One Forbidden Night
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Chapter 6 Get An abortion img
Chapter 7 Love Rivalry img
Chapter 8 Grace's strange decision img
Chapter 9 An order to come home. img
Chapter 10 Uncertain status img
Chapter 11 Honey moon img
Chapter 12 An irrevocable bond img
Chapter 13 Grace was the one who took control that night. img
Chapter 14 CCTV img
Chapter 15 Getting bolder img
Chapter 16 Disturbing Albert img
Chapter 17 . img
Chapter 18 . img
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Chapter 5 My Husband

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Today, Grace had an important meeting with her father-in-law. She had to act professionally and tried to stay strong by hiding everything she was going through.

Although Bryan was the one holding control over all his father's businesses, the truth was, Grace was the real backbone of their company.

"My daughter-in-law? You don't look well. What's wrong?"

Inside the office, Grace responded to her father-in-law's question with a smile.

"I'm alright, Dad. I just stayed up late last night preparing for today's presentation," she replied gracefully.

"I'm sorry. Forgive your father-in-law... I can't do much about Bryan's attitude toward you. You've been incredibly patient being the wife of my arrogant son."

"It's okay, Dad. I'm fine."

"Grace... Please hang in there. I won't let this go on forever. Bryan will eventually realize how amazing you are."

Grace only gave a faint smile.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Jeni's embrace, Bryan received a phone call from his father's office.

He shifted slightly and slipped out of her warm embrace.

"Hello?"

"Young Master, you need to return immediately. The Master is making an official statement that he will appoint Mrs. Grace as the new CEO of your company."

Bryan's eyes widened slightly.

"That's outrageous!" he growled.

"Exactly, Young Master. Come home right away. Maybe you need to talk to your father," Albert urged.

Bryan ended the call.

"What's going on?" Jeni asked.

She looked terribly unwell, her body feverish and her face pale.

"I have to go, but I'll come back soon," Bryan said to Jennifer. She could only nod.

"Wait here."

"I told you before, Bryan... I don't want to be the reason for your downfall. Your family will never accept me if they find out I exist."

"Shut up, Jeni. This has nothing to do with you."

When he got home...

Bryan didn't find his father-only his wife, Grace, was there.

"Where's my father?"

"After the meeting, he left for another one out of town. He'll be back tomorrow," Grace answered briefly.

Bryan rubbed his face and said,

"What happened at the office? Is it true? You're going to be appointed CEO? What kind of conspiracy is this? Does everyone have to bow down to you for the rest of their lives?"

"I didn't do anything, Bryan. But you always see me as the villain!"

"Didn't do anything? You're a manipulator! What kind of woman deceives everyone just to marry me? Don't you realize how tired I am of all this?!"

"You're tired? You still have time to play with women out there and get one pregnant-you're tired? Do you think I'm not exhausted, carrying the weight of your family's company on my shoulders?"

Bryan fell silent, stunned that Grace knew about the pregnancy.

"You knew?"

"Yes..." she answered, her lips trembling. Her eyes didn't well up, but she had to stay strong.

"Well... Good. I'm glad you know," Bryan said coldly, stabbing Grace's heart again.

"Good? Of course it's good that I'm the only one who knows! You can't even imagine how your father would react, Bryan! And as your wife in this house, I will not let that woman step foot here and destroy our marriage."

Bryan let out a heavy sigh.

Knock Knock.

The sound of the bedroom door opening.

They both turned, and Bryan immediately changed his expression upon seeing his mother at the door.

"Mom?"

"Where have you been for the past two days?"

"I just..."

He didn't know what to say.

"Tell me, Bryan! You abandon your wife and leave her alone? Do you know? Your marriage is a sacred bond!"

Bryan couldn't argue with his mother. He knew she was more sensitive than Hilton ever was.

He could only sigh and say,

"I had business to attend to, Mom. Don't worry about me."

"I don't like seeing you constantly ignore your wife, son."

Bryan glanced at Grace and pulled them both into a hug.

"Mom, you love her so much... You even love her more than you love me."

Grace glanced at him briefly and scoffed softly.

"I love you both. And I don't want to see you separate."

Bryan could only sigh deeply.

"Alright, now come to the dining room. I've cooked your favorite meal."

Bryan and Grace nodded and followed her to the dining room.

"Mom, is it true that Dad is going to appoint Grace as CEO?"

"Yes, and what's wrong with that? It's your father's decision. I'm just observing."

"You're all so unfair to me!"

His mother only smiled as she stroked Grace's cheek, while Bryan could only exhale bitterly.

That night, when Bryan had a chance to talk privately with Grace in their room...

Grace brought up the woman.

"Why haven't you told your parents about her?"

"I can't be reckless..."

"You had no hesitation in getting her pregnant, and now you hesitate to introduce her to your family?"

"I'm not ready," he answered shortly.

Grace's breath caught in her throat.

"You know? I've tried getting used to all this. I'm tired too. The sooner this ends, the better. I don't want to be a burden to you anymore, Bryan."

"This can all end quickly-if only you'd stop sucking up to my family! They love you more than me!"

"I'm just trying to live my life right. If your family loves me, that's not my fault, Bryan."

Grace stared at him.

"Where are you hiding that woman? Do you realize if the media finds out, your father's reputation could be ruined?!"

"You never think before acting," he growled again.

"I need to see her now. She's not doing well."

Grace swallowed hard and snapped at him.

"I won't let you go!"

Bryan furrowed his brow at her words.

"I won't give you the freedom to keep meeting her!"

"What are you saying?"

"You're my husband, and I'm your wife! You have no idea what I can do with that title."

Bryan's eyes widened as he grabbed her shoulders firmly.

"I know you're not that kind of woman! But I can't ignore Jeni. She's carrying my child."

"Wow, Jeni? Nice name. But unfortunately, tonight... you won't be seeing Jeni."

"I'm sorry, I have to go."

Grace yanked him back hard enough to make him look her in the eyes.

"I want a child from you too."

Bryan swallowed hard.

"I thought you'd hate me after all this, Grace."

"Impregnating a prostitute is a mistake, Bryan."

"Grace, she's not like that-"

"Shhh..."

Grace placed her finger gently on his lips.

"You can go crazy over another woman, but why won't you even touch your own wife?"

"I-"

Grace pressed in closer, pushing all the right buttons, until Bryan felt the heat building up and began to respond to her touch.

"I can't wait any longer, Bryan. It's already too late."

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