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.

so excited to share it with everyone.” She said this in a sad innocent puppy expression, knowing it’d convince everyone in the room that I was not only an enemy and outsider but a jealous and insecure wife. It didn’t help that Leonardo stayed plastered to Charlotte’s side.

Alienated.

as the excitement showing in his face was more than I’d seen in the last five years he’s spent with me.

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

I still wanted to share this with Leo – especially when it was still our anniversary. But the look

the hint of annoyance

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

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

expecting my hand in return. But all I could see is how similar it was to necklace Charlotte was currently wearing just outside