All Chapters of After Betrayal, I Married a Billionaire: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

“Where is Mr. Rex now? Why didn’t he come see me himself?"The middle-aged servant immediately bowed deeply. His fingers clutched the hem of his white apron; his body language betrayed extreme fear. The silence in the master bedroom that morning felt oppressive. Before the servant could form a coherent response, a pair of small arms suddenly wrapped tightly around my waist from the side."Daddy left very early this morning, Mommy. He also said that he loves me very much, so I have to go back to the dorm today.”Isla looked up at me with crystal-clear, worry-free eyes. Her little hand gently patted my arm, conveying sincere warmth."My mom's been busy with work lately, too, Mommy. I have to be a good girl and do what Daddy says. Don't worry, okay, Mom? Daddy is actually a very kind person. You'll definitely get lots of gifts from him later!"I was stunned by the stream of innocent explanations pouring from her tiny lips. A faint, bittersweet smile appeared on my pale, stiff lips."Gift

"I don't know if you're in your right mind, Rex!"The words slipped out of my trembling lips. At the end of the hospital lobby corridor, Rex continued on, his firm footsteps passing through the glass doors without so much as a glance back or a pause in their rhythm on the floor. His figure vanished quickly into the heavy, darkening afternoon air, leaving a fog of mystery that grew thicker in my mind. My anger hit an empty wall. That man’s haughty departure sparked an unstoppable wave of irritation in my chest.I took a deep breath, trying to control the rumbling in my chest. My fingers moved to unzip the small leather bag that Rex had given me with a rough, frustrated jerk. Inside the velvet-lined compartment, I felt the cold, hard surface of plastic. I pulled out a shiny black card bearing an international bank’s logo, which I held in my palm."What the hell is this thing?" Does he think I can be tamed and bought so easily with a black plastic card like this?!' I muttered hoarsely, c

My breath raced as everyone pushed me into the same corner, making me feel sick. I took long strides away from Dee, as if distance could quell the rumbling in my chest. But right in front of the door, I stopped in my tracks. An imposing figure stood there, blocking the way out."No! I don't want to, Dee!" If you don't want to explain it now, fine! Just forget the whole thing! Do you understand?"I turned toward the man who had just arrived and glared at him with obvious hostility."I don't like seeing you here!""Don't get too cocky, Emma. I didn’t come here to look at your scowl.”"What? Say that again!”"Yes, you. Don’t get too cocky. I hate nothing more than seeing you think you’re on top of the world.”I let out an exasperated shriek, raised an eyebrow, and stepped closer until we were almost touching. I looked him straight in the eyes, defiant and fearless."You clearly came here for me, Rex! You came here to meet me in a place like this. What else could it be for if not me?"Re

KRing!!!My phone rang, and, once again, I received an unwanted message from Rex."Wake up!" It’s already noon! Hurry up and eat! Don't get any big ideas just because I'm worried about you. I’m worried about my child inside your belly."I was fed up with Rex’s attitude this time. I just realized it is indeed morning. Yes, morning.The warm sunlight streamed through the gaps in the bedroom curtains and made me blink a few times before I finally woke up. My body felt much lighter after taking the vitamins from the small bottle that Rex had left me the night before.I walked over to the full-length mirror on the closet door. Standing sideways, I gently stroked my belly, which was starting to round out as I entered my second trimester. A faint smile played on my lips, but a second later, tears fell uncontrollably as Alex's image flashed through my mind."You used to really want to see my belly this big, Alex. You always said you wanted to be a great dad. Why does fate have to be so cruel?

That question felt like an iron mace striking me squarely in the chest. I spun around quickly, glaring at him as my chest rose and fell, struggling to contain my surging anger.“At least Alex is still thinking about my feelings and my future while he’s risking his life fighting his illness! He’s not like you, who’s always using the power of money to control other people’s lives!” My voice trembled violently as I held back the tears that suddenly threatened to spill over.Rex stepped toward me slowly but surely. Each tap of his shoes on the wooden floor seemed to force my heart to beat faster. He set his coffee cup down on the nightstand with a very soft tap, letting silence creep back between us.“When did Alex ever think of you, Emma? Was it when he willingly came to me and placed the rest of your life in my hands?” he asked in a subdued voice, yet every word cut through my defenses like a knife.“Stop it, Rex!” I took a step back, then another, trying to maintain a safe distance fro