"The entire wealthy circle in Seattle knew how much Stella Carlson loved Aaron Malone. People watched the childhood sweethearts grow from inexperience to maturity, finally getting married in a grand wedding ceremony.

On the day of the wedding, despite the alliance between the Carlson and Malone families, the groom ran away. Stella knew that Aaron had rushed to L.A. to take care of his ex-girlfriend, who had attempted suicide.

Unwilling to become the laughingstock of all Seattle, she gritted her teeth and dialed the number of her adversary, her tone almost commanding, "Ethan, come and marry me now. This is your only chance for revenge."

On the other end, Ethan Powers raised an eyebrow as he gripped his phone, staring at the floor littered with cigarette butts. "Did the groom run away?" he asked. "My darling."

Runaway Groom : A Bride's Tale

The passionate kiss descended, and the soft tongue slipped into her mouth.


Stella was kissed until she felt a bit breathless, her head spinning. When she regained consciousness, Ethan had already carried her into the bedroom, his entire body pressing down on her.


In the darkness of the room, the warmth of his fingertips ignited a fire, clothes were shed, and the calluses on the man's fingertips lightly grazed the delicate skin behind her ears.


His chin brushed against her with his short stubble, and at that moment, accompanied by his low, deep voice, the trailing notes trembled uncontrollably.


After it ended, Stella was completely drained of energy, only able to slump weakly in his embrace.


Ethan embraced her from behind, tucking the stray hairs behind her cheek, his slender fingertips twirling a strand of hair, his voice filled with contentment.


"The soundproofing in the guest room isn't good," he abruptly remarked.


"What?" Stella hadn't quite processed what he said.


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