All Chapters of The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Daniel pulls a wooden chair beside her desk."Look here," he says, leaning closer.He points a finger at the columns of numbers printed on the crisp white paper."This is the company's expected revenue for the upcoming fiscal quarter."Sofia follows his finger with her eyes, trying to absorb every detail."And this?" she asks, pointing to the next section."Projected expenses," Daniel answers smoothly."So this isn't money we already have?""Correct.""It's what the company expects to earn?""Yes."Sofia immediately writes the explanation down in her notebook, her pen scratching against the paper."And if the expenses become higher than expected?""Then the projected profit goes down."She pauses, tapping the end of her pen against her chin."So the company has to keep checking whether the numbers match reality."Daniel smiles, looking slightly impressed."Exactly."Sofia writes another note, summarizing the lesson."That's actually more complicated than I thought.""It gets easier wi

"You almost did."Edward says nothing to refute her.Sofia gently takes his arm and loops it around her shoulder."Come on. Let's go home."This time, he doesn't argue with her.They leave the ballroom together and head toward the waiting car.Inside the penthouse suite later that night, Edward walks slowly down the hallway, one hand resting heavily against the wall for balance.Sofia stays right beside him every step of the way."Are you sure you can make it all the way to your room?""I'm fine," he repeats automatically.Sofia sighs softly."Let me help you until you get inside your bedroom."Edward glances sideways at her."I can walk on my own.""I know you can."She keeps a steady, supportive hand on his arm anyway."I'm just helping you along."They continue walking toward his master bedroom.When they finally reach the room, Edward stops unsteadily beside the edge of the large bed.Sofia helps him sit down on the mattress."Stay right here."She turns toward the nightstand to g

Sofia pauses, blinking."What about me?""Who are you supposed to be, then?""I'm Sofia."Edward looks directly into her eyes."If I'm just Ed, you can't be Sofia."She blinks in confusion."Why not?""Because Sofia is known as Edward's wife."Sofia's cheeks warm slightly."Then what should I be?""Sofi.""Sofi?""Yes. That way, neither of us is Edward and Sofia."She laughs softly, finding the idea endearing."That's not really much different.""It doesn't have to be.""So, Ed and Sofi?""Do you not like it?"Sofia smiles genuinely."No, I like it."Edward picks up his travel bag."Then let's go, Sofi."She grins happily."Okay, Ed."They leave the penthouse together, stepping into a new beginning.The ride to the provincial bus terminal is quiet at first.Edward sits beside Sofia in the back seat of the cab, looking intently out the window as the city buildings blur past.Suddenly, his phone vibrates loudly in his pocket.He instinctively reaches for it.Sofia immediately looks over

Edward looks out across the vast, dark ocean, feeling a strange sense of peace wash over him."Very."They sit down together on the soft sand, content simply to listen to the soothing sound of the waves.For several long minutes, neither of them speaks, allowing the tranquility of the night to envelop them.Edward takes a long, slow, grounding breath."I honestly can’t remember the last time I just sat somewhere quiet without thinking about work, emails, or deadlines."Sofia smiles softly in the moonlight."Maybe that’s why you desperately needed to come here."Edward turns his head toward her silhouette."Maybe you’re right."Sofia turns her gaze back toward the ocean horizon, her voice gentle."You don’t have to think about anything right now."The two remain there late into the night, watching the magnificent ocean beneath the quiet, protective canopy of the night sky.The next morning arrives much earlier and louder than Edward would have liked.A remarkably loud rooster crows agg

Sofia stands up carefully in the dark and makes her way to the kitchen cabinet.Edward quickly reaches into his pocket, pulls out his smartphone, and turns on the flashlight."Here, use this light.""Thank you."She takes the phone and quickly locates the candles and matches.A few moments later, a small, flickering candle flame comes to life, casting a warm, golden glow across the wooden table.Edward watches the gentle flicker of the candlelight for a moment. Then, his expression slowly shifts into something more serious and solemn."Sofi.""Hmm?" she replies softly, turning to face him."Can I ask you something personal?"She stops what she is doing and looks at him directly."Of course you can.""What was your life actually like here before you left for the city?"Sofia slowly turns her gaze toward the rain-streaked window, her eyes reflecting the candlelight."My life here was very peaceful, simple, and happy."Edward remains completely quiet, giving her all the time she needs to