All Chapters of CONTRACT MARRIAGE : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Emily's world came crashing down around her as she watched Ethan fall to the ground. She didn't know what to do, or how to react. All she knew was that she couldn't lose him. Not after everything they had been through.As the men fled the scene, Emily fell to her knees beside Ethan, tears streaming down her face."Ethan, please," she cried. "Don't leave me."Ethan's eyes fluttered open, and he looked up at her, a weak smile on his lips."I'm not going anywhere," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "Not without you."Emily felt a wave of relief wash over her, and she knew that she had to act fast. She quickly called for an ambulance and stayed by Ethan's side until it arrived.As they rushed him to the hospital, Emily felt a sense of dread wash over her. She didn't know what the future held, but she knew that she couldn't lose Ethan. Not now. Not ever.Days turned into weeks, and Emily spent every moment she could by Ethan's side. She watched as he slowly began to recover, his stre

(A few days earlier) Emily's heart was pounding in her chest as she stared at the woman standing in front of her. She felt as though she was in a nightmare, unable to wake up from the terrible reality that was unfolding before her."Ethan's fiancée?" Emily repeated, her voice trembling.The woman smirked again. "Yes, that's right. I'm Kaitlyn."Ethan stepped forward, trying to take Emily's hand, but she pulled away. "Emily, let me explain," he said, desperation creeping into his voice.Emily shook her head, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. "How long?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Ethan hesitated for a moment before answering. "A few months," he said. "But it's complicated. I didn't mean for it to happen."Emily felt a wave of anger wash over her, drowning out the pain and the confusion. "Complicated?" she repeated, her voice rising. "What does that even mean? You're married to me, Ethan. We have a contract, remember?"Ethan's face fell, and he looked away, unable

Days passed by, and Emily could tell that Ethan was still unsettled by what he had learned about her family. He had been distant and moody, and it made her worry.One evening, she decided to confront him. "Ethan, is everything okay?" she asked, her voice soft.Ethan looked up from his laptop, his expression guarded. "Yeah, everything's fine," he said, but Emily could tell he was lying.She sat down next to him, her heart heavy. "You don't have to pretend with me," she said. "I know something is bothering you. You can talk to me about it."Ethan sighed, then closed his laptop. "It's just...I can't stop thinking about what I found out about your family," he said. "I feel like you've been keeping so much from me, and I don't know if I can trust you anymore."Emily felt a pang of hurt. She had never meant to keep anything from him, but she understood why he felt that way. "I'm sorry," she said. "I should have told you about my family. But you have to understand, it's not easy for me to ta

After the trial, Emily and Ethan decided to take some time away from the chaos of their lives. They booked a luxurious cabin in the mountains, hoping to find some peace.As they sat in front of the fireplace, Emily couldn't help but feel grateful for Ethan's survival. She knew that it was a miracle that he had made it through the attack, and she was thankful that they had each other."Ethan," she said, breaking the silence. "I'm sorry for everything that happened."Ethan looked at her, surprised. "What do you mean, Emily?""I mean, I'm sorry for how things turned out. I know that we got into this marriage contract as a business deal, but I never thought it would turn out like this," Emily said, tears welling up in her eyes.Ethan took her hand, squeezing it gently. "Emily, I'm the one who should be sorry. I never meant for things to get so out of hand. I just wanted to keep you safe," he said, his voice filled with regret."I know," Emily said. "And I understand why you did what you d

Emily and Ethan sat on their couch, their hearts racing with fear as they watched the FBI agent look through their files. They had just fought off their enemies, and now they were facing another battle.Ethan knew that he had done nothing wrong, but he also knew that the FBI would be thorough in their investigation. He had nothing to hide, but he was worried about the impact this would have on his business and his family."Is there anything I can get you?" Emily asked the agent, trying to be hospitable."No, thank you," the agent replied, not taking his eyes off the files.Ethan cleared his throat, trying to get the agent's attention. "Agent Johnson, I understand that you're just doing your job, but is there any way we can speed up the investigation? We have a business to run and a family to take care of."The agent looked up at Ethan, his expression stern. "I understand your concerns, Mr. Adams, but we have to be thorough in our investigation. We're dealing with a serious matter here