The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 4: Claire’s POV

“Leo – “ I stop when I see Leo start to walk towards the door. I hurry and grab his arm.

“I still have something to tell you.” Leo pulls his arm back and turns to me annoyed and rubbing the back of his neck as a symbol of him becoming aggravated.

“I need to go help Charlotte. We can talk about whatever this is once we’re home.”

“Please don’t go” I ask in the smallest voice, but Leo turns the doorknob and leaves the room muttering the cruelest of words.

didn’t get the chance to tell him about our baby. I stayed behind in the library for a few more minutes. The loneliness I felt reached further than the depth of this room. I wasn’t welcome here. I’m not wanted here. Even my husband doesn’t want me here. I should leave. So, I put every effort in calming myself before leaving the library. I then make my way from the library door to the foyer, hoping to escape without being

leaving. I hope you’re not upset that this celebration fell on your anniversary?” I had been spotted. Spotted by the woman I

help but sound as small as Leo had made me feel. It was clear she called Leonardo with the intention of preventing the celebration of our marriage. But it was also clear that Leo had chosen to forget about it

Claire. This is a very special day for Charlotte.” Leo’s mother

can celebrate your anniversary any day,

their home in peace. They all made sure

I had learned early on that I help no possibility of winning.

and I go for a walk?” Charlotte chimes in

wanted to say no but with all eyes on us – I knew refusing was not an

tells everyone she will be back after our walk

keeping my bed warm with Leonardo for these past few years. Once I’m healed, I will be taking

you and I – I am the better candidate, and Leo