All Chapters of THE CEO'S HIRED WIFE : Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

It appeared as though the entire world was in mourning for the loss of a great man when the funeral morning broke dark and sober.Avalynn stood before the mirror in her bedroom, making small adjustments to the basic black dress she had selected. She was met with a pair of blue, bulging eyes as she peered back at her. She was at her father's house, in her childhood bedroom, a place she had not gone in months.An emotional tempest was sparked by the familiar surroundings. Memories of a simpler, happier period appeared to murmur from her bed, the bookshelf stocked with her favorite literature, and the tiny wooden desk where she had spent endless hours studying.Her stepfamily's excessive annoyance caused her to leave this room and this house, so returning here was both painful and consoling.With her eyes swollen and red from so many tears, she adjusted the plain black dress she had picked and looked in the mirror. She had to face the hardest day of her life with dignity and bravery,

The tension Avalynn left behind lingered in the air as her car started and went down the road.The officials turned back to her stepsisters, Marvy and Amelia, and her stepmother with a chilly, professional expression.One of the officials said firmly, "We'll give you a week to leave," folding the folder and putting it under his arm. "By then, everything must be sorted out."Amelia nodded with a tight, resentful expression."We understand," she said abruptly, avoiding eye contact.That was all; there was a heavy quiet as the officials turned and walked away, their polished shoes clicking on the gravel road.The tension cracked like a dam as the last car door closed and the cars started to leave.Marvy's hands were locked into fists at her sides, her eyes flashing with anger. Her voice was a low, bitter whisper, "Did you see that?" she whispered. "That little rascal refused to let us win. Who does she believe she is?"Anger twisted Amelia's face. She spat out, "She's always felt she was

Avalynn shook her head, a faint smile flashing on her lips. "No, not really. It's simply... difficult. The band is beautiful, and I think it reminds me that there were wonderful moments, too."The memories of their romance were a jumbled mixture of joy and sadness. Dylan was her first love, someone she thought she'd be with forever. But things changed, people changed, and their union broke apart. Yet, the band stayed, a humble sign of what once was.Lisa nodded slowly, knowing. "I understand that. But you know, Avalynn, you don't have to hang onto the past to remember it. You're free to go on and make new memories... Plus, you have Jace now, don't you?" She winked. Lisa's words stayed in the air, their truth ringing in Avalynn's ears like a calm bell. Yet, despite the wisdom of her friend's words, Avalynn's heart stayed guarded."Yeah, I have Jace," she replied, her tone noncommittal. "But that doesn't mean anything. We're simply pals." "Hmm.. just friends?? You guys have done it, r

Jace was back in the car, he could almost feel the leather seat under him and hear his mother humming peacefully along to her favorite song. As they drove, the sunset cast a golden light across the earth. And there he was, looking as if he had no worries at all, his legs were spread out on the car seat like a king. His dad's deep, calming voice mixed with his mother's laughter produced a sense of warmth and protection that surrounded him like a huge old blanket.The calm atmosphere suddenly shattered. There was a thunderous scream of tires, a jarring contact, and the world twisted into confusion.Jace felt himself being flung against the seatbelt, the air filled with the sound of crunching metal and breaking glass. His mother’s scream cut through the cacophony, followed by an unsettling calm that seemed to stretch on forever.Jace’s heart hammered as he relived the dread of that night. On its side, the car was smashed, smoke rising from the debris.He could hear his mother's low, d

"Ava, you ready for some serious chick flick action?" When Lisa entered the living room, she was carrying a number of items, including ice cream tubs and bags of snacks. She yelled out as she entered.The commercial apartment they had rented, which was not only comfortable but also well arranged, had a homey atmosphere thanks to its soft lighting and plush furniture. It was a safe haven for Avalynn, a refuge from the craziness that had been engulfing her life as of late.Already experiencing a wave of relief, Avalynn smiled as she reflected on the situation. "Without a doubt! over her response, she grabbed a bag of popcorn from Lisa and said, "I've been looking forward to this during the entire week."Leaving the remaining snacks on the coffee table, Lisa sat down on the sofa and kicked off her shoes before dumping the remainder of the snacks on the table.The room was filled with her contagious energy, and Avalynn couldn't help but grin at her friend whenever she saw how enthusiastic