Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

Upon arriving home, Shawn tenderly lifted his wife and placed her in their bedroom; she had fallen asleep during the ride. Delicately, he undressed her and tucked her into bed, taking a moment to remove her makeup with beauty wipes.

As he disposed of the used wipes, Mia’s phone started ringing on the nightstand. Without hesitation, he picked it up and noticed that the caller ID was unknown. He answered the call and brought the phone to his ear.

“Mia, I apologize. It’s all my fault. Please, let’s reconcile and go back to how we used to be.”

Upon hearing those words from the caller, Shawn’s brows furrowed in irritation. Without uttering a word, he promptly ended the call. ‘Dimwit.’

As he placed the phone back on the stand, his thumb inadvertently pressed the photos app and opened it.

He perched on the edge of the bed, smiling as he scrolled through the pictures on the girl’s phone. Soon, he stumbled upon an unexpected image-none other than a picture of himself, Shawn Mandez. In it, he was seated in his office, behind his desk, his head lowered, focused on a folder before him.

‘When did she capture this?’

Suddenly, it clicked in his mind, recalling the day Mia had brought him food at the office.

Back then, in that moment, he’d heard a shutter sound. So, this was it-Little One had taken a photo of him on her phone.

A smile crossed Shawn’s face as he vividly remembered how he had addressed her that day: “”What is the meaning of this?

“Cat got your tongue?”

“Did you forget your place?”

“Refrain from doing such things in the future.”

…

Shawn let out a quiet sigh and placed the phone back, turning his attention to the peacefully sleeping beauty.

“I’m sorry,” he mumbled, leaning in to gently kiss the girl’s lips.

The next morning, Mia grunted as she woke up, stretching her entire body. As she slowly opened her eyes, she was met with two inquisitive grey eyes gazing deeply at her.

“You’re awake,” her husband greeted.

“Mm-hmm,” she smiled.

Fortunately, it was her day off today-a welcomed break from work. In the next minute, she headed straight to the bathroom to freshen up. After a few minutes, when she re-entered the room, she noticed her husband still lying on the bed.

While she settled in front of the vanity, combing through her hair, her husband’s deep voice echoed from the bed, “Why have you stopped coming to see me at work?”

Mia was startled. “Huh?”Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

A twitch appeared on Shawn’s mouth. “You should visit me more often at work, unless you want me to get an office wife.”

Mia snapped her neck in his direction, glaring, prompting a throaty chuckle from the man.

Wasn’t he the one who had rebuked her from going to his place of work? Why? Changing his mind now? She sneered before returning to what she was doing.

“I’m sorry for that day. And for other days I’ve been mean to you.” He apologized calmly.

Hearing this, Mia’s heart melted and she looked at her husband in the mirror.

She stood up from the vanity chair and shuffled over to the bed. As she sat beside him, she wrapped her arms around his waist.

“Thank you for yesterday. And thank you for every day.”

Mia was aware that her husband must have been the one who orchestrated everything the previous night. The man was just too good to be true.

Shawn lovingly stroked her hair and planted a kiss on her head. However, that didn’t seem to be enough for Mia as she leaned forward and kissed him directly on the lips.

This move took Shawn by surprise, as it was the first time the girl had initiated a kiss between them. It fueled his passion, and the hunger he’d been keeping in check for several months broke loose.

With hooded eyes, he rasped huskily, “Don’t blame me now.”

Without hesitation, he carried his wife onto the bed, gradually loosening her bathrobe and tossing it away. Within seconds, they were tangled up in bed together, sharing intimate moments as married couples did.

After their intense exercise, the couple succumbed to a deep slumber, awakening late in the afternoon.

Mia felt sore all over, yet a sense of contentment filled her, realizing she had crossed a significant threshold.

She blushed as Shawn gently lifted her into his arms and carried her to the bathroom, where both of them enjoyed a refreshing shower together.

After dressing up, they headed downstairs for lunch. Having missed breakfast that morning, coupled with their exercise, they were famished and ate heartily.

“Little One, go get dressed. We’re going over to Grandpa’s house soon-with Mom,” Shawn informed Mia after they finished eating.

“Yet you didn’t say anything earlier!” Mia pouted.

Now, she was heading to see the old man empty-handed, which she didn’t quite like.

“I’m sorry.” He mumbled, ruffling her hair playfully.

She rushed upstairs and hurriedly changed into a nice pair of pants and a roundneck top.

By the time the family of three set out for Old Master Mandez’s house, it was already evening.

Upon reaching, Mia joyfully hugged the old man, only to realize they weren’t the only ones at his place. Her husband’s aunt, Amanda, was also seated in the living room.

“Hello, Auntie,” Mia bowed respectfully.

Amanda briefly flashed her teeth at the girl before shifting her gaze. What was she doing there?

She had no idea why Shawn had called for the impromptu meeting.

Was he going to renounce his marriage with Mia? Her heart fluttered with hope.

Jennifer proceeded to sit beside her sister, while Shawn and his wife settled on the couch opposite. Old Master Mandez was seated in an armchair at the head.

Without wasting time, Shawn got straight to the point.

“The reason I called this meeting is because I have an issue to address.”

“I was going to keep quiet and continue watching you in silence. However, you just don’t know when to stop. In the end, the person who orchestrated my mother’s car accident and almost had her killed was you. It’s been you all along.” He blurted out, gazing coldly at his aunt.

Fear gripped Amanda and she froze immediately. He found out.

Her lips quivered; she knew she had nowhere to hide anymore. Shawn’s direct confrontation indicated he was aware of her actions.

Quickly, Amanda rushed words out of her mouth, “Shawn, please forgive me just this once. Please. It was hurt. And pain. And jealousy.”

She glanced at Jennifer beside her, tears brimming in her eyes. “I was jealous of Jenny. I liked Lawrence-so much. I was the one who saw him first. However, he fell in love with Jennifer and chose her over me. I was bitter.

Over the years, I just couldn’t bring myself to forgive Jenny for stealing him away. And that’s why I’ve never wanted her to be happy-and you too. When she died, I was… Every time I look at you, I see her. And it makes me even more angry because you’re a product of their marriage.

Every day, I think to myself, it should have been me in Jennifer’s place… I should have been the one who married Lawrence. Perhaps, if I had been his wife, he wouldn’t have died so early. I was just bitter and jealous,” she sobbed uncontrollably.

“But believe me, Shawn, I’m not the one who staged the car accident three years ago. Believe me. I’d never kill anyone. Never! Not my stepsister.”

Shawn’s lips thinned. “I believe you.” He paused, “however, it’s not you that I was referring to; it’s the person behind you.”