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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE
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FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX
The next morning, I woke up with a strange smile on my face.I hadn't slept well; my mind had gone over last night's dinner more times than I wanted to admit.I rolled onto my back and stared at the ceiling, then I laughed softly at myself."Get a grip, Gabrielle."I climbed out of bed and walked into the kitchen.The apartment was quiet, but that never lasted long when the twins were awake.Lia appeared first, her hair sticking out in every direction."Mommy?"I turned around."Good morning."She walked straight into my arms."Are we having pancakes?"I smiled. "Is that the first thing you say to me?"She nodded seriously."Yes."I laughed and kissed her forehead.A few minutes later, Luca came in, still half asleep. He climbed onto one of the chairs and rested his head on the table."I'm hungry.""Of course you are."I opened the cupboard. "What do you want?""Pancakes."I looked at Lia, and she grinned."See?""Two against one," I said.Soon, the kitchen was filled with the smell o
FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE
For a few seconds, neither of us spoke; his hand was warm around mine.I could feel the slow beat of his pulse beneath my fingers, and something about it made the moment feel strangely real.I gave him a small smile. "Thank you for dinner."His lips curved slightly. "Thank you for staying."I looked away before he could see how much those words affected me.We walked out of the restaurant together, the night air was cool against my face, and I breathed it in slowly. The street was still busy, with cars passing and people walking along the pavement.I pulled my coat tighter around myself, and Damiano noticed."Cold?" he asked."A little."He started to remove his jacket, but I stopped him with a hand on his arm."Don't," I said. "I'm fine."He paused, then nodded. We walked side by side down the empty sidewalk, our footsteps echoing in the silence. Damiano opened the passenger door of his car for me.I stopped before getting inside."What?" he asked."Nothing." I smiled...As he walke
FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR
The candlelight flickered between us, casting shadows across his face. His hand remained there, suspended in the space between us, waiting patiently.My throat tightened… Five years of silence, anger, and convincing myself that I did not need him and building walls so high that I forgot what it felt like to let someone in.I thought about pulling away or making an excuse, about saying I needed air or that it was getting late. The old Gabrielle would have run, but I was tired of running.Slowly, I moved my hand forward. My fingers brushed against his, and the warmth of his skin sent a shiver up my arm. He did not grab me or pull me closer; he simply opened his hand.I placed my palm against his, and his fingers closed around mine, gentle but firm. Like he was holding something fragile and precious."Thank you," he whispered.I looked at our hands joined on the white tablecloth. His thumb moved in slow circles against my skin, and I felt something loosen in my chest. "I used to dream a
FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE
My mother stood there with tears in her eyes, reaching for me while my father sat still on the couch, gripping his knees.I stood in the cold room, feeling like I was seventeen again, small and invisible, but I was not seventeen anymore."I need time," I finally said. "I cannot give you an answer right now."My mother's hand dropped. She nodded, but I saw the hurt flash across her face."That is fair," my father said quietly. "We have waited this long."I grabbed my purse and walked toward the door. My legs felt heavy, like I was wading through water.When I stepped outside, the cool air hit my face. I took a deep breath, walked to my car, and sat inside without starting the engine.I sat there for a long moment, staring at the steering wheel. I had said what I needed to say…so why did I feel like crying?My phone buzzed. A message from Damiano."Are you okay?"I stared at the message."I am alive," I typed back."That is not what I asked."I almost smiled."I will be okay… Just tired
FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO
From across the room, Damiano appeared, his jaw tight. He was watching us closely, ready to step in. I held up my hand, telling him to wait.My father took a step closer, his voice softer now. "I know I've failed you, and I know I've hurt you. But I'm still your father, and I want to try."I felt tears prick at the back of my eyes, and I blinked them away."You want to try now? After all these years?"He nodded…before it's too late.I shook my head and let out a shaky breath. "It is already too late," I said. My voice came out quiet but steady. "You had years, Dad. You were not there when I needed you.When I was a scared and lonely child, you were not there, and you forced me to marry a man I never loved.You chose your business and reputation over me; you chose everything but me.His face tightened, but he did not look away."I treated you like you did not exist," he admitted. "I know that, and I told myself you were fine, that you did not need me, and you had your own life.""I w
FORCED TO MARRY MY SISTER'S BILLIONAIRE FIANCE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE
The silence that followed was deafening. The apartment felt smaller, like Damiano had taken all the air with him when he left.I pressed my palm against the cool marble counter, letting out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding.I went to the bedroom, checked on my kids to make sure they were okay, then closed their door and went to my room. A stack of papers waited on my nightstand.The opening of the new Luca & Lia Children's Wear section was only a week away. Everything was ready, the invitations had been sent, and the press releases were prepared.One afternoon, I stood in the middle of the store, going over final details with my assistant. I had chosen a small boutique space on the corner of a quiet street, nothing flashy, but elegant. The kind of place where mothers feel welcome and children feel comfortable.I was checking the display shelves when I heard footsteps behind me."Wow."I turned. Damiano stood in the doorway, hands in his pockets, eyes moving slowly around the
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