The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 268

The evening had fully descended outside, the luminescence of the moon obscured by the heavy cloud cover. Inside their bedroom, a solitary desk lamp filled the room with dim, comforting light.

Eder’s face was turned away from the lamp, positioned so that the backlit surroundings made his features indistinct and enigmatic.

Grace felt the intensity of Eder’s gaze, making her heart flutter. Unwinding herself from his hold, she sat up straight, her small hand delicately tracing his cheek. Her eyes were resolute, sparkling like stars in the dim room.

“I used to believe I could freely let go of my love for you without any reservations. But that time when I almost lost you, I finally came to terms with the truth. 1 love you, Eder. Just like the depth of your love for me, my love for you is just as profound. And no matter how many times you ask me in the future, my answer will always be the same. I love you.”

As their eyes locked, tears welled up in both their eyes.

Eder fought back his tears as he pulled her into a tight embrace, his arms trembling faintly. Hearing Grace confess her love for him stirred up a torrent of emotions inside him. Her words filled a void in his heart, making him feel complete.

Sensing his turmoil. Grace gently patted his back, soothing gestures trying to comfort him.

Their embrace lingered on. It lasted so long that Grace began to think Eder had drifted off to sleep. It was only after a while that he finally let her go.

“It’s late. You should get some rest.”

“Huh?” Grace was momentarily taken aback. It was only half past nine, and he was suggesting they sleep? Was he back just for a hug?

While she was still grappling with her confusion, Eder had already retreated under the covers. His behavior was unusual tonight.

Crawling into bed next to him, Grace nestled in his embrace. She attempted to lighten the mood, her voice playfully suggestive. “We haven’t seen each other in days, and you finally returned tonight.” Don’t you want a massage before bed?”

Eder remained silent with his eyes closed. His expression was calm yet touched by restrained desire. Nevertheless, he did not respond to her suggestion

felt strangely oppressive to

of being apart, he had returned seemingly indifferent. Was he no longer eager of her touch?

sneaked into his robe again. Her fingers

erratic. He frowned slightly and gently held her hands,

her cheeks puffed up in a cute display of annoyance. “You didn’t even kiss me this time, and now you’re rellring to bed this early. Are you turning into a monk, renouncing

as if he was mustering the strength for a significant decision. When he finally opened his eyes, his dark gaze had become distant,

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break off our

unexpected words hung in the air. Grace was stunned. It took her a moment

name, unlike his usual endearing address. His voice was steady and

body stiffening. She abruptly sat up, her gaze fixed on him, clouded with confusion

sit up. Instead, he nestled further into the covers, his long eyelashes casting faint shadows on

a sharp knife, the pain echoing throughout her body. “Why?” She was bewildered. Why was he so different

voice was m uffled, coming from under

furious. “Get up right now!” She reached out and grabbed his ear, yanking him upright, the force pulling him out from

wince of pain passing over his face. He averted his gaze,

up!” The last

at her outburst, his

“Yes…

Look at me and say it!” she retaliated, pinching his chin harshly and forcing him

into him. “Eder, think before you answer. This is your last chance. If you squander it, no matter what excuses you give in the future, I

welled despite her best efforts. Under the dim light, her teary eyes sparkled like stars, stubbornly

had clearly wounded her. Eder was unsettled by her gaze. He couldn’t bear to see her

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