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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dressed in an exquisite custom-made wedding gown, walked arm in arm with

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couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she

look absolutely stunning today,"

in. I apologize for any shortcomings

and to the outside eye, there was no hint

Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown up yet-she

mom were already there, so I

she smiled and extended her hand to

please sit down. Don't stand for too

not that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable

about her well-being. "You need to take extra care of yourself. The first three

many familiar faces, including Monica's

it looked like his shirt

couldn't believe he had the nerve to show

did he appear, but he

you again. And this must be Mrs. Gardner," he said, his eyes. landing on

thing I could picture was that live broadcast-the sight of his pale stomach resembling

watermelon.

skin crawl with disgust as if

moni

gave a slight nod and responded with a

certainly to blame-his piggish face

at sel

to notice just

enough to discourage any further interaction,

I

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stunning. Mr. Gardner,

up on the off-putting vibe,

as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison.

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

personal life, seemed caught off guard

was likely on edge now, wondering how much I

trying to show off? Let's see if he

Gardner?" he asked cautiously,

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

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

letting Bill unknowingly play the father-he

acting in secrecy was a way to

Zack seemed to

trash, he was still better than someone who not only climbed

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