LOGINELENA'S POV Today, we are gathered here to unite two hearts whose love has stood the test of time,Grace and Mr. Hudson," the priest began warmly.A smile stayed on my face as I looked at Grace and Mr. Hudson standing before the altar. Grace looked stunning in her flowing white gown, while Mr. Hudson looked handsome in his black suit.Jane wasn't there. She hadn't been invited, which was understandable, even though everything between them had been settled peacefully. Sophie, however, was present. Now that her mother had encouraged her to make peace, she had chosen forgiveness. She had arrived a few days earlier to spend time with her father, and to my surprise, she had been kind to me too. She even brought gifts for the triplets, who could arrive at any moment.Sophie sat right behind Adrian and me, barely containing her excitement.This is the most beautiful wedding I've ever attended," she whispered, though loudly enough for us to hear.Adrian glanced back at her with a grin. "Then
ELENA'S POV I sat on the patio, quietly reflecting on everything that had happened. This time, though, my heart wasn't weighed down by anger, bitterness, or sadness.So much has changed since Tessa came here and hugged me. She admitted how deeply hurt and betrayed she had felt, but after taking time to think things through—and after many conversations with Grace—she finally accepted that her brother had deceived her for years. While she had worked tirelessly to build an honest life, Noah had chosen a criminal path, and she knew he would have to answer for his actions. Talking with her also helped me come to terms with Zach and the rest of my family.The trial had taken place three days earlier. I couldn't attend because my due date was fast approaching, and deep down, I wasn't ready to see Zach's face and relive all the pain again. The drug lord, his men, and Noah were all sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for murder and drug trafficking, while Zach received twenty years
ELENA'S POV Everything was happening so fast that I could barely keep up. Adrian's sudden return and his determination to win back my love and forgiveness left me completely overwhelmed.It had been over a week since Adrian moved in with Mr. Hudson and Grace, yet he hadn't stopped trying.At first, I thought he would soon give up and run back to his company like he always did. But I was wrong. Day after day, Adrian kept proving through both his words and actions that he was genuinely sorry. I continued giving him the cold shoulder, but he never backed down. Every morning, fresh flowers and a handwritten note arrived for me. He insisted he wasn't trying to buy my forgiveness. He knew I wasn't that kind of woman. To him, the flowers were simply his way of reminding me that his love was real, which was why he never attached expensive gifts.I also couldn't ignore the effort he was making to rebuild his relationship with Mr. Hudson. Whenever he wasn't trying to win me over, he was with h
ADRIAN'S POV Adrian realized that his father's house wasn't anywhere near as grand as the mansion he had grown up in, but it had a warmth and comfort that instantly made it feel like home.The moment he stepped inside, a strange sense of peace settled over him, something he hadn't felt in a very long time."I'll show you to your room," Grace said, leading Adrian to the room next to the one Elena was staying in.As soon as they walked in, Adrian looked around with quiet admiration. The room was simple, neat, and welcoming.Thank you, Grace," he said sincerely."I'm going to make some pasta, and we'll all have dinner together. You should use this time to freshen up and get some rest," Grace replied with a smile.She had barely reached the door when Adrian called after her.Do you think she'll ever forgive me... or even speak to me again?" he asked quietly.Ever since Mr. Hudson introduced him as the extra passenger, Elena had completely withdrawn. She had flatly refused to sit beside A
ELENA'S POV Jacinta and I rushed to the airport. After everything she had told me, I couldn't shake the fear that Danielle might somehow find out I was back in the city and come after me. I was heavily pregnant, and if anything happened, I wasn't in any condition to fight back or protect myself."I am coming with you, and I'll wait until your employers arrive," Jacinta insisted when I tried to convince her to stay behind. "If anything happens, I don't want you facing her alone."It wasn't until we arrived safely at the airport that I finally relaxed a little. Although I had wanted Jacinta to return home earlier, I was glad she stayed with me. We found a safe place to sit where the police officers constantly walked around on patrol."Should I get you something from the cafeteria?" Jacinta asked after noticing how exhausted I looked.No, I'm fine," I replied. "I was just scared and anxious. Once I rest for a few minutes, I'll be okay."We fell silent for a while, and I used the time to
ADRIAN'S POV Adrian drove home like a man possessed. He could hardly wait to confront Jane over everything he had just learned. Rage burned through him, making it almost impossible to think straight.For years, she had lied to both him and Sophie, turning them against their own father. Worse still, they had grown up without a father's love because of her selfishness and greed. In Adrian's eyes, Jane was no different from Danielle. They were cut from the same cloth, and now he finally understood why she had always favored Danielle over Elena. As far as he was concerned, people like them always found each other.Damn... I was such a fool," Adrian muttered bitterly. "I let Danielle, my mother, and the company come between Elena and me."What he had witnessed between Mr. Hudson and Grace was exactly the kind of life he wanted: a love built on loyalty, friendship, and true companionship. He didn't want to wait until old age to have that. He had once shared it with Elena, but he had thrown
DANIELLE'S POV Things are just falling into place for me so easily! Danielle said excitedly.She didn’t even need to search for a doctor to handle what she wanted; Reid had already promised to help her, unlike her former doctor who kept insisting on honesty.Maybe it’s because I’ve worked too hard
ADRIAN'S POV Adrian returned home more exhausted than before. He had managed to get Marshall off his back, but the relief was short-lived. He already knew he couldn’t confide in anyone about what he was dealing with, and at the same time, he still hadn’t figured out how to uncover the truth about
DANIELLE'S POV I want to know everything, Danielle said to Reid.She could hardly contain her excitement over the useful information he seemed to have. Before now, Danielle had often wished she knew something unpleasant or scandalous about Adrian, his family, or the family company, so that if Adri
DANIELLE'S POV "What are you even talking about?" Danielle asked. "What on earth do we have in common?" she asked again.Reid didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he walked slowly through the living room, taking in the luxury and careful design of the space. The way he observed everything made Dan







