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Chapter 29

Penulis: Tori Evans
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Ava's POV

Waking up in my husband's arms gave me the best feeling I had ever experienced. His warm hands were wrapped around me, and I lay there, my head on his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart. We were in our own little world, just the two of us, and I wouldn't exchange the moment for anything else.

We’d only said it a few days ago—those three little words that changed everything. “I love you.” I knew Liam had said it earlier, but I had been too occupied to react. But now, the way he looked at me, the way he kissed me… oh my goodness.

We were going to share the bed forever and ever because sleeping with him gave me peace. I also noticed something; ever since we got married, even before, I had not experienced panic attacks when sitting in a car with him. My nightmares had also stopped completely. I felt free. Liam's love had freed me.

I stirred, lifting my head to find his eyes already on me. He grinned, the corner of his mouth curling up in that way that always made b
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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 30

    Ava woke up to the sun filtering through the curtains, but her heart was deep in the darkness. The news of her father's death hung heavily over her like a dark cloud, suffocating her thoughts and emotions. Beside her, Liam sat, his brow furrowed in concern.“Ava, are you okay?” he asked, his voice gentle, as if she were a fragile glass bottle.She turned to him, her voice low and almost inaudible. “I don’t know if I can face them, Liam. What if they hate me more now?”Liam sat up, his expression softening. “You’re not alone in this. I’ll be right by your side. And nobody has any right to hate you. You've done nothing wrong.”With a deep breath, Ava nodded, dragging herself to the bathroom. The thought of the days ahead pressed down on her shoulders, but she had to be strong. For her father.As they arrived at the Patel mansion, a dark cloud was visible over the once vibrant home. Mourners were gathered outside, talking in hushed tones as they went in and out of the house, sympathizing

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 31

    Ava's POVThe house felt both familiar and foreign, as if I were moving through someone else’s life while mine was stuck in another place. The usual warmth I always enjoyed at home seemed absent today. My father’s funeral was still fresh in my mind, and even though we were back from the service, I couldn't bring myself to accept it. My dad was really gone.“Go on,” Liam said, breaking me from my thoughts. “Take a hot shower, and I’ll get dinner started.” His tone was firm but gentle, as if he knew I'd try to argue.I hesitated, my fingers clenching the fabric of my dress. “Liam, you don’t have to—”“No arguing, Ava.” He gave me a small, reassuring smile. “It’s my duty to take care of you now, remember? You're my woman” His fingers brushed against mine, and I nodded, letting him lead me to our room.As the shower steamed up the bathroom, I stood there, motionless, but thoughts racing. I kept seeing my father’s face, not from the hospital bed where he breathed his last, but from my chil

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 32

    Ava’s POVThe weeks passed quickly. Ever since the funeral, life had become a constant circle of activities. Liam had been taking more phone calls than usual, and every time I asked, he assured me it was work-related—books, shipments, inventory for the library.But his answers were becoming as routine as the apologies that followed. He often stayed out late, arriving home long after I’d fallen asleep, and when I woke up for work, he’d already be gone.Today was no different. I spent hours working on blueprints for a major presentation coming up, with investors flying in from China. I couldn’t afford to make a mistake, as it was a pretty big deal for Blackwell Industries.But for some reason, my mind refused to focus. I’d been staring at the same document for what felt like forever, and yet I couldn't figure out what to do.Frustration spread in my chest like wildfire. Deciding to clear my head, I made a beautiful plate of dinner. But even food wasn’t a solution—my appetite died the mo

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 33

    Ava's POVToday at work, I was barely holding it together. The investors seemed pleased enough with the blueprint I presented, but deep down, I knew it wasn’t my best work—it had Liam’s last-minute touches all over it. I was thankful he’d saved the day, but an undercurrent of frustration gnawed at me.As I trudged back to my office, Mrs. Blackwell’s voice called out. “Ava, do you have a moment?”I turned to find her watching me with that familiar, concerned gaze. “You didn’t seem quite yourself today. You looked... distracted during the presentation. I’m surprised the investors didn’t notice.”I forced a laugh, trying to mask my exhaustion. “I’m fine, just a bit worn out, that’s all.”Mrs. Blackwell raised an eyebrow, her lips tightening in a skeptical line. “You did well with the blueprint, but I can tell something’s on your mind. Want to talk about it?”I tried to brush it off, giving her a vague smile. “Oh, it’s nothing, really. Just feeling a bit off.”“Ava, you can talk to me. Wh

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 34

    Liam's POVI glanced at the clock on the library wall. 2:30 PM. The usual silence filled the place, broken only by the quiet rustling of pages and the occasional cough from patrons buried in their books. It was a peaceful moment, the kind I’d grown used to as an ordinary librarian.I sighed, allowing my mind to drift momentarily to Ava. She was probably still at Blackwell Industries, working away, completely unaware of the world I’d hidden from her.My phone vibrated on the table, and I casually picked it up. The screen flashed "Mom." Strange. She never called me during the day. She and Ava should still be at work. I quickly answered. “Mom?”“Liam, we have a problem.” Her voice was tense. The tone immediately made my pulse quicken.“What’s wrong?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm, though a knot of worry began to form in my gut.“I need to see you now,” she said firmly. What could be happening?I frowned. “You can come here, to the library.”“No,” she responded immediately. “That’

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09
  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 35

    Ava's POVI stared at the card in my hand. "Liam Ross B" was the only thing written in front. What did the "B" mean?The "B" was written in a strange, almost artistic curve—like someone who practiced their signature too many times until it got perfect. Something tugged at the back of my memory. I had seen this exact style before. But where?I flipped the card over, hoping for more clues. Nothing. Just a phone number scribbled in black ink on the back. I pulled out my phone and typed the number into the search bar. I hit search.Nothing.I stared at the empty search results, a knot tightening in my chest. A private line, maybe? Or just an old number he forgot to delete? That didn't make sense, though. Why would he keep an outdated card in his wallet? My thumb hovered over the call button, but then I thought better of it. Calling would be too risky.If it was Liam’s number, or even someone who knew him, what would I even say? "Hey baby or stranger, I was snooping around and decided to c

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 36

    Ava's POVI froze as Nathaniel Blackwell’s eyes bored into me. He stood tall in the doorway, his jaw clenched and his expression a mix of irritation and suspicion.“Who are you, and what the hell are you doing here?” His voice was sharp, cutting through the small feeling of confidence I had left.I took a step back, my pulse racing. “I—uh…I can explain,” I stammered, but the words felt jumbled. What do I want to explain?“You shouldn’t be here,” he said, his tone dangerously low as he reached for his phone. “This is a restricted area. You must be a thief.”Panic surged through me. “Please, wait! I’m not a thief! I was just—”“Save it.” He cut me off, not even glancing up as he tapped the screen on his phone. “Security, I need a response team up here right away. We have an intruder.” His gaze flicked back to me, colder than the steel-and-glass walls surrounding us. “And call the police.”My stomach twisted. “No, please, you don’t understand. I’m not here to steal anything. I just—”“Th

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-11
  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 37

    Third Person's POVLiam stood frozen in the police station as Ava's words rang in his ears. “What?” His voice trembled as he turned to face Ava, who stood a few feet away, her gaze fixed on the ground.“Yes, you heard me,” Ava replied, her voice steady as she raised her eyes to look at him. His heart clenched at the coldness in those orbs. “We’re soon going to be an ex-couple. I’m getting a divorce, Liam. I can’t continue like this.”The words cut through the air like a knife, and Liam’s heart sank. He took a step closer, reaching for her hand, but she pulled away. “Ava, please,” he pleaded, his voice desperate. “Let’s not do this here. I’ll explain everything—just give me a chance.”“Explain?” She let out a bitter laugh, her eyes flashing with hurt. “What is there to explain, Liam? The secrets, the lies—they’ve been choking me for months. You think a few words can undo all that?”“Ava, I swear, it isn’t what you think—”“I don’t care what you swear!” she snapped, her voice rising. “I

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  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 92-The End

    Ava's POV Two months later Andrea was giving me a headache. Being a mother was lovely, though, and I wouldn't want to switch it for anything else in the world. "Come on! You just ate! I haven't even eaten!" "And what is going on with my beautiful wife and baby?" Liam walked into the room where I sat, staring at her as she cried. She glanced at me with her doe eyes, wanting to be fed again. "Your daughter is eating too much." "Uh, nope. See how tiny she is? Give my princess whatever she wants. Go on, feed her." "Do you think I am a milk-producing machine? I am a human being." "A human being who has enough breast milk here and here," Liam said, palming my boobs. I tried slapping his hands away. Not only was he doing this in front of our two-month-old baby, but his hands there were sending desire coursing through me. "Liammmm." "Yes, Ava? What is it you want to tell me?" "Liam, stop it." "Yep, you want me to stop it, and yet you are not pushing my hands off. Is there somethin

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 91

    Ava's POV"Mother.""Charlotte," Liam and I echoed at the same time."What the hell did you do?" Liam boomed, walking toward us while I still stood frozen in front of her.The pieces of the puzzle were beginning to fit together in my mind. My baby had been kidnapped—by my mother."Yes, Ava," she responded, as if reading my thoughts. "I kidnapped her, and I'm sorry. You can go ahead and arrest me now. I need to suffer for my crime.""Crimes, you mean?" Miriam spoke, emerging from behind.Charlotte's eyes widened at the sight of her. "Miriam? How? But you are—""Yes, I'm supposed to be dead, as you planned to kill me, right? Well, shucks to be you. I'm not dead. I'm very much alive. And I believe it really is time for you to suffer for everything you've done before anyone else gets hurt. You even have some nerve kidnapping my grandchild.""The child is my grandchild too," Charlotte argued back.Funny enough, I could only stand there watching them fight. She had some nerve claiming the c

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 90

    Ava's POVI squinted my eyes, trying to get rid of the excess sunlight that was boring into them. A beeping sound beside me caught my attention, and when I turned, I saw a heart monitor with various cables wired toward me.Everything in the room was white, save for a few pieces of equipment. I shook my head, trying to remember anything that had happened, but I could only let out a groan as my head throbbed.Soon, however, a memory flashed before my eyes—a picture of a jet.I was pregnant.My hand immediately flew to my stomach as I remembered how Jim had taken me onto the plane.Oh my God, my baby!I panicked, feeling my stomach a little lighter than before.No, no, no, no—my baby!I got up and out of the bed, disconnecting the monitor's wires from my body and pulling myself out of the hospital room.The corridor was empty—no nurse, no doctor in sight.I remembered being saved from Jim by someone. Maybe Carlos or Domenico... So where were they, and why was this hospital so empty?Coul

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 89

    Liam's POV"Well, thankfully, we managed to save both mother and child."A chorused sigh of relief rang through the hallway when we heard that they were both fine."Fortunately, the drug she was given hadn't gone far into her system to cause any damage, but she will be unconscious for a little while. However, your baby is in the nursery. She will be out soon if her examinations prove she is fine.""Thank you so much, doctor. Thank you.""You're welcome, Mr. Blackwell, and congratulations on becoming a father to a beautiful baby girl.""Oh my God." Tears filled my eyes as I sat back on the seat I had woken up from.I am now a father.I have my own little princess.Oh my God.Is this what it feels like?My heart couldn’t stop jumping, and I felt multiple people tap my shoulder and whisper congratulations. When I lifted my head, I saw that everyone had mixed reactions.Mom and Dad were visibly excited at the thought of having a grandchild.Grandpa hurried to call Grandma and tell her the

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 88

    Liam's POVBarely two weeks after I was rescued, and this just had to happen.We had expected trouble from all angles but missed one—Jim Dallas.I never thought he had the balls to go after my wife, let alone kidnap her, even after finding out she was a Blackwell.Grandpa and Grandma—not my mother's parents, but my father's parents, whom I hated so much—were the ones who had kidnapped me.I don’t know how they found a way to capture me and have no family member suspect them, but they had been the ones, alongside a few of their trusted guards, who held me captive until Grandpa Blackwell saved me the week before Ava's dad's memorial.Apparently, it was just a vendetta because of my uncle and their daughter's condition, although I knew someone else was working with them. But Grandpa assured me that it had nothing to do with any family member.Of course, many shocking things had been happening, like me discovering that Miriam was alive.Yes, I had paid her a visit, asking her why she had

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 87

    Ava's POVI groaned, my head throbbing as I squinted my eyes to adjust to the light. When I finally came to, I noticed I was sitting in a moving car, speeding through an isolated area. My head was resting on someone's lap.When I remembered what had happened in the restaurant, I shot up from my seat."Jim, what's going on? Where are we driving to? Wait, what have you done to me? Answer me, damn it!" I tried hitting him when he paid no attention to me, focused on his phone instead.But in the confines of the car, there was only so much I could do, even as I tried to open the moving vehicle. Jim just sat leisurely in his seat."Ava, you need to rest, you know. What you're doing is stressing you out, and it's not good for the baby."All I could see when I stared at him was a devilish smirk—a smug look. He knew he had the upper hand."Help!" I screamed, banging on the windows. But to no avail. No cars had passed by since I woke up, and neither had I seen any houses.Finally, the car slowe

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 86

    Ava's POV"Shit, Ava, wait! Ava!"The voices echoed behind me, almost in the distance, as I ran off. Thankfully, the elevator opened and closed just in time before they could get to me.Inside, I tapped my feet incessantly, praying that before they could use the stairs, I would be out of this building.I couldn’t stay with the Blackwells anymore. They had outdone themselves with secrets. It seemed like every one of them had a secret they were keeping from me—including the fact that Miriam was alive.My own mother was alive, and I hadn’t known it for 25 years of my life.No. There was no way I was staying here.The ping of the elevator barely reached my ears when I dashed out, ignoring the concerned glances of the people in the lobby, seeing a pregnant woman rushing out of the building.I thought of taking the car, but the keys weren’t with me, so I had to use my legs and rush down the street, hoping they wouldn’t know the exact direction I had gone.It worked because, for almost 10 mi

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 85

    Ava's POVWe sat in one of Mr. Blackwell’s lush, elegant vehicles. Three cars were ahead of us, and four more trailed behind. This kind of power never went without heavy security. Unfortunately, that was one of the downsides.However, the last thing on my mind was his cars—I had more important things to worry about.For instance, how he had managed to get those pictures of Natalia. Had they been photoshopped?I had known my sister for a while, and even though I had been away at school for half of our lives, one thing I was sure of was that she wouldn’t become promiscuous.No, she would rather date one man at a time, and if things didn’t work out, she would move on to another.So what exactly had pushed her into that—if it was true? Something must have caused it."And what has my angel's mind far away?" Grandpa Blackwell’s voice called out, pulling me from my thoughts."Oh, I’m sorry, I was just—""You don’t have to apologize. Thinking is pretty normal. I just don’t want you to dwell o

  • My Forced Husband Is A Billionaire   Chapter 84

    Ava's POVGasps echoed around the massive living room after the declaration had been made. I swiveled around, my eyes landing on the most powerful figure I had ever seen—Liam's grandfather.No. Not Liam's dad's parents.No. This man walking in with a black suit and hat, holding a walking stick more expensive than the dress I was wearing, was the Mr. Blackwell. The powerful father of Elena Blackwell. The man whose name made grown men shit their pants.He was the one who had spoiled my husband so much and made him become the great CEO he currently was. And he was currently walking into the Patel mansion, commanding attention like he owned the place. No. This place was definitely beneath him.My mother—Charlotte Patel's businesswoman side—took over, and she rushed forward, her eyes darting nervously, her mind probably wondering what was going on that had brought this man here.It seemed like everyone had forgotten what he had said a few seconds ago. All the wealthy elites started arrang

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