Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire’s Bride Who Got Away: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

ADALYN“I’d be honored to come, Daisy. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”Daniel shot Theo a displeased look. His jaw tightened, and his fingers curled briefly at his sides. Theo, however, appeared entirely unbothered, his expression unreadable, as though Daniel’s hostility meant absolutely nothing to him.Daisy’s expectant gaze shifted to Daniel. Realizing that everyone was waiting for his answer, he glanced at Theo before turning to her.“I’ll definitely be there, honey.”“Good!” Daisy exclaimed, apparently satisfied. “Make sure you both bring me presents. I want a big dollhouse!” She spread her arms as wide as she could to demonstrate its size. “And a bicycle!”“Daisy!” Adalyn chided, reaching for her daughter’s hand. “You can’t just demand presents from everyone.”“But, Mommy—”“Come on. Why don’t you go into the kitchen and see what Mrs. Green is doing?”Daisy reluctantly allowed herself to be led away, though she glanced back at the two men as if making sure neither would escape

THEOThe moment the words slipped out of Theo’s lips, he cursed himself internally. For a fraction of a second, he said nothing. He knew he had made a dangerous mistake.He leaned back, forcing a faint, controlled smile. “I meant I missed this,” he said, gesturing vaguely between them.“Being close to someone without having to think about anything else.”Adalyn’s brows furrowed as she searched his face, her hazel eyes narrowing slightly as if trying to piece together a puzzle that didn't quite make sense. “Right.”He could still see the sharp look of doubt in her eyes, her mind clearly working behind her quiet expression. He decided to leave before she asked anything further. “I think I should leave. You need to get some rest.”“I’m sorry that happened,” Adalyn murmured, looking down at her hands. “I know you have a girlfriend and I… I—”“Girlfriend?” Theo interrupted, his brows shooting up to his hairline.“Yes. The girl at the café the other day. I thought she was your girlfriend.”R

ADALYN“I look so beautiful, Mommy,” Daisy said, twirling until her skirt flared into a tiny bell. “Like an angel.”“That’s because you are an angel. My angel,” Adalyn said, leaning down to adjust the princess crown on her head.“And you’re my favorite mommy in the whole wide world.”Adalyn laughed softly. “I’m your only mommy, sweetie.”Daisy giggled, striking a dramatic pose in front of the full-length mirror.Once Daisy was fully dressed, Adalyn took a deep breath and stepped into her own room to get ready. Outside, she could already hear the distant chatter of parents and the excited shrieks of children running across the lawn. The party was starting.Standing in front of her mirror, she looked at how the gown held her slim figure. The dress hugged her waist, falling smoothly over her hips. It had a little flowery detail on the right side that cascaded right down to the hem.She put on some makeup which felt foreign to her as she couldn’t remember the last time she had one on. Fin

THEOTheo had closed deals in boardrooms where one word could move markets and he'd never once lost his composure. Then he walked into the garden and his eyes met hers.His breath just vanished from his chest as if he'd been hit. The dress she was wearing was absolutely divine, clinging to her in the most stunning way and making her look absolutely breath-taking. Her chestnut brown hair flowed down in loose waves over her shoulders and her hazel eyes caught the light of the afternoon like little specks of gold. He'd met beautiful women throughout his entire adult life and none of them had ever quite had the effect that Adalyn’s beauty did of making him momentarily forget himself.He controlled his expression as he approached. Control was the one habit he trusted above all others.The dollhouse in his hands had been Heather's headache for four days. His instruction had been simple, he wanted nothing off the shelf. Heather had consulted the best craftsman in New York who had done a ver

ADALYNShe was.Two words, spoken so quietly that Adalyn almost didn't hear him. But she didn't miss the way he looked at her when he said them, as though the candle between them was the only thing stopping him from reaching across the table.Her heart skipped, stumbled, then took off.Who was this woman? And why did she feel a sting of jealousy over someone she had never met?She reached for her glass of sparkling water just to give her hands a job. "She sounds… unforgettable.""She was." Theo's jaw tightened, then eased, as if he had remembered where he was. "Forgive me. That's hardly a first-date conversation.""Is this a first date?"The corner of his mouth lifted. "Isn't it?"Heat crept up her neck. She was saved by the waiter, who arrived with their plates and set them down like he was handling something sacred. The sight of the salmon gave her a welcome distraction, letting her finally break eye contact and swallow the lingering tension from moments ago. Theo’s steak was cooke