Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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Though Howard had been discreet, not overstepping any boundaries, his constant presence and thoughtful gestures, like bringing her favorite coffee, hinted at more than mere friendship.

Renee even suspected the anonymous flowers on the first day of class were his doing.

She had maintained a careful distance with Howard and kept interactions formal to avoid any misunderstandings.

“You…” Renee gently reminded him, “Howard, you’re aware I’m married, right?”

“know,” he acknowledged, looking down. “Your husband is Marcelo.”

“Even knowing that, you…”

“But Renee, that doesn’t deter me.”

Realizing his boldness, Howard quickly clarified, “I don’t intend to disrupt your marriage. I just…I wanted you to know that you’re someone worth liking, regardless of your marital status.”

He had noticed her apparent unhappiness with Marcelo and couldn’t help but admit to himself that,

despite her marriage, he still harbored feelings for her.

“Thank you, Howard,” Renee said, her smile genuine, adding a touch of warmth to her otherwise pale face.

Howard, unable to hide his longing, asked hesitantly, “So…do you think there might be a chance for us in

the future?” His eyes searched hers, hopeful.

Renee contemplated a potential future without Marcelo. “I’m sorry, Howard, but no.”

She saw the light of hope in Howard’s eyes dim, and a twinge of guilt momentarily gripped her. She sighed. “Howard, you’re a wonderful person, truly. It’s not just a ‘nice guy‘ label, I mean it. You deserve

someone who can fully appreciate you.”

Howard couldn’t bring himself to acquiesce to her words.

To him, Renee had always been the one.

He shook his head, believing she couldn’t perceive the radiance she had brought into his life.

Renee continued, “Howard, when I refuse you, it’s not about you; it’s about me.” She sighed, her laughter tinged with self–mockery, “I already have someone I like.”

“Can you…tell me who?” Howard asked tentatively.

He had gathered some information about Renee and Marcelo’s marriage, which remained shrouded in mystery. The sudden incident with Vivian had only deepened the enigma.

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Many remained skeptical about whether Renee was genuinely Marcelo’s wife.

Their marriage was shrouded in mystery!

Howard spoke. “Is it Da…” But he was cut off by Renee

“Marcelo. The person I like is Marcelo. I’m sorry, How…”

Renee abruptly stopped, her attention drawn to the door.

It stood ajar, revealing a man with a food thermos in hand, unclear how long he had been standing there.

It was Marcelo!

Marcelo’s face was a mask of inscrutability, his eyes unwaveringly fixed on Renee.

No matter how she looked at him, he remained impassive, as if he were a statue.

Renee, puzzled by his thoughts, found the situation increasingly ridiculous.

She had taken pains to conceal her emotions.

Her desire for a prompt divorce and her yearning to put distance between them intensified as the days

passed.

And yet, there she was, having spilled everything before him.

Embarrassed, Renee averted her gaze to the window, feigning ignorance of his presence and her own

confessions.

“Renee, I understand now, thank you.” Howard expressed his gratitude for her frankness.

After Howard exited the room, Marcelo seemed to snap out of his daze, holding the food thermos, and approached Howard.

He inquired, “How did you learn my wife was here?”

“A gentleman informed me,” replied Howard, his demeanor calm and courteous.

“Mr. King, I hope you value what you possess. Likewise, I won’t abandon my own pursuit.”

always be futile as she is and will continue to

King,” Howard said, unfazed by the

to rise to Marcelo’s

Howard was described as

once mocked

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he believed

Renee, Howard never spoke

reveal his true feelings

to know that even if she rejected him, he would remain steadfastly by her

Howard could have spoken of his enduring affection for

long–standing devotion often resonated deeply with

it was young Mr. Lambert who tipped off

Why would Daniel intervene?

behavior towards Renee

Marcelo couldn’t dwell on that

by Renee’s admission. “The person I

to rain on parched earth, a flicker

sensation unparalleled, surpassing even their most

moments.

confessed to

told him she liked

Didn’t she mean that?

in the hospital? Didn’t

happen again,” Daniel replied, pretending to

was trying to get Howard to be with

been so skewed; he never learned what true love looked like.

knew was from a late

sister, Daniel would never consent

still so young,

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that moment, Marcelo walked

releasing the scent

room.

strip porridge.” Renee’s voice was tense, a stark contrast to the gentleness

specially for my wife,”

bedside button, raising the meal

been a specialty of the shop until two years

it vanished from

Renee said, turning to the window, an air

refusing to eat just to avoid

him.

he had heard earlier,

nudging her face towards his. “Renee, if you like me, why push for

divorce?”

reaction was fierce, like a cat whose tail had been trodden

tears in an instant.

tears trailed down her

pain?” Confused, Marcelo let go immediately. “Where does it

Renee might be feverish

slapped his hand away sharply.

her

already suggested divorce. Why did he need

have to

did he

thought about denying it, claiming her confession was a

she decided against dragging

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she admitted, “Yes, Marcelo,

tears broke through, sorrow

Her feelings…

had finally acknowledged

Marcelo’s heart raced.

still sent his heart soaring, even on

couldn’t resist cupping her face, gently kissing away

act of tenderness

felt like a defensive hedgehog, wanting

closeness!” Her usually calm demeanor shattered, almost yelling. “I seek mutual love, do you understand? I want you

leave me! Now, right this

off by his kiss,

his eyes

surprise, meeting his

shown her moments of tenderness

to hint

enough to offer it?” Renee’s tone cooled, skepticism in

appeared too

a complete understanding of what love truly entailed.

sighed. “I used to think expressing love

met

I’ve been through, life just

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