All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Jace woke up to the soft morning light shining through the curtains, causing a warm glow in the room.He blinked, his mind slowly registering the events of the previous night. Avalynn was nestled against him, her breathing soft and even. He felt a mixture of amazement and uncertainty as the truth of their proximity struck him once more.He traced the contours of her face with his gaze as he lay there, watching her sleep. Her calm, contented appearance stood in sharp contrast to the inward anguish he was experiencing. Though he wished they could linger in this instant forever, he realized they had to have the inevitable talk.With her eyelids fluttered open, Avalynn stirred. There was a pause as her eyes locked with his, a mutual realization of the seriousness of what had happened between them.They lay there in quiet for a long while, the realization of what had just transpired crushing them. However, the quiet was cozy and held the possibility of something more substantial.Jace w

Avalynn took in a big breath as she tried getting up again. She needed to focus. Why was Dylan reaching out to her now, after so long?She felt a mix of feelings thinking Dylan could be following her. But she also felt a lingering pain of regretful longing while grasping the bracelet. Its complex design and excellent craft skills symbolized a part of her past she had forgotten."Did Dylan leave the country?" she muttered, her thoughts racing. Why did he leave? Was it shame? Regret? Or just wishing to start fresh somewhere new?Holding the bracelet, Avalynn felt warmth and a measure of relief. Despite the anguish and betrayal, Dylan still thought of her. It was modest, but it mattered. She had loved him once, and that love left marks.But it was improper to think of Dylan now, with her connection with Jace already strained, even if it was pretense. She needed to go on and start anew.The bracelet was like an anchor, anchoring her to a history she struggled to let go of. She closed h

"Lisa, you won't believe what happened," Avalynn exclaimed, her voice full of excitement and confusion as she sat on the couch, phone held to her ear."Spill it, girl. You sounded so cryptic in your text," Lisa said, her tone anxious. "What's the latest drama with Jace?"Avalynn took a big breath. "We...we had sex."Lisa let out a gasp of surprise, the sound crackling over the phone. "What? Sex? "With Jace?!" Her voice rose an octave, skepticism permeating her words. "But you two have been fighting for months. "How did that happen?!"Avalynn fidgeted with the edge of her sweater, pondering the consequences of her confession. "I don't know, it was like a switch flipped," she muttered, the thought of Jace's lips against hers sending shivers down her spine. "It was incredible," Avalynn said, a blush rising up her cheeks despite being alone. "He was very different, Lisa. He used to pretend I didn't exist, but now he's all over me.""Hold up. Start at the beginning. "How did this happen?"

"Jace Malvis," Marvy said quietly, the name slipping past her lips like a bitter pill. "Avalynn does not deserve him. She never did."Looking out her bedroom window, she could see the large property that used to make their social circle jealous. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the well-kept lawns, but the scenery's beauty did little to soothe her inner distress. Her knuckles went white with worry as she balled her fists.She moved away from the window and paced the room with agitated energy. Her mind raced with memories from the past and aspirations for the future. Jace was the key, she realised. Winning him over was the first stage in her plan to rebuild her family's money and bring down Avalynn.The sight of Avalynn, beaming and bright on the television screen plagued her. That smile, that assurance, was insufferable. How had Avalynn arranged a marriage with New York's youngest millionaire as her own family's fortunes dwindled? The response was straightforward: lu

The sound of the phone ringing interrupted the calm morning. Avalynn's heart skipped a beat as she read the caller ID. It was the hospital. She replied, panting heavily and trembling a little."Hello?""Mrs. Malvis?" The speaker said, "This is Dr. Reynolds from the hospital." "I'm calling about your father."Anxiety seized Avalynn's abdomen. "Is he okay?"Dr. Reynolds stated, "His condition is getting worse," following a pause. The medications aren't helping, even with our best efforts. We must talk about what comes next."Avalynn closed her eyes, despairing. With a whisper, she hung up the phone. "I'll be there soon."She sat on the bed, her head full with fear and frustration. Despite their best attempts, her father's health has been deteriorating for so long. It nearly hurt to watch him suffer.Their lives had been completely upended by the abrupt sickness. Once robust and energetic, her father had been the family's pillar of support. He was always there for Avalynn and encouraged