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"Why can't I love you?"
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BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! First Kiss
Hayley staggered back, clutching her chest and crying even more as a piercing pain shot through her heart. It pained her Adrian was in love with her. It pained her that she couldn't love him. It pained her that she was lying to him. He didn't even know her real name. What kind of a person was she?Hayley lifted her head, wiping her tears with the back of her hands. She apologized pathetically. "I'm sorry, Adrian. I am so sorry." She sobbed.Adrian looked puzzled. Even though he was still in a daze of what was currently going on with her, he stepped towards her. He stretched out his hand towards her, pulling her for an embrace. Hayley couldn't stop herself as she leaned forward, hugging him tightly. Adrian exhaled deeply, patting her back soothingly, relieved she had hugged him. Tears trickled down Hayley's face in a silent cry. They stayed like that for a moment before Adrian chuckled softly, breaking the stifling silence. He started jokingly. "You know... You look so beautiful e
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Finally a chance
Hayley coughed nervously, clearing her throat and averting her gaze away from Adrian.Adrian chuckled, amused by Hayley's shyness. After a moment of awkward silence, Hayley slowly made her way back to her desk, taking her seat behind.Hayley laughed briefly, attempting to clear the tension in the air. She turned to face Adrian, her sad expression completely replaced with an amused one. Hayley started teasingly. "So... Mr. Lewis. To what do I owe the pleasure of your honorable visitation...Oops," Realization dawned on Hayley. "Don't tell me you heard me screaming from your office." Her face flushed with embarrassment.Adrian looked at her, scoffing in delight. He was relieved to see she had stopped crying and was back to her usual self.He approached Hayley's desk, a charming smile etched on his handsome face. He perched on the edge of the desk facing her."Well..." He sighed, his smile dissolving into a frown. "Sad news."Hayley's brows knitted together as she sat up straighter. "Wh
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! In her Arms
Hayley regained her composure, her breath hitching as she paused to catch it."L- Leonardo? Leonardo?" She called out, but no response came from him. Hayley knew he wasn't deliberately ignoring her. He had either fainted or fallen asleep in her arms.Hayley was annoyed. This was the last thing she wanted in her life at the moment. Why did he have to show up at her doorstep, sick and helpless, just after the minute she had finally decided to get rid of him and kick her out of her life for good?Hayley exhaled exasperatedly, controlling her growing annoyance. She hissed irritably, knowing she would have to take care of him at least for the night. Her goodness! She wished she could just throw him out and leave him outside, but that would be cruel and unlike her.Heaving a sigh again, the next thing Hayley did was pull Leonardo closer to herself, cautiously dragging him inside with her. He was heavy. Gosh! She dragged him with all her strength to the couch, eventually flopping his body on
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! True Intentions
The next morning, Hayley was up as early as 7 am. Ignoring her usual morning routine of going to wash her face before starting her day, she headed to her room to check on Leonardo.Hayley stood outside the door, contemplating whether she should knock or not, but she reminded herself that it was her room. She let out a weary sigh, pushing the door open gently and stepping in quietly. Hayley flicked the lights on, her eyes darting to Leonardo who still laid on the queen-sized bed at the far end of the room. She could see from where she stood, that his eyes were still shut, and his body motionless. Hayley looked at him for a while before quietly walking over, her face bearing a worried expression. She thought he'd be awake by now.Taking a seat on the bed, next to Leonardo, Hayley gazed at him intently, anxious thoughts swirling in her mind before she was abruptly interrupted by Leonardo's deep and taunting voice. "I'm afraid if you keep staring at me like that, mi reina. You might st
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Surprise Visit
Leonardo gazed up at the ceiling as he thought of ways to make amends and prove to Hayley he truly wanted her back. He wasn't very certain if Hayley still had feelings for him as she still acted indifferent around him, but he guessed he was going to find that out for himself. Recalling Adrian's words at the office the other day, Hayley had refused to give him or anyone a chance for the last five years. Could it be the thing Hayley was healing from, was their broken marriage and the damage he did her? Leonardo reasoned. His thoughts were disrupted when the door pushed open, his eyes darting to the entrance to see Hayley walk in. A faint smile etched on his face as he watched her stroll to her closet, pick out an outfit, and was about to turn to leave before Leonardo coughed, halting her.He cleared his throat, starting in his deep voice. "You aren't seriously leaving me home like this, are you?"Hayley paused, contemplating if she had heard him right before turning to face him. "I d
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! He doesn't know
"Good morning, Nina." Adrian greeted me with a smile. "Got your email. Was worried you weren't feeling well." He handed Hayley the bouquet of roses with a small 'get well soon' card, which Hayley collected hesitantly. "Uh- T- Thank you." She said, staring at the flowers blankly. Goodness, it had only been less than an hour since she sent the email. How was he here so fast? She couldn't let him into her house even if he insisted, could she? What if he gets suspicious? Oh no, this is bad. Hayley's mind swirled with these conflicting thoughts as she kept staring at the flowers in her hand."So... what's wrong with you? Symptoms?" Adrian asked concerned, disrupting her thoughts. Hayley blinked, returning her gaze to his. She wanted to say something but ended up stuttering. "Uhm, I..." Adrian's inquisitive gaze seized her up. She found it hard to lie to him. She was sick and tired of it. She wanted to stop, but eventually..."Just bad cramps and all that ladies' stuff." She lied. "I'
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Jealous Ex
"You were planning to surprise me with this, weren't you? I guess I've ruined the surprise." Adrian pouted, retracting his hand in the air.Hayley's gaze weakened her mind in a state of turmoil. That was Leonardo's wristwatch. Oh no! No, no... How did this happen?But instead of correcting him with the truth, she nervously chuckled. "Yeah, you have, indeed..." Hayley trailed off uneasily. "But it looks quite expensive though. How were you able to afford it?" Adrian asked, closely examining the watch. "Don't get me wrong. This is just unlike you." He stated, excusing his rude question. Hayley chuckled nervously again. "I, I've been saving up for it. And it didn't cost much to buy..."Adrian's gaze snapped to hers. He smiled faintly at her, handing her the wristwatch afterward. Hayley glanced at the wristwatch in confusion then back at him. Adrian continued earnestly. "I really appreciate you doing this for me, baby. But I can't take it. It's too expensive, Nina. I'd suggest you re
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Family Pressure
As Adrian and his P. A headed back toward Adrian's office after the meeting, his phone began to ring in his suit pocket. He fished it out. One glance at it and he saw who the caller was. A smile tugged at his lips as he made to answer the call, dismissing his P.A. with a wave of the hand."Hello Mom," Adrian greeted warmly as he entered his office, gently closing the door behind him."My lovely son. How are you doing?" The dulcet voice of the elderly lady resonated through the phone. "I'm fine. And how are you doing?" Adrian asked politely, settling into his seat behind the desk. He reclined in the posh swivel chair as he held the phone to his ears."I'm fine. We are fine over here. You never call me anymore, Adrian. Why is that?"Adrian could imagine the woman's face contorted in a frown as she asked the question. She was always worried about him."I'm sorry, Mom. I've been swamped with work. We were supposed to have this partnership party with the CEO of RosArts this weekend, but u
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A brief wave of disbelief washed over Leonardo as he stared at Hayley in astonishment. "What?" he blurted out absentmindedly, a hint of excitement seeping into his voice.Hayley felt a blush rise to her cheeks as she observed his reaction, realizing this was the first time she had seen his response to her pregnancy news."Are you serious, baby?" Leonardo asked, his eagerness palpable as his gaze shifted to Hayley's abdomen, contemplating whether she was teasing him or if she truly meant it.A genuine smile spread across Hayley's face as she rolled her eyes at his question. "Yeah, duh...""Mi reina!" Leonardo exclaimed, a surge of pure excitement bubbling within him. He could hardly fathom it. His joy was boundless as he reached for Hayley's hand, holding it gently.Hayley reveled in his excitement, her eyes filled with affection as he began to speak."Hayley Forbes..."She interrupted him, shaking her head playfully. "No, it’s Nina or Hazel now. I can't go by that name anymore, Leona
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Lovers
Hayley hurried with overwhelming joy and excitement toward Leonardo's room, with Daisy beside her. Her elation was palpable as she realized that Leonardo was awake; she could hardly contain her eagerness to see him. At the same time, Leonardo engaged in conversation with his brother, Lorenzo, who had remained by his side since the women had departed an hour earlier following his awakening. Leonardo had undoubtedly been taken aback to see his family upon waking. However, his initial surprise gradually shifted to confusion when he noticed the absence of both his woman and daughter. However, they had reassured him that Hayley had stepped out briefly and would return shortly, while Daisy was in another room with Rosalie and Emily. With this information, his anxious heart began to settle as he accepted their reassuring words. After a further thirty minutes had elapsed without Hayley's return, Leonardo's concern began to intensify. Unable to contain himself, he called out to Lorenzo, who
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Joyful moment
.Hayley returned to the hospital after delivering the lawsuit documents to the wardress at Wendy's prison. Approximately an hour prior, the prosecutor, Alexa, who was overseeing Hayley's case, had provided her with the papers following their meeting. Hayley then drove to the prison, where Wendy and Lillian were incarcerated, and handed the documents to the wardress, choosing not to visit any of them. That was the least of her concerns; her only interest in seeing them was during the court proceedings, where the judge would render his final decision. With a sigh of frustration, Hayley pulled herself back to the present as she made a right turn onto the highway, heading towards the hospital. She recalled that the love of her life remained unconscious when she left earlier, and a wave of anxiety washed over her as she wondered if he had awakened from the coma. Thoughts of Leonardo tightened around her heart, causing her anguish. Hayley eventually regained composure as she caught sight
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Karma 2
Wendy collapsed on the ground, her head buried in her palms as she absorbed the news of Alison's sudden accident. It hit her like a thunderbolt, shattering her heart into pieces. Her daughter had been involved in an accident and according to what the wardress had mentioned, Alison had also fallen in a coma after the incident. Wendy swallowed, her face flooded with tears. Her heart ached painfully as she grappled with the reality. How could this be? How did this happen? She felt a pang of guilt constrict her heart tightly, knowing she was mostly responsible for the unfortunate circumstance that had befallen her daughter. If she hadn't gotten herself in trouble in the first place, none of this would have happened. With that, her cries intensified as she remained on the ground. "I'm very sorry, ma'am," The wardress tried to sympathize, her tone laden with pity. But that did little to console Wendy, whose thoughts were all over the place. Meanwhile, Lillian had also been shocked upon he
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Karma
"What are you saying? He has a guardian! You can't take that action."Lillian's heart raced with anxiety as she absorbed the unsettling information relayed to her over the phone. Despite her efforts to maintain her composure, her hand trembled slightly as it pressed the receiver to her ear. Beads of sweat began to form on her temples, and her anger flared as the caller finished her statement.Her grip on the phone tightened, and Lillian shot back, her frustration palpable. "What do you mean by that? You can't do that! He has a mother! I am his mother!"She fell silent as the caller replied, a response that clearly unsettled her. Lillian started again. "Listen, you cannot do this to me. Ethan is my son. I’ll be out of here very soon. Just be patient, please." Lillian pleaded, a tear streaming down her cheek that she quickly brushed away.She listened closely to the caller's words until the line beeped, indicating the call had ended.Her heart shattered, and fresh tears flowed down her
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! All caught
Hayley headed out of the hospital as soon as she received the news about Freya's capture. Right after Lillian was apprehended, she had instructed an officer of the law to discreetly conduct a search for Freya, ensuring that she returned to the city in one piece so she could serve her fair punishment for her actions. Hayley was quite surprised by the speed of the development, however, that was the least of her concerns at that moment. A blend of satisfaction and annoyance brimmed within her as she headed out to the awaiting car, parked in the hospital lot. She had nearly forgotten Emily was trailing behind her until Emily's voice sailed into her ears, pulling Hayley from her thoughts. "Where are you going, Hayley? Who was it on the phone?" Emily pressed, her tone filled with concern. Realizing she hadn't shared the news with her, Hayley stopped midway and turned to Emily in an attempt to placate her confusion. "I'll be right back, Em. I need you to stay behind and watch my mother a
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Beautiful friendship
Hayley made her way to the restroom section of the hospital and leaned against the door once she stepped inside. Her heart raced, stirred by memories of her confrontation with Clara.Painful tears stung her eyes despite her efforts to remain composed and resolute. She felt she didn't deserve to cry. If anyone ought to shed tears, it should be Clara, not herself. She hadn't done anything wrong.With this resolve, Hayley sniffled back her emotions, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand before heading towards the sink to wash her face. She stared at her reflection in the mirror afterward, her chest heaving. She drew in a deep breath and exhaled before further questioning herself if she had been too harsh on Clara or if she truly deserved what she got from her. Her thoughts were disrupted as the door to the bathroom swung open, startling Hayley. Without moving an inch, Hayley caught a glimpse of the person who had just walked in through the mirror and saw it was Emily."Hey, ar
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Regret and remorse
Meanwhile, Clara watched in silence as she absorbed the affectionate scene unfolding before her. Occasionally, her gaze would trail from the newfound couple to Hayley, who watched with enthusiasm and joy. Clara felt her heart pricked painfully, once again remembering that she and Hayley were no longer friends. And it was all her fault. She literally betrayed Hayley. Abandoned her when she needed her the most and turned her back to her in her times of trial and peril. She wondered if Hayley was ever going to forgive her for her actions.Sure, she had only acted out because she didn't like the way Hayley's deception affected Adrian. But recognizing Hayley's other predicament with Wendy and Lillian, she had now come to understand why Hayley had lied to them about her identity in the first place. She was obviously running from something and just didn't want to get entangled with her past again. It was unfortunate that Leonardo had just shown up to thwart those plans of Hayley.Reflecting
BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET: Ex-wife wants revenge! Love in the air
A momentary, awkward silence enveloped the trio as Hayley and Adrian's gazes remained fixed on each other, each moment stretching painfully. Hayley was obviously heartbroken, recognizing Adrian still didn't remember her at all. She couldn't believe all the memories they shared had all been erased from his mind. It was a painful realization.However, she inhaled deeply after a moment and forced a smile to appear on her face as she started, "It's good to see you, Adrian. I'm glad you're doing okay," Hayley said, her smile faltering as she averted his gaze.Adrian's response was curt. "Yeah, you too." He paused before adding. "And I apologize for not recalling who you are. My memory's quite messed up at the moment..." He apologized, seeing Hayley's devastation was palpable.Hayley lifted her gaze to him again, her eyes flickering between his face. She stared into his naive emerald orbs and her insides fluttered with warmth. At least he apologized for not recalling her. That was somethin
