Nerdy_Writes

Contracted Hearts: Evelyn's last wish

"Why didn’t you tell me, Evelyn?" he demands, his voice cracking with emotion. Evelyn, blinks rapidly to prevent tears from falling, managing a smile "It wasn’t your burden to bear, Aiden. This marriage was a business deal. No emotions, no attachments—just like we agreed." Aiden is unable to contain his frustration, dragging a a hand furiously through his hair "You thought I wouldn’t care? That I’d just stand by while you—" He stops, the weight of the situation sinking in. "Why did you marry me if you knew you were going to leave me in six months?" Evelyn closes her eyes, feeling tears streaming down her cheeks. "Because I love you, Aiden. I’ve always loved you". She watches his eyes widen at her confession and looks away. "But I knew you didn’t feel the same. I just wanted to know what it would be like to be with you even if it was for a limited time. I am content because I will be dying as your wife". Evelyn Lawson is the epitome of beauty, power, and success. As the brilliant CEO of Lawson Conglomerates, she has spent her life building an empire, earning accolades, and commanding respect from everyone around her. Her life is perfect and flawless. Her world comes to an abrupt halt when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness and has six months to live. Determined to experience the one thing she’s always longed for before her time runs out—love—Evelyn makes a bold decision. She proposes a marriage contract to her long-time friend and secret crush, Aiden Stuart, the CEO of Stuart Automobiles. The cold business like arrangement leaves no room for emotions and attachments and grants Aiden all her assets after six months of marriage while she wants nothing in return. As everything is set in motion, Evelyn desperately hopes for Aiden to fall in love with her but can she succeed before her time is up especially when Aiden's heart longs for someone else? And not just anyone but her best friend?