Chapter 19: The Show Begins

Lying in bed, Sonya was still seething.

She couldn't understand Julian. He was marrying his white moonlight, even though she wast carrying another man's child, but he was willing. Why was he still tormenting her? A strange number called. Sonya answered, hearing a muffled groan on the other end.

"Who is this?" she asked.

"It's me."

Sonya frowned. It was Julian.

She was about to hang up, but Julian said urgently, "If you hang up, I'll have someone demolish your parents' house!"

Sonya gritted her teeth. Julian, what do

you want?"

"My stomach hurts."

"Stomach aches don't kill you."

"I want your yam porridge."

"Take some medicine."

"Where's the medicine?"

"Where it belongs."

"Come find it for me."

"Why don't

you just die!"

Hanging up, Sonya drank cold water to calm down. She was about to turn off her phone when Henry texted.

"It might get colder tomorrow. Dress warmly."

Sonya's heart warmed.

"How's the weather there?"

*Pretty cold."

*Dress warmly, too."

"Okay."

yard, he said to do whatever she liked. "The yard will be a big change. My friend says I

""You're the homeowner."

"What?"

"It's

it will be

she didn't feel a strong

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the house, Henry mentioned their wedding. His family was preparing; she could

you like. They'll make it to your measurements. You can try

wedding dresses felt

"Okay"

royal blue satin. V-neck gown, studded with diamonds, sparkling like stars. She sent the picture to

she'd pay for it

beautiful in

Sonya hung up, threw his phone on the floor, worsening

Seraphina came downstairs, concerned.

her thin pajamas. He took off his jacket and

a stomach ache. Don't worry. Go

must have been

"Lots of business dinners."

"You should drink less."

him a cup

"Drink some water."

"Okay."

stay

"No."

to bed

and

water, but it didn't warm his heart. He took a

various common medicines, neatly organized. The top was stomach medicine, almost expired. Because of his drinking, he'd developed a stomach problem. Sonya had helped him, cooking soothing porridge, urging

for him, urged him to soak his feet, or massaged him. His

he slumped onto the sofa and fell asleep. He woke up

himself awake, slapping

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went for a run, contacted the flooring installer, and then went

doorbell for ten minutes before Julian opened

make breakfast," Sonya said with a mischievous smile.

me."

dusty. No one had used it since she left. When breakfast

job, no savings, no income. I

worry, the pay will be

sauce is almost gone. Mr. Jennings, could you? transfer me some

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