All Chapters of After Betrayal, I Married a Billionaire: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

“How could you let this innocent, unborn child go hungry, Emma?!Laura’s shrill scream echoed among the neatly parked cars. A dry afternoon breeze suddenly blew, sending a few strands of my hair flying as they instantly stood on end at the sound of that cruel accusation. I stood frozen on the asphalt, my gaze unintentionally dropping to Laura’s belly, which was beginning to show beneath her loose dress. A bitter sense of guilt overwhelmed me, making me feel heartless and cruel.I clenched my fingers uncertainly, my voice catching in my throat as I tried to defend myself. "Laura, I never meant to hurt you."Before I could be dragged further into the quagmire of guilt the woman had created, a large, warm hand slipped in. Rex gripped my cooling fingers tightly and gave me a surge of strength. He pulled me toward him, blocking my view of Laura and Alex with his deeply protective motion."Get in the car right now, Emma. You need to rest, and you can’t wear yourself out by dealing with them

"Rex, the way you’re looking at me is filling my head with questions that don’t make sense right now."The silence of the exquisitely luxurious master bedroom enveloped Rex’s firm footsteps as he closed the wooden door tightly behind him. My curiosity about Isla’s true status was overwhelming, but the gentleness with which Rex laid me down on the marble bed instantly calmed my inner turmoil.Rex tapped his palm twice on the doorframe, gently summoning several senior servants who had been standing guard in the main corridor the whole time."Starting tonight, make sure that all of Mrs. Emma’s needs are met without making a single mistake in this house. Line up and stand at the ready in front of the master bedroom," Rex ordered in an authoritative tone.After the servants dispersed to take their positions, Rex walked over, knelt beside the bed, and held my fingers very gently."Would you like to have dinner here, or would you like me to help you walk down to the dining table? Whatever yo

"Rex, you've really gone too far! I’ll never give you another chance with Isla if you act so rudely in front of me again!”Claudia’s voice rose from the doorway. She trembled violently, holding back her anger, which clashed with the coldness in Rex’s gaze. The dim, golden glow of the nightlight cast a shadow of Rex’s figure. He stood firmly rooted in place, completely undaunted by Claudia’s threats. The master bedroom was suddenly filled with a thick aura of hostility as Claudia tried to use her custody of Isla as her last line of defense against Rex’s dominance.Rex reached into the pocket of his dress pants and flashed a dismissive smile, not showing any fear.“Is the pile of money you’ve been demanding from me all this time still not enough, Claudia? Just tell me the exact amount right now! I’ll transfer it to your personal account this very second!”The argument between the two of them grew increasingly heated. A barrage of words filled every corner of the room, each one seeking t

"Why did you suddenly stop the car, Rex? The road is completely deserted!"The silence inside the luxury car's cabin felt thick and oppressive after the jolt caused by the sudden braking. The cool air from the air conditioner could not dampen the heat radiating from Rex’s erratic, labored breathing. The digital clock on the dashboard kept ticking, underscoring the anxiety raging in my chest. I asked in a stern, demanding tone, trying to hide my own panic behind a false sense of firmness.Rex gripped the steering wheel so tightly that the knuckles on his fingers turned white. His voice sounded hoarse when he broke the silence. “You still have the nerve to ask why, Emma? After all the parting curses you spewed so easily just now?”I turned my face toward the side window, unwilling to meet my husband’s eagle-like eyes, which were gazing at me with pain. "I'm in a terrible hurry to ensure Laura's safety! Get this car moving again right now!"Rex didn’t obey my harsh command. Instead, he u

"All right, Claudia, just tell me what you really want. Don’t hurt him!"The morning breeze felt chilly in the dusty, empty courtyard. Rex’s gaze radiated a profound sense of resignation as he tried to save me. He set aside all his pride as a powerful man who usually dominated everything. Trapped in Claudia’s cold grip, I shook my head repeatedly, pleading with my eyes for Rex not to give in to this woman’s insane demands. Yet my husband took a few steps forward, palms open, trying to ease the tension.Claudia tightened her grip on my jaw until it turned red. Then she screamed in a shrill, hoarse voice right next to my ear."Shut up, Emma! You’ve already taken everything of value from my life! Now, I just want to take back all the assets that should have been mine from the beginning!”Rex raised his hands higher, trying to calm the tense atmosphere with the gentlest voice possible. "Calm down, Claudia. I’m here to listen to you. Don’t do anything reckless that could hurt you. What do