My five ghostly husbands

Chapter 464

"Good morning," Kaelan said to everyone, his voice soft but cheerful. He stopped short when he saw the table before him. It was completely covered with food—sweet dishes, fruits, and a colorful variety of breakfast plates, all arranged with care and warmth.

"I prepared all this for you," Julian said with a bright smile. "I wanted your first day of marriage to feel special."

Kaelan’s heart softened instantly. "Thank you, Julian," he said sincerely before stepping forward to hug him. Julian laughed gently and patted his back.

"Thank you for accepting me," Kaelan whispered quietly against his shoulder.

Julian shook his head with a tender smile. "No, don’t thank me. You’re perfect for her. I should be the one thanking the ghost gods for letting our wife marry someone like you."

Kaelan smiled, his chest feeling warm. For a long time, he had lived without a real sense of belonging, but now, surrounded by this strange, loving family, he felt truly lucky.

"Did you mention that I helped you too?" Karl shouted from the kitchen.

Julian sighed and smiled helplessly. "Well... brother Karl helped to make the sweets," he admitted.

Kaelan chuckled and picked up one of the sweets, popping it into his mouth. His eyes widened the moment the flavor hit his tongue. "Perfect!" he exclaimed with genuine delight.

From the kitchen came Karl’s proud voice. "I knew it! Aha!"

Everyone laughed, and the room filled with warmth and cheerful noise. Adrian sat quietly nearby, watching them with a faint, affectionate smile tugging at his lips, while Milo was sitting at the table, completely focused on his sketchbook, drawing something with his tiny hands and soft concentration.

Kaelan looked around at them all, his heart full. This house, these people—this was what a home truly felt like.

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The movie that Karl and Kaelan had worked on—the one that had been on hold for months was finally ready to air. The entire team was excited, and Karl couldn’t stop talking about how he would look on the big screen. Kaelan, on the other hand, handled everything with his usual calm, though Ruby noticed the quiet pride in his eyes whenever someone mentioned it.

Meanwhile, Ruby’s new building was almost finished. The main structure stood tall and beautiful, but there were still things left to do—painting, interior design, and setting up the workspace. She visited the site often, checking each corner carefully and giving her own touches where she could.

Her game, too, had reached an important stage. She had submitted the sample version to the Soulstream Marketplace and was now waiting for their reply. Every morning, she checked her messages with quiet patience, hopeful yet calm. In the meantime, she had also started looking for a new piece of land—somewhere peaceful, open, and big enough for the home she dreamed of building for her family.

Milo was always busy painting. His new collection was turning out to be his best work yet, and sometimes Ruby found him sitting in the garden, quietly mixing colors, his eyes shining with focus and peace.

Adrian worked beside Ruby most of the time, helping her manage business plans and future expansion. He handled the financial side with ease, while she handled the creative parts. Together, they made a perfect balance.

Karl and Kaelan were constantly attending promotional events for their movie. They were often seen on posters and in interviews. Karl loved the attention, of course, while Kaelan often found himself invited to speak at public events—especially about the time he spent in a coma and how he recovered. His calm and gentle way of speaking made him even more popular, and Ruby felt proud every time she saw him on screen.

Julian, meanwhile, had started a new journey of his own. He had officially become Healer William’s student. Every day, he spent hours learning the art of medicine and healing, carefully noting every herb and technique. Seeing him happy and busy again filled everyone’s hearts with relief and joy.

Each of them was growing in their own way, finding strength and purpose and Ruby, watching them all, felt something she hadn’t felt in a long time. Peace. Her world, once full of chaos and danger, was slowly turning into something warm, safe, and full of life.

A week later, Ruby received the letter she had been waiting for. Her hands trembled slightly as she tore it open and the moment she read the first line, her heart skipped a beat.

It was an official approval. The Soulstream Marketplace had accepted her game and signed her as an independent publisher.

She couldn’t contain her happiness. Her eyes sparkled, and she laughed so loud that everyone in the house came running, thinking something had happened. When she told them the news, Milo nearly dropped his paintbrush, Karl screamed in excitement, and Julian immediately hugged her so tight she could barely breathe. Adrian smiled, proud and calm, while Kaelan gently patted her head, saying, "You earned this, Ruby. All of it."

When the game finally launched, it caused a sensation across the marketplace. Players loved her design, the story, the atmosphere—everything she had poured her heart into. Reviews flooded in, and soon, Ruby began earning her first royalties.

Since it was her main focus, she immediately built another small company to handle updates and development. But her dreams didn’t stop there—she had already started sketching ideas for her own smartphone brand, something unique and artistic that could connect her game, her company, and her vision all together.

Her days became full and busy again, sometimes so much that she would forget to eat until one of her husbands dragged her to the table. But every time she looked up, she saw pride in their eyes—pure, glowing pride that made her heart feel full.

Her relationship with Adrian had deepened quietly; they often worked side by side in silence, understanding each other without words. And Kaelan, too, had grown close to her, always gentle, always thoughtful. She felt at peace around him, something she hadn’t known she needed until now.

A month later came the big moment—Karl and Kaelan’s movie finally aired. Karl had invited almost the entire village to watch it together. The hall was packed, laughter and chatter filling the air. Ruby sat beside her husbands, eyes fixed on the screen, her heart swelling with pride.

When Karl’s face appeared, confident and expressive, the whole room cheered. Ruby couldn’t help but smile—this was the same silly, dramatic Karl who once threw tantrums over tiny things, and now he was a rising star.

When the movie ended, applause erupted, and Karl looked like he might cry from happiness. Ruby stood up and clapped the loudest.

That night, she hosted a success party at home for both of her husbands. The house was full of warmth and laughter, delicious food, and light music. Karl danced with Milo, Kaelan quietly thanked Ruby for believing in him, Julian toasted to everyone’s success, and Adrian smiled faintly as he watched the chaos unfold.

To be continued... 🪄