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CH.137

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EVANGELINE

My gaze remained fixed on the doctor, unblinking as overwhelming shock washed over me.

Liver failure.

The words didn't seem real.

I opened my mouth in disbelief, but no sound came out.

Then a laugh bubbled up, completely inappropriate and uncontrollable. It quickly turned into loud, unrestrained giggles that I couldn't stop as I looked at Gael.

His face was dark and thunderous, more serious than I'd ever seen it. For the first time since I'd known him, I saw genuine shock decorating
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Rebecca
... Devastating to read Evangeline’s thoughts through all of this. The hits keep coming, and yet, she needs to see Gael and his love for her.
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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.147

    EVANGELINEThree weeks passed in suffocating silence. No calls. No visits. Nothing from Gael.Thaddeaus and Cordelia became my constant shadows, but it was Thaddeaus who truly never left my side. He slept in the chair beside my bed, checking on me every few hours with worried eyes that asked questions his mouth wouldn't voice.He barely left the suite except when absolutely necessary, anticipating my every need before I could even voice it.But despite his devoted care, my thoughts remained trapped in an endless loop.Where was Gael?"Here," Thaddeaus said softly, bringing a spoon of soup to my lips.I turned away, pushing the spoon aside. "I'm full. Please, it's enough.""Just one more bite, I promise," he coaxed gently but persistent."No!" The word came out sharper than I intended.Thaddeaus's face fell slightly as he set the spoon back in the bowl.He placed the tray on the bedside table and settled on the edge of my bed, his weight causing the mattress to dip."How are you feelin

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.146

    EVANGELINEI parted my eyelids with tremendous effort, feeling like I was swimming up from the bottom of a deep, dark ocean.The bright light that immediately hit my vision made me close them again with a groan.The light was harsh, nothing like the soft illumination in Gael's penthouse.A painful groan escaped when I tried to move my inactive body. Every muscle felt stiff and unresponsive, as if I'd been lying still for days.The pain in my abdomen was different now - less sharp but more persistent. It wasn't the stabbing agony from before, but rather a deep, throbbing discomfort that spoke of recent surgery.A gentle palm touched my shoulder, patting it with familiar comfort that immediately made me feel safer.The touch was warm and reassuring.I was unable to open my eyes properly to see who it was."Evangeline, how are you feeling?" The voice seemed distant despite how close the speaker was.I finally forced my eyes open and saw the face hovering above me with concern.I didn't r

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.145

    EVANGELINEGael pushed me behind him, guiding me toward the stairs."Go to the room and lock the door. Don't open it until you hear my voice."Fear for his safety made me cling to his forearm. "They'll hurt you."The thought of losing him now, when he'd just saved me, was more terrifying than facing my own death."Go quickly. I'll be fine." His tone left no room for argument.He was so confident, as if the outcome was already decided in his favor.I gave him one last look, memorizing his face in case it was the last time I'd see him alive. Sharp cheekbones, determined jaw, cold fire burning in dark eyes.Then I ran up the stairs. Each step took me further from him and closer to safety, but the distance felt like abandonment.I did as told, locking the bedroom door with trembling hands.The bedroom suddenly felt like a cage.I leaned my back on the door and sank to the ground, pressing my face between my knees. Tears came freely. My body shook as I pressed both palms over my ears, tryi

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.144

    EVANGELINEThe ride back to the penthouse was tense and quiet until I couldn't contain my curiosity any longer.I leaned toward Gael in the passenger seat. "What did you mean by what you said earlier?"He glanced at me from the corner of his eye as he navigated a turn. "What?""You know exactly what I'm talking about. Don't pretend to be ignorant now," I said, frustrated.Gael didn't respond, which only increased my irritation. "I'm talking to you!""Why do you care so much about him? Why are you so curious about his business?" His words came out all at once."It's natural for me to be curious about something like that." I looked at him with indignation and leaned back against the seat with more force than necessary. However, a sudden sharp pain shot through the upper right side of my abdomen, just below my ribs. The sensation was so intense it forced a groan from my lips.Gael slammed on the brakes so hard that my body pitched forward violently, but his palm caught me quickly, suppor

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.143

    EVANGELINE"Evangeline!" The sound made my limbs freeze and my heartbeat accelerate."He found me." My words came out as a whisper.Thaddeus stroked the back of my hand. "It's okay. I'll handle this.""Evangeline! I know you're in there! Open this door right now!" The pounding on the door increased in intensity.Thaddeus walked toward the door and opened it.As expected, Gael's frame filled the doorway, his presence overwhelming.He rushed into the apartment like a man possessed, looking disheveled.When his eyes found me, I could see the buried anger flowing behind his dark irises, mixed with something that looked dangerously close to relief.He walked toward me with quick, determined steps and I curled up on myself instinctively.I was surprised when he pulled my body upright and enveloped me in his embrace, pressing me to him.He buried his face in my throat, and I could feel the trembling of his body against mine.He wasn't angry. He was terrified."Why do you keep doing this to m

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.142

    EVANGELINEThe journey through the hospital corridors felt like a funeral procession. It was my first time entering an operating room, and the sight was overwhelming.The amount of equipment, monitors, and surgical instruments made my heart race.The room was blindingly bright, with multiple overhead lights focused on the operating table. Every surface was stainless steel and gleaming white."Don't worry, ma'am. Everything will turn out well."I looked at the nurse who had spoken and nodded nervously, though her reassurance did little to calm my racing heart."Wait a minute!" I quickly objected when they began preparing the anesthesia.The nurse looked at me with surprise.I straightened my upper body and looked between the two medical professionals."Can I use the bathroom?"When I saw rejection beginning to form on her face, I added quickly, "Please.""I'm sorry, but this is really not possible. Your operation will begin in just a few minutes, and the doctor will arrive any moment."

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.22

    EVANGELINEI clutched my nose in pain from the force of the impact, stars dancing behind my eyelids.When my vision cleared, I found myself looking up at Sebastian's amused face.He was looking between me and the room I'd just fled, his expression full of knowing suspicion."What were you two doing

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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.24

    EVANGELINEWe followed her on the plane, climbing the small set of stairs that led to the cabin door. Despite feeling awful about everything, I gasped at what I saw inside.The jet was more luxury than I'd ever imagined. It was stepping into a five-star hotel that happened to fly. Cream leather sea

    last update최신 업데이트 : 2026-03-19

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.27

    EVANGELINEThe rest of the descent passed while I sat with perfect stillness, every muscle in my body coiled tight with suppressed emotion.My face revealed nothing of the devastation within. Years of social training had taught me to hide pain behind a mask of serene indifference. Beneath the surfa

    last update최신 업데이트 : 2026-03-19

  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE    CH.26

    EVANGELINEHours crawled by in painful silence. The sun climbed higher in the sky, then began its slow descent toward the horizon. It painted the heavens in shades of gold that mocked the darkness in my heart.Sarah brought me lunch on fine china plates: perfectly grilled salmon with herbs, artfull

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