The Billionaire's Accidental Wife のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Chapter 21: I Wanted You Ava:“For the subject, I'd love for you all to write an essay. I want you to talk about a memorable event in your life, something you'd like to share with your friends and the whole class.” I arranged the pile of books on my table before glancing up at the faces of my students.“So, work on it today or tonight. Then bring it over tomorrow morning. Remember, it has to be honest and written by yourself. It could be anything at all, any memorable event you’d like to share. I want it to be uniquely yours, and most importantly, do not receive help from your parents, alright?”They all nodded before packing up their books into their bags.A little while later, the school bell rang, and the classroom erupted into a chorus of relieved sighs.The noise was followed by the zipping of backpacks and the scraping of tiny chairs being pushed back.I walked around the room, helping a couple of kids who struggled with their zippers and reminding Eli to pick up the crayons sh

Ava:I shook my head quickly, trying to wipe the tears off my face. “Oh, no, baby. I'm not crying…”Belle didn't take my words simply; she tilted her head to have a better look. “Mummy, but I can see you clearly trying to wipe the tears off,” her tone turned gentle.A small laugh escaped me. “It’s dust.”“Huh?” She frowned.“It’s just dust that got into my eyes, okay?” I sniffed, “But I'll get better. Are you ready to go home now?”She nodded, then pressed her lips tightly.Surprisingly, she didn't notice Dante, who was standing behind me, and he made absolutely no noise.Just before Belle could turn around, she suddenly asked, “But I thought I heard you speaking with someone inside?” She tilted her head to the side, and her gaze must have caught his presence because her pair of almond-shaped eyes widened and a bright smile tipped the edge of her lips. “Oh, my God. It’s Daddy! It's him.”Before I had the chance to step aside, Belle came in just by herself, and with no other choice, I

Ava:It was only at that moment and after he mentioned it that I seriously stared at Belle’s ears while grazing mine with my fingers.“Oh,” I mumbled, realizing she indeed had ears that were far different from Dante’s, but they were similarly pointed to mine. “Oh,” I muttered again.I had been too consumed in how much she looked like him that I never noticed the small details on our ears.My heart melted. “I've never noticed them before.”“They are beautiful,” Dante muttered, his gaze lingering on my face, not my ears, and not even Belle’s ears either.I swallowed, the warmth in my chest spreading so quickly it almost embarrassed me. Dante didn’t look away—not even when I tried to pretend his words didn’t affect me.I cleared my throat, suddenly remembering I was still very close to him. “They’re just ears,” I muttered under my breath, waiting for him to look away.My heart did something strange—like it skipped and tripped at the same time.Before I could think of a response, Belle sh

Ava:I couldn’t help a small laugh at Belle’s announcement.She straightened a little, clearing her throat. “Since I’m feeling extra happy and generous today,” she declared, “I’d like to show you my other dolls.”Liam’s brows lifted. “You would?”Belle nodded with all the seriousness in the world. “Of course.”“And I can pick any one I want?” he asked, testing the boundaries.Another firm nod. “You can. As long as you’re not planning to take them home,” she added, her tone suddenly stern.Liam paused, considering the condition before finally nodding. “Alright. Deal.”Before he could add anything else, Belle grabbed his wrist and tugged him toward the hallway. “Come on! I have more in my room.”She didn’t even wait for an answer before she dragged him off.Dante and I were left in the living room, and I suddenly didn't know how to act. The atmosphere and mood between us were better when Belle was there, but without her, I didn't feel like staying alone with him.I cleared my throat and

Ava:I froze on the spot at the same time Dante stilled. But he reigned in his expression quicker than I did. “She does.”Before I had the chance to grasp what his intention was, Dante leaned closer to me. His cologne and masculine scent invaded my senses before his towering presence did.I didn't realize when I leaned closer.His dark eyes remained rooted in my expression before he pressed his lips to the left side of my cheeks and muttered gently to my ears, “Thanks for letting me into your home.”With that, he stood straight and walked past me.Liam followed behind. “Goodbye, Belle. Goodbye, Miss Ava,” he waved.“Byee,” Belle and I said in chorus before following them down to the door.“Are you walking back to the school? ” I asked before they could go down the porch.Dante turned back to me. “No, I called my chauffeur. He should be here in a minute.”“Oh, alright then.”Belle waved once more before we went back inside.“I miss them already,” she said as soon as she sat on the couc