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."

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

""You're the homeowner."

"What?"

"It's

And it will

feel

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discussing the house, Henry mentioned their wedding. His family was

They'll make it to your

wedding dresses felt

"Okay"

a royal blue satin. V-neck gown, studded with diamonds, sparkling like stars. She sent the picture to Henry, then regretted it. It was probably expensive; he was still

she'd pay

beautiful

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

Seraphina came downstairs, concerned.

pajamas. He took off his jacket and put

Don't worry.

stomach ache? You must have

"Lots of business dinners."

"You should drink less."

got him a cup

"Drink some water."

"Okay."

I stay with

"No."

go to

and went

his heart.

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

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

he slumped onto the sofa and fell asleep.

himself awake, slapping his

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CHOVAL 1 The

Sonya went for a run, contacted the flooring installer,

doorbell for ten minutes before Julian

to make breakfast," Sonya said with a mischievous smile. Julian frowned. "The password's the same. Open the door yourself.

me."

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

lost my job, no savings, no

pay will be

course. Mr. Jennings is generous. Oh, the soy sauce is almost gone. Mr. Jennings, could you? transfer me some

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