Semua Bab The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal: Bab 271 - Bab 280

The clock ticking was the only indication that I wasn’t frozen in time. Leo had been unconscious and intubated after his last cardiac episode. They had sedated him to allow the antidotal treatment to take effect and to do a full scrape and bandaging of his arm. I refused to leave his side as they came in and worked carefully on him. If he were to wake up spontaneously, I wanted him to know I was here, to know that I’d never leave his side in a time like this. My eyes stung from what I thought were infinite tears. Although they did dry out eventually. Mason sat beside me, watching me carefully and forcing me to eat and drink every hour. I’d starve otherwise. I couldn’t stomach the idea of losing my husband and leaving our boys without a father. I also couldn’t release his hand from mine. I lean over, resting my head on his hand and praying. Praying to anyone that could hear me. A savior, a God or anyone who could change the ties of fate. It felt useless but it was all I could do. “Cla

Did I kill him? Did I really forget what was on that blade when I slashed him or did the rage and envy of seeing my love choose another drive me to want him dead? I couldn’t remember. I try to make sense of my actions but I genuinely cannot remember what it is that I felt in that moment and if I was aware of who it was, that I attacked at the end.“You are losing that faint line that was your sanity.” My mother says sadly as she watches me from across the room.“And I should believe you?” I scoff. She was the last person I needed to take warning from or understand.“Charlotte, you forget me. I am but a figment of your mental health deteriorating. I am a part of your mind. I see, feel and know what it is that goes on in your head.” Her calm voice irritates me. It always has.“Then you’d know that my mind, body and soul HATE you. Every inch of me despises you.” I hiss at her as I emphasis my words.“If that were completely true, I wouldn’t have came. The truth is, you have guilt for wha

After watching Leo sign the documents, I take Leo and Claire back to his home to rest. The ride is silent and I’m unsure if Claire is silent from satisfaction, gratitude, shock or fear. This was something she never expected to happen. It was something she was denied for so long - justice. It was understandable if she was conflicted.“We’re here.” I say as I park and hop out to help Leo as Elena rushes out to assist Claire. I get Leo to the couch and wait until he’s seated to start.“You’re really going head-on with these charges?” He signed the documents already and I wanted to make sure before I send them off.“Mason, she tried to poison because I don’t love her. She’s disfigured my wife and murdered my son. I should’ve done this a long time ago.” He shrugs as thought it were just another business decision.“Well you seem sure - I’ll have the documents sent off then.” “Mason, I have a question. With charlottes current condition, do you think they’ll force her to stay institutionaliz

I’m just leaving the judges’ office to file Charlotte’s charges from Leonardo and Claire when I see a message from Nathan coming through.‘Hey, I know you’re busy with Claire’s case and all but I was wondering if you’d be able to give me call.’ It seems odd for Nathan to want to talk about anything considering Claire wasn’t there and Charlotte was locked away safely in the mental health hospital but I decide to give him a call as I drive home for the day. I dial his number and wait for him to answer.“Hey Nathan, it’s Mason. Is everything alright over there?” Maybe someone had startled Jasmine or him.“Oh yeah, everything’s fine. I wanted to talk to you about Jasmine actually.” He made it seem as though it were a casual question.“Okay. I’m all ears.” I wait patiently for his response. It didn’t seem like Jasmine was in any harm so I continue my journey in the direction of home.“Well, I’ve seen how you both seem to notice each other and have these long silent pauses when you look at

It takes a while for me to make my way upstairs. I would ask for help but the thought of needing help to simply walk was humiliating within itself. I took each step slowly, holding onto the staircase rail tightly to ensure I wouldn’t fall back only to have to repeat the steps. It takes longer than I anticipated but I’m finally able to make it up the stairs and to my bedroom door. I open it to find Claire is snuggled up to her neck in my comforters and fast asleep. Elena had left her to nap. I slowly make my way to the ottoman to remove my shoes and clothes before getting into bed with her. I wrap my arms around her tiny frame and pull her into my chest like I’d done over the last six years. Truthfully, I couldn’t sleep without her in my grasp and her being gone has been extremely difficult. I watch as he turns, nuzzling her nose into the nape of my neck and breathes in deeply. I slowly reach my hand to her face, using one finger to whisk away an escaped lock. She was beautiful and she