All Chapters of Married To My Ex-husband's Brother : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

21"Actually, I’m here to deliver some food to a guest. Could you tell me which room Maureen booked last night?"The receptionist, still starstruck, didn’t hesitate. "Sure thing, let me check for you." She turned to her computer, typing in a few details as Anna watched, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. This was just the beginning. She was determined to get to the truth."Room 300," the receptionist said with a smile, and Anna thanked her before making her way down the hallway.When she reached the door, she knocked firmly. After a brief pause, she heard Maureen’s voice from the other side. "Who is it? Hold on!" The door swung open, and Maureen’s face paled when she saw Anna standing there, a cold, curly smile on her lips. Maureen’s jaw dropped, and she stammered, "How did you—"Before she could finish, Anna pushed past her with a force that left Maureen stumbling aside. Anna marched straight to the bedroom, her heart pounding with fury. There, on the bed, was Xavier, still wea

23As Xavier confessed his feelings, Anna smiled softly, her face was mixed with surprise and joy. "Why didn't you say something sooner?" she asked, her voice tender but curious.Xavier sighed, his gaze never leaving hers. "From the moment I saw you, Anna, I was in love. But you were with Michael, and I was worried that you wouldn't love me back," he admitted, his tone calm but filled with years of pent-up emotion.Anna's smile faltered, a hint of insecurity creeping into her expression. "Xavier, I'm just a divorced woman, and your step brother's ex-wife. You deserve someone younger, more beautiful, and prettier than me," she responded, her voice tinged with doubt.Xavier’s expression softened as he reached out and took her hand. "No, Anna, don’t say that. You’re the one for me. I’ve seen you at your lowest, and even then, you brightened up my life." His voice was steady, filled with certainty. "I love you, Anna. I always have."Her eyes shimmered with tears, but this time they were

25Xavier’s heart skipped a beat. "What’s wrong?" he asked, his earlier cheer turning into confusion and concern.But Anna was too distressed to explain. "Just hurry, please!" she pleaded, her voice breaking.Xavier’s blood ran cold. He grabbed his keys, already on his way out the door.Anna sat outside her now-closed restaurant, her hands trembling as she clutched the letter from the FDA. The weight of her world crashing down on her shoulders was almost too much to bear. Tears silently trickled down her cheeks, blurring the words on the page, but they didn’t blur the pain that clung to her heart like a vice.Her phone vibrated incessantly in her lap, each notification like a fresh wound. Reluctantly, she glanced at the screen, only to be met with a barrage of accusatory messages from her once-loyal customers:"I trusted you, Anna! How could you endanger our lives like this?""My family ate at your restaurant every week, and now I hear you were serving expired food? You should be asha

27Xavier’s heart nearly stopped at her words. Without a second thought, he shoved her aside and stormed out of the office, his mind set on one thing.“I’m coming, my love. Please wait for me,” he whispered urgently as he raced to find her, hoping it wasn’t too late.Anna sat in the airport, her heart heavy as she waited for her departure. She had been offline all morning, trying to avoid any reminders of Xavier. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying, but she couldn’t resist the urge any longer. She turned on her phone and went online, her mind inevitably drifting back to him.As she scrolled through her feed, something caught her attention—a live video of Xavier. Her breath hitched as she clicked on it, her heart pounding in her chest. On the screen, Xavier stood, his face is filled with pain and desperation.“Anna,” he pleaded, his voice trembling, “please come back to me.” Tears welled up in his eyes, and his raw vulnerability was impossible to ignore. “I’ve loved you for ten yea

29Anna was in the kitchen of her restaurant, peeling green peas with a steady rhythm when the sound of the door opening made her glance up. There stood Xavier, a broad smile lighting up his face as he walked toward her. "Hey, beautiful," he greeted, his eyes filled with warmth. Anna's face lit up with joy as she quickly rushed to him, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. "Xavier!" she exclaimed. "I’m so happy to see you." He held her close for a moment, then pulled back just enough to look into her eyes. "I missed you," he said softly, his voice full of genuine happiness. "How’s it going with exposing that bastard Michael?" Anna asked, her tone shifting as concern filled her voice. Xavier sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Seems like Michael has hurt a lot of women... but they all go silent the moment they hear his name. It’s frustrating. We’re so close, yet nothing."Anna breathed out heavily, shaking her head. "It’s just so typical of him." Xavier watched her