Semua Bab THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME : Bab 251 - Bab 260

ZeldaThe man stood there, his short hair appearing jet black under the soft glow of the house lights, a stark contrast to the fair-haired locals. My heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, I was frozen in place. Startled, I loosened my grip on the flowerpot, and it slipped from my hands, tumbling off the stand."Careful!" A deep, mellow voice called out, and before I could react, a strong arm wrapped around my shoulders, pulling me away from the stand.The man’s hand shot up, blocking the falling flowerpot just in time. It shattered on the ground, the sound sharp and sudden.My heart was pounding like a drum, and I looked up, dazed, to see a familiar face. My initial shock and confusion slowly turned to astonishment."Boss Nan?" I breathed.It was Jim. Not who I had thought for a moment. My heart was still racing, but the surge of emotions settled as I realized it wasn’t him. It wasn’t James.Jim’s hands were still on my shoulders, his touch warm against my cold skin. He smiled down

ZeldaI woke up late the next morning, surprised by how well I had slept. After hearing about the Bai family’s relentless search for me, I had expected a restless night, but instead, I had slept deeply and peacefully. Even Littleton had been unusually quiet, giving me a rare break from the usual nighttime kicks.I stretched lazily, feeling refreshed, and walked over to the window to open the curtains.The world outside was a pristine white, the snow had stopped and the sky clearing to a soft, pale blue. I smiled, taking in the peaceful scene, but my eyes suddenly caught on something unusual. On the terrace of the neighbour’s house, about twenty meters away, stood a snowman.It wasn’t just any snowman. It was half a person’s height, with a crooked red woollen hat perched on its round head, a red scarf wrapped around its neck, and a row of heart-shaped buttons down its front. In its arms, it held a bunch of fresh angel tears, the delicate pink bell flowers swaying gently in the breeze.

JamesA frown creased my brow as I remained silent.Of course, I wanted to confront Zelda immediately—to take her away from this place, to have her back where she belonged. Now that I'd found her, there was no way in hell I'd leave her here, alone, with her belly round and heavy with our child.No matter how content she seemed in this quiet town, no matter how peacefully she smiled—I couldn't rest knowing she was beyond my reach.But I also knew the truth: Zelda wouldn’t come back willingly.If I forced the matter now, I’d only be met with resistance—arguments, defiance, another desperate flight. The thought made my jaw tighten. I, who had never hesitated in business, in strategy, in anything—now found myself paralyzed by indecision.So I waited.And when night fell, I slipped into her room again, silent as a shadow.I didn’t stay long—just long enough to watch the steady rise and fall of her breathing, to assure myself she was safe. Then I left as quietly as I’d come, reset the surve

ZeldaOf course I couldn't bear it.I never wanted to compete with Bai Luoxing for anything. She was the one who forced her way into my marriage. Even then, I retreated—step by step, until I'd put an ocean between us.Yet the Bai family still wouldn't let me go. They wanted me dead. How vicious could they be?But Leiy hadn't said much earlier. Even I was only guessing. Did James... already know it was them?My eyes widened in shock. "You knew? Bai Luoxing helped me leave the country, and the Bai family has been hunting me since I landed—"His face darkened at the mention of my escape. "How else do you think I found you?"I pressed my lips together, then let out a cold laugh."Well, color me surprised. I thought even if I accused the Bai family, you'd assume I was just smearing their name out of spite."The pain that flashed across his face was sharp enough to almost make me regret my words. Almost.His chest heaved, and before I could react, his hand shot out, gripping the back of my

JamesMy lashes lowered, hiding the smug satisfaction in my gaze as I buried my face against her again. Good. She didn’t push me away this time.Then— Thump.Something struck the side of my face.I froze.Before I could process it, another hit—this time square on the bridge of my nose. Not painful, but sharp, like a tiny jolt of electricity.My head snapped up, eyes wide."Was that… Littleton?"Zelda’s lips curled, amusement flickering in her gaze before she pressed them flat again."Littleton’s here to teach you some manners," she said dryly.Of course, it was Littleton.Even in the womb, my kid couldn’t stand watching their shameless father grovelling like this and decided to intervene.A stunned laugh caught in my throat.I stared at the slight swell of her belly, then slowly raised my hand, pressing my fingers where I’d been kicked. The impact had been soft, muted by layers of flesh and fluid, but it sent a current straight through my chest.My heart hammered—not from fever, but s