Four Babies and a Billion Dollar Lie의 모든 챕터: 챕터 191 - 챕터 197

The BreakThe air between them felt different the moment Tessa collapsed into Ares’ arms after that final, painful confession. The storm that had been raging for months—accusations, distance, shame, fury finally broke. The mansion seemed too quiet for the chaos inside them.Shadows lingered on the walls like the remnants of all the arguments they had thrown at each other. But none of that mattered now, not with the way Tessa trembled against him, not with the way Ares held her as though he had been waiting years for this one moment of peace.Her sobs softened, turning from ragged to fragile, then to shaky breaths pressed against his chest. Ares didn’t speak at first. He simply held her, grounding both of them. He felt her fingers curl into his shirt as though she were afraid he would vanish. He felt his own resolve melt, slowly, painfully, irresistibly.She whispered again, voice cracked, “Why do you hate me so much?”And he had whispered back the truth he had buried in his bones, “I

Collision at the GatesThe morning had barely stretched into full daylight when the mansion’s calm shattered under the violent pounding of fists against the front gates. The sound echoed across the estate, sharp, frantic, relentless like someone striking metal with desperation rather than strength. Ares, Tessa, and Julian were still in the living room, caught in the long, torturous silence following the news of the kidnapping. None of them had slept. Their clothes were wrinkled, their eyes red, and their tempers stretched thin as wires.Another crash hit the gate, louder this time.Julian’s head jerked upward. “What the hell..:”Tessa was already moving. Ares was right beside her, his jaw clenched, his face carved with sleepless rage. The three rushed outside, footsteps hammering on marble, dread rising in their throats like smoke. When they reached the veranda, they saw the gate rattling violently, the metal vibrating beneath the force of someone’s kicks.“It’s Richard,” Tessa breat

Empty houseJulian reached his front door breathless, his mind still spinning from everything that had unfolded in the past twenty-four hours. He had left Ares’ mansion only moments ago, promising to return quickly after checking on Dorcas, promising to reassure her, promising to be present.He fumbled with his keys, hands shaking, his pulse pounding in his ears. All he wanted was to see her sitting on the couch, rubbing her belly and pouting about something silly. He wanted to hug her, tell her he chose her, tell her nothing mattered more.But when he opened the door, the house greeted him with a silence so heavy it felt like a slap.“Dorcas?” he called out, stepping slowly inside.No answer.He dropped his keys on the table and walked through the living room… empty. The remote was still on the sofa where she usually left it. Her blanket was neatly folded instead of tossed aside. Her slippers was gone. His heartbeat quickened as he hurried toward the bedroom.The bed was made. Her p

Happy ever afterThe morning sun rose slowly over the estate grounds, casting a warm golden glow across the massive garden that had been transformed overnight into a wedding haven. Soft music flowed from the speakers arranged discreetly behind draped floral arches.Rows of white chairs faced a double-wide altar decorated with fresh roses, lilies, and chandeliers suspended elegantly under a transparent canopy. Everywhere smelled of flowers, vanilla candles, and promise.It was the day no one thought would ever come.Ares and Tessa’s wedding.Julian and Ayisha’s wedding.Same place. Same time. Same stage.A double celebration for two couples who had survived storms that could have broken anyone else.Inside the bridal cottage, Tessa stood before the mirror, hardly recognizing herself. Her wedding gown was a soft ivory, elegant but not loud, long sleeves, fitted bodice, flowing skirt that made her look almost weightless. Her hair was pinned up in a loose bun with delicate crystal pins sh