Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 203: The Brighter Side

Chapter 203: The Brighter Side

"He surely likes kids!" Sanya remarked as she joined Rain on the bench, where she was busy braiding Mia’s hair. Rain followed Sanya’s gaze and smiled. Alexander was cradling a three-year-old boy in his arms while other kids chased him around, laughter filling the air.

"I’m sure he’ll make a great father," she said, her cheeks flushing deeply at the thought.

"Mia, you’re doing great! How about you join the others and play?" Sanya suggested, finishing Mia’s ponytail with a neat tie. The little girl nodded enthusiastically and dashed off to join the other children.

With Mia gone, Sanya leaned closer, her tone teasing. "Now that there are no kids around... tell me, have you two consummated the marriage yet?"

Rain’s face turned crimson. She had half-expected such a question from Sanya. "We were supposed to yesterday, but... my period came," she replied awkwardly.

"What the fuck! What kind of timing is that?!" Sanya burst into laughter, and Rain couldn’t help but join her.

"I know, right?" Rain muttered with a shrug, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Anyway, he just needs to wait four more days, and you’ll be divirginized!" Sanya teased. Rain’s eyes widened, and she quickly glanced around, relieved that no one was close enough to hear.

"What?! It’s fine since you’re married. Well, um, legally..." Sanya started, but then suddenly halted, as if a lump had formed in her throat.

Rain couldn’t help but chuckle. "What? Cat got your tongue? Technically, we’re not the ones who registered that marriage, so as the rumors say, it’s really a sham," she pointed out.

"Well, the feelings you two have for each other are real, and that’s what matters. I’m sure you and Alexander will have a wedding ceremony soon," Sanya said confidently.

"If he asks me, I’d gladly have a wedding ceremony and sign the papers properly this time," Rain replied with a wide smile.

Sanya shrugged. "I’m really sorry about the whole situation..."

Rain patted her shoulder reassuringly. "I told you, it’s fine now, and we’re good. On the brighter side, I’m honestly grateful you chose wisely. I mean, never in my wildest dreams could I have met someone like Alexander if it weren’t for you. So thank you for giving me the best husband."

With that, Sanya smiled and nodded. "I’m glad I did too. To be honest, I was tempted to submit my own profile when I found out it was Alexander Lancaster looking for a wife. But then I thought about my background... it’s a mess. Knowing it’s Alexander, I’d definitely get caught if I tried to fake my past, especially being an orphan and all. At least you have the Clayton name, with your family owning a hospital and a medical insurance company," Sanya confessed.

Sanya then took a deep breath and murmured, "I guess you and Alexander are truly meant to be. It feels like fate, to be honest. Although neither of us really believes in destiny..."

Rain chuckled and hummed, "That’s a bit cringy."

"True," Sanya laughed, shaking her head.

"But who knows... you and William might actually click. Just promise me you’ll keep me updated about this, and make sure you don’t make any decisions out of impulse. If William ever tries to force or blackmail you, I want to know. Though, to be fair, I think William is a good person too. My father-in-law is a good man, and it seems he raised his boys well," Rain commented thoughtfully.

It might be too early to judge since she hadn’t spent much time with William, but he seemed reliable based on how much Alexander trusted him.

Sanya smirked and said, "Don’t worry. I think I can handle him well enough. Still, isn’t it funny how things have turned out? I never thought William would be interested in me at all..."

Rain frowned thoughtfully at her friend’s comment. "Why wouldn’t he? You’re beautiful, Sanya. Sure, you can be a bit reckless and tactless, but I know you well... you have a good heart! Maybe a touch prideful, though," she added with a teasing smile.

Sanya sighed, nodding. "I have nothing to my name, really... yet my pride has always been too high. Or maybe it’s because I have nothing that I cling to it so tightly."

She shrugged and added, "I guess I should work on that attitude. Not having much made my pride all I had to lean on, so I got stubborn about it." She sighed. "Sometimes it just makes it hard to admit when I’m wrong or to say sorry, even when I know I should."

Rain offered a reassuring smile. "Pride’s not a bad thing, Sanya. You’re strong because of it. You’ll figure out the balance."

Sanya wrapped her arm around Rain’s and rested her head on her shoulder. "I’ve missed you so much, Rain," she murmured. "I really hope things work out with me and William. It’d be amazing to be an official part of the same family you belong to now."

*****

At Lamey Country

"Cut!" the director shouted.

Carla, breathless from the intense chase scene, paused to catch her breath. In the film, she was the female lead, running from a horde of zombies in a suspense thriller with a touch of romance.

"Perfect! That was brilliantly done, Carla! Absolutely superb, as always!" the director praised, beaming. "Let’s wrap up for today. We’ll resume tomorrow!"

Renz quickly approached her, handing over a bottle of water while her assistant dabbed away the sweat on her forehead. After downing nearly the whole bottle, Carla wiped her mouth, a hint of impatience in her voice. "How much longer do I have to wait?"

"I spoke with the team as you asked, and they agreed to shoot all your scenes first. We should be able to get back to Nepthal in about ten days," Renz informed her.

Carla closed her eyes, letting out a low hum. "Ten days..."

"Yes, that’s the fastest we can wrap things up, Carla," Renz replied with a resigned sigh.

"Fine. But make sure it’s no longer than that," she said, her tone hardening. "I need to get back and reclaim what’s mine."