All Chapters of The Love We Never Expected : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Ava woke up later than usual the next morning. For a few seconds, she forgot where she was.She slowly sat up and glanced around the room. The curtains were partly open, allowing sunlight to enter softly.After taking a quick bath and changing into simple clothes, she stepped out of the room quietly.The mansion looked peaceful that morning.As Ava walked downstairs, she noticed workers already moving around the house.Mrs. Rose appeared almost immediately.“Good morning, Mrs. Hale,” she greeted warmly.Ava still felt awkward hearing that name.“Good morning.”“Breakfast is ready.” Ava shook her head lightly.“I’ll eat later. I want to visit Lina first.”Mrs. Rose nodded immediately.“Mr. Hale already instructed the driver to be available anytime you need to go out.”Ava blinked slightly.“He did?”“Yes.” Something about that made her chest feel warm for a second.“Thank you.”“The car is ready outside.”A few minutes later, Ava was already on her way to the hospital.The drive was qu

The next morning, Ava stayed inside her room longer than usual.She was already awake, but she did not feel ready to go downstairs.Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered Diana’s voice from the previous night.Gold digger.The word stayed inside her head like something heavy.Ava sat quietly near the window while holding her phone loosely in her hand.She tried distracting herself by checking messages from Mabel, but even that did not help much.Part of her wanted to leave the mansion completely.But where would she go? This was her life now.A soft knock came from the door.“Mrs. Hale?” Mrs. Rose called gently.Ava quickly fixed her expression.“Come in.”Mrs. Rose entered carrying a breakfast tray.“You did not come downstairs,” she said kindly.“I wasn’t hungry.”Mrs. Rose gave her a knowing look.“You still need to eat.”Ava forced a small smile.“I’ll eat later.”Mrs. Rose placed the tray down carefully on the small table.“Mr. Hale already came downstairs earlier.”Ava’s

Ava woke up feeling unusually tired. Even though she had spent the entire night in a comfortable bed, sleep had not come easily. Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered the stranger’s hand around her wrist and the warning he had delivered before disappearing into the crowd.She stayed in bed for a few extra minutes, staring at the ceiling and trying to convince herself that everything was fine. Dominic had promised that security would be increased, and knowing him, he had probably already put dozens of people on the matter. Still, the feeling of being watched lingered in her mind.After getting dressed, Ava left her room and headed downstairs. The moment she reached the first floor, she immediately noticed something unusual. More guards were standing around the house than she had ever seen before. Two stood near the entrance, another pair near the living room, and several others were positioned outside the large windows overlooking the garden.Ava frowned as she continued dow

The next morning, Dominic’s black car pulled into the underground parking lot of Hale Corporation.The moment the car stopped, a bodyguard quickly opened the door. Dominic stepped out first.He was dressed in a dark suit as usual. His expression was calm and cold, making him look just as intimidating as always.Behind him, Cynthia stepped out of another car. She was holding a tablet and several files.As soon as Dominic started walking toward the private elevator, Cynthia followed closely behind him.Employees immediately straightened when they saw him.“Good morning, Mr. Hale.”“Good morning, sir.”“Morning, Mr. Hale.”The greetings followed him everywhere.Dominic didn’t stop. He simply continued walking.Nobody seemed surprised.Everyone in the company already knew their CEO wasn’t the friendly type.Inside the elevator, Cynthia immediately started reading his schedule.“Your first meeting is at nine o’clock with the overseas investors.”Dominic nodded.“After that, you’ll have a v

Ava stood quietly near the large window, holding a glass of juice in her hands. The ballroom was beautiful. Everywhere she looked, people were dressed in expensive suits and elegant gowns. Groups of businessmen talked about investments and contracts while their wives laughed and chatted beside them. The entire room felt like a different world, a world Ava had only seen on television before marrying Dominic.She glanced across the ballroom and spotted him immediately.Dominic stood with several important-looking men near the center of the room. They were discussing something serious. Even from a distance, Ava could tell they were talking business.she felt relieved, at least nobody was paying attention to her.Unfortunately, that feeling did not last long. A group of women slowly approached her.Ava noticed them from the corner of her eye. They looked around her age, maybe a little older. Every one of them wore designer dresses, expensive jewelry, and confident smiles.The woman lead