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From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 65
Lilian Roseforth POVWord travels quickly in a small city, especially when it concerns people of standing and a story as well-known as ours. It was only a matter of time before whispers began to spread: Have you heard? Gabriel Sterling is courting Lilian Roseforth again. After everything that happened, why would she even consider it? Does she not remember how he deceived her? Is she being blinded by his wealth once more?At first, the comments were quiet, spoken behind hands or in tones meant not to carry. But soon, they became more direct—spoken by well-meaning friends, concerned acquaintances, and even strangers who felt they had a right to an opinion. They looked at me with a mixture of worry and curiosity, as if they feared I was about to repeat the same mistakes, or worse, be taken advantage of all over again.The first to speak openly was Leah, one afternoon while we were working in the bakery. She had been quiet for several days, watching the way Gabriel came and went, the way
From damped to Mrs billionaire chapter 64
Lilian Roseforth POVWhen Gabriel spoke of “starting over,” I had wondered what that would look like. In the old days, courtship had been something formal, governed by custom and expectation—or, in our case, wrapped in deception. But this time, there would be no rules but honesty, no performances, no hidden identities.It began slowly, naturally, without fanfare. There was no sudden declaration, no rush to claim what had not yet been earned. Instead, Gabriel simply began to show up—not as a stranger, not as a benefactor, but as himself: Gabriel Sterling, with all his history, his wealth, his responsibilities, and his flaws, laid bare.The first difference was in how he presented himself. He did not dress down to appear poor, as he had once done, nor did he arrive in the finest silks and jewels to impress. He wore clothes that were well-made but simple, suitable for the occasion—neither trying to hide his station nor make it the center of attention. When we walked together through the
From damped to Mrs billionaire chapter 63
Lilian Roseforth POVThe evening was quiet and warm, the kind that comes only when spring is turning fully into summer. We were sitting on the wooden bench in my garden, the one facing the small flower beds and the low stone wall. The sun had dipped below the rooftops, leaving the sky streaked with soft shades of lavender and rose, and the first stars were beginning to prick through the fading light.There was no hurry, no work to finish, no plans to make. We had simply walked here after spending the afternoon helping at the community center, and had stayed as the day turned into night. It was one of those moments that felt suspended in time—calm, honest, and completely free of the weight of the past.For a long while, we said nothing. We just listened to the sound of crickets starting their song, and watched the light fade. Then, Gabriel spoke, his voice quiet and thoughtful, as if he had been turning the words over in his mind for a long time.“Lilian?” he said, turning slightly tow
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 62
Lilian Roseforth POVIn the quiet days after our visit to the old cottage, I found myself thinking often about what had been said there—about the lies, the pain, and the apology Gabriel had finally offered, clear and unreserved. For a long time, I had carried a quiet weight within me: not always sharp anger, but a steady, protective wariness, a memory of hurt that had kept me from feeling fully at peace.But now, as I went about my days—baking at the shop, teaching at the center, returning to my small, bright house in the evenings—I noticed something changing. The sharp edges of the past were softening. The anger that had once flared up when I thought of the deception was no longer there. In its place was something quieter, something clearer: understanding.I realized it one evening as I sat by my kitchen window, watching the sun set over the garden. I had been thinking of Gabriel—not as the man who had lied to me, nor even as the man who was trying to make amends—but simply as he was
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 61
Lilian Roseforth POVIt was a quiet, overcast afternoon when we walked toward the small cottage on the edge of town—the place where our story had truly begun. Years had passed since I had last set foot there, and as we drew closer, old memories stirred: the smell of fresh bread, the creak of the wooden stairs, the man I had known as “Thomas” who had come to help me, who had listened, who had made me feel seen.Now, walking beside Gabriel, I felt no fear, but a quiet heaviness. This was not a place to run from anymore. It was a place to face—together, openly, without masks.The cottage stood much as it had before: whitewashed walls, a sloped roof, a small garden that had grown wild with time. The door was locked, but I still had the key—kept all these years, not out of longing, but as a reminder of where I had come from.“Are you sure you want to do this?” Gabriel asked gently, stopping a few steps back. “We can turn around at any time.”“I am sure,” I said. “I think it is time.”I unl
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 60
Lilian Roseforth POVThe day I signed the final papers and the house was officially mine, I stood in its front doorway and looked out at the quiet lane. The air smelled of fresh earth and blooming jasmine, and the sunlight filtered gently through the leaves of the old oak tree across the street. It was a small, ordinary house by most standards—but to me, it felt like something far greater. It was a symbol, not of wealth or status, but of choice and freedom.Gabriel had come to walk with me to the lawyer’s office, but he had waited outside while I signed, giving me space to do it entirely on my own. When I emerged, holding the deed safely in my own hands, he did not ask for details or look for any sign that this changed things between us. He simply smiled, calm and respectful.“All done?” he asked.“All done,” I replied.Later, as we sat on the simple wooden bench in the front garden, I wanted to be clear with him—just as we had always been clear with each other now. I did not want the
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 29
Lilian Roseforth POV The bakery was quiet now, the last of the customers having left hours ago. The sweet scent of baked bread still lingered in the air, and the only sound was the soft ticking of the old clock on the wall and the distant hum of the city outside. I sat on a wooden stool near the b
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 28
Third Person POVWhile Lilian focused on building her program and helping others, and Gabriel continued his quiet work of reforming his own life and his family’s legacy, there was one loose end from the past that could not be allowed to remain. That loose end was Carlos Mendez.
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 27
Lilian Roseforth POVThe warm afternoon light streamed through the large front windows of the bakery, illuminating the wooden tables and the rows of freshly baked bread. Business had been steady, even growing, since I had become a partner with Mrs. Cruz. We had expanded our menu, hired two more loca
From damped to Mrs billionaire Chapter 26
Lilian Roseforth POVThe afternoon sun was warm and golden, filtering through the leaves of the old oak trees that lined the city’s central park. It was a place I had begun to visit more often lately—quiet, peaceful, and far enough from the busy streets that I could think clearly. I had
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