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Love Trap: The Billionaire's Regret CH.82
Karl quickly changed out of his clothes into a pair of soft cotton trousers on returning from his brooding walk. "Karl, why are you straight up ignoring me now?" my tone was gentle yet firm as I turned to lay on my side facing him on the bed. Karl turned his head away from me. "I'm trying to move past the whole divorce request thing you sprung on me earlier," he muttered with his jaw clenched.I placed my hand on his stubbly cheek and turned his face back towards me. His eyes were dark with mixed emotions while we held each other’s gaze. "I'm really sorry for that outburst, babe. You know I also can't bear the thought of being apart from you, even for a single day, let alone getting divorced and splitting up for good. It physically pains me when you're upset with me," my voice was thick with emotion. He pulled me into a spooning embrace from behind.I felt warmth blossom in my chest from his tender touch and snuggled my body back against his. I covered his large hand res
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~Morning came way too quickly~My eyelids slowly fluttered open when I felt Karl's warm hand gently stroking my flushed cheeks. "Good morning, beautiful. Time to wake up," he urged in a low, husky tone. His large hand brushed the tousled strands of hair away from my face in a tender gesture.Still lying directly on top of him, just as I had been the night before, I instinctively nestled even closer into the solid warmth of his bare chest and nuzzled against the stubbly hollow of his throat lovingly. My body had other plans despite my brain's awareness that we needed to get up and get ready for work. All I wanted was to slip back into the blissful escape of slumber, cocooned in Karl's strong embrace."Just five more minutes, pleeeease?" I half-whined and half-pleaded with him, peering up at him through my lashes with an exaggerated pout on my lips.Karl let out a deep chuckle and playfully squeezed the tip of my upturned nose in response. "Five more minutes it is then, you
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The clock finally struck 5 o'clock, signaling the workday was over and we could head home. I gathered up my laptop, notebooks, and random desk clutter into my bag and made my way out of my office and down the hall toward Karl's."Hey babe, you finished up yet?" I called out after pushing open his door without knocking, as was our usual routine. Karl glanced up from the stack of papers he was poring over, giving me a brief nod of acknowledgment before turning his attention back to the documents in front of him. I crossed the room and came up behind his chair. I draped my arms around his broad shoulders and began to knead the tense muscles there with my fingertips."Ugh, I still have a bit more work to get through," he grumbled, reaching up to squeeze my hand in silent thanks for the impromptu shoulder massage. "Why don't you just have the driver take you home? I'll wrap things up here and be along in a little while."I opened my mouth to protest, not loving the idea of going h
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I felt dizzy and a little shaky on my feet when he finally let go, clutching to his forearms for stability."Shall we head up to the upper deck?" Karl’s voice was slightly husky as he brushed the pad of his thumb over my swollen bottom lip. "I have a little surprise waiting for you up there."My interest was immediately piqued. I nodded eagerly, allowing him to take my hand and lead me up the winding staircase to the yacht's top deck. The sight that awaited me there literally stole my breath away.A small table had been set for two right in the middle of the open-air space, covered with a crisp white tablecloth and fine china settings. A bouquet of deep red roses rested in a crystal vase as the centerpiece, surrounded by a smattering of votive candles that cast a warm, romantic glow over the entire area. Twinkling fairy lights were strung all along the railings, adding an extra touch of magic and whimsy."Oh Karl..." I breathed, slowly turning in a circle as I tried to take
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The tension in the air was so thick and oppressive. It felt like I was being slowly suffocated by an invisible force. I was rooted in place, my heart hammering against my ribcage with such force I was certain Karl must be able to hear it. His penetrating stare bored into me. Those dark eyes that I had once found so captivating were now filled with a storm of emotions I couldn't begin to decipher. His eyes were narrowed to slits, his strong jaw clenched so tightly I could see the muscles working beneath his skin. He searched my face with an intensity that made me want to shrink away, looking for any flicker of explanation or understanding. I could see the war of emotions raging behind his intense gaze—shock, anger, confusion, and hurt battling for dominance."I..." My voice faltered before I could even get a single syllable out. The words caught in my constricted throat under the weight of his scrutiny. I sucked in a deep, shuddering breath, my chest heaving with effort as
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Karl looked like I had just slapped him hard across the face. His expression was one of stunned disbelief as the color drained from his face."What?" he gasped out on a ragged exhalation. His eyes searched my face desperately as if hoping to find some sign that this was all an elaborate joke.I gave a grim nod, confirming his worst fears without an ounce of remorse. "You heard me. After you divorced me, I had no plans to actually remarry you like I said."I felt emotionally drained, wrung out like a dishrag, but I couldn't seem to stop the torrent of anguished words from spilling out. It was as if months of pent-up frustration and resentment were finally finding release, and I was powerless to stem the flow."Please Karl...please just end this marriage," I begged. His expression shutter."I've had enough for one day.” My shoulders slumped in exhaustion. "I can't keep playing the role of your devoted little wife anymore. I just can't..."My voice trailed off as a lump of unsh
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~The next morning~I dragged myself downstairs after finishing my customary ritual, only to find Karl waiting. He was having trouble finding a way to interact with me. I was in no mood either. We ate breakfast together in agonizing, suffocating silence, the quiet only broken by the occasional clink of silverware against ceramic.As we prepared to leave for work, I found myself contemplating actions that might further provoke Karl's anger, perhaps even drive him to finally make good on ending our marriage once and for all. I found myself hanging out with a group of my coworkers a few hours later."Hey, what do you all think about grabbing some dinner after work?" I asked, trying to keep my tone light and casual despite the tension that had been building up inside me lately.My coworkers' reactions were mixed. Some seemed enthusiastic about the idea, while others seemed a bit more hesitant. "Sure, dinner sounds fun...but is Mr. Sullivan going to get mad at us for going out wit
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"I don't know. Didn't you speak with your husband about it?" My mom's voice rang with concern over the phone."No, he didn't tell me anything. We haven't even talked today - he's been crazy busy at work," I replied. I could practically hear my mother's worried exhale on the other end. "Well, try to relax for now, dear. I need to go get ready - your dad is on his way home. I'll see you tomorrow. Take care of yourself," she instructed with motherly care and affection.“I'll be fine, don't worry so much. Say hi to Dad and my brothers for me," I murmured before ending the call with a soft click.The opening of the bedroom door caught my attention seconds before Karl's voice boomed. “I said I'd keep my distance for a while longer, but I came home because my family is coming over for Rosie's and Andre’s engagement party in a few hours. I didn't want them thinking there are any issues between us."I turned to face him with a questioning look on my face. "If you knew your family was c
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When they finally broke apart, he maintained a feigned frown. “Is that all we’re going to do?” he asked gruffly.Lavinia giggled at his attitude. "You're being ridiculous."Before he could retort, she carefully lifted Jan from his arms and settled onto the couch, preparing to nurse the hungry infant. She pulled out her breast from under her light shirt and guided the baby's mouth to her nipple so he could contentedly suckle.Karl watched them for a moment with a complicated mix of tenderness and jealousy. "I think we need to start weaning him off breastfeeding soon so he can drink regular milk," he commented.Lavinia just rolled her eyes at him. She was long used to hearing this complaint from her husband. "Are you seriously jealous of your own child? He's still so young, I can't just stop breastfeeding him like that," she sighed.Karl turned his gaze away, feeling unreasonably envious of the peaceful intimacy between mother and child. He tried to push the feeling aside.“Finally, he's
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No sooner were the words out of her mouth than a piercing scream tore from her throat. “Aaaaaggghhhh! It hurts so bad! Karl, help me, please!” She clutched at him wildly.Karl was at a complete loss, watching his wife suffer so terribly.All he could do was hold her and try in vain to comfort her. "I'm here, I'm here...you're doing amazing, just keep breathing..."The medical team burst into the room in a flurry of chaos at the sound of Lavinia's screams. They swiftly but gently transferred her to the bed with the doctor taking charge."Okay Lavinia, you're fully dilated. It's time to start pushing on the next contraction," she instructed."No no no, I can't...I can't do it!" Lavinia shook her head even when the next contraction seized her body.Karl stroked her damp hair back. "Yes you can, baby. You're the strongest person I know. Just focus on me and push, I'm right here..."With a guttural, almost primal scream, Lavinia bore down hard. Her face turned beet red from the exertion."I
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~Time flew by in a blur~"I am very nervous," Lavinia confessed while fidgeting with the hem of her maternity dress.The swell of her belly was now undeniable. It was a constant reminder of the life growing within her.Karl reached out, taking her hand in his and giving it a gentle squeeze. "It's okay, everything will be fine. No need to stress," he reassured her before turning his attention towards the doctor in anticipation.The doctor was getting ready to deliver the news that everyone had been waiting for."Here we go. Are you both ready to find out the gender of your little one?" the doctor asked.Lavinia and Karl nodded eagerly. They had discussed this moment countless times while imagining the different scenarios that could unfold.The doctor smiled. “Congratulations, you will have a son."Karl's face lit up with joy, "Did you hear that, my love? We're going to have a little boy, a little Sulivan who will look just like you," he exclaimed.Lavinia's smile mirrored his happiness.
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Now that he was fully awake and alert, Karl pushed himself up on one elbow to study her expression. “Are you in pain?” he asked urgently, his mind instantly leaping to worst-case scenarios about her and their unborn child’s wellbeing.But Lavinia was quick to ease his fears, offering him a small, almost embarrassed smile. "No, no, it's not that at all," she reassured him before pausing momentarily. "I...well, I have a craving. For oranges."The tension seeped out of Karl's shoulders after registering her words. He let out a quiet chuckle of relief.He reached out and gently caressed her cheek. "Oranges? At this hour?" he teased. "You do realize it's well past midnight, and we're not exactly in peak orange season right now."Lavinia's expression fell into a mild pout. The desire for those oranges seemed so strong, so urgent in that moment, even if she understood the unlikelihood of finding any at this late hour.Sensing her letdown, Karl quickly backtracked. "But don't worry, my love. I
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It was truly a night to remember.Andre and Rosie found themselves in the quiet of their hotel room, where they were able to spend some quality time together.While Andre's hands were softly put next to Rosie's head against the door as he gazed into her eyes intensely."What are you doing?" Rosie's voice trembled."Why are you so tense? Are you afraid?" Andre asked before caressing her cheeks tenderly.Rosie offered him a smile and shook her head. "I'm not... I just...""Don’t be nervous, just let yourself go. I'll never hurt you, my love. Everything will be fine, trust me," Andre reassured her.Rosie battled to restrain her reactions as he moved in and pressed soft kisses along her neck. She bit her lip in an attempt to suppress her moans."I love you, Rosie, you know that," Andre murmured.Rosie nodded. "I know, my love, and I love you too," she managed to say before their lips met in a tender kiss.Andre carefully lifted Rosie in his arms before carrying her to the bed. He gently s
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Karl’s grin broadened at her words and he drew the quilt over them both before they welcomed dreamland together.The next day, Lavinia was standing in the middle of the dressing room, clad in just her underwear, angling her body towards the full-length mirror. With a small smile, she ran her hands over the gentle swell of her baby bump, admiring the changes pregnancy was bringing to her figure.She grabbed her phone and started snapping a series of photos from various angles in an attempt to document this special journey.The bathroom door opened and Karl stepped in, fresh from the shower with a towel slung low around his hips.He raised an eyebrow at his wife's actions. "Uh, what're you doing there, babe?"Lavinia glanced over her shoulder with a smile. "I'm taking belly pics! Wanna get in on this?" She motioned for him to join her. "I want to have photos documenting my whole pregnancy so we can look back on it."Without hesitation, Karl crossed the room and wrapped his arms snugly ar
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“Is my husband still angry with me?” she murmured.She could feel the scorching heat of his body through the thin silk of her negligee and smell the warm, musky scent of his skin. It made her head spin with a dizzying rush of want.Before Karl could respond, Lavinia closed the scant distance between them and captured his lips in a deep, hungry kiss.For a long, heated moment he seemed to melt against her. His mouth moved in tandem with hers as one of his hands slid up to fist in her hair.A low rumbling groan of pure masculine appreciation vibrated against her lips and it made her shiver with delight.Then, all at once, Karl seemed to come to his senses. He tore his mouth away from hers with a harsh curse. His hands quickly dropped away from her as if she had scorched him."Dammit, Lavinia," he growled.There was an unmistakable bulge tenting the front of his pajama pants. "Don't do this, not tonight. I'm serious."Lavinia felt her heart plummet at the rejection. "But Karl--""No buts.
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Lavinia felt her stomach twist itself into an anxious knot when the realization struck her. Karl must have retreated upstairs to their bedroom, no doubt seeking the solitude and space his anger and hurt seemed to demand.She wavered in the doorway for a long moment, chewing nervously on her lower lip while weighing her options.Part of her wanted nothing more than to leave him be, to give him the time and distance he so clearly needed to process whatever emotions were raging inside him over the disastrous misunderstanding.Another, deeper part of her, however, knew that putting off a reconciliation would only breed more resentment and pain between them.No, better to bite the bullet and face the awkwardness head-on no matter how painful it might be.Drawing a fortifying breath, Lavinia finally turned on her heel and slowly headed for the stairs.By the time she reached the bedroom door, her heart was pounding a staccato rhythm against her ribcage. She could hear the muffled sounds of
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Martin gestured grandly at the table laden with boxes of crispy fried chicken, mounds of buttery mashed potatoes, biscuits, and other picnic fare. “We were talking about food, you nutters! This glorious chicken, to be exact.”The revelation hit the women like a ton of bricks.Rosie’s face flushed a brilliant crimson, slowly lowering the rolling pin, suddenly feeling very foolish.“We…we thought…” She stammered, unable to meet anyone’s eyes when the weight of their overreaction crashed down on her shoulders. “Oh god, I’m so sorry.”Talia scoffed loudly. “Wow? After our whole dramatic scene?” She shook her head in disbelief, but carefully set the skillet down.Andre stepped forward. “It’s okay, really. I can totally see how it sounded out of context.” He shrugged. “But we were just a bunch of guys enjoying some food and…well, guy talk. That’s all.”Lavinia forced an awkward laugh while pressing a hand to her reddened face as the absurdity of the situation fully registered.“Chicken…we re
