BETRAYED BY MY HUSBAND, I FELL FOR HIS BILLIONAIRE BROTHER のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

~~Lexi~~As the days passed, the tension in our home grew palpable. I began to notice more signs that something was amiss—his phone buzzing with messages he quickly silenced, late nights that turned into early mornings, and a growing distance between us that felt insurmountable. One evening, while Ryan was in the shower, I found myself drawn to his phone, the screen lighting up with a message from an unknown number. Curiosity got the better of me, and I hesitated before unlocking it. The message read, "Can’t wait to see you again. Our little secret." My heart raced as I realized that the fairytale I had believed in was unraveling. I needed to confront him, but fear gripped me—what if my suspicions were unfounded? The next day, I decided to follow him after he claimed another late meeting. My heart pounded as I trailed him through the city, until he stopped at a quaint café. I watched from a distance as he met a woman whose laughter echoed like a siren call. The way he leaned in, the

~~Lexi~~Amanda's words kept echoing in my mind, a harsh reminder of Ryan's betrayal.Ethan's presence was a comforting distraction, and I found myself gravitating towards him. We sat in the living room, the silence between us a gentle hum of understanding."Lexi, I'm sorry again for what happened," Ethan said, his voice low and soothing. "I know it can't be easy for you."I shook my head, feeling a lump form in my throat. "It's not just the infidelity," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's the lies, the deception. I feel like I never really knew Ryan at all."Ethan's expression was sympathetic, and he reached out to take my hand. "You deserve so much better than that," he said, his eyes burning with intensity. I pulled my hand back, trying to process my emotions. Ethan's touch had sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn't deny the attraction I felt towards him.But I was still married to his brother. And that reality was a harsh reminder of the complications that lay ahea

~~Lexi~~I sat across from Ethan at the small, intimate table, surrounded by the warm glow of candles and the soft hum of conversation from other diners. We were at Bella Vita, the cozy Italian restaurant he had brought me to for our second date.As we sipped our wine and waited for our food to arrive, I couldn't help but feel a sense of ease with Ethan. It was as if we had known each other for years, not just a few weeks."So, tell me more about your family," I said, curiosity getting the better of me.Ethan's expression turned thoughtful, his eyes clouding over for a moment. "My family is... complicated," he said finally.I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Complicated?" I repeated.Ethan nodded, taking a sip of his wine. "My parents were high-society types, always concerned with appearances and social standing. They pushed Ryan and me to succeed, but they also made it clear that we were expected to follow in their footsteps.""That must have been tough," I said.Ethan's gaze met mine,

~~Lexi~~"Welcome to my home," he said, his voice low and husky.I was in awe of the beauty before me. The foyer was opulent, with a sweeping staircase and a crystal chandelier that refracted the light into a thousand tiny rainbows."Wow," I breathed, my eyes wide with wonder. "This is incredible."Ethan chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "I've spent a lot of time and effort making it perfect."As we walked through the mansion, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer scale and luxury of Ethan's home. Every room was impeccably decorated, with exquisite artwork and plush furnishings that seemed to whisper comfort and elegance.We reached the living room, Ethan turned to me, his eyes sparkling with invitation. "Would you like a drink?" he asked.I nodded a yes.Ethan smiled and walked over to the bar, his movements fluid and confident. He poured us each a glass of wine, his eyes sparkling in the dim light."To new beginnings," Ethan

~~Lexi~~"I like your spirit, Lexi," he said. "But we need to be smart about this. We can't just barge in without a plan."I nodded, my mind racing with strategy. We would need to be careful, to plan our next move carefully.But as we sat there, brainstorming and planning, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were missing something. A piece of the puzzle that would change everything.A few minutes later, Ethan's phone rang. He answered, his expression turning serious."What is it?" I asked, my heart racing with anticipation.Ethan's eyes locked onto mine. "It's my investigator," he said. "He's found something big. Something that could change everything.""What is it?" I asked again, my voice barely above a whisper.Ethan's expression turned grim. "It's about Ryan's mistress," he said. "My investigator has found evidence that suggests she's not who she claims to be."I felt a wave of surprise wash over me. "What do you mean?" I asked.Ethan's eyes locked onto mine. "Her real name is no