A Forbidden Affair with the Toxic Billionaire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 81 - チャプター 90

The drive back to our vacation house was a tranquil journey, the soothing sound of the birds and the gentle hum of the car's engine filling the air.The house awaits us like an old friend, and as we approach, it feels like a warm embrace from a familiar place.We get into the car and everybody stretch’s“What an eventful and tiresome day we had” I say, yawning and it is evident that I’m tired.“I can’t lie. It was” Kendra agrees with me.We all enter into the house and we are exhausted“I will make all of us a meal. Just because” Jim says, taking everyone by surprise“Bro, don’t go ahead to poison all of us” Joel says laughing“Oh it’s a dare” Jim giggles.He walks into the kitchen and takes it upon himself to prepare a meal.We separate into our rooms and I decide to take a shower.Washing the stress of the day off my skin.When I’m done, I leave the room to see that Kendra and Joel were already seated in the living room.I must have taken quite a lot of time. I think to myself.The

I turn to see a woman standing in the corner of the room, her presence shrouded in mystery.The face slowly comes to light and it’s Jessica.The same girl who appeared during the ball to pick me up.“I didn’t know Jim was having any visitors. Let me call him” I tell her“Don’t worry about that. I’m here to see you and not him” she says“How did you get in? You were the one who came here the other day, weren’t you?” I ask“Yes I was”As Jessica's enigmatic presence fills the room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.Her unexpected visit catches me off guard, and I have no idea what her intentions are.I’ve been so curious about her. The girl that Jonathan has always wanted to tell me about.The girl that Jim hides so flawlessly from me.She was right there in front of me and I could find out the truth.But I don’t know if I’m ready to find out the truth."What are you doing here?" I ask, my voice laced with curiosity and caution.She offers a mysterious smile and takes a step c

The sun hangs high in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the world as we prepare for our journey back home.I stand up and join Jim in the bathroom.“Good morning baby” he says from the shower“Hey baby. How are you so agile? When did you wake up?” I ask“It’s not been long, you know. I always wake up early when I have a trip the next day . My brain is programmed like that” he saysJim and I get ready and leave the room.Jim locks the door behind him and we walk into the living room.“Have you had breakfast?” I ask him“Yeah I have. Yours is in the kitchen. I packed some snacks for the road as well” he tells meOur island adventure has come to an end, and it's time to hit the open road.All the suitcases have already been packed into the car.I walk into the kitchen to grab breakfast and I see Kendra and Joel in the sitting room.They are having hot chocolate and talking about casual things“Hey guys”“Morning Anastasia” they chorus and I go ahead to take a plate of pancakes fro

Jim’s POVThe gas station parking lot feels like the center of a storm, with emotions swirling in all directions. Jessica's revelation about her marriage to me has cast a shadow over our road trip.Anastasia stands beside me, her expression a mixture of composure and turmoil, and I can't help but admire her strength in the face of this revelation.I promised that I won’t hurt her. I promised her over and over again and I went right to her heart.I hurt her again. I can’t help but accept that Jonathan is rightI was always going to hurt her. That’s who I am.She was one good thing in my life and I go ahead to spoil it again. With my half truths.I should have just told her the truth when she asked.Jessica's voice remains steady as she continues, "Jim and I are married. We've been together for years."Anastasia nods, her response measured. "Thank you for telling me, Jessica."Her word is brief and it holds a lot of resentment.Anastasia does not deserve all of this pain that I’m puttin

Joel steps closer, his face etched with concern. "We need to call the police. This is more than just a random act of vandalism."My trembling fingers dial 911 and I relay the situation to the dispatcher.My voice is tensed, the weight of the situation, Jim’s marriage and an unborn child sits on my shoulderIt always feels like problems seem to find a home in me.They tell me they would be on their way, but the wait feels interminable. I can't help but feel violated, as if our sanctuary has been invaded and defiled.Kendra kneels to pick up a shattered family photo, its broken frame a metaphor for the fragments of our lives.It’s the picture of Kendra and I, the day we got this house. We’re both smiling, we were happy. Scarred but happy.“Anastasia, this is terrible….. Why did they do this to us? Anastasia, we will get over this. We will work our way out of this mess, like we always did when we were little” she says, her voice is husky and I know she’s trying not to break down.Tears s