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

she e struggled I for the right words to say, he

wondering if he if he was going to

he brought the glass closer to his lips. And just when it seemed like he was going to drink it, it slipped out of his hand, falling on

beautiful purple dress had been ruined. as well as her

snatched her eyes back to Kage, surprise filling them. He wasn't smiling-his face was too hardened to smile-but there was a

mistake. It seems you'll have to go home to clean

Sylvie

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

on 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 met. But how wrong she had

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was wrong for

that had been in his eyes. She glared hard at him, but of course,

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also been watching the scene, guilt written all over her face. She couldn't hold Sylvie's

mocking voice reminded

feeling the eyes of over a hundred people on

could you come to the party?"

you as someone who Kage chased out of the room.

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 lip into her teeth. She felt hurt. Ashamed. She never should've listened to Ruby and gone for the party. She was never meant to

she wanted to feel among." Astrid's mother huffed. "Silly girl wants to make use

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

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