Billionaire Is 266

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

Chapter 266 The Start of Tension

In the pitch-black silence of the night, memories of the torment from my past life often resurface.

Only fleeting indulgence seems to momentarily ease the hollow ache within me.

Even though Carter has shown me immense kindness, the horrors of those violent days still linger in my mind after more that a month.

Anna feels like a splinter lodged in my soul, buried where I can't reach it.

Despite the storm passing, sleep continued to elude me entirely.

I got dressed and made my way downstairs.

The living room was flluminated, casting a warm glow, and Luke sat there with a cigarette in hand. I had no idea how long he'd been there, but the ashtray overflowed with discarded cigarette butts He glanced at me and asked, "Why are you still awake at this hour?"

"I can't seem to fall asleep, I replied.

His eyes drifted to the faint mark above my collarbone, his expression cooling slightly. "You and him

Without hesitation, I admitted, 'Carter and I are married."

He gave a bitter, almost mocking smile, fully aware that there was nothing he could change now.

In the end, he was the one who chose to let me go first,

No one can be expected to stand still, waiting endlessly for someone who left.

I couldn't tell what thoughts were running through his mind, but a faint, sorrowful smile curved his lips This is for the best... this is for the best... he murmured.

He rose to his feet slowly as if the weight of the moment had crushed him, his expression etched with anguish.

Turning away, he retreated to his room, his silhouette radiating an air of deep loneliness.

If he had foreseen this outcome, why did he make those choices in the first place?

I poured myself a glass of water and lingered in the living room, lost in thought for a long while.

I couldn't help but wonder-did Anna find peace in her sleep tonight?

The following morning, I felt refreshed and headed to the hotel, showing no trace of exhaustion

The Sander family is regarded as a distinguished name in the area, and their cross-border marriage has become a focal point of interest.

The guests arriving and departing were all affluent and influential figures.

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in an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked

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couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained

stunning today,"

come in. I apologize for any shortcomings in my

the outside eye, there was no hint of

the crowd for Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she should've

there, so I made my way

smiled and extended her hand to

please sit down. Don't stand for too

much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable

concerned about her well-being. "You need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to

crowd, I spotted many familiar faces, including Monica's

it looked like his shirt might rip open

nerve to show up in

appear, but he was now walking

must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his eyes. landing on my

only thing I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his

watermelon.

made my skin crawl with disgust as

moni

bothered to make much of an impression, gave

piggish face now resembled an overinflated

at sel

to notice just how

dismissive attitude should have been enough to discourage

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stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be

picked up on the off-putting vibe,

cut in before she could respond, "Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right?

to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever so slightly.

life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of

edge now,

just trying to show off? Let's see if

know me, Ms. Gardner?" he asked cautiously,

empire from nothing and even took your company

more unsightly, and after muttering a few half-hearted words, he

with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd

that acting in secrecy was

seemed to

was still better than someone who not only climbed to

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