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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the scene unfold, I couldn't help but sigh. Perhaps even she remained unaware of

absolutely stunning today," I said with a warm

Bolton, you're too kind. Please, come in.

there was no hint of the hidden animosity

crowd for Sadie, wondering why the fool hadn't shown

there, so I made

as she spottell me, she smiled and extended her hand to

sit down. Don't stand for too

that fragile. Actually, I haven't experienced much morning sickness lately, so it's been bearable with no serious

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

spotted many familiar

belly was so prominent, it looked like

he had the nerve to show up in front of Bill

only did he appear, but he was

must be

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

watermelon.

looked at her made my skin crawl with disgust as if his

moni

bothered to make much of an impression, gave a

piggish face now

at sel

just how much Sadie's features mirrored

attitude should have been enough to discourage

I

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

mom picked up on the off-putting vibe, casting him

"Certainly not as loving as you and Mrs. Harrison. Five children, right? That must be a testament to

moment those words left my mouth, both Bill and my mom turned to look at me,

life, seemed caught off guard by my knowledge of

edge now, wondering how much I

he just trying to show off? Let's

me, Ms. Gardner?" he

him a polite smile. "Of course. Mr. Harrison, you built your empire from nothing and even took your company public. Truly inspiring! Your perseverance is something

muttering

play

in secrecy was a way to

seemed

still better than someone who not only climbed

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