Semua Bab Married To A Billionaire Nightmare : Bab 51 - Bab 58

LORETTAIt looked exactly the same as the day I had left. My home...I don't even know if I should call it that anymore Because right now as I stand on the porch, looking at the overgrown lawn and weed-filled garden, it doesn't feel so much like home anymore But then again, this place stopped feeling like home a long time ago.I've been gone for about two months now, but it feels like it's been two years since I was here.The front doors opened before I reached them, and my father's butler ushered me in with a stiff smile. “Welcome home”I walked past the foyer into the living room, looking around to see if father had changed anything on the inside, he hadn't. The bare walls were still the same, the hallway empty and coldMy father was in his office when I knocked; I knew he'd be home. Today was usually his ‘off day’ from the company where he worked at homeThe moment I allowed myself into his office, genuine surprise crossed his face.“Loretta” Father pushed off his reading glasses

LORETTA “I don't understand” my voice came out in a whisper. “What do you mean Heath is back for me?”Father leaned back in his chair, looking genuinely pleased with himself in a way that made me both anxious and exasperated “Did you really think I was going to leave you all alone to Fitzpatrick without any backup?” He asked with pursed lips. “I know Elion has many tricks up his sleeve. What did he do to make you fall for him, hmm? Was he nice to you, buy you flowers or was it something more?”“Father!” I snapped, “Are you going to tell me why Heath is coming back or not?”His smile wobbled. “Alright. You see, I may or may not have informed him about your engagement to Fitzpatrick”My skin began to crawl at the glint in father's eyes, I stared at him as I would look at a cunning stranger. “What did you say to him?”Father rubbed his chin again before settling his hand down “I told him the truth, that you were forced into a contract marriage with Fitzpatrick. That you married him to

LORETTAMy palms were clammy when I first keyed in the code to the penthouse.The keypad flashed red: Incorrect code.I wiped my damp hands against the sides of my sundress and tried it again, This time, the lock clicked and the heavy front door swung openTemporary relief flooded my veins. For a second there I thought Elion had changed the house entrance code, but it was just my nerves getting the best of meI passed through the second entrance, keyed in the second code which gave me access to the foyer and the masterpiece of a penthouse Afternoon sunlight spilled through the windows, turning the polished marble floors into gold, Everything in this house screamed luxury and money. Silence echoed through it allIt was the staff's off days and Elion was undoubtedly at work, so I was alone. I walked past the foyer and into the spacious, grand living room. The familiar scent of sandalwood and expensive cologne lingered in the air, wrapping around me instantlyIt felt good on my skin. It

LORETTA I came downstairs as early as I could.The penthouse was silent, even the air felt heavier than usual. Outside, the dark sky was slowly giving way to the rising sun.A spark of hope ignited inside me.It was a new day—a new day to make things better than yesterday.I had decided to give Elion the space he needed. He was angry, and talking to him immediately would only make things worse.Inside, the lights were dimmed low. I walked carefully down the staircase in my work heels. This was usually the exact time Elion left for the company, and I had made sure to wake up early enough to see him before he went.Not that I had slept anywayEvery time I tried to close my eyes, my mind dragged me back to his bedroom, back to the look on his face when he told me he never wanted to see me in there again A short, pained breath rushed out of me. It hurt more than I wanted to admit., It hurt so bad that every second since yesterday was torture. Every time I tossed in bed at night, my gaze