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The Billionaire’s Contract Bride Chapter 31
Valentine's PovThe chatter of paparazzi had been behind us now, but the echoes remained in my mind, harsh and relentless. I slouched, holding onto the handle of Oliver's chair with one hand and the strap of my duffel bag with the other as though it were my last lifeline. Rain pounded down on us, soaking through my clothes, my shoes squelching at every nervous stride. My heart pounding—not from the run, but from the humiliation and fear that clung to me like a bad rash.Oliver didn't speak. He didn't ask me a thing. He just looked back every now and then, big-eyed and puzzled, but completely trusting me. That trust weighed more than whatever I was lugging.We zigzagged through narrow streets until we emerged onto a broad road. My eyes wandered around and settled at last on a bus shelter. I guided us there, and as soon as I sat down on the hard, cold bench, my body doubled up. My chest tightened, and before I could get myself ready, the sobs came—loud, ugly, uncontrollable.I turned aw
The Billionaire’s Contract Bride Chapter 30
Valentine's PovThe next day broke in soft golden light pouring through the big glass windows and warming the chilly marble floors of the villa. I woke up to the weight of anticipation in my heart. This was the day Oliver was coming home. A strange combination of excitement and nervousness roiled my stomach. I had waited so long to have him close to me again, but I couldn't help but doubt if this was safe enough for him.I slowly raised myself up, brushing a lock of hair from my face, letting my eyes slowly adjust to the environment. The extravagant sheets wrapped around me like a silk cage, and I was reminded just how far I was removed from the world I knew. I needed to speak with Adrian. I needed to remind him we had to go to the hospital and maybe request a few more changes on Oliver's room.I padded out into the hallway and half-hoped to have to go searching for him. But before I even reached the main stairs, I saw him standing by the entrance, wearing all black tailored slacks an
The Billionaire’s Contract Bride Chapter 29
Valentine's PovThe afternoon sun cast a golden sheen along the winding garden path as Adrian and I walked hand in hand. His thumb brushed over mine intermittently, and though it was discreet, it was earthy. Like I was addicted to something real, at last. We didn't say much, but we didn't need to. There was a connection building between us, one that had been forged in the quiet, not the theatrics. I never imagined I would sense this with Adrian. Not him. Not the hard-as-stone man who barely looked at me.But something had shifted. Last night we talked late into the night when the moon was down and the stars were listening. Not because it was an obligation but because of a shared affectation. And I was scared of this new heat growing in a place that had been barren. We were two broken people but we were willing to try. And here we were, stealing a quiet moment in a world that never seemed to allow it.And then suddenly, a voice spoke from behind us, shattering our beautiful, quiet mome
The Billionaire’s Contract Bride Chapter 28
Adrian's PovThere was a pause between us for a second after she whispered. I did not budge or speak. I just looked at her, my heart pounding against my ribcage, not having any idea what came next. Maybe I shouldn't need her this badly. Maybe I shouldn't have kissed her. But maybe, maybe, I shouldn't have waited so long as well.I took a step back, far enough to give her space, to let her catch her breath. Her eyes dropped to the tray between us, then rose back to mine again, hoping for something. Maybe answers."I didn't do it on purpose," I said, my voice gruff and low. "I promise I didn't bring you breakfast just to… to end up here.""I know," she said quietly.“Yeah, but for the record, I'm glad we're here." I rested my arms on the chair beside her bed and massaged a hand across my face. Taking a deep breath, I spoke."You asked me why I like you. And I said I didn't know."She nodded."I lied,"Her eyebrows twitched slightly."I didn't lie because I was being dishonest," I contin
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Adrian's POVWhen we got home, I couldn't help but be burdened with the moment. Valentine said nothing—she just walked away, and I stood there like an idiot. I meant what I had said in the garden but she didn't say anything. Not a word. And when we got here, she just nodded, and disappeared.It was a strange kind of silence, one that was almost too loud. What did it signify? She'd been upset with me the other day, furious when I led her on. She'd obviously been upset because she cared right? That wasn't an emotion born of indifference. She had to care about me, didn't she? But tonight, it was different. I had told her I liked her and she'd given me nothing. I cannot really understand women.I opened the door and stepped inside, attempting to brush aside the sense of not knowing that gnawed at me. I understood she had a right to be confused, to be angry. I also understood, however, that I couldn't let this pass now, not when I was begining to be sure of what I wanted. And what I wanted
The Billionaire’s Contract Bride Chapter 26
Valentine's PovThe door closed behind Eleanor Sabastine with a deafening finality, her heels ringing like a war drum on the marble floors until even her shadow was gone beyond the glass archway. The house was plunged into a crushing silence, heavy and oppressive, like the air preceding a thunderstorm."Val, I…" Adrian began but I stopped him.My hand went up automatically, shaking and clenched. "Please," I said, my own voice firm but in a way that terrified even me. "I just need space."He hesitated, his eyebrows drawn together with concern, his lips slightly parted as if he had something further to add. But he didn't push it. He only nodded reluctantly, compressing his mouth into a tight line. I turned on my heel and climbed the stairs, each step heavier than the last, my body moving sluggishly as if through water.The second the door snapped shut behind me, my knees buckled. I slid along the floor, back to the wood, panting in my throat. My fingers clutched hard in my lap as if ho
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