Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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Her words unraveled a mystery that had puzzled Renee since childhood. It turns out Naomi never loved her unconditionally. She was just like Rocco and Grace.

Now, she understood that she had been nothing more than a pawn for her Naomi, a means to secure wealth and prestige for the Hudson family.

It became clear why she always favored Catherine when their interests clashed.

Taking a deep breath, Renee tried to soothe her aching heart.

For a brief moment, an uncomfortable silence hung between them.

Naomi closed her eyes, as if she had used up all her strength fighting her illness.

“Renee, please don’t be mad at me…” Her words were muffled again by a relentless cough. “I did things I

didn’t want to do. That man threatened our lives if I didn’t comply!”

The door to the hospital room squeaked open.

Renee stepped out slowly, her gaze lost in the void.

Marcelo hurried to her side, his heart racing with worry.

“Baby, what’s wrong?”

For the first time, he used the term “baby” in front of others.

He catered to her every need, hoping to cheer her up.

He looked at her, his eyes filled with concern.

Bending down to meet her gaze, he saw her tears start to fall.

She rushed into his embrace, sobbing.

He gently stroked her hair, trying to offer some comfort.

Suddenly, a loud alarm sounded from Naomi’s room.

Doctors and nurses rushed in.

Minutes later, they emerged with grim faces to deliver the devastating news to Renee.

“The patient took off her oxygen mask and has passed away. We’re deeply sorry.”

Renee lifted her head, her tears flowing freely.

Rocco and Grace went to claim Naomi’s body from the hospital after they got a notice.

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Once all the formalities were taken care of, Rocco looked around for Renee but couldn’t find her. He stopped a nurse to ask if she had seen her.

The nurse said, “She just left after paying the medical bills, she left with her husband about half an hour

ago.”

deep sigh, his hand forming a tight fist, filled

Marcelo was there too.

the window, her eyes red and

so still, like

clear, but felt at

Marcelo signaled the driver to go ahead without them.

by his

we’re

softly said, “Don’t you want to say goodbye to

the ward

saying, “She might not

she turned to hug him tightly, hiding her face in the crook of

to him, even without her saying a

he asked, gently rubbing her back to offer

out of his depth trying to console a heartbroken woman, his actions

and Naomi’s discussion had

“Marcelo…”

voice shook as

“I’m right

for words, she said, “They…They never loved me.

Grace

affection for her was driven by her

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who she meant, but

her face, he kissed away her

of that is

gazed into

you is all that matters. I love you,

see, but she fixed her gaze on him, as though hoping he’d

as vulnerable as a lost

could almost

past few years, and she

Marcelo repeated with patience, “I love you, Renee.

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the hospital, she

her the location of a popular club and didn’t say anything more. Furious,

only to discover Andrew surrounded by women, including a not so popular online celebrity she

surprise to see you here, Catherine,” the celebrity said,

declared, “Andrew is my fiancé. Don’t you have

who claims to be your

do with Catherine at

How embarrassing!

celebrity mocked, “Catherine, everyone knows about your expulsion from the University, even if you tried to hide it. Do you think

her stomach and stared at Andrew. “Andrew, it’s bad enough you’re flirting with others, but to

of his visit

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is completely different.” He didn’t hold back. “Catherine, do you genuinely think that having a child grants you the privilege of being

senses?”

“You…Andrew… You’re the worst!”

furious she almost fell

the worst, would I have cheated on Renee to be with you?” Andrew admitted his