Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 116

The sound of his voice for the first time in four years sent a shiver through her.

She clutched onto the sides of her dress, unable to control the tremble any longer. She wished she didn't look so nervous before him* but she couldn't help it.

Despite the tension in the air, so many questions flooded her mind. Was there a moment he had even be worried about her? Did he ever think of her? Of their babies? Did he know what happened to them?

here?" His question lingered in her marrow.

Perplexity shadowed her face for a second before it cleared. What did he mean by that? After four years, that was the first question he was asking?

Her mind was too frazzled to articulate a sensible response. So, she just stared at him, almost unblinking.

He took a step closer, and another until they were less than two inches apart. His familiar cologne filled her nose. It was Fleur d'Or-one of the ones she used to like. Sylvie could hear her own heart pounding beneath her skin. Could he hear it too?

had to continue any further, her heart truly would explode in her chest.

If this had

In a whisper-like voice, one that would be difficult t

Fear wrapped it's icy fingers around Sylvie's to the person next to them to hear, Kage asked; "What makes you think you can be in the same room with me?"

look in his eyes complimented the ice in his voice. But how could he even say that to her? Besides, she had no idea he was going to be there.

The dead say something to him.

She

She should

threatening to strangle her to

the right words to say, he reached for her glass of wine on the

wondering if he if he was

closer to his lips. And just when it seemed like he was going to drink it, it slipped

wild gasp filled the room. Sylvie's eyes rounded as she stared down at her legs. Her beautiful purple dress had been ruined. as well as her shoes. But thankfully,

Kage, surprise filling them. He wasn't smiling-his face was too hardened

to go home to clean up," he spoke in a

Sylvie

of here. Of course, the glass slipping from his hand hadn't been a mistake. Tears simmered just behind her eyelids. How

four years! She'd thought that there might have been a problem and he'd have a good reason

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wrong

hurt that had been in his eyes. She

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face. She couldn't hold Sylvie's stare for upto three seconds and quickly looked away. Sylvie's hands fisted beside her. But there was nothing

weak. That mocking voice reminded

feeling the eyes of over a hundred

girl!? How could you come to the party?" Natalia fumed, looking like she

who Kage chased out of the room. Do you know

Sylvie with judging eyes. But her grandfather's expression was the worst. His eyes were so cold and disapproving. Sylvie lowered her head, taking her lower lip into her teeth. She felt hurt. Ashamed. She

"Silly girl wants to

no one must know she's from us." Natalie snapped, sweeping her gaze across the room. "If anyone finds out the girl that was shamefully chased out by Kage is a Cheng, and worst, as an illegitimate grandchild, we'll become a laughingstock. We cannot let that happen. Wouldn't you agree, Galen?" She turned to her husband who had been quiet the whole time. But they all knew he

were cold as they looked at Sylvie. "I always knew you'd be trouble from the moment I saw you. But you have to be careful, girl. Bring shame