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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.42
EVANGELINESleep didn't come at all that night. I sat on the balcony watching the sunrise paint the sky in shades of gold and pink, my body exhausted, my mind somewhere else entirely.The wrought iron chair was cold beneath me, but I welcomed the discomfort. It kept me grounded, kept me from floati
Última actualización : 2026-03-21THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE CH.40
EVANGELINEI scrambled away from Gael until my back was pressed to the headboard, tears gathering in my eyes.The possibility that had been lurking in the back of my mind suddenly felt very real.He wouldn't force himself on me. Would he?The question echoed in my mind as I watched Gael straighten
Última actualización : 2026-03-21THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE CH.31
EVANGELINEThree days passed in a blur of isolation and misery.I locked myself in my room, leaving only to eat when I was sure he wasn't around. I hadn't seen Gael or caught a glimpse of his shadow since that morning. He left the house early and didn't return until night, and even then I only knew
Última actualización : 2026-03-20THE BILLIONAIRE'S RELUCTANT BRIDE CH.32
EVANGELINEThaddeus pushed one of the small boats until it was in the water. He helped me seat on one of the seats inside then sat on the seat opposite me and began rowing until we were almost in the middle of the lake.The motion was soothing, the gentle lapping of water creating a peaceful rhythm
Última actualización : 2026-03-20
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