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.

some exciting news delivered today and Leonardo was just 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. No hesitation of how

Alienated.

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 he’d come to my

thinks he can help her walk again! He gives Charlotte a proud look and I can see how happy this news had made him.

I have been 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

hint

talk in private for a moment? I have news I’d like to share with you too.” I step out of the room and into the library

important I want to you share with you.” But before I could

But all I could see is how similar it was to necklace Charlotte was currently wearing just