Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Marriage to the Billionaire: Ex-Husband Begs Me Not to Go: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Aria looked up. Through the dim light, she could see Archer's handsome face wearing a detached expression. Yet when she met his dark eyes, she felt as if he could see her lonely, disheveled state."A gathering for a friend who's returned from abroad, but I don't think I need to go in anymore."Her face carried a gentle smile.There truly was no point in entering. If Larry saw her, he might become even more belligerent in his drunken state, and she had no desire to confront an intoxicated madman.Archer didn't ask why. Looking down, he could see the self-mocking smile on her face. His gaze gradually shifted to her thin wrist, which bore an unsettling circle of blue-purple bruises, visible even in the dim lighting.The man's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as a wave of irritation surged within him."Are you hurt?" he asked.Aria paused, following Archer's gaze to the marks on her wrist where Larry had gripped her too hard.Her eyes flickered, and she covered the wrist with her

Felix followed Larry, his eyes cold with disapproval."Larry, do you really understand what you're doing?"Larry snickered, "It's not like this is my first time. You just don't know because you've been overseas."Hearing this, Felix completely gave up trying to stop him.He watched as Larry led the nightclub woman to get a room, then stood silently at the street corner lighting a cigarette.He smoked two cigarettes but never saw Larry emerge with any sign of regret.He sent Aria a message.[Felix]: Get the divorce....The hotel curtains hadn't been drawn the night before. Larry, drunk and agitated by the situation with Aria, had been somewhat wild, pressing the woman against the cold floor-to-ceiling windows.She was also quite adventurous, submitting to his demands with enthusiasm. Larry was quite satisfied.Early in the morning, he woke up still basking in pleasure, not wanting to get up.Sunlight was already streaming through the windows.He clicked his tongue in annoy

The breakfast Archer had brought was exactly the right portion size for Aria—not too much, not too little, but just right.As the small table and partition were cleared away, Aria glanced outside at the traffic. They must be nearing Harbour Hospital.When the car stopped in the special parking area at the hospital, Aria noticed the paper bag Archer handed her. The tan-colored bag with printed lettering looked very familiar. As she caught the rich scent of milk and chestnut, her eyes brightened."Is this... the Mont Blanc cake from that shop near my high school?"Aria recognized the packaging immediately.It had the same packaging during her high school years—slightly vintage yet understated. It was just Mont Blanc cake, but the shop owner had always appreciated these little touches of ceremony."It's from that shop," Archer casually mentioned. "I passed by this morning. Those who studied in that area all have strong memories of this place, so I brought one."The driver nearly lo

Aria had deliberately said those words to Larry.She knew his personality too well.Seeing Larry's face darken, Aria merely let her eyes flash briefly."It seems your 'senior' has quite the connections. But being transferred to Harbour Hospital doesn't mean just any medical team can cure your mother and brother."Larry had barely finished his sarcastic remark when Dr. Alexander appeared, strolling casually toward them in his white coat. Several medical staff followed behind him. Dr. Alexander gave some brief instructions, and his secretary distributed thick stacks of documents among the staff.Catching sight of Archer and Aria from the corner of his eye, Dr. Alexander raised an eyebrow. As he approached, he overheard Larry's mocking challenge.Seriously?Did this man not know who Archer was?What an idiot.Dr. Alexander clicked his tongue lightly, his voice filled with mockery as he approached."Miss Jackson's mother and brother are my patients. Do you have any other question

"Aria, I think you've gone mad."Larry felt his chest tighten as he looked at Aria, the corners of his eyes tinged red.He could see that the light in Aria's eyes was still beautiful, but those sparkles had shattered, mixed with coldness."Who's really the one going mad here?"Aria stepped closer to Larry.Larry wanted to back away, feeling somewhat guilty, but his pride kept him frozen in place until Aria was right in front of him.Her gaze swept over his neck, and her hand gently came to rest on his chest. Larry hesitated but didn't resist. Aria adjusted his tie, her voice filled with iciness."You come before me covered in love bites, showing off your mistress without any attempt to hide it, and yet you say I'm the one making a scene."Aria grabbed his tie, and Larry followed her pull, bending down with widened eyes.Their faces were nearly touching, close enough that he could smell the faint milky scent on Aria.He knew Aria loved drinking milk, and her body wash had the