All Chapters of When All Of Me Chose You: She Forgot, He Remembered: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

ALYONAI walked back to my desk with heavy steps, keeping my head down so no one would notice the tears threatening to spill. The moment I sat down, I pressed my palms against my eyes, forcing myself to breathe. I wouldn’t cry here. Not in this office, not because of him. But his words kept ringing in my head. I can’t wait for your six-month contract to end.The sharpness of it cut deeper than I wanted to admit. He hadn’t just dismissed my work. He had dismissed me. Like I was nothing more than an inconvenience he had to tolerate.For so long, I had told myself that maybe my mother was right. That Alexander wasn’t always this way. That the man I worked for couldn’t truly be so cold, so heartless, that every harsh word he threw at me had no weight in his chest. I kept hoping—foolishly—that one day he would see me differently, that he might speak to me with something other than sharpness.But I was wrong, completely wrong. He hadn’t changed at all. He never would. One mistake, and he wa

ALYONAOnce I reached home, I headed straight for the shower, letting the warm water wash away the day. By the time I stepped out, I already felt lighter. I dabbed on a little makeup, just enough to brighten my face, and slipped into a yellow floral dress that made me feel fresh. For a moment, I studied my reflection in the mirror, smoothing down the fabric nervously. My phone buzzed. It was Ivy.“Come meet me,” she said eagerly. I hesitated before admitting, “I can’t… Oliver asked me for coffee.”There was silence for a beat, then a squeal so loud I had to pull the phone away from my ear. “Babe, go and enjoy!” she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement. “Do you even realize? He’s Alexander’s brother!”I couldn’t help but laugh at her enthusiasm. “It’s not a big deal, Ivy. He casually asked, and I just said yes.”“It’s a big deal for me,” she teased. Her words lingered even after I hung up, and I caught myself smiling. My heart felt strangely light. I had never dated anyone bef

ALYONAIt had been almost three weeks since Mom left, and the house hadn’t felt the same since. I never thought her just being in the other room could bring me so much comfort. At night, knowing she was sleeping nearby always made me feel safe. Now, even though I was still in the same house, it felt emptier… strange, even. I kept telling myself I just wanted Cassie to have her baby soon so Mom could come back to me. We spoke every day on the phone, but it wasn’t the same. I missed her presence more than I ever expected.After our last dinner, Oliver hinted to me that Alexander knew we’d gone out together. From the way he said it, I could tell Alexander hadn’t taken it well. But what surprised me most was that Alexander never asked me a single thing about it. No questions, no remarks—just silence. For the first few days, he seemed to ignore me altogether, and then he left on a business trip to Paris.While he was gone, I threw myself into work, catching up on reports and deadlines. It

ALYONAThe warmth of his arms was the first thing I felt when I opened my eyes — firm, steady, and trembling just slightly. For a moment, I didn’t understand where I was. My body felt heavy, my mind foggy, and all I could hear was the sound of his heartbeat against my ear. It was strong… too strong.Then it all rushed back — the scream, the shadow, the fear that had clawed at my chest. My throat tightened, and a soft sob escaped me before I could stop it. I slowly lifted my head and blinked through the blur of my tears. Alexander’s face was close — too close. His hands were still around me, one at my back, the other on the side of my head. His touch was careful now, as if he was afraid I’d break.Realizing how close we were, I instinctively pulled back a little. My body ached all over, and embarrassment crawled up my neck. “Where… where am I?” I whispered, my voice shaky and hoarse. I quickly wiped at my tears, avoiding his gaze. “You’re safe,” he said quietly, his voice softer than I

ALYONAThe soft clinking of cutlery was the only sound between us, but every few seconds, I caught him looking at me. And, of course, I was doing the same. I tried to focus on the food, but my thoughts were loud. I had accepted it — I’d fallen for him. But love, at least how I had imagined it, was supposed to make me talk endlessly, laugh without reason, and share everything I felt. Yet here I was, sitting across from him, quiet. It wasn’t like me. I’d never been this restrained before.The silence stretched too long, and I felt his eyes on me again. “Are you okay?” Alexander asked, his voice low, steady. I nodded quickly, unable to trust my voice. He didn’t look convinced. He leaned back slightly, eyes narrowing with that faint, knowing smile that always managed to unsettle me. “Say it, Alyona,” he said. “I know you want to talk. It’s written all over your face.”My heart skipped. The way he said my name did something strange to me — made it hard to breathe properly. I looked down, f