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.

and without even a glance back at me – he exited. I 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

had been spotted. Spotted by the woman I wanted nothing to do with – Charlotte. She wasn’t sorry. She knew it was my anniversary and had

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 as well and run to be at her side

be so rude, Claire. This is a very special day for Charlotte.” Leo’s mother chimes in

in “You can celebrate your anniversary any day, this is

cornered. I couldn’t even leave their home in peace.

the best care Charlotte.” This battle would be tiring, and I had learned early on that I help no possibility of winning. I’d become accustomed to keeping my head low and crying in

Charlotte chimes in with a seemingly innocent smile I’d witness all

with all eyes on us – I knew refusing

be back after our walk together. The second I close the door – the niceties

past few years. Once I’m healed, I will be taking my rightful place at Leo’s side permanently.” Her true colors were never far from the surface. She just waited for the perfect opportunity to expose

family, his sisters, his friends. You know that between you and I – I am the