a few minutes, neither spoke. Then Adrian said, “I have something

Adrian stared at the photograph in his hand.The words on the back were simple, but they had frightened Clara more than anything else.You can't hide my family forever.Evelyn looked at her.“Clara, did he ever come to your home?”Clara shook her head.“No. He usually called.”“Then how did he know you were here?”“I don't know.”Adrian walked toward the window and examined the ground outside.“Whoever left this didn't come through the front door.”Clara wrapped her arms around herself.“I shouldn't have come here.”Evelyn immediately shook her head.“No. You did the right thing.”Adrian looked at his wife.“She needs somewhere safe tonight.”“I know.”He pulled out his phone.“I'll arrange security.”Clara looked uncomfortable.“Adrian, I don't want to cause problems between you and Evelyn.”“You aren't.”She looked at Evelyn.“You're sure?”Evelyn nodded.“Yes.”She reached for Clara's hand.“You're carrying my husband's child. Whatever our history is, I won't let someone hurt you.”

The next morning, Evelyn woke up before Adrian.She turned toward him and smiled.After everything they had been through, it still felt strange waking up beside the same man she had once been desperate to leave.Only now, she didn't want to leave.Adrian opened his eyes.“Why are you staring at me?”Evelyn quickly looked away.“I wasn't.”“You were.”“I was thinking.”“About me?”She smiled.“Don't flatter yourself.”He pulled her closer.“You're getting better at lying.”She laughed.“Let me go. I have work.”“Five more minutes.”“You said that yesterday.”“And you stayed.”“Because you wouldn't let me get up.”“I can do it again.”Evelyn pushed his shoulder.“Adrian!”He laughed before finally releasing her.---By noon, Evelyn was at her office reviewing documents for her new business.Her phone rang.It was Daniel.“Hi.”“Are you free this evening?”Evelyn hesitated.“Why?”“I wanted to invite you to dinner. We need to discuss the partnership.”“Can't we discuss it here?”“We coul

Evelyn stared at Adrian.“Daniel was driving the car?”“Yes.”She shook her head.“No. That doesn't make sense.”Adrian remained calm.“That's why we're going to find out what happened before we accuse him of anything.”Evelyn nodded slowly.“I want to talk to him.”Adrian's expression tightened.“Now?”“Yes.”“Evelyn, you don't know what he's involved in.”“I know. That's why I want to hear his explanation.”Adrian studied her for a moment.“I'm coming with you.”She nodded.“Fine.”---They found Daniel at his office.When he saw Adrian and Evelyn walk in together, his expression changed.“Evelyn?”She placed the folder on his desk.“Explain this.”Daniel looked at the documents.Then he looked at Adrian.“I was wondering when you'd find out.”Evelyn's heart dropped.“You knew?”Daniel sighed.“I knew someone was watching you.”“Then why didn't you tell me?”“Because I didn't know who it was.”Adrian stepped forward.“You were driving the car.”“Yes.”Evelyn stared at him.“Why?”Da