Semua Bab The Billionaire's Runaway Ex-Wife : Bab 561 - Bab 570

In a world where everyone expected something from her, where she was always giving and never receiving, Leon’s presence felt like a lifeline.“I’m here,” he murmured while running a comforting hand down her back. “Hush, Belly.”Cillian stood frozen, watching his wife fall apart in her brother’s arms. He had never seen her like this. He knew she cried as he had heard the muffled sobs when she thought he was asleep. He had seen the slight puffiness in her eyes in the mornings but she never let anyone witness her breaking.But now, she was raw. Unguarded. Completely vulnerable.And it wasn’t with him.It was with her brother the one she had spent a decade away from yet the bond between them remained unshaken.Leon barely spared Cillian a glance before saying, “Get some water.”Without a word, Cillian handed him a bottle. Leon gently coaxed Abella to drink. They took her back to Hotel but her crying never subsided. Even now in the room, she was just crying endlessly. When her sobs finall

At the airport, the four munchkins stood surrounded by shadow guards and their uncle.“Kids, I have to go to the office first. Then we will see her,” Nash said, looking down at the eager little faces.The kids had their summer vacation, and Nash had business in Italy. Since he was already heading there, he had planned a brief visit to Abella, his sister and his best friend, the person he was most connected with, along with Estelle.But somehow, the kids had found out. And when they did, they pestered him and pestered the family until their parents had no choice but to send them along. First of all, it was very hard for these four to have the same opinion. Often, Silas would veto every decision that they made collectively. But if they were together on one thing, nobody could ever do anything against them. They would get what they wanted! The parents had even offered to come, but the kids were adamant. They wanted to visit with their uncle, and their uncle only. Nobody else! These stub

When Abella returned to her villa, which was set a little apart from her mother-in-law’s, she barely had time to open the bedroom door before she was pushed against the wall and kissed deeply by her husband. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back, melting into the warmth of his embrace.That night, they made slow, tender love that was an experience that felt different and deeper, as though something unspoken had settled between them. Usually, after moments like this, sleep would claim her almost instantly, but tonight was different. She didn’t want to sleep. Whatever was happening between them, she wanted to savor it. It was something she always wanted. Something, she was living for. Lying with her back to him at first, she suddenly turned to face him while cupping his face and gazing into his dark eyes, where she saw her own reflection staring back at her.A slow smile curled her lips.“What are you scheming?” Cillian murmured, his voice hoarse from the night’s int

“What were you doing?” Abella demanded, her voice shaking with anger and helplessness.She knelt beside him while wiping the blood from his wound as her hands were trembling as she fought back tears. Around them, his men stood, some of them injured as well and waiting for the doctor to tend to their wounds. The room smelled of blood and antiseptic. Cillian exhaled sharply. “I didn’t know that bastard would aim his shot at me.”“You always say that!” she snapped. “How many times have I told you to stay away from bloodshed? You never listen to me! You do whatever you want, always inviting trouble home! What if that bullet had hit your heart instead of your arm? Then what, Cillian? What about me, you selfish jerk? I would be widowed! One of your enemies would come and claim me as his woman!”At that, Cillian turned to his men and ordered, “Men, if I die, my wife must be protected at all costs.”“Yes, sir!” they all responded in unison.Abella slapped his shoulder and then winced when sh

Abella attended the birthday banquet, and everything went smoothly. She had a warm conversation with Madam Scuderi, who was delighted to see her."To be honest, I was afraid no one would come," Madam Scuderi admitted with a sigh. "I don’t have much family left. Now that I’m in my seventies, my parents and siblings have all passed away. They were older than me, so it was only a matter of time. Now, it's just Guilia and Lucia. I knew Lucia couldn’t come because of her health, but seeing you here on her behalf makes me feel like I still have family, someone who cares for me."Abella gently embraced her. "Aunt, you will always have family in us."Madam Scuderi smiled warmly. "You are such a lovely girl," she said. "Would you take a stroll with me?""Of course," Abella agreed, and they wandered through the garden together.As they walked, Madam Scuderi spoke in a weary voice. "This year has been hard on me. I didn’t even want this banquet, but the younger generation, they love to show off