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145: SHES NOT COMING

Penulis: Glittering gold
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NATE’S POV

I stop in my tracks, my grip tightening around the coffee cup in my hand as my eyes find her.

She’s standing near the entrance of a boutique, her lips curved into a smile, her head tilted slightly as she listens to the man beside her.

I don’t recognize the guy.

And yet, he’s standing too close.

My jaw clenches as I take in the way she looks at him. not the way she used to look at me, but it’s enough to make my chest tighten with something tight and unwelcomed

Her eyes still haven’t found mine and I’m trying my best to think straight but I can’t.

Then the thought of the ring, the ignored messages. Did she mind someone new? Is that why she has been ignoring me?

I force myself to look away,

“Damn man why are you standing out-“ Marcus began. But pauses he probably He follows my gaze

He whistles low.

“Well, damn I thought you’re back together with el,” he mutters. “Didn’t know Elara was seeing someone.”

“She’s not,” I say immediately, my voice colder than I in
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  • The Billionaire’s Regret    266: my baby

    ELARA’S POVEach step toward the room felt heavier, as if my legs were dragging through mud.Nate must’ve noticed because his hand slid into mine, his grip firm and steady. “It’s going to be fine,” he whispered. I wanted to believe him, I really did… but the words felt like paper against fire, too fragile to hold back my fear. Still, I forced a tiny smile.Summoning every ounce of strength I had left, I climbed onto the bed. Nate didn’t let go of my hand. I thought about pulling away — I didn’t want him to see how weak I felt — but the way his thumb brushed over my knuckles told me he needed this just as much as I did. Maybe holding my hand was the only thing keeping him calm.He flashed me another smile, though his jaw was tight. With his free hand, he pulled out his phone, ready to record, and the sharp click made my chest squeeze. I couldn’t even react — my legs were trembling too much.The technician began setting up the machine, her voice explaining each step, but my mind was mil

  • The Billionaire’s Regret    265: MYRTLE

    ELARA'S POV My hands felt cold, sweatier with each step we took into the unfamiliar halls of the private clinic. My legs felt weaker, though I wasn't sure if it was from the buff men surrounding me or the fact that Nate had been on a call the entire walk to the waiting area. "Hey," Nate said, placing a hand on my thigh. "It's going to be okay." "I know," I replied flatly. I'd been giving him clipped answers since we left the penthouse, avoiding him whenever possible. That didn't stop him from trying. But if I was being honest? I wasn't sure I believed it would be okay. All I could do was trick myself into pretending. I busied myself with the subtle decorations, the posters of smiling pregnant women, the photos of babies with their gummy grins. Then the few women scattered across the rows were perfectly put together. That's when I noticed her. A woman in a bright red tweed two-piece. Her laugh rang across the waiting room like she owned the place. Her hair was perfectly c

  • The Billionaire’s Regret    264: BOUNDARIES

    ELARA'S POV When we got to the exit, guards were stationed at the doors by the car. I don't know if I missed them earlier or if their numbers had grown, but it was clear Nate wasn't joking about security. Nothing about them screamed "low profile." From where I stood, I could already count four armed men and three black cars. A little too much, I wanted to say. But the disturbing photo and bloody letter, Nicolas sent still crawled through my mind, so I kept my mouth shut. My chest tightened until it hurt, and the drive blurred by in silence. My eyes grew heavier with each passing second, and my bones felt weaker with exhaustion. When we finally reached the safe house, it wasn't a bunker or a cabin in the woods. It was a penthouse, accessible by a hidden elevator. The elevator doors opened, spilling warm light into the space. Nate motioned me inside, the vastness of the place greeting us as he gave a quick tour. "You can wash up. I'll get dinner sorted," he said, shrugging off h

  • The Billionaire’s Regret    263: OTHER CONCERNS

    ELARA’S POV “If I follow you, Nate, how do you plan on keeping me safe?” My voice cuts sharper than I meant for it to. I need an answer, not more empty promises. His eyes lock on mine, steady, unreadable, before he lets out a slow breath. 
“I have a safe house with security already in place. Not just guards, but from the best agency in the country.” I scoff, heat rushing to my chest. “You had guards last time too, and he still took me.” His jaw tightens. “Last time, we were ambushed. We had no idea who Nicolas was or what he could do. The security wasn’t tight enough, but this time… this time is different. These men are trained for this. He won’t get anywhere near you unless he has a death wish.” The conviction in his tone almost convinces me. Almost. But I can’t let my guard down just because Nate believes his own words. I need logic, not hope. “Where’s the safe house?” “Here. In Vegas.” My arms fold tightly across my chest, hiding the tremor in my hands. “Why here

  • The Billionaire’s Regret    262: YOU HAVE TEN SECONDS.

    ELARA’S POV “Wow.” The word slips out before I can stop it. Just when I thought my day couldn’t get any worse. Just when I thought all I had to worry about were the vomits and finding a place to sleep tonight. Then I find this… I don’t know what Nicolas is trying to achieve with this. To scare me? To remind me he’s still lurking, waiting for the perfect time to strike again? Whatever his plan is… I think it’s working. The bloody letter in my hand makes my stomach twist. I read the same words over and over, until my knees threaten to give out. The room spins, Nate’s voice in the background blurring into static, and then warm, steady hands close over mine, prying the paper away. I flinch before I can stop myself. Through blurry vision I catch his eyes, dark, tight, burning with something I can’t name. Pain? Fury? Fear? Shit. Tears sting at my lids again. I blink hard, refusing to let them fall, refusing to let anyone see me cry again. I swore I was done crying today

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