The CEO's Contractual Wife
Chapter 35
Olivia
“We’re… taking things slow,” I said finally. “Getting to know each other.”
“Mm–hmm.” She didn’t sound convinced. “And how’s that going?”
“It’s… complicated.”
“Complicated how?”
I sighed, choosing my words carefully. “He’s not exactly the relationship type. And after Ryan…”
“You’re scared,” she finished for me.
“Cautious,” I corrected. “I’m being cautious.”
“Fair enough.” She squeezed my hand. “Just remember what I said, okay? Don’t let him break your heart.”
“I won’t.”
The cab pulled up to Emilia’s apartment building, and she leaned over to hug me.
“Text me when you get home,” she instructed. “And we’re doing brunch this weekend. No excuses.”
“Yes, mom,” I laughed.
“Love you, Liv.”
“Love you too.”
She disappeared into her building, and the cab continued on to my apartment. I leaned my head against the window, watching the city lights blur past. The events of the past week felt surreal, like something from a movie, not a part of my actual life.
The city lights streaked past the cab window, smearing into watercolor lines of neon and streetlamps. I traced one fingertip along the cool glass, watching my reflection flicker between shadows. Had it really been only three weeks since Ryan and Sophia? Since Alexander Carter had swooped into my life like some dark fairy tale prince with a contract instead of a glass slipper?
my building, and I paid the driver with a
miss,” the
“You too.”
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dropped my purse on the counter, not bothering to turn on the lights. The glow from the
clear my head, washing away the smell of club
claimed me was of Alexander’s face when I’d told him, “Not tonight.” Had that been a disappointment
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in the darkness, hand slapping blindly across my nightstand until 1 found the vibrating device. The screen blazed with painful brightness in the dark room, displaying
6:08 AM.
dropped. No one calls at six in the morning with
My voice came out raspy
Nick.” My older brother’s voice was tight, controlled in that way he gets when he’s trying not to panic. “Dad’s in the
sat bolt upright, sleep
called an ambulance. They’ve got him stabilized, but…” He exhaled
bed, switching on lights, mentally cataloging what
there as soon as I can. Is Mom
it together, barely. You
did know. My mother faced the crisis with a stoic calm that often cracked the moment the danger passed. She’d be all business now, asking doctors questions, remembering details no one else would think to ask. Later, when Dad was home and safe, she’d fall apart
my way,”
efficiency. Jeans, sweater, hair pulled back in a messy ponytail. No
elevator seemed to take forever. I jabbed the button repeatedly, knowing it wouldn’t make it arrive faster, but unable
alright, Ms. Morgan?” asked the night doorman, his lined face creased
hospital.
you one right away.” He stepped
bad? The three hundred thousand from Alexander sat in my account, ready to be used. At least I wouldn’t have to worry about how
appeared at the door. “Cab’s
you,” I said, rushing past
father will be alright,” he
gave him a quick nod before sliding into the
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