Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

7 Reclaiming the Past

7 Reclaiming the Past

In the quietude of her childhood bedroom, Emma sat gazing out the window, lost in thought. The soft rustling of the leaves in the gentle breeze outside echoed the tumultuous emotions within her. Jada, her childhood confidante, sat beside her, a hand resting gently on Emma’s shoulder.

“Why did you endure it, Emma? You could’ve walked away anytime. Why cling to a life that only gave you pain?” Jada’s voice was soft but laced with concern.

Emma turned, her eyes reflecting a depth of wisdom gained through hardship. “I thought love meant endurance, Jada. I thought if I loved Alex enough, things would change. But I was wrong. Love shouldn’t diminish you.”

Jada sighed, shaking her head. “You’ve always been too kind for your own good. But it’s time to think about yourself. Starting with getting back what’s rightfully yours.”

The next day, Emma and Jada drove to Alex’s mansion in their sleek cars, a stark contrast to the life Emma had left behind. Approaching the house, Emma’s resolve strengthened. This wasn’t just about material possessions. It was about reclaiming her dignity.

walked into the living room. “So,

for what belongs to

living room, her ex–mother in–law’s eyes flitted to the ruby necklace adorning her neck, a gift from Emma. Seeing this, Jada leaned toward Emma and whispered, “Is that

raising her voice so her ex–mother in–law could hear. “It’s time it came back to me.”

in–law, Emma stood firm despite the older woman’s bluster. “That necklace was my mother’s gift to me. I gave it to you in good faith, but it’s

in anger. “You can’t just take it

Emma’s eyes were

to someone who never valued me or my family. I’m just correcting a past

gaping in disbelief. Handing it to

a symbol of

not even for a

held the necklace, her expression one of pride. “You did well, Emma. It’s high time you stood up