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The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 83
CLAIREI don't know how long I remained in bed. I only know that my legs felt crippled. It was almost as if I couldn't move. I was tired and exhausted but not in a way that felt draining, if that made any sense. In a good way. Asher's body warmth was doing a lot to keep me occupied. It was also doing a whole lot to contribute to my good mood. I cringed when I tried to move, and my brows furrowed when the back of my throat ached and felt a little bit dry. Come to think of it. My body was...“Goodness. You're burning up,” Asher's voice broke me out of my thoughts. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to assure them that I was okay.All I needed was a couple of pills and rest, and I would be as good as new, but even I was unsure of what to say to him. Something about my body felt completely and utterly off, and I couldn't exactly focus. My eyes fluttered closed as his hand trailed over the crook of my neck down to my bare body. I knew this wasn't an attempt to turn me on or anything but m
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CLAIRE “Keep your eyes open, princess.” I could barely register the panic in Asher's voice as he tried to talk to me. I was drifting into unconsciousness. I have no idea if it was from the panic that was clouding my chest or if it was something else entirely. Maybe whatever sickness that I have caught, the effect was beginning to kick in. I was unsure. But I knew that the hospital was the last place that I wanted to be. I couldn't just tell Asher about it because I knew it would lead to him asking me questions. questions that I dreaded answering. I didn't want to be forced to lie to him either. I closed my eyes and relaxed my head against Asher's shoulder. His hand cuppedmine,e and the warmth of his touch was reassuring. It was all that I needed at that moment. All that I wanted. “Everything is going to be fine, princess. I promise, Asher whispered.“I wished I had stayed home with you yesterday. I shouldn't have left you. I should have stayed home to make sure that you were okay,”
Last Updated : 2024-12-08The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 85
CLAIREI felt light as I created distance between the hospital room. The relief that I felt when the doctor cleared me and confirmed that I was going to be okay was something that I couldn't exactly put into words. Asher held my hand as we walked towards the exit of the hospital. There was an unusual swing in my steps as we headed out of the hospital. “Looks like someone is happy to be out of here,” Asher teased, bringing my hand to his lips for a light kiss. “You don't even know half of it,” I said as I shot him a warm smile and pressed a kiss against his cheek. My stomach rumbled and I paused. My cheeks flushed red almost immediately. Asher grinned.“You don't know how relieved I am to hear this,” he smiled at me. “What are you in the mood for?”I paused because I couldn't exactly remember the last time that I had an appetite. It seemed like forever. “Blueberry pancakes? Muffins?” He suggested as we headed towards the car that was already parked and waiting for us. “A change wo
Last Updated : 2024-12-09The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 86
CLAIRE The warmth engulfed me as I entered the house. It was good to be back. The familiarity hit me, and the warmth hit my belly as soon as Asher walked in behind me. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was utterly exhausted but at the same time. I was relieved that I was out of the hospital. Somehow I was able to make it out of there without losing my mind. That had to count for something. I paused in shock as I spotted Annabelle and Regal at the start of the staircase. Asher paused behind me, taking the sight in as well. What I wasn't anticipating was my stepsister's presence. Not here, not now. I wanted to ask what she was doing here. But after eating at the cafe and making conversation with Asher. I was spent. The anticipation that I had was making my way up to bed and falling asleep. Not this. Never this. “Is it me, or do you just have a thing for showing up in places that you're not wanted?” Asher growled. He didn't bother hiding his irritation. “Claire. I was so worried about
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CLAIRE I paused at the sight of everyone seated around the dining table. It was unusual to see everyone here. I took note of Liah's displeased expression, but then again, when was she ever happy to see me? I realized that there was a new face sitting next to hers. An older man who seemed to be bordering on middle age. My gaze lingered on his features, and I realized that they held a striking resemblance to Liah's. I paused, and my eyes widened slightly when I realized that he was Liah's father. I didn't exactly know what to make of his presence. This was the least place that I was expecting him to be. As if he could sense that he was being watched, he raised his head immediately, letting his gaze travel over to me. His eyes clouded with something that I couldn't entirely describe. His expression was neutral, but I noticed the way he watched me with interest. I watched as he leaned down to whisper something to Liah. I wished that I could catch what it was, but then again, it wasn't
Last Updated : 2024-12-11The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 88
CLAIRE Dinner wasn't dramatic after Asher and I returned. I politely turned down Liah's father's offer. Why they suddenly picked an interest in my charity fundraiser was something I wasn't sure that I would've been able to understand. I was convinced that they weren't genuinely interested in helping out the people who needed help, the orphan kids. It was more for recognition and a rub of ego, which I wasn't interested in. It didn't align with what I really wanted, which was my genuine intentions to help the kids and the women in the cancer ward. Liah's father's demeanor never changed after I turned him down, although I noticed a bit of tightness around the corner of his eyes when he smiled at me. Liah shot him a look screaming, I told you so'. Asher said nothing throughout the dinner, but I could understand why. Gregory said nothing either; I noticed the reluctance in his movement when he picked up his fork to eat, and I wondered if Asher's words hurt him more intently than I thoug
Last Updated : 2024-12-12The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 89
CLAIRE I noticed the way Asher stared at me as I sat at the vanity. I had just finished having a warm bath, and my face was bare and fresh from all the makeup that it had. I turned to the reflection in the mirror and I realized that one of my sleeves had rolled down by mistake, exposing my bare arm. I met Asher's gaze through the mirror. His eyes were dark and full of primal hunger, and for some reason, I didn't shift my eyes away because I wanted him to want me. I could see the struggle in his eyes. “What's wrong?” I decided to ask. I knew what was wrong, but I still had to ask nevertheless. “What are you talking about?”His voice sounded neutral, but I could tell that he was struggling to keep it together. A moment of tense silence lingered between the both of us. “You keep looking at me. So I'm just wondering if there's something on my face,” I said as I lifted my shoulder up into a casual shrug. “Don't be ridiculous; you know that I'm just trying to make sure you're okay,” h
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CLAIRE I shivered with delight as I felt a cold finger trail down my back. My eyes fluttered open almost immediately as I felt myself being pulled out of sleep. I don't know how long I allowed myself to bask in his body warmth. I noticed that his arms were still wound around me like he had no intention of letting me go. I closed my eyes and sighed as I shifted closer to him. If it were humanly possible, I would enter his skin. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was all kinds of exhausted, but in a good way. “I've been thinking,” he said as he continued to trail a finger down the length of my back. I raised my head up slightly to look at him when he paused halfway. He seemed to be lost in thought. I sighed. “What were you thinking about?” I decided to press further. I didn't want him to feel like he couldn't tell me anything. “Well. I've been thinking, and I just realized that we never really get to do anything fun. Together, I mean, he said. My eyes fluttered closed once more as a sm
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CLAIRE This wasn't the usual morning that I had expected to have, but somehow, it came out for the better. I don't know if I'll ever get used to the sight of Asher handling the wheel, but it was a very interesting sight. Asher had decided that he wanted us to have the morning to ourselves without the interference of the driver. I looked through the window; the small smile that I had on my face refused to fall off as I observed the passing trees through the window. I tried not to flutter as Asher placed a hand on my bare knee. I shivered as subtly as I could. I wondered why he found it difficult to keep his hands to himself. But it was Asher. He was always going to look for an excuse to touch me. And even if I wasn't going to admit it openly, I wanted it to be that way. I secretly loved it. “You should've given me a bit more time to pack some more things,” I pouted slightly as I shot him a look. I was only able to pack up a small foldable mat, some towels, my water bottle, and than
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 90
CLAIRE I shivered with delight as I felt a cold finger trail down my back. My eyes fluttered open almost immediately as I felt myself being pulled out of sleep. I don't know how long I allowed myself to bask in his body warmth. I noticed that his arms were still wound around me like he had no intention of letting me go. I closed my eyes and sighed as I shifted closer to him. If it were humanly possible, I would enter his skin. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was all kinds of exhausted, but in a good way. “I've been thinking,” he said as he continued to trail a finger down the length of my back. I raised my head up slightly to look at him when he paused halfway. He seemed to be lost in thought. I sighed. “What were you thinking about?” I decided to press further. I didn't want him to feel like he couldn't tell me anything. “Well. I've been thinking, and I just realized that we never really get to do anything fun. Together, I mean, he said. My eyes fluttered closed once more as a sm
The Trillionaire's Contractual Bride Chapter 89
CLAIRE I noticed the way Asher stared at me as I sat at the vanity. I had just finished having a warm bath, and my face was bare and fresh from all the makeup that it had. I turned to the reflection in the mirror and I realized that one of my sleeves had rolled down by mistake, exposing my bare arm. I met Asher's gaze through the mirror. His eyes were dark and full of primal hunger, and for some reason, I didn't shift my eyes away because I wanted him to want me. I could see the struggle in his eyes. “What's wrong?” I decided to ask. I knew what was wrong, but I still had to ask nevertheless. “What are you talking about?”His voice sounded neutral, but I could tell that he was struggling to keep it together. A moment of tense silence lingered between the both of us. “You keep looking at me. So I'm just wondering if there's something on my face,” I said as I lifted my shoulder up into a casual shrug. “Don't be ridiculous; you know that I'm just trying to make sure you're okay,” h
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CLAIRE I paused at the sight of everyone seated around the dining table. It was unusual to see everyone here. I took note of Liah's displeased expression, but then again, when was she ever happy to see me? I realized that there was a new face sitting next to hers. An older man who seemed to be bordering on middle age. My gaze lingered on his features, and I realized that they held a striking resemblance to Liah's. I paused, and my eyes widened slightly when I realized that he was Liah's father. I didn't exactly know what to make of his presence. This was the least place that I was expecting him to be. As if he could sense that he was being watched, he raised his head immediately, letting his gaze travel over to me. His eyes clouded with something that I couldn't entirely describe. His expression was neutral, but I noticed the way he watched me with interest. I watched as he leaned down to whisper something to Liah. I wished that I could catch what it was, but then again, it wasn't
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CLAIRE The warmth engulfed me as I entered the house. It was good to be back. The familiarity hit me, and the warmth hit my belly as soon as Asher walked in behind me. I closed my eyes and sighed. I was utterly exhausted but at the same time. I was relieved that I was out of the hospital. Somehow I was able to make it out of there without losing my mind. That had to count for something. I paused in shock as I spotted Annabelle and Regal at the start of the staircase. Asher paused behind me, taking the sight in as well. What I wasn't anticipating was my stepsister's presence. Not here, not now. I wanted to ask what she was doing here. But after eating at the cafe and making conversation with Asher. I was spent. The anticipation that I had was making my way up to bed and falling asleep. Not this. Never this. “Is it me, or do you just have a thing for showing up in places that you're not wanted?” Asher growled. He didn't bother hiding his irritation. “Claire. I was so worried about
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