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Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 250
Willow frowned slightly.Suddenly, her body was pressed against a searing heat.A man's hand covered hers, followed by a flurry of movements. Amidst the chaos, his burning face hovered across her neck, his voice was husky as he asked, "What are you doing, running into a man's bedroom first thing in the morning?"Willow couldn't break free, but she roughly guessed that Julian had a fever.His body was pressed tightly against hers, but he didn't cross the line. This kind of contact was enough to make her legs go weak. Especially since they shared countless memories of intimacy.Willow's voice was strained as she spoke, "I came to get Landon's jacket."His thin lips brushed against her delicate neck.A moment later, he shifted upward and found her lips, kissing her deeply. His voice was blurry and hoarse. "Then your timing couldn't be better. Don't move, let me kiss you."Willow swung her head side to side, but she couldn't shake Julian off.He arched his body and kissed her pass
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 251
When Willow looked down, she could see the look in Julian's eyesโgentle and full of lingering emotion.But instead of being moved, a sense of sadness arose within her.She tilted her head slightly, forcing back the tears in her eyes. Her voice was hoarse as she asked, "Julian, how am I supposed to forgive you? Tell me, how can we still be husband and wife?"For days and nights, I cried until I had nothing left. My heart was shattered, and I couldn't even piece it back together. If I hadn't been so blindly in love with you back then, Grandma would still be aliveโฆ"Willow lowered her gaze, tears glistening in her eyes.Julian's heart softened instantly. He was starting to understand Willow's feelings. She blamed herself deeply and attributed the biggest mistake to herself, so she couldn't forgive herself.With his rough fingertips, he gently wiped her tears. But her skin was so delicate that the corners of her eyes turned red immediately, making her look heartbreakingly fragile.J
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 252
Patrick frowned. "Destiny? I don't believe in that nonsense."He wanted to ask Willow if she had feelings for him, but when he saw the tears in her eyes, he couldn't bring himself to do so.Look at him, making a woman cry like that. What right did he have to talk about liking her?Patrick picked up the coffee on the table and finished it in one go. He looked at her intently and said, "If he ever lets you down again, come find me."Willow smiled faintly and nodded. But deep down, she knew she never would. After all, they weren't destined to be together.Willow got back into the car.After the car started, Julian leaned back against the seat, handling some simple tasks on his phone. He said casually, "You seem to like him quite a bit."Listening carefully, there was a faint tension in his voice.Willow turned to stare out the window and replied indifferently, "It's none of your business."Julian didn't press further. He lowered his head and returned to his phone. Roughly five mi
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 253
By the time Willow woke up, she wasn't in Radiance Manor, but in the executive lounge in Nebula Group's CEO's office.This was her first time here. Even back when she was married to Julian, she had never been here.The 600-square-foot space was clean and sleek, dominated by shades of black and grey. This was Julian's usual style.Willow sat up and noticed her clothes were gone, replaced by a black dress shirt and men's athletic shorts, probably something Julian had left here years ago.The waistband was a little loose, but with the drawstring tied, she could wear them.Willow didn't bother wondering who changed her clothes. In any case, she felt much more comfortable now, so she didn't care.After getting out of bed, she walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window and picked up a photo frame from the shelf beside it.It was a photo of her and Julian that was taken nearly four years ago. She was pregnant with Landon and Gabriella, and they were sitting on a bench beneath the Ferris
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 254
Dexter froze on the spot.Eleanor Sutton? That name felt like a relic from a distant past.He hadn't seen her since getting out of prison, nor had he asked about where she was. Perhaps, he had never truly loved her.Julian's expression disappeared as he watched his cousin in silence."The position of vice CEO in Yarrowmere was something I promised her. As for you, if you don't want to stay in Yarrowmere, I can arrange for someone else to take over."You can return to Brindley and live your previous life of debauchery. But I'm telling you, Eleanor gave birth to your daughter. You should at least bring her to Grandpa's grave."As soon as Julian said that, Dexter glared at him. He knew his cousin better than anyone. Ever since his release from prison, Julian hadn't said a thing.Now, he had suddenly decided to do this? Either Julian thought Dexter was in the way, or he'd noticed something.Grinding his pearly white teeth, Dexter growled, "Julian, you're as shameless as ever!"Ju
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 255
The kitchen was quiet, with only Julian standing by the counter, preparing the ingredients. He was wearing a black shirt and black trousers, showing off his broad shoulders that made him look poised and distinguished.His silhouette was striking, the kind that women would go crazy for. This scene was something Willow once longed for, but now, it only brought a sense of nostalgia and sorrow.She stood by the door, silently watching him prepare the food. It looked like he was preparing some salad, spaghetti, and roasted pork chops.Even with one hand, Julian's movements were precise. It was clear he'd cook for Landon often. His expression was calm and focused, completely different from the Julian of years past.Right now, Julian no longer cared for fame and fortune. Instead, he looked like a perfect househusband.Willow didn't disturb him and left quietly, but Julian still sensed her presence. He glanced up and said gently, "Just wait a little longer. Dinner will be ready soon."Wi
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 256
Willow said that she'd gotten pregnant because she wanted a baby.Just like Landon, that single sentence gave Julian a sense of redemption. His heart melted completely at that moment, and his eyes brimmed with affection.It had been a long time since he felt this way. Perhaps it was because he felt a sense of home, which reignited a flicker of hope inside of him.Inside, Willow finally coaxed the kids to sleep. She quietly got out of bed and walked back to her room. When she turned around, she froze in her tracks.Since when did Julian come back?He put down the suitcase, removed the trench coat with one hand, and casually placed it on top of the suitcase. Then, he stepped inside the bedroom."Everything's settled. I missed the kids, so I rushed back overnight. I'll go check on them."Willow nodded, then settled onto the couch and picked up a parenting book to read. After a while, her calf felt numb and would even cramp occasionally. Her brows furrowed in pain.After checking o
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 257
"Let goโฆ"Julian ignored her plea. His eyes were filled with affection as he cupped her face with one hand, as if wanting to devour her whole. He even grabbed her arm, looping it around her neck.He wanted her to watch how he kissed her.Everything turned chaotic in an instant. All the repressed love and hate erupted at once, turning into physical entanglement.Outside, a drizzle fell softly.In the end, they didn't cross the final line. Willow leaned against his shoulder, her voice soft and desperate. "Julian, I still hate you."Julian's shirt hung loose. He held her slender body in his arms, his voice husky and emotional. "I know. Willow, I know."As soon as he said that, tears slid down her cheeks. She didn't want him to see her at her most vulnerable state.Later that night, Julian returned to the master bedroom. He dumped the suitcase into the walk-in closet and headed to the bathroom. As the hot water washed over him, he glanced at his right arm, recalling the feeling of
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Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 261
Rosabelle was stunned. She'd never thought of this question before. Ever since she'd married Jeffrey, loving him was like an instinct. Her life revolved around him, but she had never thought about whether she still loved him!For a whole week, Rosabelle couldn't stop thinking about whether she should resign and go abroad with them.On Friday afternoon, at 2:00 pm, Rosabelle wore an elegant white dress to a business luncheon at a hotel. She was standing beside her boss, Harvey Jones, socializing with clients.She stole a glance at her phone, noticing a message from Jeffrey. "Rowie and I are waiting for you at the airport."Rosabelle was momentarily lost in thought. Harvey noticed and asked with a smile, "Something urgent?"Rosabelle shook her head.Harvey nodded and said, "The project is almost finalized. Next week, at our morning meeting, I'll be recommending you as the deputy project director. Keep it up, Rosabelle. You have a bright future ahead of you."She clinked her glass
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 260
Esther was shocked. How was that a little gesture?In the evening, at Serenity Manor, Jeffrey was taking care of Rowena when he received a call from his assistant, informing him that a company had purchased that 30% stake without even negotiating the price.The assistant sounded amazed. "That company must be seriously wealthy. They didn't even blink, spending over four billion dollars."Jeffrey held his phone, already guessing who was behind it. Besides Julian, there weren't many people in Brindley with that kind of wealth. He could also guess why Julian had bought it. It was nothing more than settling an old debt.The assistant continued, saying that the check would be delivered the next day. Jeffrey simply nodded.After hanging up the call, Rosabelle returned home. She was wearing a white suit, clearly exhausted from the day. She took off her heels the moment she stepped into the entryway and asked, "Are you on the phone? How's Rowie today?"Jeffrey set his phone down and sat b
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 259
With her in his arms, how could Julian possibly remain unmoved? But he couldn't give in.He gently comforted the woman in his embrace, telling her that Landon still had time. He reminded her that she had just undergone IVF, so her body wasn't in the right condition for sexโฆSlowly, Willow calmed down.The orange sunset reflected on the window like flames. The bedroom was bathed in a warm glow, casting a golden glaze over the man and woman.Willow didn't push him away, and her delicate arms remained looped around his neck. In truth, she was scared.As parents, how could she not feel afraid? After years as husband and wife, Julian naturally understood her. It was obvious that Willow had been crying.He held her close and gently rubbed his palm against her back. He comforted her gently, "With me here, Landon will be fine."Willow looked up at him. At that moment, she was utterly gentle, which was something he hadn't seen in all their years of marriage. She was acting like a young l
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 258
Jeffrey frowned. "Can't you take a day off to spend with your child?"Rosabelle replied faintly, "I have an important business dinner today. If I land this dealโฆ"Jeffrey stared at his wife quietly, as if he no longer recognized her. After a long silence, he murmured, "Rowie needs her mother."Rosabelle naturally retorted, "She needs her father, too. Why don't you quit your job and be a full-time dad? Why should I sacrifice my career?"Jeffrey said nothing more, and the couple parted on a sour note. He held Rowena in his arms, watching Rosabelle get into the car and leave. Watching her capable and composed demeanor, he knew she had always believed that he didn't love her. But how could he not love her?He was just waiting for her to grow up! Wasn't his tolerance and patience a form of love?After a long moment, Jeffrey nuzzled Rowena. "Daddy will stay with you."Rowena had been diagnosed with mild autism and needed adult supervision at all times. But Rosabelle wasn't willing t
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 257
"Let goโฆ"Julian ignored her plea. His eyes were filled with affection as he cupped her face with one hand, as if wanting to devour her whole. He even grabbed her arm, looping it around her neck.He wanted her to watch how he kissed her.Everything turned chaotic in an instant. All the repressed love and hate erupted at once, turning into physical entanglement.Outside, a drizzle fell softly.In the end, they didn't cross the final line. Willow leaned against his shoulder, her voice soft and desperate. "Julian, I still hate you."Julian's shirt hung loose. He held her slender body in his arms, his voice husky and emotional. "I know. Willow, I know."As soon as he said that, tears slid down her cheeks. She didn't want him to see her at her most vulnerable state.Later that night, Julian returned to the master bedroom. He dumped the suitcase into the walk-in closet and headed to the bathroom. As the hot water washed over him, he glanced at his right arm, recalling the feeling of
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 256
Willow said that she'd gotten pregnant because she wanted a baby.Just like Landon, that single sentence gave Julian a sense of redemption. His heart melted completely at that moment, and his eyes brimmed with affection.It had been a long time since he felt this way. Perhaps it was because he felt a sense of home, which reignited a flicker of hope inside of him.Inside, Willow finally coaxed the kids to sleep. She quietly got out of bed and walked back to her room. When she turned around, she froze in her tracks.Since when did Julian come back?He put down the suitcase, removed the trench coat with one hand, and casually placed it on top of the suitcase. Then, he stepped inside the bedroom."Everything's settled. I missed the kids, so I rushed back overnight. I'll go check on them."Willow nodded, then settled onto the couch and picked up a parenting book to read. After a while, her calf felt numb and would even cramp occasionally. Her brows furrowed in pain.After checking o
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 255
The kitchen was quiet, with only Julian standing by the counter, preparing the ingredients. He was wearing a black shirt and black trousers, showing off his broad shoulders that made him look poised and distinguished.His silhouette was striking, the kind that women would go crazy for. This scene was something Willow once longed for, but now, it only brought a sense of nostalgia and sorrow.She stood by the door, silently watching him prepare the food. It looked like he was preparing some salad, spaghetti, and roasted pork chops.Even with one hand, Julian's movements were precise. It was clear he'd cook for Landon often. His expression was calm and focused, completely different from the Julian of years past.Right now, Julian no longer cared for fame and fortune. Instead, he looked like a perfect househusband.Willow didn't disturb him and left quietly, but Julian still sensed her presence. He glanced up and said gently, "Just wait a little longer. Dinner will be ready soon."Wi
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 254
Dexter froze on the spot.Eleanor Sutton? That name felt like a relic from a distant past.He hadn't seen her since getting out of prison, nor had he asked about where she was. Perhaps, he had never truly loved her.Julian's expression disappeared as he watched his cousin in silence."The position of vice CEO in Yarrowmere was something I promised her. As for you, if you don't want to stay in Yarrowmere, I can arrange for someone else to take over."You can return to Brindley and live your previous life of debauchery. But I'm telling you, Eleanor gave birth to your daughter. You should at least bring her to Grandpa's grave."As soon as Julian said that, Dexter glared at him. He knew his cousin better than anyone. Ever since his release from prison, Julian hadn't said a thing.Now, he had suddenly decided to do this? Either Julian thought Dexter was in the way, or he'd noticed something.Grinding his pearly white teeth, Dexter growled, "Julian, you're as shameless as ever!"Ju
Leaving You Bereftย ย ย Chapter 253
By the time Willow woke up, she wasn't in Radiance Manor, but in the executive lounge in Nebula Group's CEO's office.This was her first time here. Even back when she was married to Julian, she had never been here.The 600-square-foot space was clean and sleek, dominated by shades of black and grey. This was Julian's usual style.Willow sat up and noticed her clothes were gone, replaced by a black dress shirt and men's athletic shorts, probably something Julian had left here years ago.The waistband was a little loose, but with the drawstring tied, she could wear them.Willow didn't bother wondering who changed her clothes. In any case, she felt much more comfortable now, so she didn't care.After getting out of bed, she walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window and picked up a photo frame from the shelf beside it.It was a photo of her and Julian that was taken nearly four years ago. She was pregnant with Landon and Gabriella, and they were sitting on a bench beneath the Ferris
