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Author: Temi writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-08 23:12:10

Nothing could have prepared me for what was behind the bathroom door. Everything happened so fast, the staff heard my screams and rushed in. An ambulance was called and Zac was carried into the ambulance on a stretcher. Mr Vincent was trying to calm me, but I couldn’t get the image out of Zac laying on the floor.

Now, I was in the waiting room at Gonzales hospital, eyes dry from crying, my hands clasped together in prayer.

Each time a doctor or nurse walked by, I hoped they’d have good news for me. It was true that Zac wasn’t my favorite person, but I didn’t wish him anything bad. Just like every human, he had his flaws, he deserved to live.

Mr Vincent sat beside me, making phone calls.

A few minutes later, Mrs Gonzales walked in. For the first time, she looked disheveled. Her only child was in the operating room. I felt so sorry for her.

“Are you okay, Jane?” She asked and pulled me into a hug. “I heard you were the one who found him.”

I hugged her back without hesitation. I did
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  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   36

    Zac and I returned home after getting cleared by the doctor. Mrs Gonzales was insistent on a private investigator being hired. It wasn’t coincidental that he just slipped or blacked out after working out. The past few days have been total bliss. I spent most of my time with Zac and in the evening, I went to see mama and papa. Thankfully, papa was getting better.Zac and I had dinners together which was new to me because we never ate together at home. In the evenings, I’ll watch soap operas or romcoms, Zac would complain about them but he’d end up watching it with me anyway. “Who are these from?” Zac asked as we approached the house “They’re from Mr Nathan,” Vincent answeredThere were bouquets of roses at the steps. I’ve never received bouquets this big in my life. “He was here everyday, demanding to see Miss Ackerman,” Vincent explained. “I tried to tell him off but he wasn’t having it.”Zac looked at me, I shrugged. It was rather embarrassing, not romantic. If he thought

  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   35

    The rays of the morning sun forced my eyes open. I had the best dream ever, I was walking on sunshine, clouds and rainbows. My life was perfect, papa was healthy , mama’s business was thriving and I got a promotion from work. I smiled to myself, still half asleep before reality crept in. I was at the hospital.I shifted slightly, now fully alert. My head wasn’t on a pillow. It was on Zac’s chest! His arm was wrapped loosely around my waist, I could hear the faint thump of his heart. How did we end up in this position? Last thing I remembered was us moving to the end of the bed, to have space between us. I shifted again and I could feel something hard against my thighs. I swallowed hard at the realization of what it was. Maybe I should turned to the other side and pretend like I was sleeping but I didn’t want to. I like being in his arms, the warmth his body exuded was a sharp contrast to his cold personality.Zac was still asleep.Without the scowl, without the sharp words or gua

  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   34

    Maybe it was because he felt sorry for me or he was just genuinely having a good time. Zac and I returned to the hospital after eating. We spent the next few hours talking like we’ve been friends for years. He wasn’t that much of a talker but I could listen to him talk for hours. I never took him for a nerd but turns out he was.His favorite subject was history. He was introduced to his family business from a young age. He didn’t talk about his father as much, it was a touchy subject for him. “You aren’t as much of a jerk as I thought you were,” I laughed, sitting on the chair beside his bed. “I get that a lot,” he replied calmly. “I’m far from perfect but I can say I’m not entirely as bad as people paint me to be.”He was perfect to me. He had always been. I was thankful I called him, just talking about random stuff with him had made me forget about my problems. “I think Vincent should take you home, it’s late,”It was a few minutes past midnight. I didn’t want the night to

  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   33

    Zac and I were seated at the entrance of a local diner. We were the only ones at the moment. I couldn’t imagine someone like Zac frequenting a place like this. It seemed too common for someone of his status. “I can’t believe this is your favorite place to eat,” I commented as I looked around the diner. “Why?” “I expected a fancy restaurant with a pianist or waiters dressed in suits,” I answered. After my horrible dinner with Nate, Zac offered to take me to his favorite spot because I was hungry. “I’ve been coming here since I was ten. It’s hidden, they don’t have as many customers but I can tell you that their food is good and the owner is now an old friend of mine.”It was nice to see a different side of Zac. When he wasn’t playing the role of a villain, he was actually sweet, and I wanted to hang around with him more often. “You should try the cheeseburger and the French fries; they have the best,” he said as I went through the menu. “The best cheeseburger is sold a

  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   32

    Zac placed his jacket on my shoulders as he led me to his car. It was really chilly outside and the silky dress I wore wasn’t offering me any comfort.I knew Zac was the last person I should be with right now, but it felt like I was about to lose my mind. If I had gone back to the table, I would have probably caused a scene.How could they believe I was pregnant for Zac? Just like the last time, Nate didn’t defend me. “I’m sorry for bringing you here,” I apologized to Zac once we were in the car.It was probably selfish of me to do so because he was still admitted at the hospital. When I called him, I could barely speak because I was crying. I asked him if he could come get me and in less than ten minutes, he arrived. “You’re going to get a cold,” he said. “Vincent, turn on the heater.”Soon, warm air filled the car, but my hands were still shaking. Nate was blowing up my phone, but I turned it off. It was rude to walk out on my in-laws and I knew I was definitely going to get a

  • Claimed by the billionaire at the altar   Chapter 31

    “More wine?” the waiter asked.I nodded. I needed to clear my head and getting drunk seemed like the best option.Nate and I were sitting in the corner of a fancy restaurant that definitely cost him a lot. It was our anniversary. I got him vinyl discs of some of his favorite albums. I could have done more, but I had to admit that I was more distracted than normal. I was with Zac the previous day. The doctor expressed his displeasure at Zac leaving the hospital without his knowledge. Thankfully, he was going to be alright, he needed a lot of rest. Zac didn’t let me go anywhere by myself. Even when I went to use the bathroom, a security guard stood a few feet from the door. Now, at the restaurant. An armed security guard sat a few tables from us, protecting us. I haven’t met Olivia’s father, but I have heard the worst things about him. He owned the city, he could do whatever he liked without any repercussions. I had already caused mama and papa a lot of stress. I didn’t know the le

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