The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 3: Claire’s POV

Charlotte saw me and began to smile but I knew the smile all too well. It’s a maniacal smile.

“Oh, Claire is here.” She said this to make sure everyone knew that the unwanted guest she anticipated had arrived. A guest they can all share a common hatred for. I knew coming here wasn’t a good idea, but I had to speak to Leo. It was our anniversary, and I felt nothing short of abandoned along with our growing child inside me.

As soon as she said this. I hear Leo’s mother chime in.

“Who invited you?” She asks with a disgusted face as she places a protective hand on Charlotte’s shoulder.

Leonardo was just so excited to share it with everyone.” She said this in a sad innocent puppy expression, knowing it’d convince everyone

Alienated.

my husband forget about the love and marriage between us to celebrate Charlotte. I watched as the excitement showing in his face was more than I’d seen in the last five years he’s spent with me. I was hoping

agreed to come and see Charlotte. He thinks he can help her walk again! He gives Charlotte a proud look and I can see how happy this news had made him. Happier than I’d seen him in a very long time – no matter how much I tried. I wish he would’ve included me in this celebration instead of leaving me as the odd man out. Maybe I could celebrate with him

holding onto this secret for too long and I still wanted to share this with Leo – especially when it was still our anniversary. But the look he gave me was anything but

couldn’t hide the hint of annoyance

the room and into the library where the books would muffle the sound of our conversation from the earshot of

have something important I want to you share with you.” But before I could finish talking, Leo had cut me

you your gift.” He held out a diamond bracelet in his hand – waiting and expecting my hand in return. But all I could see is how similar it was to necklace Charlotte was currently wearing