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2025-10-16 09:48:00Amelia's POV
Xavier looked at me for a long moment, the faint fire still flickering in his eyes. “I know he’s your friend.”
“But?” I prompted softly.
He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “But I didn’t like seeing you that close to him.”
I froze for a second, lowering my gaze. “Xavier.”
“I know it’s childish,” he said quickly. “But I saw the way he looked at you. There was something in his eyes. And honestly, it made me uncomfortable.”
I blinked, surprised by his honesty. Xavier was usually calm, collected, always in control. But this time, he let his emotions show.
“Samuel does care about me,” I said honestly. “But not the way you think. He’s more like the place I go back to when I lose my way. Just like you only in your own way.”
Xavier’s gaze deepened. “And y
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Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire 92
Amelia's POVOur dwelling our dwelling that surprisingly felt intimate enough to call unreal welcomed us with a completely different kind of silence.I slipped off my shoes while he was hanging his jacket. I turned quickly.He kept looking at me.Not looking like a counterfeit spouse.Not the way a man playing a role looks.The look, on a mans face when he hears news he never thought could happen.Following that he proceeded toward me.Not pushing.Not demanding.Just approaching.Until I caught myself raising my chin to keep meeting his eyes.“Amelia," he said softly.His tone was, like that of a person trying to evade flames but unable to withstand their attraction.“Hm?” my voice was barely there.“May I hold you?”A simple question.It felt as if I had abruptly found myself in a place I had never been before and I was uncertain, about how much time had gone by.I could have declined. I could have said I needed time. I could have protected myself as I usually did.However this even
Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire 91
Amelia's POVI confessed it. Not to him. Also, to myself.I wished to attempt. I wished to discover where this might lead. I wished to mend what was once make-believe.Not out of obligation. Not due, to an agreement.. Because“I wish to be wed to you " I murmured, "not due to duty. Not, for motives”I raised my face gradually locking eyes with him.“Since I’m beginning to desire it.”Time came to a halt.Perhaps it was merely my body that halted. For the words I had just uttered emerged gentle, sincere and unchangeable.. When my gaze met Xavier’s something, in his eyes shattered—something he had been clutching firmly: hope.He gulped, as though confirming he wasn’t imagining things.“Amelia,” his voice was rough.
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Amelia's POVI became paralyzed. My mouth quivered.“Yes.”The moment that word escaped my lips it seemed as if a barrier, within me broke down. Not broken—unlocked.I breathed out as though my bravery was flowing away, with that sigh.“Perhaps I ought to quit deceiving myself " I repeated. "Regarding what I’ve begun to sense.”Xavier gazed at me intently. So intently it seemed as if he was peering through every layer I possessed.Then he uttered words that caused my heart to pause momentarily.“Amelia, It’s been some time since I saw this marriage as anything but real.”I remained motionless.He scratched the nape of his neck uneasy, in a manner I seldom observed in him. Even his breaths came out heavy—not furious, but since
Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire 89
Amelia’s POVThere was more to his words than met the ear. Not merely honesty . Yearning. For what I had yet to understand.I exhaled deeply angling my head a bit to catch my reflection in the glass. My hair was tousled by the seaside breeze my eyes a bit swollen but less fatigued, than usual. Even my cheeks appeared vibrant.All because of his presence tonight.I slipped off my shoes. Made my way slowly to the kitchen. A glass of water could help soothe the tightness in my chest. Yet when I went to open the cupboard I noticed my hands were shaking.“Oh dear why do I behave this way?" I murmured quietly to myself.At last I drank some water. Yet that failed to soothe my thoughts, which kept rehashing every moment since we departed the beach.The manner in which he gazed at me.
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Amelia's POV“I whispered, ‘The ocean appears stunning this evening.’”“Not as lovely as you are when you grin.”I quickly squeezed his arm. "Quit it. No flirting.”“I’m not flirting " he retorted. "That’s an established fact.”I attempted to suppress a grin. Utterly failed. "You’re unbelievable.”“I got you to smile.”Indeed I did. Truly.A while afterward the wind intensified. My hair lashed across my face so I lifted my hand to protect myself.Xavier observed briefly then gently tapped the shoulder of my cardigan. "Are you feeling chilly?”“No." I rapidly shook my head though a slight tremble gave me away. "I’m alright.”“Amelia.
Unexpectedly Married to a Billionaire 87
I still climbed down from the hood. "Alright. If it gets weird.”“I’ll go first.”“Amazing," I whispered, trailing behind him.We strolled over to the dock. The timber groaned gently beneath our feet as we moved onto it. The water struck the supports, below us producing a noise that oddly calmed me.“Have a seat " he instructed, motioning toward the corner.I perched, my feet hanging above the water.“This location " he started, "was once where I found my peace.”I faced him. "Do you also have a retreat?”He gave a nod. ". I have never taken anyone here.”My heart skipped slightly. "Am I the first?”“Yes " he replied immediately.I gazed at the water a grin spreading across my face. "T
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