All Chapters of Seven Minutes in Heaven: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Carlisle“Maybe mommy will be home soon?” Erwin’s soft voice rang from his play room, making me sigh for the nth time this evening.I knew this dinner was a mistake.There’s no way in hell that the same family who birthed that sister of hers who sneers and steals her boyfriend, will actually feel and welcome her in their house—not when I pulled enough strings to ruin a part of their pride through their wealth.But Reigna…My princess laughed, genuinely, as if this meant something. She who worked for her life and not depend on her family.I had wanted to tell her the truth—that this wasn’t a reunion, that they weren’t suddenly welcoming her back out of love or regret.But I couldn’t bring myself to break her heart before she even stepped out the door. So instead, I let her go, forcing myself to watch as she walked away with a hopeful heart.And in return, I spent the evening with Erwin, making preparations.“Dada, should we put more pillows?” Erwin asked, struggling to carry one of the

ReignaThe first thing I noticed when I woke up was the empty space beside me, the cold sheets a stark contrast to the warmth that had been there last night.“Rest for a while, princess. I just have to finish something, so you’ll be okay once you wake up.”I can still recall his voice, lulling me to sleep as e tells me every little thing he does whenever he leaves my side. His gentle caresses, soft kisses, and even his murmured prayers—one so faithful that it got my fevered head wonder: Is he taking care of his trusted person, or his…The second thing I noticed was the ache in my body, not just from the fever that had drained me for hours, but from the emotional weight of everything that had unraveled yesterday.I pushed myself up slowly, my limbs weak but functional, my breath coming out in a quiet sigh as memories of last night crept back into my mind. “I have to go to work.” I mumbled, steeling my resolve to leave my bed.A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts, and Lilly’s

ReignaWhile Carlisle and I are in the middle of…erm, kissing, we heard a little voice that made me push him away.“No!I barely had time to react before he ran into the room, his tiny arms wrapping around my waist, clinging onto me as if I’d disappear if he let go. His small fingers dug into the fabric of my dress, holding on for dear life, his tiny chest heaving from holding back sobs."Mommy don’t leave! You and Dada have to get married so no one will be mean to you!" he wailed, pressing his face into my stomach.The weight of his words hit me like a brick wall.Married?Carlisle and I—?I looked up, my breath shallow, my eyes locking onto Carlisle’s. He looked just as stunned, his entire body rigid, his hands clenching and unclenching at his sides as if he wasn’t sure what to do. His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but no words came out.I crouched down slowly, my hands shaking as I cupped Erwin’s chubby cheeks, forcing him to look at me. His big, teary eye

CarlisleReigna looked uncomfortable being talked to with the private journalists that received invitations to attend tonight’s gala. If things weren’t as they were, she should’ve been beside me—yet there she is, carrying the glasses of water she fetched for us, stuck with a reporter.“She’s quite a doll, isn’t she?” A long-time business partner asked.“Indeed. She looks just like her grandmother, Adelaide. I can recall attending all the fashion week with my wife just to see her.” a fellow businessman, far more veteran than I, spoke, grating my nerves upon how sensualizing it sounded. “If only she took modelling too, no?”I wanted to reply or punch them in the face—but tonight, I can’t. Not as her boss.The Green Dale Foundation Charity Gala was designed for the elite. A night where power met influence, where money dictated alliances, and where the press lingered at the edges, waiting to sink their claws into any slip of scandal.This year, I was the scandal.The moment I entered the

Reigna“Do you, Reigna Amethyst, take thee, Carlisle Amoroso, to be your lawfully wedded husband?”Eh? Why am I in a wedding?!“Do promise to love and cherish him, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her/him, for so long as you both shall live?”I felt my heart hammering in my chest—why am I in a freaking’ cathedral?!Kriiiiing!Jolting awake, my eyes are wide and the first thing I checked was my left hand. “No ring.” I muttered to myself, gulping as I tried to brush it all away. “It’s just a dream.”The morning light poured in through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow over the penthouse. It was quiet—soft, peaceful—but my mind was anything but.I lay still, staring at the ceiling, feeling the ghost of last night’s moments linger on my skin like an unshaken dream. I had kissed Carlisle.“Dang it.”Not once, but twice. And he had kissed me back. Not out of duty. Not bec