Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

Mia jerked and glanced to her side, startled. To her amazement, Shawn sat calmly beside her, engrossed in his work on the MacBook perched on his lap.

“Huh?” Her surprise was palpable.

Wasn’t he supposed to be in New York? When did he return?

With a decisive click, Shawn hit the send button, swiftly shutting the laptop before stowing it away. He turned to face his wife. “Why the long face? Did the exams not go well?”

Mia pouted, looking up at him. Aish. Did he think she was a complete dullard?

Sneering, she turned away, her mind dwelling on the tense encounter with her dad earlier. Her expression fell once again.

Noticing her somber expression, Shawn reached out, cupping her soft cheek gently. “Talk to me. What’s wrong?” His deep voice had a soothing quality that resonated in her ears.

Mia found herself gazing into his grey eyes, drawn into their depths, her mind drifting away. All her worries seemed to melt as she let out a sigh, different from the ones that had burdened her before. It was a sigh of contentment and resignation.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

She was succumbing to the allure of the man before her.

“You’re drooling,” Shawn interjected, a hint of amusement in his voice as he teased her about her slightly parted mouth.

Mia snapped back to reality, quickly wiping the corners of her mouth. “Where, where?” she asked hurriedly, momentarily flustered.

Shawn chuckled, withdrawing his hand and calmly turning to gaze out the car window.

As she realized she had fallen for his playful trick, Mia couldn’t help but sneer, ‘big bad bully.’

“Where are my flowers?” She suddenly inquired.

“What are those?” Shawn furrowed his brows, clearly puzzled.

She scrunched up her face. What kind of husband was he?

She glanced around, noting the absence of flowers or any gifts. ‘Bad man!’ she grumbled inwardly.

While she understood they were merely faking the whole marriage, couldn’t he at least play his role? He had come empty-handed. Who behaves like that?

“What are those?” She mimicked under her breath.

“What’s that?” Thin lines appeared on Shawn’s forehead as he turned to look at her.

“Huh? Oh, nothing. Just mentioning that the weather is delightful today.” She piped.

“Good to hear,” he responded tersely.

Mia looked away, gazing out the window, and rolled her eyes.

Upon the car’s arrival at home, Mia hopped out and strode inside, clutching her bouquet. She felt mentally drained and ravenous.

As she entered the lounge, “PA PA PA!!!” Confetti shot up in the air, landing all over her and the floor, freezing her in place.

The maids’ jubilant cheers filled the room. “Congratulations on your graduation, Madam!” they sang in unison.

Mia’s eyes widened, taking in the scene around her. The marble floor was blanketed in rose petals, while large bouquets of roses adorned every available surface. Silver and gold balloons swayed gently in the air, transforming the lounge with their festive presence.

At the center of the room, above the table, enormous Orbz balloons spelled out ‘CONGRATS GRAD WIFEY.’

She was speechless, unable to fathom when they had orchestrated this surprise so discreetly. How had she been kept in the dark?

At that moment, Shawn stepped forward, gesturing to the nearest maid who promptly took Mia’s bouquet from her hands.

“Dispose of it,” the Young Master instructed with a firm tone.

With a warm smile, he presented Mia with a much larger bouquet of roses, dwarfing the one Barbara had given her. “Congratulations, Little One,” he murmured in a low, husky voice.

Tears welled up in Mia’s eyes as she gazed down at the beautiful bouquet in her arms.

Knowing that Mia had missed her school’s graduation ceremony the previous week, Shawn had sought to find a way to make it up to her.

He had decided to surprise her in this grand fashion, making an early return from his business trip to pick her up from her exam center.

Jasper had rushed to the airport to retrieve the Big Boss and then swiftly driven back to the center, arriving just in time for the Madam’s exams to conclude.

Shawn had already ordered Madam Susan to organize the whole thing before he left for New York the previous day…

Mia couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude, realizing Shawn had prepared such a thoughtful surprise for her.

And there she was, thinking he hadn’t planned anything…

“Thank you,” she murmured, her voice barely audible.

Shawn nodded and affectionately patted her head. “You did well.”

She sniffled, taking in the fragrant scent of the roses.

Her attention was suddenly drawn to the center table, where bottles of fruit wine, boxes of chocolate, and other gifts were displayed. The temptation tugged at her hungry stomach, prompting her to shuffle over eagerly. Setting her sizable bouquet aside, she reached for a chocolate from one of the boxes.

Shawn’s throat cleared loudly, causing her hand to freeze midway to her mouth. “I heard you’re fasting today,” he reminded her, a hint of amusement in his voice.

“What? Who, me? No, no,” she protested, swiftly popping the chocolate into her mouth.

If he were to ask her to relinquish the box of chocolates, she feared she might starve before the next morning.

Shawn chuckled softly.

“There’s another surprise,” he announced, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Hearing this, Mia promptly set the box back on the table, fixing her gaze on him, her eyes twinkling with anticipation.

To be honest, the entire situation filled her with excitement. She adored surprises.

Closing the distance between them, Shawn gently took her tiny hand in his larger one and guided her outside, with her bouquet in tow.

As they stepped outside, Mia’s mouth fell open in astonishment.

Parked right at the entrance of the house was a luxurious, brand-new car.

Shawn, standing beside her, opened his palm before her. In it lay a gleaming car key. “It’s yours,” he declared.

Mia felt like she might lose her mind. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined owning such a lavish car, especially not at this early age of hers.

Rooted to the spot, tears began to trickle down her cheeks.

But there was more.

Shawn observed Mia’s emotional reaction, realizing how deeply she was moved by even the smallest of gestures.

“There’s another surprise,” he murmured, a smile playing on his lips.