Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"Maybe I just got darker from the sun," Lena said.

"You must have gone through a lot over there anyway," Lina said.

Lena smiled. A worry gnawed at her whenever she wasn't by Lina's side. She feared that Lina might face mistreatment of some sort, akin to how Lina would fret if Lena got bullied in her absence.

Zuko and Chris exchanged glances, sharing an unspoken understanding. Those two treated them like they were invisible.

Before they could engage in conversation, Zuko and Lina were swarmed and ushered away. Chris couldn't escape socializing either.

Lena smiled and returned to her quiet corner.

Suddenly, someone handed her a glass of champagne.

Lena looked up and saw Elijah standing before her. He had slightly flushed cheeks and a tipsy smile.

Adjusting his tie, he nodded toward the balcony.

Lena followed him.

the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze brought a refreshing coolness,

this rare moment of serenity. "Why aren't you inside, mingling with the

even without his words. Prolonged

with Kasey? By all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother, perfectly

a faint smile,

my personal agenda. I wanted those children to

calling you his lucky

Patton. However, I also hope he follows through on his campaign promises and

taking a generous sip of his wine. "It's just a facade. Don't take it to

like your marriage to Ms.

demeanor abruptly changed as he

People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton spends more time with those children, he

him. "You and Ms. Patton are

request she drop the topic, but