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I listened, half bewildered, half captivated. Who would have thought a man who seemed so stern could speak so gently about flowers?

“I never would’ve guessed,” I murmured without thinking.

“What?” he asked.

I bit my lip. “That you know so much about beautiful things.”

Xavier's fell silent for a moment, then gave a faint smile. “Maybe because I’ve always been surrounded by harsh things. Flowers remind me that the world isn’t always like that.”

I looked at him longer than I should have, then quickly turned away again. But inside, something warm began to flow quietly.

We sat on the bench near the fountain. Silence fell once more, but this time it wasn’t frightening. The sound of water and the breeze made it feel peaceful.

I tilted my head up to the blue sky. “I feel strange,” I said softly.

“Why?”

“Because I don’t feel as bad as I usually do. Normally I’m always on guard. Always afr

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  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   53

    Amelia's POVTears welled up again. I buried my face in the pillow, muffling my sobs so they wouldn’t reach his study.I knew this was my fault. I was the one who doubted him. The words I said earlier hadn’t just hurt him—they had betrayed the promise I’d made to him: the promise to learn how to trust.I hugged the pillow tightly and whispered to myself, “Why do I always ruin everything?”A few minutes later, I heard footsteps in the hallway. My heart started pounding. The door creaked open, and dim light from the corridor fell across Xavier’s figure. He stood in the doorway, staring at me.I quickly wiped my tears and pretended to be asleep. But I knew he could see my trembling shoulders.There was a pause before he slowly stepped inside. His footsteps grew closer until they stopped beside the bed. I could feel his presence, heavy and warm in the silence.“Amelia,” he

  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   52

    Amelia's POVXavier came back a few minutes later, his hair still damp, slightly tousled. He looked more at ease than usual. Sitting down beside me, he lifted the blanket, wordlessly inviting me to lie down.I slipped under the covers, immediately enveloped by warmth. At first, I felt awkward, but when Xavier reached for my hand and held it tight, all the hesitation melted away.“Amelia,” he said softly.“Hm?”“Thank you for holding on this far. I know it hasn’t been easy for you.”I turned to look at him, our faces so close I could feel his breath. “I can hold on because you’re here.”He smiled faintly, leaning his forehead against mine. “I promise, I’m not going anywhere. You’ll always have a place to come home to—even when the world turns its back on you.”Tears welled up again, but they weren’t tears of pain—they were

  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   51

    Xavier didn’t interrupt. He didn’t rush to comfort me or fill the gaps. He simply listened, his thumb brushing over the back of my hand now and then, grounding me.“I don’t ever want to go back to that,” I said finally, my voice hoarse. “I don’t want to return to the version of me who didn’t even know who she was anymore.”Xavier looked at me, his eyes filled with a kind of pain that mirrored mine. “And you won’t. I won’t let you. Amelia, you’re worth so much more than how he treated you. Don’t let your past define who you are now.”I nodded slowly, feeling the weight on my chest lift little by little.That evening, we had dinner with Xavier’s grandmother. The atmosphere was warm, almost gentle. She seemed calm, though she asked several times who I was. I answered patiently, explaining again and again, always with a smile.Bet

  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   49

    Amelia's POVI laughed softly too, then sighed with relief. “What’s your plan for today?”“Hmm…” He thought for a moment. “I have to deliver some books to the city library. My grandmother donated a lot of her old collection, and they asked me to help check the archives. You can come along if you’d like.”“The library?” I asked, my eyes lighting up a little.“Yeah. You like it?”I nodded quickly. “I’ve always loved places like that. It feels like home for lost minds.”Xavier looked at me with a gentle smile. “Then let’s go together.”A few hours later, we were already in the car. I sat in the passenger seat, watching the busy streets roll by. A breeze slipped through the window, messing up my hair. I fixed it absentmindedly, glancing at Xavier who was focused on driving.“I ju

  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   48

    Amelia's POVI rose quietly, careful not to wake him. The cold wooden floor met my bare feet, yet the chill somehow felt refreshing. I walked toward the back garden, hoping to clear my mind—but paused when I heard faint voices from the dining area.Peeking in, I saw Xavier’s grandmother sitting at the table, her silver hair neatly tied back. Her hands trembled slightly as she reached for a cup. Beside her, Xavier—already awake—was patiently feeding her soft bread.“Slow down, Grandma,” he said gently. “I know you like this bread, but don’t rush.”My heart swelled at the sight. There was something deeply moving in seeing this side of him—gentle, patient, protective.A small sound escaped me as I stepped forward, and Xavier turned his head. His face immediately lit up. “Good morning, Amelia.”I smiled awkwardly, feeling like an intruder. “Good mor

  • Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire   47

    Amelia's POVI reached out and held his hand. “I feel a great sense of pride to be in that position."He glanced at me with gleeful eyes and smiled. "As for you, Amelia. You're the center."Holding my breath I just smiled faintly. I was filled with hopelessness when he spoke his words. I had a sense for the entirety of my life, convinced that there was no place in the world where I truly felt like an important part. It didn't change anything. However, Xavier saw me as someone who was truly important to him.Silence fell between us. There was only the sound of a ticking clock, and then there was that faint aroma of cold soup floating around the table. The moment was serene, with a calm demeanor.“Xavier,” I whispered.Even after he let me go, I can't help but feel like my hand is holding my arm.I looked up at his and said, "Thank you for making me feel like this house belongs to me."He

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