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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even she remained unaware

look absolutely stunning today," I said

Please, come in. I apologize for any

outside eye, there was no hint of

the fool hadn't shown up

and my mom were already there, so I made

me, she smiled

Don't stand

I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately,

need to take extra care of yourself. The first three months are crucial." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you." With my help, my mom settled into

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

it looked like his shirt might rip open at

the nerve to show up

but he

what a coincidence to meet you again. And this must be Mrs.

live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach

watermelon.

way he looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust

moni

clearly not bothered to make much of an impression, gave a slight

gain was certainly to blame-his piggish face now resembled an overinflated

at sel

made it harder to notice just how

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"Mrs. Gardner is so young and stunning. Mr. Gardner, you're truly fortunate. You two must be deeply

off-putting vibe, casting

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

words left my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me, while Zack's expression shifted ever

personal life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of his

edge now, wondering how much I

he just trying to show off? Let's see if he can keep

Ms. Gardner?"

and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your perseverance is something

muttering a few half-hearted words,

guess what was running through his mind. Sleeping with Bill's woman and letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he probably thought he'd outsmarted him, even though Bill was

that acting in secrecy was a way to flaunt

seemed to

was still better than someone who not only climbed to power by relying on leveraging women but also

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