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Chapter 142 Mother-in-law/Daughter-in-law Dynamic
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 143 A New Husband
ZeldaThe air in the hospital corridor felt heavy and thick with unspoken words and lingering emotions. I adjusted my bag on my shoulder, preparing to leave with Grandma when James Ferguson spoke."I'll come with you to send Grandma back."I frowned, caught off guard by his sudden offer. His voice held an unfamiliar toneâwas it sincerity? Guilt? I couldnât tell.Instead, I folded my arms and met his gaze with a blank expression."You should stay here and take care of Miss Susan," I replied coolly.James sneered. "You are so generous."I rolled my eyes, unwilling to humour whatever twisted logic he was playing at. I turned away, dismissing him, but Grandma wasnât one to hold back."Get lost! Can't you see that Zelda doesn't like you?!" she snapped.James, unfazed, simply slid one hand into his pocket and reached out with the other to hold the elevator door open for us."Then it's okay for Grandma to see me."Grandma let out a laugh, sharp and full of mockery."Which eye of yours saw th
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ZeldaI stood just outside the door, the delicate tray of calming tea in my hands, but my attention was completely consumed by the heated exchange inside. I heard James's voiceâpowerful, confident, and yet somehow it struck a chord deep within me. His words rang in my ears.âI canât let her marry any man other than me.âI froze. My breath caught in my throat, and my hand tightened on the tray. It was ridiculous how much those words made my heart race. I shouldâve been used to his possessiveness by now, but hearing him say it out loud, so forcefullyâit made me wonder.Does he still care?The thought flitted through my mind before I could push it away. I bit my lip, my mind racing as I tried to rationalize it. It wasnât loveâit couldnât be. It was just his need for control, his arrogance, his overwhelming desire to keep things his way. Even if I was no longer his wife, James Ferguson was the same possessive man he had always been. His words meant nothing, absolutely nothing more than th
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The throbbing in my hand was a dull reminder of Jamesâ grip. I yanked it away, my fury bubbling to the surface. I was ready to unleash a torrent of words, maybe even a kickâanything to make him feel the same frustration heâd caused me.But then, James rolled over, got off me, and sat up. He started to remove his shirt, the sunlight catching the contours of his back.It wasâĶ distracting.The way his spine moved, the play of muscles beneath his skin. For a moment, I almost forgot my anger.Almost.My foot was already halfway up, aimed squarely at his backside when he spoke.His voice, low and husky, sent a shiver down my spine.âIf you dare to kick me again, I'll make you cry under me.âThe threat hung in the air, thick with somethingâĶ dangerous.My foot dropped back to the floor like a stone.I was scared. Not just physically, butâĶ something else.He just sat there, though, breathing deeply. Didnât do anything. My heart finally started to slow down.And I couldn't help but stare at his
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James"I said, donât pay attention to it," I snapped, my patience wearing thin.Cheng was worrying too much. Overestimating the situation. Overestimating her."Do you really think thereâs anyone in this city who dares to hurt me? Or do you think I canât even deal with a weak, middle-aged woman whoâs practically powerless? Do I look like I need bodyguards as if Iâm facing some great enemy?"Silence.Cheng stared at me for a moment, then finally backed off. He knew better than to argue. He knew what I was capable of. Muay Thai, karate, firearms, grapplingâI was trained, and experienced. I didnât need protection.He was being ridiculous.We arrived at the hospital, and I wasted no time heading straight for Susan Wengerâs room.She lay there on the hospital bed, wrapped in a thin gown, a bandage around her forehead. Pale. Haggard. The same woman who had once been so full of herself, so confident.Now?She looked pathetic.Her eyes, red and swollen, stared blankly at the ceiling, lifeless.
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ChengI was really starting to worry about him. As his assistant, I felt like I had a pretty good read on the situation.The CEO clearly cared about his wife, about this marriage. Iâd seen it myself. Back when Zelda was still working in the office, Iâd walked in on him a few times while delivering documents. Heâd be staring at her, lost in his own little world.Sometimes he wouldnât even notice me come in. AndâĶ well, heâd have thisâĶ soft smile on his face. A real smile. Not the usual, carefully constructed one.It wasâĶ love. I was sure of it. I was so happy for them back then, for the CEO and his secretly married wife. I never imagined theyâd end up like this.Iâd thought it was just a loversâ quarrel. But then they signed up for their divorce. And heâd beenâĶ different ever since. Quiet. Short-tempered. There was a bitterness in his voice, even when he was just giving instructions.It was all because his wife was leaving. He was too proud to admit it, of course. But I knew. He needed
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YuellOf all the people I could run into today, it had to be her.From the moment I saw her talking to Sia, something in my gut told me she was up to something. And when I realized where she was headingâtoward Director WangâI didnât hesitate.I closed the distance in a few long strides and grabbed her arm."Come with me."She recoiled, eyes blazing. "Hey! What are you doing? Yuell Qing, are you sick? Let me go!"Sia blinked in confusion, clearly unsure whether to intervene. She tried to follow, but my assistant stopped her."Miss Sia," he said smoothly, âMr Yuell has a few words with Miss Jian. Please donât go over there."Sia hesitated, then sighed. "Jian knows Mr Qin? Thatâs fine, I wonât bother them."I barely heard their conversation. My focus was on the furious woman I was dragging away.When we reached the bathroom door, she yanked back hard, attempting to free herself. I held firm. She huffed, then twisted sharply, slamming her elbow into my chest and forcing me against the wal
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Jian"Jian, what's going on? Are you pregnant?"Director Wang finally snapped out of his shock, his face darkening as he glared at Jian.âSia, explain what is going on?âIt wasnât easy for Sia to land the role of the second female leadâif she lost it now because of this, what would she do?Sia immediately panicked, shaking her head frantically."I... I... I..."Before she could stammer any further, I grabbed her hand and spoke up."Director Wang, do not worry about it. I had a miscarriage."Sia caught on immediately."Yes, yes! She had a miscarriage because of her career!"James Ferguson let out a cold sneer."Miscarriage?" His voice was laced with scepticism. "When? Which hospital?"His sharp gaze sliced through the room like a knife, making Sia tremble. Under his piercing stare, she was on the verge of tears, her fingers clutching my sleeve."I don'tâĶ I don't know you," I stammered, voice weak. "This is a private matter. Why should I tell you? I..."Before it could finish, the produ
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JamesMy jaw tightened as I strode through the airport, my bodyguards parting the crowd like Moses parting the Red Sea. Zelda. Where was she?Her flight was in two hours, and weâd locked down every exit. She couldn't have just vanished."Sir, all flights to Europe are waiting in Terminal 3. Your wife's flight should take off in two hours. We have already blocked all entrances and exits, but we haven't found your wife yet," the bodyguard reported, his voice tight with concern.My face was like thunder."Keep looking!" I barked, waving them off.My eyes scanned the sea of faces, searching for her. She had to be here. Two hours wasn't enough time to get far.A knot of anxiety tightened in my gut. Had she even arrived? I knew international flights boarded early. My gaze snagged on a tall figure talking to a woman near the gate. A surge of rage, hot and possessive, flooded me.Hammer Yassir. That snake.I stalked towards them, my blood pounding in my ears. I grabbed his shoulder and spun h
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 160 Being A Father
Mortified and annoyed, I pulled away from James, glaring at him. I scrambled off the bed, determined to face the doctors to salvage what was left of my dignity."Wait a minuteâĶ" James said, his voice husky."Wait for what?" I snapped. "If I wait any longer, I'll die of embarrassment!" Having the doctors waiting outside was torture enough.But James grabbed my waist, pulling me back against him. "If you go open the door now," he murmured, "we'll be even more embarrassed."He tugged me closer, and I blushed furiously, unable to move, biting my lip."You're injured," I whispered, "why are you stillâĶ""The injury isn't there," he replied, a smirk in his voice.Heâd just had me on top of him, crying and carrying on. If he hadnât reacted, there would have been a problem.I was speechless. I tried to cover my tracks, pulling the quilt up and tucking it around him. "YouâĶ," I mumbled, turning away, unable to meet his eyes.James looked at my flustered, embarrassed face and cleared his throat.
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 159 My Little One
Zelda"Little one?" James's voice was a low rumble, a flicker of something â amusement? â in his eyes.Even after I practically shoved him away, I couldn't bring myself to tell him. The divorceâĶ leavingâĶ it was all still so tangled in my mind. But now, the word was out. Did it mean things were changing?I nodded, taking his hand and pressing it against my lower abdomen. My own hand trembled."James," I whispered, my voice thick with unshed tears, "Little one isâĶ the nickname I gave the baby. I'mâĶ I'm pregnant. Over three months."The words tumbled out, a dam breaking. Iâd been so emotional, so terrified. But he deserved to know. Little oneâs father. And what ifâĶ what if something happened to him? The thought was a shard of ice in my heart.The regret would be unbearable â for him, for the Little one, for me.But then the fear clamped down again. His past words echoed in my ears: Abort the baby if you're pregnant. His coldnessâĶ it was a weight on my soul. I watched his face, searching
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 158 So Much to Tell
The scentâĶ it was him.It flooded my senses, a painful, sweet ache. I froze, though. Terrified. I couldn't move, couldn't bring myself to pull away the hand covering my eyes. What if it wasn't real? What if I opened my eyes and he was gone, just a phantom conjured by my own desperate longing? What if this embrace was just another cruel trick my mind was playing?Tears streamed down my face, silent and hot. Soon, his hand was wet. I felt the shift in him, a ripple of somethingâĶ was it pain? My heart ached with a dull throb. Especially knowingâĶ knowing about the baby. The thought made the fear twist into something sharper, more desperate.His hand moved, so gently, to my shoulders. He turned me, ever so slowly. Then, his fingers brushed my face, wiping away the tears."Zee," he whispered, his voice so soft, so familiar. "Be good, open your eyes. Brother is here. It's okay."I couldn't. My lashes fluttered, more tears escaping."I'm scared," I choked out. "It'sâĶ it's all fake. A hallucin
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 157 The Impossible
ChengChen Ting never thought a single day could be so exhausting.Assigned by James Ferguson to be the Women's Director for a day, he had spent the entire time surrounded by the relentless energy of the company's female employees. The experience had drained every ounce of his patience, leaving him on the verge of collapse.Now, he had only one mission: to make sure the CEO succeeds in pursuing his wife as soon as possibleâso that his mental state remains stable.It was a matter of survival.So, Cheng didnât hold back. He went all out, even biting the tip of his tongue to force out a few tears. The moment they fell, he saw Zelda Liamson freeze.For a brief second, her expression was unreadableâlike her mind had completely shut down.Then, she sneered."Assistant Cheng," she said slowly, her voice laced with scepticism. "What is James Ferguson up to?"Her gaze sharpened, assessing him."He must have colluded with you."Cheng didnât even have time to react before she scoffed and continu
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 156 The Curses
"What if I insist on leaving?" I demanded, pushing past the servants.They immediately formed a human wall, blocking my way."Madam," one of them pleaded, tears welling up in her eyes. "Iâm a single mother. My childâs father is a gambler and an alcoholic. I have no one to rely on. Itâs hard to find a job. Please, have pity on me.""My wife is very kind," the other servant chimed in. "My mother is paralyzed, and I canât afford to lose my job."IâĶ I was speechless. I knew what it was like to have a gambler and an alcoholic for a parent. I knew what it was like to have a family member who needed constant care. I didnât know if they were telling the truth, butâĶ it tugged at my heartstrings. Iâd always been too soft. Defeated, I turned and went back upstairs.I went to the study, hoping to use the computer, but the internet was down. Exasperated, I left the study, bumping into Aunt Jiang, who was carrying a plate of fruit."Madam," she said gently. "Please donât go against Mr. Ferguson. Be
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 155 A prisoner
I brushed my teeth, James standing beside me, watching. I glanced at him, surprised."Aren't you going to brush your teeth?" I asked, then looked at the toiletries beside mine. And thatâs when it hit me. This was the Mansion, ourâĶ my and Jamesâs old home. When I left, Iâd only packed clothes. Nothing else.And yet, here were all my things: my towel, toothbrush, mouthwash cup, comb, cosmeticsâĶ even the two hairbands I always used, hanging on the hook. It was as if Iâd never left.No, that wasnât right. Something had changed. Next to my things were his. His toiletries were placed neatly beside mine. Tall and short, big and small, all in pairs. My things were warm colours; his, cool. But many of themâĶ they were coupleâs items. The ones Iâd picked out myself, full of my own secret hopes.Heâd never slept in the same bed with me. When he came back, which was rare, he always slept in the guest room. His things were always in the guest bathroom. But nowâĶ after Iâd leftâĶ they were here, in th
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 154 Am I Dreaming
JamesI carried Zelda back to the villa, her sleep undisturbed. A doctor was waiting in the living room. I nodded to her, a brief acknowledgement, and carried Zelda upstairs, the doctor following close behind. I laid her gently on the bed, then stepped back, whispering to the doctor,"Be gentle. Don't wake her."The doctor, an obstetrician, had been called out late at night. I knew sheâd been prepared for some kind of emergency. Iâd painted a vague picture of a potential pregnancy complication. But nowâĶ the situation was far different than what sheâd expected.She nodded a flicker of something unreadable in her eyes and approached the bed to examine Zelda.I watched, my gaze fixed on her, an oppressive weight in my chest. When the doctor finished and came out of the room, I was waiting."How is she?" I asked, my voice tight."Don't worry, Mr. Ferguson," she reassured me."Mrs. Ferguson and the baby are both fine. She's exhausted, though. Very weak. She'll need to take better care of h
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 153 The Bad Guy
JamesThe warmth that had softened my features vanished, replaced by a coldness that mirrored the storm inside me. I lifted her chin, forcing her to look at me. Her eyes were still moist, her cheeks flushed, her lips swollenâĶ reminders of what had just happened.But the tenderness I felt, the lingering passion, was instantly extinguished. She was already pulling away, already planning her escape.It was like a bucket of ice water had been thrown over me. The chill seeped into my bones, fueling a white-hot rage.I tightened my grip on her jaw, my voice dropping to a low, dangerous growl."Back to the airport?" I sneered. "I told you, you're not going anywhere without my permission."Her eyes widened a flicker of confusion and hurt crossing her face. She frowned, wincing slightly at my grip."ButâĶ you promised," she stammered. "You saidâĶ"I raised an eyebrow, a cruel smile twisting my lips. "That's what you said," I corrected her, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "When did I agree?"****
THE BILLIONAIRE'S REGRET, CHASING AFTER ME Â Â Â Chapter 152 Take Me Back To the Airport
ZeldaHis kiss stole my breath, leaving me dizzy and unable to think clearly. My mind raced, fear gnawing at me. I was terrified heâd hurt the baby. But then, the memory of that night with Susan Wenger flashed through my mind.The birth control pills heâd forced me to take the next day, his sharp frown, the coldness in his eyesâĶ Heâd said if I got pregnant, Iâd have toâĶ No. I couldn't gamble with this. I couldn't tell him.He didn't want this baby. Heâd made that clear. Every time weâĶ he was so careful. If he knew, heâdâĶ heâd force me toâĶ The image of a cold, sterile operating room flashed before my eyes, and my blood ran cold.I met his gaze, trying to project a strength I didn't feel."No reason," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "We're divorced! You can't do this. And this is a car! Don't be crazy! PleaseâĶ I donât want it!"My words didn't faze him. Instead, I saw a flicker of something dangerous in his eyes. His anger was building. He grabbed my chin, his grip tight."Zelda,"
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