Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 22 A Chance

"Rebecca, I've been back for three days now. When can we go see your parents?" Richard asked.

“Let's wait a bit longer!" Rebecca blurted out without thinking.

"Why do we need to wait?" The smile on Richard's face slowly faded. "Rebecca, don't you want to spend your life with me?"

Rebecca stared at him helplessly.

The tender look in Richard's eyes intensified, becoming almost tangible. "Rebecca, let's get married," he said as he pulled an elegant, small velvet box from his pocket.

Even without opening it, Rebecca knew exactly what was inside.

Her heart raced with confusion. She didn't understand what was happening to her.

It was the scene she had fantasized about countless times in her mind, yet now that it was actually happening, she inexplicably wanted to run away.

She mumbled her excuses. "It's not the right time yet, Rick. Listen to me. My parents still don't know I'm divorced. Let's wait a little longer. I'll tell them soon, okay?"

Richard's loving gaze faltered, his expression wounded. "Why do

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we need to wait? We're going to be together eventually... Rebecca, don't you want to be with me anymore?"

Rebecca panicked.

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How could she not want to be with Richard? From the first moment she saw him, her entire heart had belonged completely. to him.

She dreamed of marrying him, but the timing wasn't right. That's what she told Richard and what she kept telling herself.

"You don't understand, Rick. Six years ago, my parents were furious when I brought Alistair home to meet them. Especially my dad he nearly beat Alistair to death! They wouldn't spare you if they found out you're Danny's real father. I'm only trying

to protect you..."

Richard's expression softened.

No one understood better than Richard how much Rebecca

cared for him.

Years ago, after their one reckless night together, he'd fled, fearing exposure would ruin his future.

Though Rebecca resented and hated him for it, she ultimately kept waiting for his return, never giving up hope.

As for Alistair, he was merely a pawn Rebecca used to make Richard jealous. Richard had never considered it necessary.

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"Rebecca, we have to face this eventually. I can't hide behind you forever," Richard said tenderly, pulling her into his arms. "It's okay. I was the one who made mistakes back then. I love you and will accept whatever punishment comes my way."

Rebecca nodded distractedly.

the sweet words filling her ears, all she could see in her mind was Alistair's face-his upturned lips and the gentle smile.

the story, Alistair watched as Eloise

room, only to find Caroline waiting in hallway. She had just showered, her damp hair falling loosely over her shoulders. Her

frame was practically swimming in her loose. white

didn't share Rebecca's preference for sexy lace nightgowns. Living under the same roof and running into each other constantly would

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aversion to her had prevented him from ever seeing her

she asleep?"

listair responded, "Yes."

rest, too,"

and opened the door to

the edge of the bag tenderly at her

pleasant dreams as

satisfied with the father Caroline

was equally pleased with the

had chosen.

he would stop being so politely distant with her, everything

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woke up with a pounding headache in the hotel's. king-sized bed. Chapter 22 A

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the space beside her-empty

the covers, she

guy last night, why was

same sexy outfit she'd worn out for her fun

the man

drinking and

exactly they'd discussed, however,

talked

as an

the one who'd brought her to

blank.

how

played out,

vei

an epic night of pleasure... Anne

was her perfect

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her steamy one-night

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handsome executive assistant in. front of her

she said. “Here's something to make

it."

Julian Hart, Caroline's executive

apology His expression of

my honor to walk through fire and climb

my virtue was nothing! I'd willingly be cut

pieces

that woman last night had been terrifying-acting like she'd never seen a man before. He would have lost his virtue if he hadn't been quick-witted. The things he endured for this

waved her