Chapter 27 Tales From The Past
Olivia’s Pov..
“Chase, wait,” I said, grabbing his hand just as we were about to leave the hotel room He turned to me immediately, concem flashing across his face. “What’s wrong?”
“I need to tell you something… something important,” I whispered
He squeezed my hand gently. “You can tell me anything, Liv,”
I took a deep breath, feeling my heart hammer in my chest. “After that night years ago.. the night we first met… I found out I was pregnant.”
Chase stiffened, his eyes searching mine. “I know,” he said softly.
I blinked, shocked. “You… you know?”
He nodded. “When I started looking for you, I found out some things. I knew you’d had a child… but I never got the full story”
Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked down. “I delivered the baby,” I said in a broken voice. “But when I woke up in the hospital… they told me the baby didn’t make it.”
A sob escaped from my throat before I could stop it.
Chase immediately pulled me into his arms, holding me tightly against his chest!!!
“I’m so sorry, Liv,” he murmured, pressing kisses into my hair. “I should have been there. I should have protected you.
I cried harder, letting years of hidden pain pour out.
You’re not alone anymore,” he whispered fiercely. “I love you, Olivia. I’ve loved you for a long time… even before I knew you were her, And now that I know I’m never letting you go.
1 pulled back slightly, staring up at him with wide, tear–filled eyes. “You you love me?”
He smiled, brushing his thumb across my cheek. “I do. So much
Fresh tears spilled down my cheeks. I buried my face into his chest again, overwhelmed.
“And I want to stay married to you,” he continued. “Not because we have to… but because I went to. You’re it for me, Liv.
I sobbed harder, my heart cracking open all over again, but this time. It was healing too
“But Chase…” I said after a while, pulling back again. There’s something else. I… I can’t have children anymore.“}]
His expression didn’t change. He just tightened his hold on me.2
“It doesn’t matter,” he said firmly. “We already have Rose. She’s our daughter. Blood doesn’t make a family, Liv. Love does.
I couldn’t stop the shaky laugh that broke from my lips. His words were so beautiful, so real. How did I get so lucky??
“I’m: grateful for you” I whispered.)
“And I’m grateful for you” he said back, kissing my forehead.
“Let’s go home,” he added. “There’s a lot I want to explain to you.”“”
When we got home, I felt lighter than I had in years.
Cynthia was waiting by the door, looking confused and worried.
“Olivia, is everything okay?” she asked.
I smiled and nodded, tugging Chase forward. “Cynthia, I want to properly introduce you… this is the man from that night.”
Her mouth dropped open. “You’re kidding.”
“I’m not,” I said, laughing through the leftover tears.
We sat her down, and I told her everything about the fake man, about Jason’s trick, and about how Chase had saved me. Cynthia was stunned, “You’ve been through so much,” she said, hugging me tightly
Just then, she handed me a small box. “This came for you while you were out.”
Iraised an eyebrow and opened it.
Inside was the most intricate, sparkling diamond invitation card I had ever seen.
I gasped “It’s an invitation to the Davenport Industries Annual Gala. Tonight.“)
I smirked, feeling a burst of excitement. I can’t wait to meet the famous Davenport CEO.””
Chase chuckled beside me, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Then Cynthia handed me a second, larger box!
“There’s a note,” she said. I
I picked up the small card attached to the box and read out loud, “From your husband.”X
I looked up at Chase, narrowing my eyes playfully “What did you get me?“)
“Open it and see,” he said, his lips twitching
I unwrapped the box quickly and gasped when I saw what was inside i
I was the custom–made diamond dress from the mall- the one I had worn that Chase insisted on getting for me but I refused “Chase” I squeaked. “This dress is crazy expensive! How could you–7*%
“I want you to wear it tonight,” he said simply “As my wife.”
I blinked at him, confused. “Wait. why so formal?“)
“Because,” he said, smiling wider now, it’s my company’s gala.”
I laughed. “Very funny”
But Chase didn’t laugh.
Cynthia gasped beside me. “Wait What?“;
Tm Chase Davenport, he said casually. “CEO of Davenport Industries.”
I stared at him, completely dumbfounded “No- you’re joking.”||
Just then, Leo walked into the room, carrying some folders.)
I recognized him immediately
Everything clicked at once.
he was the man I had seen at Davenport Industries earlier today.
I slapped a hand over my mouth. “Oh my God you’re serious.”
Chase grinned. “I didn’t want you to treat me differently. But now you deserve to know everything.”
Cynthia looked like she was about to faint. “Girl… you married the CEO of Davenport Industries”
I turned back to Chase, still in shock.}
“I don’t want you to freak out,” he said gently. “You treated me well when you thought I was nobody. You helped me adopt Rose. You’re my mystery girl. It’s fate. Liv.”
I couldn’t even speak. My heart was pounding so fast it felt like it would burst.
But before I could even process it all, a sharp, shrill cry tore through the house.
“Rose!” I gasped.
We all raced toward the kitchen,
When we entered, the maid was panicking, standing over Rose who was lying on the floor, writhing.
“What happened?!” I shouted, rushing forward.
“H gave her a slice of strawberry cake, the maid stammered, her face pale. “And then she started shaking- “She’s allergic!” I cried, falling to my knees beside Rose.
Chase scooped Rose up in his arms, his face white with fear. “Liv, how do you know it’s an allergy?”
“Because.” I choked out, my hands trembling. “Because… I’m allergic to strawberries too!”
