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

to strangle her to

right words to say, he reached for her glass of

creased, wondering if he if he was

just when it seemed like he was going to drink it, it slipped out of

down at her legs. Her beautiful purple dress had

wasn't smiling-his face was too hardened to smile-but there was a hint of dark

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

Sylvie

in his words. 'Go home,' he wanted her out of here. Of course, the glass slipping from his hand hadn't been a mistake.

her for four years! She'd thought that there might have been a problem and he'd have a good reason for not reaching out. A tiny, foolish part of her had hoped that he'd 'explain' things when they

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wrong for

the hurt that had been in his eyes. She glared hard at him,

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She couldn't hold Sylvie's stare for upto three seconds and quickly looked away. Sylvie's hands fisted beside her. But there

weak. That mocking voice reminded

she ran out of the room, feeling the eyes of

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

see you as someone who Kage chased out of the room. Do you

sat, crossing her arms. Everyone looked at 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

among." Astrid's mother huffed. "Silly girl wants to make use of the privilege of belonging

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

"I always knew you'd be trouble from the moment I saw you. But you have to be careful, girl. Bring shame from this family, and I'll have you thrown out.