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Once the soup was ready, Greta ladled it into a porcelain bowl and placed it on a tray with a cloth napkin and a slice of warm bread. “There you are, my lady. Perfectly done.”

Valeria thanked Greta profusely, lifting the tray carefully and carrying it toward Markus’s room. With every step, her heart beat a little faster, anticipation mingling with a renewed sense of hope.

When she reached his door, she hesitated for a moment, taking a deep breath before knocking softly. “Markus?” she called gently. “It’s me. I… I brought something for you. I am sure you must like it. We didn’t get to talk much yesterday.”

There was a pause, and then the sound of footsteps approaching. The door opened, revealing Markus, his expression guarded as he looked down at her.

Valeria offered him a tentative smile, holding up the tray. “I made this for you. I thought… maybe you could use something warm.”

Markus’s eyes flicked from her face to the tray, and for a moment, his expression was unreadable. Valeria he
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  • Married To My Ex's Crippled Billionaire Uncle   8

    Valeria stumbled out of the room, her tears blurring her vision as she clutched the folds of her dress tightly, as if grounding herself from completely falling apart. The air in the corridor felt heavy, oppressive, and it pressed down on her as she walked aimlessly, trying to steady her uneven breaths.She reached the end of the hallway and leaned against the cool stone wall, her sobs breaking free in quiet gasps. Each tear felt like a piece of her heart spilling out, but she didn’t bother wiping them away. The raw wound Markus had left with his words and actions was too fresh, too deep. “Why does he hate me so much? she thought miserably. Why won’t he let me in?”Back in the room, Markus remained seated on the edge of the bed, his hands resting on his knees, his posture rigid. His chest rose and fell with uneven breaths, but his expression betrayed nothing of the turmoil simmering beneath his stoic façade. His jaw clenched as his gaze fell to the shattered porcelain and the mess of so

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    The room fell silent, the tension between them palpable. Markus’s gaze dropped to the floor, his shoulders tense as Mrs. Stella’s words hung heavily in the air.Mrs. Stella took a step back, her expression softening. “Think about what I’ve said,” she said quietly before turning toward the door. She paused with her hand on the knob, glancing back at her son. “She deserves better, Markus. But so do you and she is the best.”With that, she left the room, closing the door softly behind her. Markus stood there for a long moment, his mother’s words echoing in his mind. He glanced at the mess he had made—the broken vase, the splattered soup—and felt an unfamiliar pang of guilt. For the first time, he wondered if maybe, just maybe, he was the one who didn’t belong.Markus sank back onto the edge of the bed, his mother’s words swirling in his mind like a storm he couldn’t outrun. He ran a hand through his hair, his frustration mounting with every passing second. The shattered vase and soup stai

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    Mrs. Stella’s joy was uncontainable as she clutched Valeria’s hands, her excitement brimming over. “We need to share this wonderful news!” she exclaimed, already reaching for her phone on the nearby table. “This is a moment for celebration, Valeria. Markus’s child—our family’s future!”Valeria watched her mother-in-law with a faint smile, but her mind was elsewhere. As Mrs. Stella began dialing numbers with practiced efficiency, Valeria’s thoughts drifted to Markus.How will he take this news? Will it change anything? Will he see me differently—or will he still look at me with the same disdain?Mrs. Stella’s voice pulled her from her thoughts as she spoke into the phone, her tone brimming with pride. “Hello, Margaret! You’ll never believe it. Markus and Valeria are expecting! Yes, I just heard the news—confirmed by the doctor herself!”Valeria listened as Mrs. Stella continued the conversation, detailing every word with exuberance. The news would spread quickly now, she knew. The famil

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    Valeria took a shaky step back, her hands clutching her arms as if to shield herself. “I… I don’t know how to tell you this,” she began, her voice barely above a whisper. “Your mother… she arranged for the treatment while you were in the coma. She said it was for our future.”Markus’s eyes narrowed, his brows knitting together as a storm of emotions crossed his face—confusion, anger, and betrayal. “Treatment? What treatment?” he asked, his tone dangerous.“She… she told me that it was to help us conceive,” Valeria said, her tears spilling over now. “She wanted to ensure we had a child, Markus. She said it was for the family’s legacy, for you.”Markus stood up abruptly, his towering frame unsteady but fueled by his growing rage. “You’re telling me my mother orchestrated this behind my back? That she went so far as to manipulate you into… into this?”“It wasn’t manipulation!” Valeria cried, her voice breaking. “She said it was what you would’ve wanted. She made it sound like it was the o

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    James chuckled, shaking his head. “Oh, don’t be like that. I came all this way to check on you. How are you feeling, Val? Enjoying your perfect little marriage?” His tone turned bitter, his smirk twisting into a sneer. “I left you? Come on, you know I love you and I didn’t ditch you instead you did. How does it feel to ditch someone who actually cared about you for… this?”His words stung more than she wanted to admit, but she straightened her posture, refusing to let him see her pain. “Whatever I chose to do with my life is none of your business, James. You are the one who dumped me on the altar and now you have the audacity to throw the blame on me. Just leave. You shouldn’t be here.”He stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. “None of my business?” he repeated, his voice low and venomous. “You don’t get to act so righteous, Valeria. You threw me away like I was nothing, you could have waited for me. And for what? To be treated like trash by my uncle Markus?”Her eyes flashed with defian

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    Markus scoffed, setting his glass down with a loud clink. “Home?” He let out a humorless laugh. “That place hasn’t felt like home in a long time. Everyone is wearing a facade, a mask of empathy.” The woman beside him smirked, her fingers trailing lightly down Markus’s arm. “Oh, let the man have some fun,” she purred, her voice smooth and coaxing. “He deserves a break, doesn’t he?”Lars’s jaw tightened, but he kept his expression neutral. “Your health and your responsibilities, sir, are more important than this… diversion.”Markus’s glare shifted to Lars, his lips curling into a sneer. “Responsibilities?” he repeated mockingly. “Is that what she told you? That I’m shirking my duties?” He shook his head, downing the rest of his drink in one go.Lars held his ground, his patience thinning. “No, sir. But it’s my duty to ensure your safety and to inform you that your actions have consequences. Especially for those waiting for you at home.”Markus stared at him for a long moment, his jaw ti

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    Her fingers brushed against the doorknob to her room, trembling slightly as she pushed it open. The room was spacious and luxurious, but it felt hollow—like a gilded cage designed to remind her of the distance between her and Markus.She closed the door behind her, the soft click echoing louder in her ears than she expected. She pressed her back against it, her body slowly sinking to the floor as the weight of her emotions bore down on her. She hugged her knees to her chest, burying her face as tears began to spill uncontrollably.Her breath hitched as she cursed herself under her breath. “Why did I think... why did I assume things would be different?” she whispered to the empty room, her voice thick with emotion. “Why did I ever think I could be someone important to him?”The words felt like shards of glass cutting through her heart. She had built up so many hopes when she married Markus, believing that love and respect would follow in time. But reality had crushed those dreams, leav

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    Valeria stiffened slightly at the mention of the child, the words carrying both pride and weight. “While I’m away, I need you to take care of yourself—and this baby,” Mrs. Stella continued, her voice unwavering. “This family may have its challenges, but the child you’re carrying is a blessing, Valeria. You must remember that.”Valeria nodded, her throat tightening. She appreciated Mrs. Stella’s words, but they only served as a reminder of the complexities she faced. “I’ll do my best,” she said quietly, her hands resting protectively over her stomach.Mrs. Stella gave a small nod of approval, her sharp eyes softening as she stood. “Good. I trust you’ll handle everything here with grace. If you need anything, you can reach me, though I expect Markus will step up and be more present while I’m gone.”Valeria looked away, her lips pressing into a thin line. She wasn’t sure how much faith she had in Markus stepping up, but she didn’t voice her doubts.Mrs. Stella leaned down, her expression

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    The mansion was shrouded in darkness as Bella made her way through the silent halls, her footsteps echoing softly against the polished marble floors. Her mind buzzed with a whirlwind of emotions as she approached her study room, the weight of her confrontation with Gabriel bearing down on her with each passing moment.With a deep breath, Bella pushed open the door to her study, the soft glow of lamplight casting long shadows across the room. She crossed to her desk, her hands trembling with a mix of anger and apprehension as she picked up the phone.Dialing Gabriel's number, Bella's heart pounded in her chest as she waited for him to answer. When he finally did, his voice filled with surprise at the late hour, Bella wasted no time in cutting straight to the point. "Gabriel," she began, her voice laced with barely contained fury

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    Back at Bella’s home, in the dimly lit room, Bella paced back and forth, her agitation palpable in every restless step. “Why is he still not home?” Her heart raced with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety as she waited for Eros to return. Each passing moment felt like an eternity, the ticking of the clock on the mantelpiece echoing loudly in her ears.Lost in her thoughts, Bella barely registered the soft footsteps approaching from behind. Startled, she turned to see the butler standing at the doorway, his expression solemn yet reassuring. "Miss Bella," the butler began, his voice gentle yet firm, "Master Eros has returned home."Relief washed over Bella like a wave, her tense muscles relaxing at the news. "Thank you," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. With a nod of acknowledgment, the butler stepped

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    Gabriel gave him last warning as he began to wait for any kind of response from him before he could finally generate some solution in the meantime. Markos had to find some solution to the situationand after hearing those words from Gabriel his brain clicked upon the possible escape.As the tension hung thick in the air, Markos emerged from his hiding spot behind the intricately carved stone pillar. “Hah! Do you really want to do that?” His eyes glittered with a mix of defiance and amusement as he locked gazes with Gabriel, who stood in the centre of the hall, his expression stoic yet intense.With a sly smirk playing on his lips, Markos sauntered forward, his steps echoing softly against the polished marble floor. "Well, well, well," he drawled, his voice

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    He had no idea why Gabriel had been hungry for his blood, Markos heard the banging noises of the gunshots all around in the hall. He had no clue why the heck Gabriel wanted to kill him so badly, when Markos intended to talk to him and initially aimed to talk out the whole situation.'What the fuck, I have to talk with him about this whole damned matter. That's why I came here not to get roasted by bullets.' Markos heard another shot and the bullet hit the pillar behind which he had been hiding, the man reflexively bent down on his knees when the bombardment of the bullets broke the pillar's cement. Gabriel had been consistently calling him names and wanted to scare Markos as much as he could before killing him.“That doesn't matter now. What matters is that I have the power to expose you for who you truly are. Unless…&rd

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    The next day Gabriel was standing on a balcony overlooking a picturesque villa, bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun. He nervously tapped his foot as he dialled a number on his sleek new phone. After a few rings, Markos picked up. Gabriel called him by his real name. “Markos, it's Gabriel. We need to talk.” On the other end, Markos's voice is laced with suspicion. “What do you want, Gabriel? I was meaning to come to you already.” “No, this is serious. Meet me at the villa on the outskirts of town. You know the one I'm talking about.” Gabriel curtly told him knowing that Markos must have done his search before coming here. There was a pause, followed by a sigh. “Fine. I'll be there.” The call ended, and Gabriel breathed a sigh of relief. He knew he was taking a risk by confronting Gabriel, but he's determined to put an end to this once and for all. Cutting to the villa grounds Gabriel paces back and forth, his nerves getting the better of him. Suddenly, he heard footsteps a

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    She knew that her confession would hurt him, perhaps even drive him away, but she couldn't keep the truth hidden any longer. Gabriel's expression softened at her words, his anger melting away as he gazed down at her with compassion. "Valeria," he whispered, his voice filled with tenderness, "I had no idea. Oh dear silly, sis. You women are idiots when in love!”He gathered her into his arms, holding her tightly against him as she buried her face against his chest, seeking solace in his embrace. "Haha, maybe we are. I'm so sorry, Gabriel," she murmured, her words muffled against his shirt. "I never meant to hurt you."Gabriel pressed a gentle kiss to the top of her head, his heart aching with the weight of her confession. "It's okay, Valeria," he whispered, his voice soothing and reassuring. "We'll get through this togethe

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    The door to Valeria's room swung open with a forceful push, revealing Gabriel standing in the doorway, his expression twisted with anger and frustration. Valeria, startled by his sudden entrance, looked up from her desk, her heart racing with apprehension."Gabriel," she began, her voice wavering slightly, "what's wrong?" Gabriel stormed into the room, his fists clenched at his sides as he confronted her. "Who was that man you were talking to in the corridor?" he demanded, his tone sharp and accusatory.Valeria's mind raced as she tried to gather her thoughts, her heart sinking at the realization of Gabriel's anger. She had hoped to avoid this confrontation, to spare him the pain of her secret, but it seemed that fate had other plans."Gabriel, please," she pl

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    Bella clasped Eros's face gently between her hands as they stepped out of the villa, the evening sun casting a golden glow around them. The air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers. "Eros," Bella said softly, her eyes searching his face with concern, "are you alright?"Eros smiled, though there was a hint of weariness in his eyes. He leaned into her touch, grateful for her presence beside him. "I'm fine, Bella," he replied, his voice calm yet tinged with emotion. "Just a little tired, perhaps. I will be better after getting home.”Bella's expression softened as she gazed at him, her fingers tracing the lines of his face. “I know it must have been so hard on you," she said, her voice filled with understanding. "But remember, you don't have to be insecure of Gabriel. We ended things officially today.”&n

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    Liam listened in stunned silence, his expression a mix of shock and sympathy. "Eros, why didn't you tell me sooner?" he asked softly, his voice tinged with regret. “Bella has alway been like this, perhaps she underwent some change recently.”Eros shook his head, his gaze fixed on the ground beneath his feet. "I didn't know how," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I can't keep pretending anymore. I need to break free, to find my own path."As the weight of his confession hung heavy in the air, Eros braced himself for Liam's reaction, unsure of what the future held. But as he looked up, he saw only understanding in Liam's eyes, a silent promise of unwavering support."I am sure you will figure this out together, Eros," Liam said, his

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