All Chapters of His Contracted Wife: When Revenge Meets Love: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21~ None Of Them Interest Me

For a long moment, neither of them spoke.The quiet apartment seemed to hold its breath, the silence stretching between them like a fragile thread.Nina sat stiffly on the couch, painfully aware of how close Lucas was beside her. She could feel the warmth radiating from him, could hear the steady rhythm of his breathing in the stillness.The dim kitchen light spilled faintly into the living room, casting soft shadows across his face and highlighting the sharp line of his jaw.He looked… tired.Not physically exhausted, though there were faint circles beneath his eyes.But something deeper. Something that went beyond mere fatigue… a weariness that seemed to settle into his bones, dimming the usual spark in his gaze.Without really thinking, Nina leaned closer, her concern overriding her self-consciousness. She reached out and pressed the back of her hand lightly against his forehead, her touch gentle and tentative.Lucas blinked, surprise flickering across his features."What are you d

Chapter 22~ I Want You To Think About It

Nina stared at Lucas, her mind still reeling from his last sentence."None of them intrigue me the way you do."The words hung in the quiet room, refusing to dissipate. She shook her head slightly, trying to gather her scattered thoughts. Her pulse hammered in her ears."How would you even know that?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Lucas didn't hesitate."The fact that I'm here is answer enough," he said calmly, his eyes never leaving hers.Nina blinked, momentarily stunned.That… was annoyingly difficult to argue with. She wanted to protest, to find some logical flaw in his reasoning, but the words wouldn't come.Lucas shifted slightly on the couch, and his tone softened, becoming more thoughtful. The guardedness in his expression eased just a fraction."Ethan likes you."Nina looked at him, caught off guard by the sudden shift in conversation."I've never seen him get that close to anyone before," Lucas continued, a hint of wonder creeping into his voice. "Not relative

Chapter 23~ You Become Ethan's Mother

Lucas watched her quietly for a moment after telling her to think about it, his expression unreadable.Then he leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between them.The movement was slow, measured, the kind of deliberate gesture that made the air feel heavier.Nina immediately felt the space between them shrink, her pulse quickening despite herself. Her back pressed deeper into the couch cushions as if the furniture might somehow offer refuge.Lucas's voice lowered to something almost intimate. "But don't take too long."His eyes held hers steadily, unwavering in their intensity. There was something unsettling about how completely focused he was on her, as though nothing else in the world existed in that moment."I'm not a man with a great deal of patience," he added, the words carrying the weight of a promise rather than a threat.Nina shifted backward instinctively, her shoulders stiffening with tension she couldn't quite shake. Her heart hammered against her ribs."Wait—" she

Chapter 24~ We're Heading Home

Warm sunlight spilled gently through the thin curtains, filling the small bedroom with soft golden light.Nina groaned, her face scrunching into the pillow as she squinted against the brightness."Ugh…" The sound came out muffled against the fabric. "It's morning…"She dragged the blanket higher over her shoulder, cocooning herself against the day's demands."I hate mornings," she muttered, her voice thick with sleep.She tried to roll onto her stomach, but suddenly froze.Something… was there. Something warm pressed against her side. Something small and breathing.Her heart jolted, adrenaline spiking through her drowsiness.Her eyes snapped open.What the!For half a second, pure panic shot through her veins. Had someone broken in? Was she in danger?Then her eyes focused, and the fog of confusion lifted.She saw him.Ethan.The little boy lay curled against her like a tiny koala seeking warmth, his arms wrapped loosely around her waist. His large dark eyes were wide open, quietly st

Chapter 25~ My Son Listens To You More

Nina couldn't help it.A small laugh escaped her lips before she could stop it.Lucas glanced over his shoulder at her, his expression caught somewhere between exasperation and curiosity."Something funny?"She tried to suppress her smile, pressing her lips together, but the amusement still danced in her eyes."Well…"She nodded toward the locked bedroom door, her voice softening with a hint of sympathy beneath the humor."I'm just saying… that was a pretty clear answer."Lucas sighed quietly, the sound carrying the weight of a hundred similar standoffs, and walked toward the hallway. His shoulders held a tension that spoke of patience wearing thin, though his movements remained measured and deliberate.The wooden floor creaked softly beneath his steps, each board announcing his approach.He stopped in front of the door and knocked once—a single, purposeful rap of his knuckles against the wood.Firm, but not angry."Ethan."Silence answered him, thick and stubborn.Lucas rested one ha

Chapter 26~ Five-Star Breakfast Experience

Ethan clung to Nina's shoulder for another moment before finally pulling back. His small hands still gripped the fabric of her shirt as though he feared she might vanish if he let go.Nina smiled softly and ruffled his hair, her fingers gentle against his head. "Alright, champ," she said, her voice tender. "Crisis over."Lucas stood nearby, watching them with an unreadable expression. Something about the scene… the easy affection between them, the way Ethan trusted her completely, made him fall into an unusual silence. He couldn't remember the last time he'd witnessed such uncomplicated warmth.Nina's gaze suddenly shot to the wall clock. "Oh no." She straightened abruptly, her shoulders tensing. "I really am going to be late."She turned toward the kitchen, already moving with purpose. "But first—breakfast."Lucas raised an eyebrow, surprised by her priorities. "You don't have to trouble yourself."Nina waved dismissively, already reaching for Ethan's hand. "It's not trouble." She tu

Chapter 27~ She'll Never Succeed

The glass doors of Silvercrest Entertainment Agency slammed shut behind Sophia Bennett as she strode down the hallway.Her heels struck the marble floor in sharp, furious beats.Inside Lydia Hale's private office, the atmosphere was already tense, thick with unspoken accusations and barely contained fury.Lydia stood beside the massive floor-to-ceiling window overlooking downtown Silvermont City, her silhouette sharp against the afternoon light. Her arms were crossed tightly over her chest, manicured nails digging into the expensive fabric of her sleeves hard enough to leave creases. The city sprawled below her, oblivious to the storm brewing in this twentieth-floor sanctuary.Several feet away, Claire Langford shifted her weight from foot to foot, her usual composure cracking at the edges. Beads of perspiration gathered at her temples despite the office's climate control. She looked like a defendant awaiting verdict.When Sophia entered, she didn't bother with pleasantries or the pr

Chapter 28~ Ethan Needs A Mother

The dining room at Grant Estate was unusually lively that evening.Warm golden light spilled from the chandelier above the long walnut dining table, casting soft reflections across polished silverware and crystal glasses. The scent of roasted herbs and garlic lingered in the air, mingling with the faint perfume of fresh-cut roses arranged in a centerpiece.It wasn't often the entire Grant family gathered under one roof.But tonight was different.Lucas's parents had returned from a three-month trip through Europe. Officially, they had been attending charity galas and cultural events connected to the Grant Foundation. They'd sent postcards from Vienna, Milan, and Paris… each one bearing his mother's elegant handwriting and his father's scrawled signature.Unofficially, Bianca Grant simply enjoyed traveling. She thrived on new experiences, fine dining in foreign cities, and the freedom that came with being away from the expectations of Silvermont society.Now that they were back in Silv

Chapter 29~ When I Meet The Right Woman

Back at the dinner table, Lucas rubbed his temple, feeling the familiar onset of a tension headache."You mean the woman who tried to seduce me in my office?" he asked, his voice carefully measured.Bianca waved her hand dismissively, as if brushing away an inconvenient fly. "Oh please, she was just being friendly," she said with an airy laugh.Lucas stared at her, wondering if they had witnessed the same encounter. The memory of that particular disaster still made him uncomfortable, the woman had practically cornered him against his desk."Friendly?" he repeated, his tone flat.Sebastian laughed into his wine glass, clearly enjoying the exchange from his safe position as observer.Bianca shot him a withering glare, her eyes flashing with irritation."Oh don't start, Seb," she snapped.She turned back to Lucas, her expression softening into something almost conciliatory. "Well, maybe that one didn't work out," she conceded, though her tone suggested she still didn't see the problem.L

Chapter 30~ Finish Your Sentence

The atmosphere in Grant Estate's dining room had grown noticeably quieter.Moments earlier, Bianca Grant had been passionately lecturing her eldest son about marriage, her voice animated with maternal concern and barely concealed exasperation.Now her attention had shifted elsewhere.To Ethan.The boy sat beside Lucas, small and quiet in his chair, almost swallowed by the ornate dining furniture that seemed designed for adults twice his size.His plate remained almost untouched, the carefully prepared meal growing cold. And in his small hands, he held Lucas's phone like it was the most precious object in the world, his fingers curled protectively around its edges.Bianca frowned, a crease forming between her brows."Ethan."No response.She tried again, softening her tone to the gentle lilt she reserved for the boy."Sweetheart?"Still nothing.The boy didn't even look up, didn't acknowledge her presence with so much as a flicker of his eyes.His gaze remained fixed on the dark screen

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