Semua Bab The Ex’s Regret: She Returned to Her New Billionaire Husband: Bab 71 - Bab 80

The black car pulled into the driveway. Liora stepped out, her body weary, her eyes swollen from too much crying. But the moment the front door opened, the aroma of warm food immediately greeted her.In the dining room, the table was laden with dishes: steaming hot chicken soup, soft bread, a fresh salad, and a chocolate pudding that was usually Liora's favorite. A servant stood neatly to the side, bowing respectfully."All of this..." Liora turned to Xavier, who had just entered behind her."I told them to prepare it. You haven't eaten all day. I didn't want you to get sick."Liora stared at him for a long moment, then slowly sat down in the dining chair. She gazed at the food before her with eyes still wet with tears. Her stomach rumbled softly, reminding her that she truly hadn't touched anything since morning.Hesitantly, she picked up a spoon and tasted the warm soup. Its savory flavor touched her tongue, and before she knew it, she began to eat ravenously. Xavier simply sat acro

That day, the courtroom was packed. The visitors’ seats were filled with journalists, legal observers, and some who had come merely to witness the downfall of a man once known as the heir to a powerful family.At the front, the national flag stood tall on the left side of the judge’s bench. Three judges sat in their black robes, their faces stern. To the right, the prosecutor arranged stacks of folders, while Noah’s defense attorney busily flipped through documents, though his own expression was steeped in despair.Liora sat in the front row of the visitors’ seats, right beside Xavier. Her hands gripped the hem of her skirt, yet her gaze never wavered from the defendant’s chair.Noah entered with heavy steps. Two officers escorted him, his hands shackled. The room instantly buzzed with noise—camera flashes burst, whispers rose from every direction.Liora froze. The man who entered was barely recognizable. Noah, who once always appeared immaculate in expensive suits, had turned into a

“Madam Amanda and Miss Isabelle have arrived.”Amanda rarely came without notice, and during the recent turmoil the video scandal, Noah’s trial, both of them had barely shown their faces. The grand doors opened. Amanda entered first, elegant in a dark gown with glittering jewelry, followed by Isabelle with a cold expression, her steps brisk and confident.“You look healthier than I heard.”Liora rose and greeted them politely. “Good afternoon, Madam. Isabelle. Please, have a seat.”They sat on the sofa across from Liora. A maid promptly served tea, then withdrew. For a moment, silence filled the room. Liora studied them, trying to guess the purpose of this visit. Strangely, they did not begin with their usual sharp remarks.Amanda sipped her tea slowly, then set down the cup.“I hear you still had the audacity to show your face at Astervale after everything that’s happened.”“I didn’t go for myself, Madam. I went because the employees needed me. They’ve suffered enough under the Grant

The next day, Xavier held Liora tightly as she slept soundly in his embrace. With extreme care, he extricated himself from the arms of the still deeply sleeping Liora. She let out a small groan of protest."Shhh, darling. I'm here. I'm just going to bathe you," Xavier whispered.He gently stroked Liora's cheek before finally rising from the bed. His tall, muscular frame was clearly visible in the dim moonlight as he bent down and effortlessly lifted the light, half-asleep Liora into his arms.Liora whimpered softly, her head instinctively nestling into Xavier's solid shoulder, inhaling his distinctive scent a mix of his woody cologne, sweat, and the essence of them both.Xavier carried her into their spacious, luxurious bathroom. The black marble gleamed under the soft lights that automatically turned on as they entered. Warm air began to fill the room from the underfloor heating system. With one strong arm still supporting Liora, Xavier turned on the wide showerhead, adjusting the wa

Isabelle, who had been trying to restrain herself all this time, finally let her tears fall.“I carry Wrenford blood too. Yes, I have a different mother than you, Xavier, but I’m still family. Are you really going to just forget that?”Xavier’s gaze sharpened, his jaw tightening. “The blood may be the same, but don’t ever forget, I am the legitimate child. You, Isabelle, should know your place. You and your mother should have known it from the very beginning.”Isabelle snapped her head toward him, tears streaming down her cheeks.“You’re truly cruel to say that.”Xavier didn’t flinch. “I’m only stating what should already be clear. I’ve stayed silent all this time, letting you and your mother remain within this family’s circle, but that doesn’t give you the right to belittle my wife. You need to know your limits.”Liora, sitting on the bed, could only stay silent. Her eyes shifted back and forth, from Xavier’s cold face to Isabelle’s sobbing one.Isabelle covered her mouth with her ha