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Chapter 81

Orana’s Point of ViewJealous? I had never been the jealous type. Never the woman who panicked when I saw my partner with another man, but not with Vaughn.“I’m not jealous,” I said, my voice low. “You can do whatever you want.”Something dark flickered across his face, and then his hand slid up my thigh beneath my dress, teasing.I sucked in a breath, but kept my eyes on him,Heat rushed through me so quickly that it made my knees weak. His fingers moved slowly against my skin, teasing enough to make my core throb at his touch.“You know what I want?” He murmured, his mouth brushing my jaw.“You.”My pulse stumbled.I hated how easily he unraveled me. One touch and suddenly my thoughts scattered like smoke. Just one word from him and I was ready to fall apart.His fingers traced higher, reaching the hem of my dress and then slowly teasing above my clit. My vaginal walls suddenly clench.“Vaughn,” I whispered.His eyes lifted to mine, so cold and dark as he brushed his lips against mi

Chapter 82

Orana’s point of view“Stay away from him,” that’s what she practically told me, but I didn’t understand. Both of them were her sons, but then I also know parents tend to have favorites.I stood beside Penelope while she introduced me to people whose names I forgot the second they let go of my hand, even though I tried to remember. Unlike my mother, there was pride in her eyes when she talked about me and all the things I do.“And this is Orana,” she said again with a bright smile. “Remember, I told you about her?”I shook the lady’s hand. From what I hear, her husband, the Secretary of State, is thinking of running for president.“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Martins,” I said with a beaming smile.“Oh, Orana, just Amanda is fine.” She smiled, taking my hand. “I was wondering when I would meet you. Penelope here can’t stop talking about what you are doing.”I couldn’t help but smile, seeing the genuineness in her eyes and voice.“Vaughn is a lucky man to have someone like you,” she said, an

Chapter 83

Orana’s Point of ViewWomen began walking toward the stage one by one while the crowd applauded. A lot of the women were about my age, but I only paid attention when it was Carla, Lauren, and Marissa, who, surprisingly, is pregnant, but men still bid on her. Carla went first, and it was about a million. Then Lauren, who was over two million, and I couldn’t help but blink.Men were willing to spend so much for a date with a woman. Didn’t they have anything better to do with their money?“Next up, we have Orana Hayes,” he shouted, and Everything inside me froze.A spotlight landed directly on me, and my heart drummed so loud I could hear it in my ears, and everything else blurred around me.Fuck.Vaughn went still as slowly as he turned toward me. “What the fuck is this?”“I can explain.”“Your name shouldn’t be on the fucking list.”“It was supposed to be.” I swallowed hard. “Nikki said someone dropped out at the last minute.”His expression darkened, jaw ticking so hard I thought he m

Chapter 84

Orana’s point of viewTears burn in my eyes, and I can’t stop the lump forming in my throat. Vaughn’s words linger in my mind. He said tantrums. I wasn’t imagining that. I didn’t think he would ever say I throw tantrums.“Orana,” Anthony’s voice came, low, laced with concern, but I just glanced at him and then lowered my head.“I don’t want to talk about it.”“I tried not to let you go to your ex-husband.”“I know,” I choked out, picking at my nails now that I notice, I probably need a day at the spa and forget about everything falling apart around me.We sit in the car for a few more minutes; that’s when I realize we are not moving, and he stares at me with a very unreadable expression on his face.“We are—”“Here,” he finished for me, and I gaped, not sure what it said.He offered me a smile, and I shook my head. I was so distracted that I didn’t even realize that. “I’m sorry,” I said, unbuckling.I’m sure he had places to be instead of babying me. I did my best to give him an apolo

Chapter 85

Orana’s point of viewI wanted to make it easier for him, so I didn’t call him or text, but what the hell do you mean it’s Saturday morning and he hasn’t called to apologize?Yet somehow, he still answered every work email within minutes as if he had all the time in the world for business but none for me.I wanted to throw my phone across the room every time it lit up with another email from him.“No matter how much you stare at that phone, he won’t call,” Sienna said, walking into my room, but I didn’t say anything, just sat down in front of my dresser.“If you want to talk to him, why don’t you call him?”“No, I’m not chasing after a man,” I shook my head. “Again.”“It’s Vaughn. The man—”“Exactly, he thought I threw tantrums. I’m not calling him. I threw the phone on the dresser, then picked up the raspberry-flavored lip gloss, thinking of what Vaughn said the last time I used it.“I love the way your lips taste with raspberry. It’s like heaven.”Nope. I’m not wearing that on a dat

Chapter 87

Vaughn’s point of viewThe look on Vaughn’s face when I drove away with Orana made the entire auction worth it. The anger in his eyes, knowing I will be with her while he imagines what happens, almost made me want to fist-bump the air.Fuck. The money I spent was worth it.He stood outside the building as if he were holding himself together while my car pulled away from the curb. His hands clenched at his sides into fists, but I knew Vaughn well enough to spot the rage sitting under his skin.My eyes drifted to where she sat stiff beside me, staring out the window as if she would rather jump from the moving car than spend the day alone with me.Fair enough. I had earned that.I have done nothing but treat her like shit since I met her, and when she came back, she only found more drama. But I planned to correct all that and win her back. Marissa would be ancient history after she gives birth.Fuck. I can’t believe she manipulated me into marrying her. I shouldn’t have married her after

Chapter 88

Vaughn’s point of view“Take me back.” She turned to me, her eyes glassy and lip twitching.“No.”Her head snapped towards me. “What?”“You need to hear this.”“I don’t want to.” She moved back, but I wasn’t going to give her up again. I made that mistake, but not anymore.“Orana.”“Take me back.” She gritted out.“Please, just listen.” I pleaded, making sure I didn’t get any closer to her because she was near the rail now.“I listened for years. I played the fucking perfect wife. Took every insult your mother threw at me with a fucking smile, and every fucking holiday I got her gifts, but was it ever enough? You always told me to do better next time.”“My mother—”“Is not the fucking problem. You are! I was never enough for you! I was always the teenager you married to get to your company. But guess what? You fucking got it!” She threw her hands up in the air.“Orana!” Take me back, or God help me, I will swim back,” she threatened, but I just stared at her, refusing to let her go.“

Chapter 89

Orana’s point of view“Orana.”I kept walking without looking back. My feet hurt, my chest hurt, and I couldn’t see anything, just red.“A stór,” he shouted behind me, but I didn’t stop. I wanted to be away from him.“Baby, please,” he shouted.I felt his arms wrap around me from behind before I could pull away. Heat pressed against my back, pulling me into him.“I’m here,” he murmured against my ear, and I whimpered, feeling weak and like my heart was pulled out.My eyes squeezed shut. I hated how safe he made me feel. How he always found me at my weakest and still stayed.“I’m fine,” I whispered hoarsely. “I will be fine.”His grip tightened slightly around my waist, nuzzling his nose against my ear, and I closed my eyes.I swallowed hard as fresh tears slipped down my cheeks, my body shaking from all the pain I felt in my chest.He turned me slowly until I faced him. His hands cupped my face carefully, thumbs brushing beneath my eyes.“You are an excellent mother.”“Vaughn…I didn’t

Chapter 90

Orana’s point of viewI fell asleep listening to the sound of his heartbeat beneath my ear, holding on tight to his hand.But when I woke up hours later, the bed beside me was empty. I frowned and pushed myself upright, looking around as the soft light spilled beneath the bedroom door.I got out of bed and followed it down the hallway until I reached his study.I paused on the threshold, watching him. Vaughn sat behind the desk with his elbows resting on the desk and his head buried in his hands. His dark hair looked disheveled, as if he kept dragging his fingers through it.He looked exhausted, as if something was bothering him, and he had no solution to it.I stepped inside. “Vaughn?”He looked up slowly, and his expression softened when he saw me standing there in his shirt, but I couldn’t help but see there were dark circles under his eyes, and his skin looked pale.I got closer to him and stood in front of him, putting enough space between us.“Come here,” he said, extending his

Chapter 91

Oran’s Point of ViewWhen I woke up, Vaughn had already left, but I remember he told me he had a meeting in the morning, so all I did was clean up at his house and then head home.I wanted to be with Liorah today, being Sunday. It’s always been our day where we can do whatever we want.I quickly took a shower and then went to have something to eat. Madelyn sent me a text saying that they went to get some breakfast and snacks for later.I put some cereal for myself and smiled at myself as I brought the container to my lips.When Sienna walked into the room, she paused by the door, raising an eyebrow. I offered her an apologetic smile for drinking from the bottle, but I was too tempted.The taste of milk still coated my tongue as I had a mouthful of it before putting it back in the fridge.Her eyes narrowed at once, and I frowned.“I will get another container,” I said, licking my lips, and she narrowed her eyes again without saying a word.“Why are you drinking milk?” She asked, her ga

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