Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon
Chapter 214
Audrey’s POV:
Tears welled in my eyes as I stared at Caspar.
“You knew,” I whispered, my voice catching. “All this time…”
I couldn’t hold back anymore. I crossed the room in three quick strides and threw myself into his arms, burying my face against his
chest.
“I’m so sorry,” I murmured against his shirt.
“I was just so scared of losing everything–of losing Noah, of putting you in danger.” I pulled back just enough to look into his eyes. “I promise, no more secrets. Not ever again.”
Caspar’s expression softened, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He brushed a strand of hair from my face, his touch gentle.
“I hope you mean that,” he said.
“And speaking of promises… you did say you expected to come back
to perfect wedding preparations, or you’d call it off.”
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He raised an eyebrow playfully. “Just so we’re clear–no taking it back
now. Even if I haven’t picked out the floral arrangements yet.”
Despite everything–the tension, the fear, the overwhelming
emotions–I found myself laughing.
“The only man I’ve ever wanted to marry is you,” I said softly. “That
wasn’t a lie.”
Emma cleared her throat dramatically from beside Jasper’s bed.
“I’m claiming maid of honor,” she announced, wiping away the last of
her tears. “After everything we’ve been through, I deserve to wear a
fancy dress and give an embarrassing speech.”
Jasper chuckled as he adjusted his position on the bed.
“This is wonderful,” he said, his eyes warming as he looked between
Caspar and me.
“I’m truly happy for you, Audrey. A real family of your own–it’s what
you’ve always deserved.”
I felt a lump form in my throat.
“You two will always be my family too,” I said, my voice thick with
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emotion. “You know that, right?”
I glanced between them, suddenly aware of the crossroads we were at.
“So… now that everything’s resolved and the danger is gone–will you
both come back to New York with us? ”
Emma and Jasper exchanged a look I couldn’t quite interpret.
I felt hope rising in my chest.
Jasper shook his head slowly, a wistful smile on his face.
“I think I’ve had enough of being confined to one place,” he said.
“There’s a whole world out there I haven’t seen–at least not while
running for my life.”
“World tour?” Emma suggested, her expression brightening. “I’ve
always wanted to see the pyramids.”
I felt Caspar’s hand slip into mine, warm and steady.
He gave it a gentle squeeze, and I understood the message. I needed
to respect their choice.
The next morning, after tearful goodbyes and promises to stay in
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touch, Caspar and I boarded his private jet back to New York.
As we soared over the Atlantic, I couldn’t help but think of Noah.
“Do you think he’s okay?” I asked Caspar, staring out at the endless
blue sky.
“We left so suddenly. I didn’t even get to say goodbye.”
Caspar covered my hand with his.
“Noah is stronger than we give him credit for,” he said.
I leaned back against the plush leather seat, feeling a weight lifting
from my shoulders.
No more running, no more hiding, no more secrets.
I could finally be Noah’s mother–truly, completely, without
reservation or fear.
When we finally landed and made our way back to the Thornton estate, the sight that greeted us broke my heart.
Noah sat alone on the front steps, a small, solitary figure staring
down the long driveway.
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He wasn’t crying or throwing a tantrum–just waiting, with the
patient resignation of a child who had known too many
disappointments.
Edward met us at the car.
He’s been like that since he found you’d gone,” he said quietly.
Edward hesitated, lowering his voice.
“There was an incident at kindergarten yesterday. One of the children told Noah that you left because you didn’t like him–said that’s what stepmothers do. The teacher called immediately, but…”
He glanced at Noah’s small figure on the steps. “I believe he took those words to heart, despite my assurances.”
I felt a stab of guilt so sharp it took my breath away,
“Noah?” I called softly as I approached.
His head snapped up, eyes widening as he spotted me.
For a moment, he just stared, as if not quite believing what he saw.
Then he was on his feet, running toward me with a speed that made
my heart race.
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I knelt down just in time to catch him as he flung himself into my
arms, his small body trembling against mine.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
