The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 31

pw’s the time to kresk becauor we’re almost there.” My tome is still laced with irritation.

” about the ”

My gaze and tone instanth soften as 1 look at her. “Go on

she explains to me every detail about what happened to her mother and the presence of the same kind of bear, my heart actually breaks a

I can tell it’s not easy for her to talk about this as her voice begins to tremble lightly, I even want to reach for her hand but I stop myself. I’m thinking that would be too much on my end.

Teven think back to how I assumed she cried because she couldn’t have me on our wedding night, but it was actually because she missed her mother and her dream was too heart wrenching. I was so fucking wrong.

“So yeah, that’s about the bear,” she says, trying to mask her emotions behind a firm tone. “I thought someone might bring up what happened in that aisle and I wanted us to be on the same page.”

It takes me a while to speak as I put myself in Vanessa’s shoes. I don’t know what it’s like to lose a parent because I still have both, but I can’t imagine losing them while so young.

Clearing my throat, I say, “Great, I’m glad you’ve told me now. I’m certain my parents will definitely bring it up.”

When we arrive at my parents‘ house, the front doors open for us and we walk hand in hand.

“Act like you love me.” I whisper to her with a fake smile.

She places her other hand on my chest with a fake smile. “I know that by now. I always do it when it counts.”

“Good”

After walking past the staff, who all welcome us, we finally make it to the l

living room and my parents and Sophie are there.

Though I’m right here, they seem more focused on Vanessa as they mention her first and only mention me afterwards. I can’t help but roll my eyes. I guess I should really get used to this, even if I’m already getting tired of it.

my arm and rushes to Sophie first with excitement, who shows the same kind of enthusiasm.

She instantly lets go of m

e two of them then share a heartwarming hug and giggle.

The

“I have so much to talk to you about!” Sophie says to her.

says, breaking the hug, then looks over at my parents and

“Welcome, my

My father embraces

pats her on the back as they share

get here. You look lovely.” My “Where’s this boy?”

if she’s referring to me. I’m right here. Can’t she see me?

all makes sense.

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Jake says, coming from the other room while fixing his shades. I’m actually

weren’t coming. I’m so surprised to see him that I raise my

big brother and I’m glad I came early. Have you seen the weather outside? There might be an oncoming storm. Anyway I wanted to see the new couple in town.” He

I can see his wide smile. He holds her a

the hug, he holds her hand firmly and lowers his

him. “I really didn’t expect to see you

I said, I wanted to see my sister–in–law.”

you said

in town,” I

the same thing? Jake shrugs

“No,

bothered by his change in statements and how his interest in Vanessa seems too obvious.

currently working on?” Jake takes out his phone

“Of course.”

brother, I said I wanted to talk to her

together and leave the living room. I know they love her and treasure her, but they better enjoy it while it lasts. They won’t be so close once I divorce her and that’s

This is the perfect time to speak to them since they haven’t yet mentioned anything about yesterday.

see the news?” I sit close to both of them, shutting down

My father nods. “Son, everyday, you give me

to myself. That’s exactly what I wanted to hear.

hospital, I didn’t know she would end

said, she hid her pain from you so she could see everyone at

to let her exert any more pressure

“I know, son.”

carrying her over using the wheelchair!”

adds on, “Each day, you’re becoming more of the man I want you to

in no time, he’ll be giving me my dream company

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I move to the dining room, Vanessa returns while holding hands with Sophie.