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作者: DELEPU
last update 公開日: 2026-10-17 23:15:10

The morning light caught something in Adrian's hand that Alina hadn't noticed before—a small velvet box, barely visible as he shifted his weight on the porch swing.

Her breath caught. "Adrian..."

"I know we've talked about taking things slow," he said, his voice steady despite the nervousness flickering across his face. "And I meant every word of that. But I've spent the last year watching you heal, watching you become the mother you were always meant to be, watching you rebuild a life out of a
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Alina deserved happiness thank you author,the story depicts so many women live with monsters withthen their homes,
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  • The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife    284

    The morning light caught something in Adrian's hand that Alina hadn't noticed before—a small velvet box, barely visible as he shifted his weight on the porch swing.Her breath caught. "Adrian...""I know we've talked about taking things slow," he said, his voice steady despite the nervousness flickering across his face. "And I meant every word of that. But I've spent the last year watching you heal, watching you become the mother you were always meant to be, watching you rebuild a life out of ashes with more courage than anyone I've ever known."He opened the box, revealing a simple ring—not extravagant, not the kind of jewelry that spoke of wealth or ownership, but something that caught the morning light with quiet warmth."I'm not asking you to forget what happened," Adrian continued. "I'm not asking you to pretend the scars aren't there. I'm asking if you'll let me stand beside you for whatever comes next—not as someone trying to control your story, but as someone who wants to help

  • The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife    283

    "Emma's getting married?" Alina smiled broadly, reading the message further with an enthusiasm she couldn't hide. "To whom?""She doesn't say in this message," Alina answered, still looking at her phone screen. "She says she wants to tell me everything in person next week."Adrian smiled at the joy in Alina's voice. "Sounds like we have a lot to celebrate."Hope, still asleep in Alina's arms, stirred slightly before settling again, as if she too could feel the happiness filling the night air."I can't wait to see her," Alina said, resting her head against Adrian's shoulder. "It's been so long since we could really spend time together without the shadow of danger hanging over us."---The following week, Emma arrived with a wide smile and shining eyes, carrying a small suitcase and news that filled the whole house with laughter and warmth."Tell me everything," Alina urged as soon as they sat down in the living room, Hope asleep in a small cradle beside her while Junior eagerly showed

  • The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife    282

    The evening breeze blew softly, carrying the scent of wildflowers that grew around the porch of their home."I love you," Adrian said at last, his voice full of a sincerity he could no longer hide. "I have for a long time, since the first time I saw you in that hospital, fragile, yet with an extraordinary courage hidden behind your frightened eyes."Tears began to well in Alina's eyes, a mix of surprise and something she had felt for a long time but had not yet dared to fully admit to herself."I don't expect an answer now," Adrian went on quickly, as if worried his confession would weigh on Alina in the middle of all the healing she was still going through. "I just want you to know how I feel. That I'll always be here, whatever you decide."Alina looked at him for a long time, her heart filled with complicated emotions. The trauma of her previous marriage still lingered, but before her now was someone who had proved himself again and again, who had never demanded anything except her

  • The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife    281

    "Is that really possible?" Alina whispered, her hand trembling as she gripped Adrian's arm to steady herself."With all the consents we've already secured," Adrian answered, a wide smile starting to form on his tired face, "and strong evidence that Junior's wellbeing is at risk under any other care, the judge has very solid legal grounds to make a final decision today."They walked toward the courtroom with steps that felt lighter than before, though nervousness still accompanied every second of the walk.The courtroom was smaller than Alina had imagined, its atmosphere more personal than the courtroom dramas she'd often seen in movies. Judge Simmons sat in her chair, her expression firm but not cold, her eyes sweeping the room with a reassuring professionalism.Daniel sat on one side with his lawyer, while Alina and Adrian sat on the other. Clarissa, appearing via video call since she was still going through her own legal process, showed up on a large screen mounted on the wall."We'

  • The Billionaire's Insignificant Wife    280

    Fresh tension crept into what had been a calm room."What does he want to tell me?" Alina asked, her voice wary even as curiosity began to outweigh her exhaustion.Adrian read further into the message, his finger scrolling quickly across the screen. "His lawyer wants to meet with you in person, tomorrow morning before the hearing starts. He says it's too sensitive to convey through a message or a phone call.""Is it safe?" Renee asked, having just joined them, catching part of the conversation from the hallway."The meeting will be held at the courthouse itself," Adrian answered. "With full security. I don't think this is a trap—especially after everything that's happened, Daniel has no reason left to play games."Alina took a long breath, trying to grasp what Daniel might want to convey that was so important it had to be said in person."Alright," she said finally. "I'll meet him tomorrow morning."---Morning arrived sooner than Alina expected, the sun just rising as their car sped

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    "Tomorrow morning?" Alina repeated, her voice full of surprise. "That soon?""It seems Judge Simmons wants to resolve this case as quickly as possible given the urgency of the situation," Adrian answered, still reading the incoming message closely. "Especially after last night's attempted kidnapping incident."Renee nodded, adding information from her own report. "That makes sense. Courts usually expedite the process when there's evidence of a direct threat to a child's safety."Junior, still sitting in Alina's lap, looked at the adults' faces around him in confusion. "What does that mean, Mommy?"Alina stroked his hair gently, trying to explain in a way a child his age could understand. "It means tomorrow there'll be an important meeting that will decide where you'll live, sweetheart.""With Mommy?" Junior asked, his eyes full of hope."That's what we're working toward," Alina answered carefully, not wanting to make a firm promise she might not be able to keep.Adrian set down his ph

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