All Chapters of The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The news of Edward’s unexpected marriage reaches his parents like a sudden summer storm.While society pages buzz with endless speculation and headline-grabbing gossip, Evelyn wastes no precious time.She immediately picks up her smartphone, her fingers moving urgently as she dials her son’s private number.At his office, the line rings only once before Edward answers."Edward, your father and I want to see you tonight," Evelyn states without preamble.Edward pauses briefly, caught completely off guard by the abrupt and commanding demand."Tonight?" he echoes, a frown forming on his face."Yes. We want to have dinner with you," Evelyn replies, her authoritative tone leaving absolutely no room for debate."And I want to see Sofia.""All right. We’ll come," he answers steadily."Good. We’ll be waiting."The call ends abruptly with a soft click.Edward checks the time on his watch before sending a quick message to Sofia, informing her of the sudden plans for tonight’s important meeting.

Evelyn looks back at her son, her expression earnest and loving."That is exactly why we kept asking about marriage. We simply wanted you to have a fulfilling personal life outside the rigid confines of your work.""I thought you wanted me to marry Vanessa because of the Vance family connections and business alliances.""Our families have known each other for decades, and Vanessa was someone you were already familiar with," Bernard explains calmly."But that social convenience was never the reason we wanted you married."Evelyn nods firmly in agreement with her husband."If you had told us about Sofia earlier, we would have been thrilled to meet her," Bernard continues gently."We might have had questions, naturally, but we would have asked them simply because she is important to you."Edward looks between them, feeling the last of his doubts evaporate into thin air."So you’re not disappointed in my ch

Edward nods in complete understanding."That is exactly what I discovered during my own financial investigation."Bernard looks up proudly at his son."Then I have no reason to be angry about your decision to cut ties with them.""I truly appreciate that, Dad."Before Bernard can respond, the sound of approaching footsteps catches their attention.A moment later, Evelyn and Sofia return to the dining room, walking side by side with the comfortable familiarity of old friends.Evelyn looks directly at her son with a satisfied smile."We are finally done.""Done with what?""Some mother-and-daughter bonding.""I noticed."Bernard rises from his chair, signaling that the pleasant evening has come to an end."It has been a truly wonderful and memorable evening," Bernard says.Sofia smiles politely at her father-in-law."Thank you so much for having me her

Tossing restlessly, she rolls onto her side and pulls the thick blanket all the way up to her chin."Why did I dream about that?"She squeezes her eyes shut, trying to force the memory away."Stop thinking about it, Sofia. Just sleep."A few agonizing seconds pass. She opens her eyes again, staring into the darkness."This is hopeless.""Sleep, Sofia. Just sleep.""Why can’t I sleep?"Both Edward and Sofia spend the entire night tossing and turning, silently melting from sheer nervous tension, trapped behind a wall of their own making.The next morning, bright tropical sunlight streams through the mansion windows.Down in the grand dining room, Evelyn and Bernard are already seated at the breakfast table, awaiting the newlyweds.Footsteps echo down the hall, and Edward and Sofia finally make their entrance.They look like absolute wrecks, with dark circles under their eyes and their hair slightly disheveled. They drag their feet like two people who haven’t slept a single wink.Evelyn

The maids exchange terrified glances."Nothing, Madam.""Nothing?""Yes, Madam."Vanessa slowly walks toward them, her gaze moving from one frightened face to another."Then why did you instantly shut your mouths the second you saw me?""We were just discussing the household cleaning schedule, Madam.""The household schedule?""Yes, Madam."Vanessa lets out a harsh, bitter laugh."You honestly expect me to believe that pathetic excuse?"The maids stare at her in utter confusion."Madam, we truly weren’t talking about you.""You were laughing.""No, Madam, we weren’t!""I heard you!"One maid nervously shakes her head, tears beginning to well in her eyes."We weren’t laughing at you. I swear."Vanessa’s eyes narrow further."So you admit you were talking about me behind my back!""No, Madam! That’s not what I meant!"Vanessa steps closer, looming over them."Then what were you saying about me?"The maid freezes in sheer terror."We… we were just discussing tomorrow’s tasks."Vanessa le