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Legally Married by Mistake

Chapter 4 Dinner with Grandmother

Word Count: 1163    |    Released on: 04/11/2025

ed, Leah was certain she

tral lipstick, the black dress Adrian's assistant had delivered that mor

h had attended was a hospital fundraiser whe

zzed. A text

ide. Don't be l

much," she muttered, grabbi

-

veway, manicured hedges, and a mansion that could easily double as a luxury hote

spered to herself. "Just smil

steps in a charcoal suit that looked tailored by angels. He chec

he said, soundin

so shocked," she s

- assessing, approving, maybe ev

. "You make it sound like I us

d. "I meant it a

huff and followed

-

crystal chandeliers, and artwork that probably had its own ins

here?" she

n said. "I have an apartment

word for it. 'Castl

ated from the grand staircase - warm

s must be my new

ompany, a family, and possibly a small country without breaking a sweat. Her silver

ly. "Mrs. Blake, it

ed, taking both her hands. "Call

d. "Right.

cough, clearly sup

-

ing reception. Leah sat between Adrian and Eleanor, who seemed

ceful precision. "Adrian tells me you're a nurse

posed. "I like to think so. Thoug

ty. How refreshing. Adrian cou

m. "Oh, I don't know. He's

" Eleanor

drian counte

d, "Contr

filled the room. "Y

drian shot her a warning glance t

-

ed to relax - at least until Elean

ze halfway to

he didn't. The man probably had

ly. "I was signing documents f

tificate," Leah blurted be

delighted. "Love

linked

n, "Somethin

c! I always knew you'd find someone unexpected,

ying her face didn't loo

-

at Leah was afraid to touch. As she toyed with her

ced up,

t smile. Adrian leaned in slightly, voice

're enjoying this way too

mb brushed her hand, just

ssary, even - but Leah felt h

-

" Leah stood beside Adrian, trying to ignore how close he was -

ser, darlings. Yes, like that. Oh, Adr

he shot. Leah exhaled, wil

er cheek. "I'm so happy you're part of the

," Leah s

o him, "I expect you both at the charity gala nex

le faltere

ight smile. "Wo

-

ke relief. She folded her arms and turn

pped my

society event pretending to be Mrs. Perfect! I don't ev

alm as ever. "Then

not th

what

point is... I don't

econd. "Maybe not," he said quietly, "but tonight, y

t off guard. "Was t

"Don't let it g

ng into the car. "

olding the door for her,

m a look. "B

th lifting in that maddeningly confident

ared out the window, trying to

told herself.

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Legally Married by Mistake
Legally Married by Mistake
“When a bureaucratic error at city hall mistakenly files nurse Leah Carter and corporate lawyer Adrian Blake as legally married, neither wants to deal with the hassle of undoing it. But with Adrian's strict grandmother demanding he settle down-or lose his inheritance-and Leah facing a visa issue threatening her dream career, they strike a deal: stay married for six months. What starts as a legal convenience turns into emotional chaos as fake affection gives way to something dangerously real.”