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Chapter Twenty
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2026-05-23 15:35:00The next morning came with routine.
But the silence between them had changed. It wasn’t awkward anymore. It was… distant. Controlled. Elara moved through the house calmly, preparing breakfast for herself—not out of obligation, but habit. Aaron entered midway, watching her for a second longer than necessary. “You didn’t make mine,” he said. Elara didn’t lo
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The Billionaire’s Rejected Wife Chapter Eighty Five
The reception was everything Aaron and Elara had wanted. Small. Elegant. Personal. ⸻ No reporters. No flashing cameras. No gossip columns. ⸻ Just family. Friends. And the people who had stood beside them through the hardest years of their lives. ⸻ The reception hall overlooked the Italian coastline. Thousands of tiny lights twinkled overhead. Music drifted softly through the evening air. ⸻ For the first time all day— everyone seemed relaxed. ⸻ Even Aaron. ⸻ Though Elara suspected that had less to do with the wedding and more to do with the fact that nobody could interrupt him with business calls. ⸻ The newlyweds sat together at the head table. Aaron’s hand resting possessively over hers. ⸻ Not because he was worried she’d disappear. ⸻ Because he simply liked touching her. ⸻ Elara had noticed that lately. ⸻ She secretly loved it. ⸻ A glass clinked. ⸻ Everyone turned. ⸻ Edward stood slowly. ⸻ “Oh no,” Aa
The Billionaire’s Rejected Wife Chapter Eighty Four
One Month Later The morning of the wedding arrived warm and clear. No reporters. No photographers. No headlines. No media coverage. ⸻ Exactly as they wanted. ⸻ The ceremony was being held in the gardens of a rented estate in Italy. A place that felt like home. ⸻ Rows of white flowers lined the stone pathway. Soft music drifted through the air. Family and close friends filled the small gathering. ⸻ Only the people who mattered. ⸻ Nothing else. ⸻ Aaron stood beneath the flower-covered arch at the front of the garden. Waiting. ⸻ He looked calm. At least from a distance. ⸻ Up close— he was anything but. ⸻ His grandfather Edward stood beside him. Trying and failing to hide his amusement. ⸻ “You look nervous.” ⸻ Aaron adjusted his cufflinks. ⸻ “I’m not nervous.” ⸻ Edward snorted. ⸻ “You’ve checked your watch six times in three minutes.” ⸻ Aaron frowned. ⸻ “I like knowing the time.” ⸻ “Of course.”
The Billionaire’s Rejected Wife Chapter Eighty Three
Elara couldn’t stop looking at the ring. ⸻ Not because it was expensive. Not because it was beautiful. Though it was. ⸻ Because this time— it meant something entirely different. ⸻ The first ring had come with expectations. Obligations. Pressure. ⸻ This one came with a choice. ⸻ Aaron noticed her staring at it for the fifth time during breakfast. ⸻ “You know, most people eventually stop looking at it.” ⸻ Elara glanced up. ⸻ “It’s been twelve hours.” ⸻ Aaron considered that. ⸻ “Fair.” ⸻ She smiled and took another sip of coffee. ⸻ The villa’s terrace overlooked the ocean. Sunlight danced across the water. Palm trees swayed in the breeze. ⸻ Paradise. ⸻ And somehow— the best part wasn’t the island. ⸻ It was the man sitting across from her. ⸻ Aaron looked considerably more relaxed than when they arrived. ⸻ Less guarded. ⸻ Lighter. ⸻ Like he’d finally put down a burden he’d been carrying for years.
The Billionaire’s Rejected Wife Chapter Eighty Two
The rain arrived just before dawn. ⸻ Soft. Gentle. ⸻ Elara woke to the sound of it tapping against the villa windows. For a moment, she forgot where she was. ⸻ Then she felt Aaron’s arm around her waist. ⸻ And remembered. ⸻ The island. The honeymoon. The peace. ⸻ A smile tugged at her lips. ⸻ She carefully slipped out of bed and walked onto the terrace. ⸻ The ocean stretched endlessly before her. Dark blue beneath a cloudy morning sky. ⸻ Beautiful. ⸻ For the first time in years, her thoughts weren’t crowded by questions. ⸻ No investigations. No secrets. No tragedies waiting around the corner. ⸻ Just life. ⸻ Footsteps sounded behind her. ⸻ Aaron stepped onto the terrace carrying two mugs of coffee. ⸻ “You disappeared.” ⸻ Elara accepted one gratefully. ⸻ “I was enjoying the view.” ⸻ Aaron handed her the coffee. Then stood beside her. ⸻ “The view is overrated.” ⸻ She looked at him. ⸻ “Th
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*** Mature Content Ahead *** The island looked unreal. ⸻ Elara stared through the airplane window as turquoise water stretched endlessly beneath them. Small clusters of white sand surrounded lush green forests. The ocean sparkled beneath the afternoon sun. ⸻ It looked like something from a postcard. ⸻ Or a dream. ⸻ Beside her, Aaron glanced out the window. ⸻ Then looked back at her. ⸻ And smiled. ⸻ “You’re staring.” ⸻ Elara didn’t even try to deny it. ⸻ “Have you seen this place?” ⸻ Aaron chuckled softly. ⸻ “I have now.” ⸻ She narrowed her eyes. ⸻ “That was smooth.” ⸻ “It was true.”
The Billionaire’s Rejected Wife Chapter Eighty
The mansion had never been this loud. ⸻ Not because of arguments. Not because of emergencies. ⸻ Because of Maya. ⸻ “You are not packing enough clothes.” ⸻ Elara looked up from her suitcase. ⸻ “Maya, we’re going for two weeks.” ⸻ “Exactly.” ⸻ Maya tossed another dress onto the bed. ⸻ “You need options.” ⸻ Elara stared at the growing mountain of clothing. ⸻ “I need luggage the size of a truck.” ⸻ “You’re welcome.” ⸻ Across the room, Zara laughed. ⸻ “This is why nobody lets Maya plan vacations.” ⸻ “I wasn’t asked.” Maya looked offended. ⸻ “I volunteered.”
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