Chapter 80 Not As Simple +5 Pearls

"Mia, I'm so happy you said yes," Adam beamed, spreading his arms as if to embrace her. Mia pressed a hand against his chest, gently stopping him.

"No, Adam. I didn't say yes. I only let you slip the ring on my finger because of the media and your fans. I didn't want to embarrass you. You're my friend, after all," Mia explained, shaking her head. Adam took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. He wasn't known for his patience, but with Mia, he was different. He was willing to do anything to win her over.

"Mia, I love you and I want you in my life. Marry me, Adam pleaded once more, his eyes searching hers for any sign of agreement.

y you."

"Adam," Mia sighed, looking at him with a mixture of helplessness and sorrow. "I can't marry

"Why?!" The frustration in Adam's voice was palpable as he demanded an answer. "Is it because of Alessandro Valentino?I

Mia's wide eyes, filled with shock and fear, lifted abruptly, meeting Adam's furiously narrowed gaze.

"Because I am married!" Mia blurted out swiftly, causing Adam to furrow his brow in confusion.

To the father of Gia and Maximo?!" Adam asked, trying to piece together the revelation.

Mia nodded slowly. "We never divorced."

you're not together, right?!" Adam pressed, though he

all that time, he had never seen her husband, nor had the children ever spoken of their father. It was clear to Adam that Mia and her husband were not a conventional married couple. His absence from Mia and the children's lives was evidence enough that their marriage was broken, and divorce seemed

his tone stern. "What's the problem, Mia? If he's not giving you a divorce, tell

shook her head,

weight of her marital status and its

authoritatively. "Let's get you divorced and we can

I need time. I'm not ready for it," Mia said softly, removing the ring from

pleading with her. "It's yours. Don't remove it. I will wait as long as you

feelings for him. Adam was a dear friend and well-wisher. He was always there for her

realizing how deeply that wicked mafia king had

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seat beside her. Without glancing back at Adam, she opened the car door and stepped out, ignoring his calls as she hurried toward the mall's parking lot where her car was parked. She

room. However, the urge to be alone and away from prying eyes, to gather her thoughts, swayed her decision. Only a foolish girl would reject a catch like Adam Whitmore, yet Mia felt trapped

suddenly realized she had arrived at the Eiffel Tower. Emerging from her thoughts, she noticed the sky had darkened, adorned with stars and the emerging moon. Before her stood the majestic tower, ablaze with lights-a

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