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CHAPTER 19: The Truth I Never Expected
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THE BILLIONARE'S UNWANTED WIFE CHAPTER 19: The Truth I Never Expected
EMELYThe hotel restaurant wasn’t very crowded. The lights were warm, the music soft, and a faint scent of rosemary lingered in the air. A place like this should have made me relax. But ever since I sat at the table by the window, something tight in my chest refused to settle.Steven arrived a few minutes after I did. He wore a simple navy shirt—nothing fancy, but neat. His steps slowed when he saw me, as if he wasn’t sure whether he should greet me with a laugh or with caution.“Sorry I’m a little late,” he said as he approached. “My stomach was acting up and…”“It’s fine,” I cut in quickly. “Really.”“You still like sitting by the window, huh?” he said, pulling out his chair. “You always picked a seat with a view back then.”I let out a small smile. “So if class got boring, I could stare at something else.”Steven chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. “Right, I remember. Mrs. Darna once scolded you for not paying attention, even though—”“Even though I was the only one who could a
THE BILLIONARE'S UNWANTED WIFE CHAPTER 18: When the Wound Tears Open Again
EMILYMy question had barely faded from the air when Steven looked at me for a long moment. It wasn’t curiosity, and it wasn’t the look of someone trying to uncover another person’s secrets. It was the look of someone choosing his words carefully, afraid to step on a wound that hadn’t healed.“I asked because I care,” he said at last. “Not to pry into your life. I just wanted to know if you still have room left for yourself.”I hadn’t expected that answer. For a second, I couldn’t find the right words. All I could do was take a slow breath and keep my expression steady.Steven gave a small smile and shook his head, making sure I didn’t feel cornered. “And it seems you’re not ready to talk about it yet. That’s okay.”And just like that, the topic ended—without awkwardness, without pressure, without expectation. I appreciated it more than I could say.He straightened a stack of papers on his desk, slipping comfortably back into professional mode. “If you don’t mind, I want to jump into
THE BILLIONARE'S UNWANTED WIFE CHAPTER 17: An Unexpected Encounter with Someone from the Past
EMELYI have no idea how my body is still upright while the CCTV footage keeps looping on my phone screen. My master bedroom. My bed. The pillows I hand-picked myself.The sheets I bought because Alex once said he liked blue.And on top of them… Alex’s body tangled with Lorian’s, as if that room had belonged to them all along.I don’t cry. Weirdly, there are no tears. Just pain. Slow and quiet, like tiny needles spreading from my chest to the rest of my body.I switch off the screen, but the pain doesn’t shut off with it.“I need to work,” I whisper to myself. My voice sounds foreign, like it belongs to someone else.I scrub both hands over my face. My palms are cold and trembling. My body feels like it’s having a panic attack, while my mind hasn’t caught up yet.I inhale deeply. Fail. Again. Fail. On the third try, my lungs finally cooperate.“I’m not here for them. I’m here for myself.”I push up from the lobby chair when I realize I’ve been sitting too long. My legs feel heavy, not
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ALEXANDERThe house felt bigger this morning. Emely had only been gone twenty minutes, yet the air already tasted different. Her coffee still lingered, sharp and warm, curling above the kitchen island. Her cup sat untouched in the sink, a faint pink lipstick print on the rim like a ghost that hadn’t realized it was dead.I stood in front of the walk-in closet mirror, smoothing the front of my white shirt. Tie hanging loose. I caught my own eyes and smiled.Finally free.My phone buzzed.Lorian: [I’m at the gate. Can I come straight in?] Alexander: [Front door’s unlocked. Come on up.]I slipped the phone into my pocket and took the stairs slowly, barefoot on cold marble. At the bottom, the front door eased open.There she was: cream coat, hair spilling over her shoulders, little overnight bag swinging from one hand. She gave me that shy half-smile, then walked straight into my arms.“Morning,” she whispered against my neck.I kissed her forehead and pulled her closer. “Morning, gorgeo
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EMELYThe suitcase was already zipped and resting neatly on the bed when I checked the clock on the nightstand. Seven thirteen. I still had an hour before I had to leave for downtown, and I was ready far earlier than necessary. I didn’t want to delay anything today.I walked downstairs, pulling the small suitcase behind me. Alex was sitting on the sofa, staring at his phone. He looked up for a second when he heard my steps, then returned his attention to the screen.“I’m leaving this morning,” I said, placing the suitcase near the wall.“Oh.” He locked his phone. “Yeah, I remember.” His tone was flat. No questions about when I’d be back, or whether I needed anything.I nodded. “I wrote down the household needs in the kitchen. Including the schedule for your car service and Lorian’s fertility clinic appointment.”Something flickered across Alex’s face—a hint of relief. He tried to hide it, but not well enough to escape me.“You didn’t have to go that far,” he said.“It’s what a wife do
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EMELYThe doorbell rang three times, loud and sharp. I was still stirring my coffee when Alex hurried down the stairs. It was only eight in the morning.“Alex!” A woman’s voice echoed clearly through the house before I even saw her face.Anna Winchester.There was no good morning, no polite smile. She walked right in without waiting to be invited, her eyes scanning the living room as if she were checking whether everything still met her standards.I stepped out of the kitchen carrying two cups of coffee—one for Alex and one for myself. Anna’s gaze immediately landed on the mugs in my hands, and I knew she understood.“Emely,” she said in that elegant yet razor-sharp tone, “did you just wake up?”“I’ve been up since dawn.” I took my seat and placed the coffee in front of Alex. “I worked out earlier.”Anna gave a small nod, studying me for a long moment before speaking again.“Working out is good. But you need to be realistic. There are things sweat can’t fix.”No one answered. None of
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