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

Alienated.

in his face was more than I’d seen in the

– you’re never going to believe it! After countless months of waitlists and zoom meetings, a German doctor specializing in paraplegic surgeries 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

it was still our anniversary. But the look he

the hint of annoyance in

like to share with you too.” I step out of the room and into the library where the books

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

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