Reborn Of The CEO’s Cold-Hearted Wife のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 41 - チャプター 50

The ride home was suffocating. Not a word was spoken, but the silence roared louder than any storm. Even Elara, with her tender age and innocent heart, sensed it. She sat pressed against her mother in the backseat, her little fingers twirling the hem of her dress, her bright eyes darting between her parents like she was trying to read the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air.Aurora kept her gaze on the road ahead, though she wasn’t driving. Her reflection in the tinted window stared back at her… tired eyes, clenched jaw, a storm brewing just beneath the surface. The salty wind from the beach seemed to still cling to her skin, but it was the memory of Lilith’s smirk that burned hottest.When they got home, Aurora didn’t spare Xavier a glance. She scooped Elara into her arms and carried her straight upstairs, retreating into the sanctuary of her daughter’s room.Bath water and lavender soap filled the air, softening the edges of her anger for just a moment as she gently bathed Elara

Lilith paced across her bedroom, her heels clicking against the polished marble floors. It's been a week since the beach incident but her blood still boiled. Her expression was twisted with irritation. The memory of Aurora’s eyes at the beach still haunted her. There had been something dangerous there…something Lilith had never seen in her sister before.Aurora had always been soft, quick to tears, quick to forgive. That softness had been her weakness, one Lilith had exploited over and over growing up. She had expected Aurora to snap in front of Xavier, to create the kind of scene that would drive a wedge between them. Instead, Aurora had stood tall, cold, and unyielding, blocking every attempt Lilith had made to reach Elara.The look in Aurora’s eyes when she warned her… it still sent a shiver crawling down Lilith’s spine. But she pushed it away. Fear had no place here.She needed Aurora gone. The quickest way to achieve that was through Elara. If she could win the child’s heart, Aur

Elara woke up unusually quiet for a child whose birthday had finally arrived. Normally she would have jumped on Aurora’s bed with all the excitement of balloons and cake waiting to happen. But this morning, she curled beside her mother, her small fingers tracing invisible patterns on the blanket.“Mummy…” her voice was soft, hesitant.Aurora stirred, brushing the hair from her daughter’s face. “Yes, baby? Happy birthday,” she whispered with a smile, kissing her forehead.Elara smiled faintly but didn’t bounce with her usual energy. “Mummy, I… I don’t want a party today.”Aurora blinked. “What?” She sat up straighter, searching Elara’s expression. “But you were so excited about your party, about your cake. What changed?”Elara bit her lip, her brows knitting in a way that made her look far too grown for six years old. “I just… don’t feel like it. I want to hang out with you instead. Just us. Maybe… we could go to the zoo, or the water park… or Disney World?” Her eyes brightened a littl

It took almost an hour before Aurora finally calmed her daughter down. Elara’s small body trembled against her chest, sobs wracking her until exhaustion claimed her. Aurora’s arms never loosened; she held her tightly, stroking her soft hair until her breathing evened out.But even after Elara fell asleep, Aurora couldn’t stop hearing the words her daughter had spoken, words too heavy for someone so young.Earlier that night, as Aurora rocked her on the edge of the bed, Elara had lifted her teary eyes to her mother.“Mommy,” she whispered, her voice hoarse from crying, “does Daddy… not love me anymore? Is it because he has another child now?”Aurora’s throat went dry. She opened her mouth to soothe, to explain, but before she could form the words, Elara pressed on.“I know Jaxon’s my brother, not my cousin,” she said, lips quivering as she tried to be brave. “I heard you and Daddy fighting the other night. I didn’t mean to… but I did. And then today, at the zoo, I saw him call Daddy. S

Xavier leaned back in his office chair, the city skyline stretching wide through the glass walls, but his mind wasn’t on the reports scattered across his desk. He stared at his phone for a long moment before finally dialing Lilith’s number. She answered almost immediately, her voice warm, soft…too soft. “Xavier. Did you set it up?” “Yes,” he said, rubbing his temple. “I reserved a private table at L’Elysée. It’s discreet enough. I’ll text you the address. I’ll come with you both, just in case things—” “That won’t be necessary,” Lilith cut in gently, though her tone carried a firmness that didn’t leave room for argument. “This should be between Aurora and me. If you’re there, she’ll feel cornered. I want her calm, open. It will go smoother without a third party.” Xavier frowned. “Lilith, I don’t like the idea of leaving you two alone. You know how—” “I’ll be fine,” she interrupted again, this time with a low, reassuring laugh. “Aurora isn’t going to bite me, Xavier. Trust me.