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(Ethan POV) The door slamming behind me echoed down the hallway as I wheeled my chair into my bedroom. Awave of rage washed through me, and I could feel my heart pounding in my ears. I should have just left it alone, I should have left that accursed photograph alone, and let her deal with whatever curiosity she had aroused.No, she had seen it. She had seen him. Ryan. One boundary I had been afraid all along that he would cross.My brother's smiling face haunted my mind every day, but the eyes of another—above all, Amelia's—made the weight of that guilt absolutely unbearable.She is confused.I reached my door, grasping the handle firmly in my hand and pushing it open with resolve. My chair's wheels stalled momentarily on the carpet before rolling free, pulling me deeper into the surrounding darkness.I closed my door behind me and leaned forward again, resting my elbows on my thighs. Shallow, rapid breaths spilled from my lips as I struggled to compose myself.Why was she so infuri
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Amelia’s POV"You look like death warmed over."Ethan’s voice pulled me from the haze of pain as I pressed a heating pad against my stomach. I had barely opened my eyes when a sharp cramp twisted deep inside me, making me groan."I feel like death warmed over," I muttered, shifting under the blanket.I had planned on sleeping in, skipping my early morning session with Ethan. He'd think less of me if he knew, so I'd warned him in advance by texting him. I hadn't even hoped to have that response, let alone for him to drop by to visit. And here he stood, in my doorway, arms crossed, looking at me with an unreadable face.He came as a surprise to me. Ethan was far from being comforting."Already skipping on me?" he asked, raising an eyebrow."Not by choice," I ground out through teeth clamped in an icy line as another spasm surged through me. "Believe me, I'd rather be anywhere but here, all bundled up like an dead cockroach."His lips twitched, as though he was fighting a smirk. "Dramati
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(Amelia’s POV)Some ghosts don't bind you with chains but haunt you in your mind and sometimes on a page with ink.I never thought I’d find anything interesting in Ethan’s study. The room was too pristine, too calculated—like everything in his life. But after days of being cooped up, I needed something to do, and if I spent one more second doom-scrolling on my phone, I’d lose my mind.The shelves were lined with weighty tomes, most that lay unopened. Some had gilded trim, but others smelled of leather and old books; still, nothing about them felt personal. No photos from boyhood, no worn notebooks—nothing that disclosed anything about Ethan Blackwood other than his carefully constructed facade. The room was quiet, except for the soft crunch of paper as I sorted through the books and papers stacked high on the mahogany desk. Light filtered through the thick curtains, sending warm golden angles across the lines of bookshelves. Ethan had hardly set foot in this room since I came, and i
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Amelia“It’s an opportunity of a lifetime, Amelia. Do you realize how much this could boost your career?”, Dr. Marks leaned back in his chair, tapping his pen against the desk like he had all the time in the world.I did not. What I saw was the flashing neon sign of regret associated with Ethan Steele's work.“No, I'm not listening," I stated decidedly as I grabbed my tote bag. “Let’s be honest, I care about my peace of mind and from what I’ve been told, Ethan Steele doesn't come across as a piece of cake to find serenity.”I knew I should have sent him over to someone else the moment Estelle told me she'd be transferring her patients to me, since she was resigning, but I hadn't.I thought I could handle it. Handle him…And I was wrong. I dreaded our sessions more than I dreaded working overtime.Dr. Marks sighed, his eyes narrowing in that patronizing way senior doctors often did when they felt superior. “Amelia, Ethan Steele isn’t just any patient. He’s the Ethan Steele. If you succe
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Ethan“Are you asking me to thank you for this brilliant suggestion, Jared?” My voice sliced through the quiet of the study like a knife.Jared stood near the window, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding his usual air of calm efficiency. And somehow that irritated me even more. “I expect you to consider it, Ethan. Your employment at Steele Industries is in jeopardy. The easiest way to shut a board shut is to hang a stable, domestic picture over it.”“Those unfaithful bastards. After everything I have done for them. This is how they repay me?”I hit the fingers against the leather side of my wheelchair armrest, eyes fixed on the papers on top of the mahogany desk before me. Marriage. Therapy. An engineered fairytale to placate the mockeries that surrounded my kingdom.“She’s a therapist,” I said more to myself than Jared. Estelle had told me about the freelance therapist that they'd hired on a contract, whom she'd be transferring me to, right after she told me about her resi
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Amelia“It's huge," I mumbled to myself as I got out of the black SUV that had just dropped me off at Ethan Steele's home.But then again, what was I expecting? The man was a billionaire.The driver, a tall, salt and peppered haired guy, had kept himself mostly to himself throughout the trip. Jared had offered to make me, but I had turned the offer down, so Ethan had sent his personal driver.“Yes it is." he kept the door open with a blank expression as I looked at the impressive element standing before me.The mansion was a modern fortress, all sharp lines and dark glass. It exuded wealth and power, much like the man who owned it. But despite its grandeur, it felt... cold. Lifeless.“Welcome to the Steele residence, madam," the driver said, his tone courteous yet impersonal.I swallowed hard, clutching the handle of my suitcase. “Thanks,” I replied, trying to sound confident.When I went through the door, the temperature in the room became even more frigid. The interior was sleek a
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EthanThe morning light filtered through the floor to ceiling windows, casting soft, golden streaks across the walls. My body felt heavier than usual, the familiar ache in my legs, those useless, lifeless limbs was a dull reminder of everything I’d lost.My headache, and for just a second I forgot why. The train wreck of memories from last night came rushing at me and I frowned. The nightmares. The thrashing. The whispered voice.Amelia. She'd been here last night.I swung around and there she was, seated in a chair by the side of my bed. Her legs were crossed, and her arms were flat against her thighs, her fingertips absentmindedly batting against the edge of her blouse.Her hair, the soft chestnut brown with hints of auburn was pulled into a low ponytail, a few loose strands framing her face. She wasn’t wearing makeup, and yet her high cheekbones and wide, almond shaped eyes made her look effortlessly composed. She had that understated look of beauty that stopped ordinary wome
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Amelia“You’re not even trying,” I complained, folding my arms across my chest as I stood a few feet away from Ethan in his private gym.State-of-the-art equipment remained there, shining in the fluorescent lights, clean and unworn. Ethan sat in his wheelchair, glaring at me like I’d just insulted his very existence. His dark eyes, framed by thick lashes, burned with barely restrained irritation.“Trying won’t change the fact that my legs don’t work, " he bit out, his deep baritone voice laced with anger.His jaw tensed, and the scar on his temple, partially concealed by a neat, jetblack hairline, appeared to be visible as he tensed.I held my breath, not letting my anger and frustration get out. Why was everything hard with this man? We've been at this for an hour now.“This isn’t about whether your legs work right now. It’s about building strength, even if it’s incremental. Progress starts somewhere, Ethan.”He laughed, but it wasn’t the kind of laugh that brought joy. It was bitt
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(Amelia’s POV)Some ghosts don't bind you with chains but haunt you in your mind and sometimes on a page with ink.I never thought I’d find anything interesting in Ethan’s study. The room was too pristine, too calculated—like everything in his life. But after days of being cooped up, I needed something to do, and if I spent one more second doom-scrolling on my phone, I’d lose my mind.The shelves were lined with weighty tomes, most that lay unopened. Some had gilded trim, but others smelled of leather and old books; still, nothing about them felt personal. No photos from boyhood, no worn notebooks—nothing that disclosed anything about Ethan Blackwood other than his carefully constructed facade. The room was quiet, except for the soft crunch of paper as I sorted through the books and papers stacked high on the mahogany desk. Light filtered through the thick curtains, sending warm golden angles across the lines of bookshelves. Ethan had hardly set foot in this room since I came, and i
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Amelia’s POV"You look like death warmed over."Ethan’s voice pulled me from the haze of pain as I pressed a heating pad against my stomach. I had barely opened my eyes when a sharp cramp twisted deep inside me, making me groan."I feel like death warmed over," I muttered, shifting under the blanket.I had planned on sleeping in, skipping my early morning session with Ethan. He'd think less of me if he knew, so I'd warned him in advance by texting him. I hadn't even hoped to have that response, let alone for him to drop by to visit. And here he stood, in my doorway, arms crossed, looking at me with an unreadable face.He came as a surprise to me. Ethan was far from being comforting."Already skipping on me?" he asked, raising an eyebrow."Not by choice," I ground out through teeth clamped in an icy line as another spasm surged through me. "Believe me, I'd rather be anywhere but here, all bundled up like an dead cockroach."His lips twitched, as though he was fighting a smirk. "Dramati
While Marrying Mr. Steele Chapter Twelve
(Ethan POV) The door slamming behind me echoed down the hallway as I wheeled my chair into my bedroom. Awave of rage washed through me, and I could feel my heart pounding in my ears. I should have just left it alone, I should have left that accursed photograph alone, and let her deal with whatever curiosity she had aroused.No, she had seen it. She had seen him. Ryan. One boundary I had been afraid all along that he would cross.My brother's smiling face haunted my mind every day, but the eyes of another—above all, Amelia's—made the weight of that guilt absolutely unbearable.She is confused.I reached my door, grasping the handle firmly in my hand and pushing it open with resolve. My chair's wheels stalled momentarily on the carpet before rolling free, pulling me deeper into the surrounding darkness.I closed my door behind me and leaned forward again, resting my elbows on my thighs. Shallow, rapid breaths spilled from my lips as I struggled to compose myself.Why was she so infuri
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AmeliaThe hallway outside Ethan's office was quieter than usual. My shoes clattered on the marble floor as I made my way to the front entrance, eager to escape the heaviness of today's session. Ethan's news about Ryan still lingered in my mind—a heavy, oppressive grief that I couldn't shake.I moved towards the door handle when I was stopped by a voice."Leaving so soon?"I met Jared's eyes from across the room, where he leaned on the wall with arms crossed behind him, blue eyes fixed on mine. I smiled tightly. "Yup, long day. Ethan—""Yeah," he cut in, moving back from the wall. "I saw."I stiffened my shoulders. "You saw what?"His eyes softened, but it didn't ease tension in my stomach. "You and Ethan. I arrived at an inopportune moment, didn't I?"Heat rushed up my neck. "It was professional," I replied quickly. "Nothing more."Stepping forward, he stepped onto tiles in his shiny shoes. "You don't have to explain." His lips curled in an ugly smile. "I simply didn't expect to feel
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Ethan“Really?” I arched an eyebrow, while I stared up at Amelia.Amelia sat opposite me, her notebook on her lap. Her calm eyes met mine, yet I knew she was hesitating, weighing up whether to say something or not, allowing the silence to do the talking."Is this how it's going to be?" I asked, my voice cutting through the stillness.She cocked her head; her brows furrowed slightly. "What do you mean?""You sitting there staring at me like I'm some sort of science experiment."Her lips pressed into a thin line. "I'm not staring, Ethan. I'm waiting.""Waiting for what?""For you to let me in," she said so softly, without judgment.I laughed, the bitter sound echoing in the room. "Let you in? That's rich. The last time I let someone in, it cost me everything."Amelia didn't bat an eyelash. She leaned forward, setting her elbows on her knees. "Maybe that's exactly why you need to try again. Because holding everything in isn't helping you."I rolled my chair closer to the window, staring
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AmeliaThe ringtone pierced the stillness of the morning, pulling me from a restless sleep. I fumbled for my phone on the nightstand, blinking at the screen. The hospital's number flashed across it, sending a chill down my spine.My heart thudded as I swiped to answer. "Hello?""Mrs. Steele?" A voice on the other end asked, hesitant but polite.Yes, this is she," I said, sitting up. My fingers tightened around the phone. "Is everything okay?"The pause that followed felt like a knife poised over my chest."It's about your mother," the voice finally said. "We've been trying to reach you regarding her payments.""My mother's payments?" I repeated, my stomach sinking. "There must be a mistake. Everything's supposed to be taken care of."We understand, ma'am, but the last two installments haven't been processed. If this isn't resolved soon, we may have to reevaluate her stay here.""What?" My voice rose. "No, no, that can't happen. She needs that care! I'll sort it out today.""Thank you,
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Ethan"You call that progress?" My voice came out sharper than I intended, echoing in the therapy room.Amelia froze mid-step, the resistance band in her hand trembling slightly. Her normally calm expression faltered, and I caught a flicker of something behind her eyes-doubt, or maybe fear.She slowly blew out her breath, setting the band neatly on the table while turning to face me. "Progress doesn't happen overnight, Ethan. You know that.""What I know," I snapped, clamping the armrests of my wheelchair, "is that you've been distracted all morning. If you're not focused, how the hell am I supposed to be?"Her lips parted as if to retort, but then she closed them, shaking her head. "This isn't about me.""Isn't it?" I challenged, wheeling closer. "You've been lost in your thoughts all session. If you're not up for this, just say it. I don't need half-hearted attempts to fix what can't be fixed.”Amelia's eyes flashed then, the mask cracking for a split second. "Don't you dare try put
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AmeliaThe moment I stepped into my room, I leaned against the door, letting out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. My fingers pressed against my lips, as if trying to erase—or maybe preserve—the memory of Ethan's kiss.Why was I trying to do that? I wondered.What was that? The sound of my heart going wild in my chest as I replayed the moment in my mind. His lips firm, and demanding, had caught me so out of guard. For one second, I'd kissed him back, forgetting everything-the terms of our marriage, therapy, the reason I was even here.But why had he kissed me? Impulse? Frustration? Or worse, was it part of this whole act, this elaborate farce we were playing for the world?I shook my head, trying to push the questions away. They were dangerous. They had no place in this arrangement, and I couldn't afford to let them fester.Sliding off my heels, I padded over to the window and pulled the curtains back. The Steele estate stretched beneath the moonlight, so vast it was bot
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EthanThe boardroom was stifling, and it felt like going to the hangman.I wheeled myself to the head of the table, forcing myself to sit taller, to exude the power that my body no longer carried. The polished mahogany table mirrored the faces on the board members' chair who stared at me and Veronica in the manner of vultures circling a wounded animal.Fuck this. I cursed under my breath. Veronica sat smugly near the other end, her perfectly manicured nails tapping against the table. She wore a sharp crimson dress, the kind designed to command attention, and her green eyes gleamed with calculated malice.“Ethan”, she began, her voice syrupy sweet, “We’re all here because we care deeply about the future of Steele Enterprises. But we have to face reality, leadership requires certain... capabilities.”She glanced at my legs and smiled. I held my fists beneath the table, trying, unsuccessfully, to maintain composure. “I can't be doubted, Veronica," I told her, in a deadpan manner. X
