Lahat ng Kabanata ng Forced Marriage with Four Brothers: Kabanata 261 - Kabanata 270

(Author’s POV)Aurora quietly tiptoed into Ian’s room, her lips curving into a mischievous smile as she saw him sitting at his desk, completely immersed in his game. His brows were furrowed, his fingers moved swiftly on the keyboard, and through his headset he was muttering strategies to his online teammates. He didn’t even notice her enter.She folded her arms and watched him for a moment, amusement twinkling in her eyes. An idea popped into her head, and she decided to return the countless playful tricks Ian had pulled on her every time. Aurora quietly stepped behind him and let her hand slip gently around his neck.Ian startled, his entire body jerking as he flinched in surprise. His head tilted back, eyes widening as he turned  and the in

(Author’s POV)The moment Ian’s sleek black car pulled up to the front of the restaurant, the staff at the entrance straightened in attention. The elegant glass doors slid open as if in greeting, revealing a lavish interior bathed in warm, golden light. A gentle hum of conversation filled the air, mingling with the soft melody of a live piano playing somewhere near the bar.Aurora stepped out first, her flowy beige dress brushing against her legs as she looked up at the ornate chandelier hanging over the lobby. Elara followed, slightly nervous in her simple yet elegant attire, she had never been to such an upscale place before. Ian came around the car, his crisp white shirt and black slacks effortlessly exuding his usual confidence. He placed a light hand at the small of Aurora’s back, guiding her toward the reception desk.

(Author’s POV)When Ian and Aurora’s car pulled up in front of the Skylar mansion, the sun was already beginning to dip below the horizon, painting the estate in hues of soft gold and fading crimson. The air was still, carrying that quiet serenity that often settled before dusk. The tall iron gates closed behind them, and the familiar comfort of home seemed to wrap around Aurora the moment she stepped out of the car.Ian walked beside her, his hand resting lightly at her back in that natural, protective gesture of his. The drive home had been quiet, a thoughtful kind of silence rather than a tense one. Both of them were processing everything they had learned from Livia, the pieces of truth that had begun to fall into place like shards forming a clearer picture.They had dropped Elara at her home on their

(Author’s POV)Aurora stayed home that morning while the rest of the Skylar brothers went off to handle their work. Ryan and Owen had meetings lined up at their respective offices, both managing the Skylar empire’s vast operations while keeping tabs on Asher’s case in the background. Ian left for college after breakfast, reluctantly, only when Aurora promised she’d stay by Asher’s side all day.The mansion quieted after they left, leaving only Aurora and Asher behind. They found comfort in each other’s company, a small pocket of peace amid the chaos surrounding them. Inside Asher’s room, the morning sunlight streamed softly through the sheer curtains, painting the space in a warm glow. Aurora sat curled up beside Asher on the bed, her fingers absently tracing patterns

(Author’s POV)The next morning began quietly in the Skylar mansion, a deceptive calm before what could turn into a storm. The golden light of dawn filtered through the tall windows, spilling warmth across the dining room table where the family sat for breakfast. The clinking of cutlery and the soft murmur of casual conversation filled the air, yet beneath that ordinary rhythm, Aurora’s heart beat a little faster than usual.She glanced briefly across the table at Ian, who was sipping his coffee as though nothing unusual was planned for the day. Their secret plan hung between them like an invisible thread. No one suspected a thing.Ryan was discussing something about his upcoming meeting, Owen was scrolling through his phone reading morning headlines, and Asher sat quietly, his mind clearly still burdene