Ch. 560: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 560

Chapter 560

The capital city shimmered at night, showing off its full charm—especially tonight, Valentine’s Day. Shops and vendors pulled out all the stops to draw in customers, like they were trying to claim the whole city for the holiday.

Norah arrived at the entrance of the theme hotel but didn’t go inside right away. Instead, she scanned the lobby through the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking for the man Bonnie said would be wearing a blue rose on his chest.

Every table was taken by couples, but there was no sign of the man Bonnie described.

She was tempted to call and ask if he had already left, maybe tired of waiting. She longed to see a familiar face.

At that moment, Kevin turned a corner and disappeared into a private room on the second floor.

He wasn’t going home on Valentine’s Day—so what was he doing here?

A flood of thoughts rushed through Norah’s mind, all pointing to the same conclusion: Kevin must be seeing someone else.

Without hesitation, she walked straight into the hotel and headed for the second floor.

“Miss, how many in your party?” a waiter stopped her politely.

Norah smiled and slipped him a wad of cash. “If you answer me honestly, everything inside will be yours.”

The waiter grinned and held up two fingers.

Just as she suspected—booking a hotel like this on Valentine’s Day had to be for two people.

She pushed open the private room door and scoffed coldly, “Boss Edwards seems to be in a great mood. I didn’t know—”

The rest of her sentence froze in her throat. Kevin was the only one in the room.

Norah spun around and questioned the waiter. “Didn’t you say there were two people in here?”

“Mr. Edwards said two—his wife hasn’t arrived yet.”

“You can go now. I’ll take it from here.”

Kevin sent the waiter away. When he turned to close the door, he realized the lock was busted. He chuckled, “Looks like we’ll need a different room.”

The waiter caught on quickly and made the arrangements.

Norah, however, was completely thrown off. Kevin wasn’t acting like someone who got caught red-handed. And the waiter had called her his wife.

Aren’t I his wife?

“What is going on? Don’t you know today’s Valentine’s Day?” Norah snapped, clearly upset.

Kevin took her hand, looked her up and down, and smiled warmly. “This dress looks amazing on you. Honestly, I don’t think anyone else could pull it off like you do.”

Norah looked down, still puzzled. “What’s happening?”

“I picked that dress myself. It’s Valentine’s Day—of course I had to surprise you.”

“I get it now.”

It finally clicked for Norah.

Bonnie’s so-called ‘help’ was actually her way of guiding Norah to meet Kevin here.

Thankfully, she hadn’t made a scene. Glancing back at the half-broken door, Norah gave a sheepish smile.

The waiter handled everything smoothly and invited them into another private room.

Same setup. Gotta admit—the hotel really knew how to handle business.

Roses filled the center of the round table, and red balloons shaped into a heart adorned the wall.

They took their seats. Norah looked down, feeling a bit embarrassed thinking about how upset she’d been just minutes earlier.

“It’s chilly tonight, and you’re sitting near the window. Mind closing it?” Kevin said.

In the past, Kevin never gave Norah orders.

And even if he had, she never would’ve listened.

But tonight was different. She had doubted him—and she felt guilty.

So she got up and closed the window.

Suddenly, the billboard across the street lit up. The plain advertisement was replaced by Kevin’s heartfelt confession.

Every word struck her deeply, bringing tears to her eyes.

“What’s wrong? Not happy?” Kevin asked, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and whispering softly.

Norah shook her head. How could she not be touched? He’d clearly gone all out.

“I didn’t know what else to do,” he said. “So I figured—why not confess to you again?”

Then Kevin dropped to one knee, pulled the blue rose from his chest, and held it out to her.

“Norah, I like you. I love you. I’ll love you for the rest of this life—and the next. Will you let me take care of you, protect you, and spoil you?”

His voice was gentle, and the words hit right at her heart.

Tears streamed down Norah’s face as she took the rose, nodding over and over. Finally, she whispered, “I do.”

As soon as the words left her mouth, Kevin stood, lifted her into his arms, and spun her around.

In that moment, time felt like it stopped. Just the two of them—heartbeats intertwined.

“If you’re really willing,” Kevin said in her ear, “open the rose and take a look.”

She stared at him, surprised, then gently opened the petals.

A ring sparkled inside.

“Kevin, you’re incredible,” she gasped.

“You like it?” he asked with a grin. He couldn’t count how much effort—and how many people—had gone into making this night perfect.

Thankfully, Norah loved it.

How could she not? Any woman would.

She rose on tiptoe and kissed him sweetly. But as she tried to pull away, Kevin wrapped an arm around her waist—and turned the kiss into something deeper.

Time blurred. He only let her go when she was almost breathless.

“Dang it, I’m starving. Go ask the waiter to bring some food,” Norah said, using the excuse to break the romantic tension.

Kevin had gone all out—the dinner was themed for Valentine’s Day, from presentation to meaning.

She couldn’t deny it: any girl would love this kind of thoughtful setup. Still, Norah couldn’t shake the frustration over how Kevin had ignored her in the past.

After dinner, she glared at him. “So this whole thing was your idea?”

“Not just mine,” he said mysteriously. “I asked Bonnie to take care of the baby. This was only the beginning.”

Then he slipped around the table and stole a quick kiss.

When Norah shot him a look, he didn’t get annoyed—he just smiled, full of joy.

From the center of the rose display, Kevin pulled out two movie tickets. “My love, would you do me the honor of joining me for a film?”

Norah nodded shyly.

The theater was packed, but thankfully Kevin had booked in advance. Otherwise, getting seats would’ve been impossible.

He even had drinks ready. As they entered, he pulled a paper bag from behind his back—like a magician—with drinks and snacks inside.

The couple next to them looked over, clearly impressed. Norah instantly became the envy of the room.

“Don’t act so smug,” she said, playfully nudging him. “Give others a chance too.”

Still, she felt proud.

What woman doesn’t want to be the center of attention—especially on a night like this?

By the time the movie ended, it was already midnight. Norah felt a pang of worry for Cooper and quickly texted Bonnie.

Bonnie replied, telling her to enjoy the holiday and soak in the love.

In that moment, Norah felt both grateful and moved. Bonnie, being older, could’ve acted distant or bossy.

But she didn’t. She always treated Norah like family.

Norah would never forget that.

After they left the theater, Kevin suggested checking out the night market.

It wasn’t going to be an ordinary night. Alongside the usual bustle, there’d definitely be romantic activities designed for couples.

Norah was excited. She hadn’t felt this lighthearted in a long time.

“I’m just saying now,” she warned, “it’s going to be crowded. You better hold my hand the whole time.”

And she wasn’t wrong. The night market was always buzzing—but tonight, it was packed.