Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

And to think that when he was finally able to get Shawn to sign the marriage certificates, he divorced his wife immediately after.

So sad.

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Several seconds had passed and Shawn was about to take his seat when the duo heard irregular approaching footsteps coming from the living room.

Shawn aleady knew who was coming. He simply took his seat.

He couldn’t be bothered by that clumsy girl.

“You came with someone?”

It was already late and the maids had returned to their quarters. Anderson was the only one who usually remained with the old man but even he was at the dining table with them.

Anderson was currently dishing out the food.

So the old man could only assume that his grandson came with someone.

“Hmn.” Shawn replied nasally, resting his elbow on the dining chair’s armrest.

“Who is it?” Grandpa Mandez was curious.

Did his grandson bring his personal assistant with him?

He frowned slightly.

A second later, someone came in through the door. It wasn’t a man but a little lady.

A girl. A dazzling young girl with porcelain skin.

It didn’t take Grandpa Mandez a second before he recognized her.

His mouth flung open ajar in bewilderment and his eyes shone brightly.

“Grandpa.” Mia tried to steady her breath and called out sweetly.

She’d literally jogged all the way here.

The man’s legs were too long, and his strides, too fast. She couldn’t meet up with him and he left her behind.

Bad man.

She sank in curtsy like a respectful child.

The old man was short of words.

He didn’t expect the other person to be this lady at all.

Despite having her arm wrapped in bandages, she still looked flawlessly beautiful.

It took several seconds before he found his voice, “My dear.”

Then it occurred to him that she was still standing.

“Come, sit.” He gestured to the chair nearest to him on the right side of the table.

Anderson proceeded to drag out the chair while Mia took her seat, a smile plastered on her smooth face.

Grandpa Mandez couldn’t help but feel amazed. He found it hard to take his eyes off her as he was still in disbelief.

The boy told him they had divorced already…

He glanced at Shawn who was seated nonchalantly before planting his gaze on Mia again.

“This boy told me you left him.” He said.

“Huh…” Mia’s voice trailed off as she didn’t know what to say.

Shawn ground his teeth in irritation.

Why would the old man say that? That was an insult to his integrity.

He was the one who dumped the girl, not the other way round.

Mia chuckled nervously.

Then Grandpa Mandez’s eyes trailed down to his granddaughter-in-law’s arm. He frowned.

“What happened to you?”

The question was directed at Mia but the elderly man already had his gaze fixated on his grandson.

Shawn had his eyes lowered on the table but he felt the old man’s piercing gaze.

He clicked his tongue, “It had nothing to do with me.”

Grandpa Mandez squinted his eyes on him.

“Hum, I slipped and injured my arm. It’s nothing much…” Mia came to her husband’s rescue.

The old man then tore his gaze away from Shawn and planted it lovingly on Mia.

“Is that so? You need to be more careful then.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Sir?-Call me Grandpa.”

Mia blushed. “Yes, Grandpa.”

“…” Shawn was speechless.

Grandpa Mandez gazed intently at the timid Mia for a while before he spoke again. “So, did you forgive him and come back?”

His eyes were glittering as he awaited the girl’s response.

Mia snuck a glance at Shawn and lowered her head again.

“Erm… Ye-yes, Grandpa. That’s exactly what happened.” She stuttered, letting out a nervous chuckle.

The old man nodded in satisfaction, grinning from ear to ear.

Right now, he was the happiest man in the world.

This was all he ever wanted-seeing his grandson happily married.

*But was CEO Shawn happily married though? Giggles.*

Grandpa Mandez urged everyone to dig in and they all began to eat. He happily engaged Mia in some conversations, from time to time, as they ate.

He studied her… She seemed naive and innocent. She also seemed to be a lively girl.

That was good for his grandson.

Now that they were back together, he’d ensure his possible best to make sure that they never grew apart again.

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Late into the night, after dinner, the couple bade Grandpa Mandez goodnight and returned to their home while the old man also retired for the night.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Throughout dinner, Shawn never uttered a word to Mia. He only spoke occasionally when his grandfather directed a few questions at him.

And as he and Mia headed back to the mansion, he didn’t speak a word to her.

Immediately they arrived home, he headed straight to his room and slammed the door shut without sparing his wife any glance.

Mia was dumbfounded. The man was literally ignoring her existence.

She stood still for a while and silently gazed at Shawn’ shut bedroom door.

After a while, she breathed out deeply and walked into her room, also shutting the door behind her.

Immediately Mia stepped into the room, she stripped and went straight to the bathroom for a hot bath.

***

The rest of the weekend was uneventful.

Time flew by fast and Monday soon came.

As expected, throughout the previous day, Mia didn’t catch sight of the icy cold man at all.

She assumed he left very early in the morning for work.

And by the time he got back, she’d already slept.

She didn’t know why but she seemed to get this eager feeling of seeing him every time.

So, very early this morning, she slipped out of bed and quickly prepared for school.

After she was done, she carried her school bag and headed downstairs for breakfast-with the hope of seeing the aloof man before he went to work.

Just as she’d expected, Shawn was already seated at the dining table.

The domineering man was currently sipping coffee from a mug in one hand.

In his other hand was a Samsung Tablet which he had his face buried in.

The fishes in Mia’s belly swam around with joy.

The girl seemed to be getting used to her daily life and routine with the man. Surprisingly, she seemed to be enjoying every bit of it.

“Good morning.” She bobbed, smiling sweetly.

“Hmn.” Shawn replied nasally, not sparing her any glance.

Well, Mia was already used to receiving cold shoulders from him.

At least, he actually responded today.

She shrugged her shoulders and went ahead to sit directly opposite him. That way, she’d be able to sneak a few glances at him whilst she ate.