Billionaire’s Sweet Wife by Joanna Badldwin

Chapter 25
“What brings you here?” Seraphina asked, relieved to see Dashiell in such a moment.
Dashiell gave Seraphina a glance before turning down the air conditioner in the backseat. He draped a shawl over her and asked, “Did you run into some trouble?”
According to his estimate, she should have exited long ago. He had even considered going in to check on her.
“It was nothing serious,” Seraphina waved it off. But just as she raised her hand to do so, pain shot through her wrist, making her wince.
Hearing her gasp, Dashiell knitted his brows, reaching out to take her hand. “Are you hurt?” His voice was as icy as his expression, both tinged with clear signs of anger.
“Not at all!” Seraphina hastily clarified, “I haven’t worked out in a long time, so my hand. feels a bit sore, that’s all.”
Seraphina was afraid that Dashiell wouldn’t believe her, so she turned to face him and said, “See? I’m not injured at all.”
Dashiell observed Seraphina silently before reaching out to gingerly hold her cheeks. between his thumb and forefinger.
Caught off guard, Seraphina gaped at him, unsure of what to say.
He then gently lifted her chin, carefully scanning along her neck, collarbone, and

arms…
His thorough examination made her feel like he could see right through her. Finally, he gave a curt nod, “You’re right.”
Immediately, Seraphina flushed. His actions, albeit not inappropriate, made her feel as if he had caressed her entire b*dy, setting her nerves on fire.
‘I merely made a casual remark, but Dashiell took it way too seriously!’ She mused, her previous grudge vanishing leaving behind a strange sense of relief.
Truth be told, Seraphina was understandably upset. After knowing Julian for years and considering him a refined gentleman, the recent events had been shocking. Not only had Julian cheated on her, but he had also set her up numerous times. Even after their fallout, he didn’t flinch from resorting to physical force…
Despite having completely given up on Julian, she had been with the man for five years. It was impossible to shake off her feelings so hastily. Amidst the anger, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness and disappointment.
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Chapter 25
“Promise me one thing.” Dashiell’s hand finally put on Seraphina’s chin and gently stroked her lips with his thumb.
“What is it?” asked Seraphina.
“Promise never to put yourself in harm’s way.” As Dashiell spoke, Seraphina felt a sudden chill around her wrist.
Seraphina looked down and saw a silver watch on her wrist.
The watch was small but delicate, and the hands in it were moving slowly.
Seraphina seldom wore a watch, and she was quite surprised to suddenly receive al watch from Dashiell.
“This watch comes with GPS and one-touch call functionality. Wear it,” Dashiell
instructed.
Seraphina paused for a moment before grinning, half-jokingly saying, “Is this some clever ploy to spy on me?” She was well aware that this gift was Dashiell’s way of ensuring she could reach out to him whenever she needed help. His thoughtfulness was genuinely heartwarming.
With one hand cradling hers and the other still caressing her lips, Dashiell softly replied, “I’m not spying on you. I’m looking out for you in real time.”