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All Chapters of Rebirth: Contract Marriage With Ex-fiance's Uncle: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51EMMA POV ‘I’ll come pick you up’Cole pulled over in front of me a few minutes after his text came in.I didn't want to ask him for help, but I didn't have a choice, so I had to reach out to him.“I'm so sorry for bothering you. I guess I owe you for this again," I sighed as I hopped in beside him."Hmm,” he just hummed."You should fasten your seatbelt,” he said, not looking at me."Oh, right…” I quickly reached for the seatbelt, but struggled to touch it as my body was already aching all over.“Let me help with that…” he said, and before I could say anything, he suddenly leaned in, his body brushing against mine.I leaned back into the seat, my heart pounding, fingers tightening on my thighs, and as his finger brushed against my skin, I felt a spark inside me.My heart continued racing even long after he pulled away. Shit! What's wrong with me?The drive was in total awkward silence, and after twenty minutes, we were already in his apartment."I'm sorry once again for b

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Chapter 52EMMA POV “You said you had something to take care of. Is this it?" Cole asked, and I blinked.My eyes lingered on him for a moment, part of me wanted to tell him yes, but what if he asked me questions? Maybe asking how I knew that was going to happen? How would I explain it to him?“Let me know when you want me to move in," I said, reaching for the napkin to wipe my mouth.That should answer his question.“It's up to you. You can move in tonight if you want," he shrugged casually."Are you going to tell everyone about us?” I asked, and he nodded."Yeah, sure. We should at least tell my dad. He's been on my neck about it,”I nodded in agreement. "You should,”"Tonight it is, then,” I tapped the table gently, then stood and turned to leave, but paused and sighed, turning back to him."I would have to go and get my stuff from the house tomorrow or the day after,”He nodded. "Let me know when you're ready. I'll send Marcus with you,”I smiled. "Good night,” then I turned to l

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Chapter 53EMMA POV While Cole was away at the grocery store, I grabbed the vacuum sweeper and started by sweeping the living room.By the time Cole got back about an hour later, I was done cleaning the house.His eyes swept around the moment he stepped into the living room. I expected him to be happy. This is what I always did for Daniel back then whenever I went visiting. I also love cleaning at home back then.“You know you didn't have to do this, right?" He looked at me, obviously displeased.I blinked. “Huh?" He walked past me to the kitchen. I followed.I stood by the door as I watched him take out the foodstuff he got.“Let me help with that," I quickly went to help him arrange them in the cabinet."It's okay. I'll do it myself,”I stood aside and watched him do it all by himself, and once done, he stood and turned to me."Emma…" he closed the distance between us, but didn't touch me.“You really didn't have to do that…”My lips parted, but no words came out."I might not ha

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Chapter 54EMMA POV I huffed and pushed his chest.“Are you kidding me? Why would I have that crazy thought?" "Whoa… You're unbelievable,” I fanned myself with my hand.His eyes lingered on me. I hated how it looked like he was seeing right through my soul… Like he already got the answer to his question right before I even said a word. It's annoying.“I think I'll just wait outside," and with that, I walked out of the kitchen, releasing the breath I'd been holding unknowingly once I was outside.I glanced back at the kitchen. What the fuck was that? I must've lost my mind for a moment.I watched Cole from the dining room. Not once did he look back at me. I told myself that he probably didn't know that I was sitting here.Memories of earlier clawed back into my mind, and heat flooded my skin. His lips were so… they looked so cute and soft.GET A GRIP, EMMA!With a deep frustrating sigh, I threw my head back.Minutes later, Cole walked into the dining room like nothing happened. He di

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Chapter 55ELEANOR POV “You don't have to pull out, Mr Henderson. This is not going to affect our collaboration. The Whitcomb group is not going to go bankrupt because of this…”"You need to trust me, please,” I stood along the staircase quietly, watching dad as he spoke on the phone with someone. He was shaking, his body covered in sweat.Mom is sitting on the couch, chewing on her fingers, her gaze fixed at nothing. They've been like this since last night. Neither of them has agreed to eat anything, and dad has been receiving calls from one investor to the other.He'd lost two of his biggest investors already, and I'm afraid it'll continue like this if we don't do anything about it."What did he say? Is he going to stay?” Mom rose to her feet and faced dad once he was getting off the phone. The expression on his face already answered the question even though he hasn't said anything yet.Mom sighed, touching her temple.“That is the third person, honey. Whitcomb group is going to g

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Chapter 56EMMA POV A heavy knock on my door finally wiped the faint sleep in my eyes, and they snapped open.That must be Cole at the door.I rolled out of the bed tiredly and reached for the door.He stood before me, already in his gym clothes.My eyes swept over him, and I blinked as I found his gaze.“Are you going out?" I yawned tiredly even though it's obvious he was about to head to the gym."I'm heading to the gym, so I was wondering if you would like to join,”I glanced back inside the room for no good reason, and sighed. He might think I'm lazy if I tell him no. Also, it's been a while since I had last been to the gym. I should get some sweat off my body.“Yeah, sure…” I paused and sighed. "I have nothing to wear,”"One second,” he said and walked to his room.He came back barely a minute later with another gym wear. The same model and color with the one he's wearing.“I was going to give this to Marcus since we work out together most days. You can have it,”I blinked. “Ma

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Chapter 57Next day EMMA POV My phone chimed, a text from Eleanor popped on the screen.‘Let’s meet tonight. Trust me, you don't want to ignore me’My eyes lingered on my phone, reading the text for the third time before I let out a scoff.What the fuck is this bitch up to this time?With a soft sigh, I stood from the bed and limped out of the room.All thanks to Cole, my knee feels much better now.I limped downstairs and into the kitchen, but paused when I saw Cole. He was making lunch.He paused and looked back at me, his eyes sweeping over me before settling on my leg.“Where is your crutch?” He raised a brow, and I glanced down at my body as if to confirm it."Oh… I didn't need it. I mean, I can walk without it," “There is a reason why the doctor asked that you use that. It's to correct your posture," he reminded me… almost like scolding me.Why do I find that hot?You're crazy, Emma. You've completely lost it."Come on, relax. It's not—”"What will you do if it gets worse?" H

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Chapter 58ELEANOR POV FAMOUS BILLIONAIRE TYCOON AND EMMA WHITCOMB HAVING A PASSIONATE MOMENT TOGETHERI read another headline that carried Emma and Cole's pictures all over it.My grip tightened on the phone, my chest burning with rage.That bitch! Did she accept to marry Cole just like grandpa Hart asked? If she really did, then it'll be difficult to lay a finger on her now since Cole is powerful and the wealthiest man in the country.In the earlier hours of today, my source had sent me the details I asked for. I had found out that Emma has been in Cole's house ever since she moved out days ago.I was waiting for us to meet tonight. I was going to use it against her and make sure she does whatever I asked. It's all useless now. I tossed my phone on the bed with a frustrating groan, then ran my fingers through my hair as I paced restlessly.My phone rang, and my chest tightened with anger when I saw who the caller was. Part of me wanted to ignore the call, but who knows, maybe he

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Chapter 59EMMA POV I stood before the mirror in the bathroom, a smile playing on my lips as I gently massaged my knee cap. It got better faster than I expected.Cole has been sweet to me. He massages my knees, and carries me around the house.Am I crazy for not wanting my knees to get better?Sighs. I think I am.A smile crept up my face as the thoughts of Cole occupied my mind. The little moments we've shared in these last few days, the way he watches me across from the dining room, the way he rolls his eyes and scoffs when I speak sometimes, and his cocky attitude. It's annoying, yet I couldn't get enough of it.I pressed a hand to my chest and sighed. My heart is racing again. I'm not falling in love with him, am I?YOU CAN'T DO THAT, EMMA. THAT'S NOT PART OF THE DEAL! THIS MARRIAGE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A NO-STRING ATTACHED.I reminded myself firmly and sighed again.The door to my room burst open just as I was stepping out of the bathroom.Cole barged in, and as I quickly took a st

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Chapter 60EMMA POV I took a cab to our apartment, and just as I had presumed, nobody was home. Thankfully, the lock hasn't been changed, so I was able to get inside the house.I headed straight to my room because I didn't want to waste time. My legs stilled the moment I stepped into my room. Even though everything almost looked normal, I could tell someone was here. Someone looked through my things. My fingers tightened at my sides. Was it Eleanor? Did they already find out about the USB drive? The thought of it made my throat tighten. I'm glad I took it with me to Cole's apartment.I quickly packed my things… just the important ones. In less than thirty minutes, I was done packing.Just as I was about to leave the room, my gaze caught the family picture frame on my nightstand. Mom and dad were smiling beautifully, and I was in the middle while they held my hands.I felt a sting in my heart as I picked up the picture frame, running my thumb over it.The picture was taken the day

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