บททั้งหมดของ Married to my Ex's Billionaire Father: บทที่ 131 - บทที่ 140

Rachel remained near the garden gate long after Victor had finished speaking.The cold night air had begun to settle around them, but she barely noticed.Her eyes remained fixed on Bennett House.The Christmas lights still glowed along the windows. A few decorations could be seen through the glass. Everything looked warm and peaceful.Nothing about the house suggested betrayal.Nothing suggested that two people were standing outside discussing how to destroy the life everyone inside had begun to trust.Victor broke the silence.“We shouldn't stay here.”Rachel looked at him.“Why?”“Because someone might see us.”Rachel glanced toward the house.“I checked. Everyone was asleep.”“You checked?”“Yes.”Victor gave her a long look.“You're becoming careless.”Rachel frowned.“I've been careful for weeks.”“And yet you're standing outside the house with me.”“You asked me to come.”“I asked you to meet me. I didn't ask you to make yourself visible.”Rachel lowered he

The morning after Christmas felt strangely peaceful.There were no visitors.No Christmas music.No excited voices filling the halls.Only the soft sounds of Bennett House returning to its usual rhythm.Maya woke slowly and stayed in bed for a few minutes.She placed a hand over her stomach.The babies moved gently beneath her palm.She smiled.“Good morning.”She had never imagined she would become someone who greeted two unborn babies before getting out of bed.But everything about her life had changed.She sat up.Her body felt different now.Stronger.She could stand without fear.She could walk without counting every step.She could move around the house without everyone watching her.For the first time in weeks, she felt like herself.Maya walked to the window and opened the curtains.The garden was quiet.The Christmas lights were still hanging outside, although some had already been switched off.She smiled at the sight.Yesterday had been beautiful.Today felt even better.No

Maya woke the following morning with an idea.It wasn't anything extravagant.She didn't want a large celebration or an expensive gift.She wanted to do something for Damon.Something personal.Something he wouldn't expect.She sat at the edge of the bed and smiled.For weeks, Damon had barely left her side.He had worried through every appointment.He had stayed awake when she couldn't sleep.He had held her hand when she was afraid.Even when she had been difficult, frightened, or exhausted, he had remained beside her.Maya wanted him to know how much that meant to her.She reached for her phone.A message was already waiting from Lily.How are you feeling this morning?Maya smiled and replied.Strong. And I have an idea.Lily answered almost immediately.What kind of idea?Maya hesitated before typing.A surprise for Damon.The reply came quickly.I knew it.Maya laughed.Don't tell him.I won't.And don't let him see me.Lily sent back a laughing emoji.Maya put the phone away.He

Rachel waited until late afternoon before approaching Maya.Maya was sitting in the sitting room, sorting through a small collection of baby clothes Lily had brought earlier.She held up a tiny white outfit and smiled.“Look at this.”Rachel smiled.“It is beautiful.”“I can't believe how small they are.”“Neither can I.”Maya laughed softly.“I keep imagining two babies wearing things like this.”Rachel watched her.There was something about Maya's happiness that unsettled her.Maya looked peaceful.Safe.Loved.Everything Rachel had once wanted.Rachel forced a smile.“I brought something for you.”Maya looked up.“For me?”“For the babies.”Rachel handed her a small wrapped package.Maya immediately smiled.“You've already given us so much.”“This is different.”Maya carefully opened it.Inside was a small wooden keepsake box.The lid was engraved with two tiny stars.Maya ran her fingers over the design.“Rachel.”“Open it.”Maya lifted the lid.Inside were two delicate silver bra

Victor remained seated in the sitting room after Maya invited him inside.For several moments, neither spoke.Damon stayed beside Maya, watching Victor carefully.Maya finally looked at him.“Damon, can you give us a few minutes?”He hesitated.“Are you sure?”“Yes.”Damon looked at Victor.“If she becomes uncomfortable, the conversation ends.”Victor nodded.“I understand.”Damon kissed Maya's forehead before walking upstairs.Maya sat across from Victor.“I haven't forgiven you.”“I know.”“I don't trust you.”“I know.”“Then tell me why you're here.”Victor took a breath.“I came because there are things I should have said three months ago.”Maya looked at him.“The night I discovered you were my father?”“Yes.”Victor lowered his eyes.“I knew you were my daughter before you were born. But when you finally discovered the truth, I saw how much you wanted my approval.”Maya's eyes filled.“I did.”“I know.”“I wanted you to look at me and see your daughter.”Victor nodded.“You were