All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Redemption : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Nadine walked through the aisles of the grocery store, checking off items on her small list. She had been meaning to go shopping for a few days now but kept putting it off. With everything happening—Adrian showing up, Liam asking questions, and her own emotions running wild—she had barely been able to think straight.She sighed, grabbing a carton of milk and placing it into her basket. It wasn’t just groceries she needed. She was also running low on a few other household items, and Liam needed some new clothes since he was growing so fast.After picking up everything she needed, Nadine made her way to the checkout counter. The cashier scanned her items quickly, and when the total appeared on the screen, she reached for her debit card. She inserted it into the card reader, waiting for the payment to go through.Declined.Frowning, she tried again, convinced it was just a mistake.Declined.Nadine’s heart started to beat faster. That wasn’t possible. She had money in her account—at leas

The past few days had been different. Nadine wasn’t sure how it happened, but Adrian was becoming a part of Liam’s life. At first, she had only allowed Adrian to see Liam because she thought it was the right thing to do. But now… now she was starting to feel something else.She wouldn’t call it love. No, she refused to. But watching Adrian and Liam together made something in her chest tighten in a way she hadn’t felt in years.She shook the thought away as she set the table for dinner. Clara had suggested a small gathering, a way for them all to relax. At first, Nadine had wanted to say no. Having Adrian in her house, sitting at the same table as her, felt too personal. But somehow, she found herself agreeing.And now, here she was, preparing food while Liam sat on the floor, drawing something.“Mommy, is Uncle Adrian coming?” Liam asked without looking up.Nadine’s fingers tightened around the spoon she was holding. Uncle Adrian. The words felt strange, but she knew that was better t

Nadine sat on the cold pavement, her arms wrapped around Liam as they watched their home burn. Tears streamed down her face, though she barely noticed. The flames crackled, smoke rising into the dark sky. Firefighters worked to put out the fire, but it was already too late—the house was gone. Everything she had built, every memory she had made with Liam, was now ash.Liam clung to her, his small body shaking. “Mommy… my toys… my drawings…” his voice broke, and Nadine’s heart shattered into pieces.She kissed the top of his head, trying to stay strong. “It’s okay, baby. Mommy’s here.” But deep down, she didn’t know what to do next.Just then, the sound of a car screeching to a stop made her look up. A black SUV pulled over, and before she could react, Adrian was running toward them. His face was full of worry, his eyes scanning them for any injuries.“Nadine! Liam!” He crouched in front of them, breathing heavily. “Are you okay?”Liam turned and saw Adrian. Without thinking, he ran int

The morning sunlight streamed through the wide windows of the penthouse, casting a soft golden glow on everything inside. Nadine blinked awake, momentarily disoriented. It took her a second to remember where she was. This wasn’t her small, cozy home. It was Adrian’s penthouse, the place he had brought them to after their house burned down.She sat up slowly, stretching as she looked around. The bed was soft, the sheets smooth against her skin. She wasn’t used to this kind of luxury. Everything in this place screamed wealth, from the expensive furniture to the chandelier hanging in the center of the room. It made her feel out of place, like she didn’t belong here.Nadine swung her legs off the bed and stood up. She needed a shower to clear her mind. As she walked into the bathroom, she stopped in surprise.Everything she used was here.Her favorite skincare products were neatly arranged on the counter. The shampoo and conditioner she always bought were placed right beside the bathtub

The soft afternoon light streamed through the large glass windows of the penthouse as Nadine placed a cup of coffee on the table. It had been a few days since Adrian brought them here, and though she was still adjusting to the change, she had to admit—Adrian had done everything possible to make them comfortable.Liam was sitting on the floor, playing with his new set of toy cars, happily making sounds as he pushed them around. Nadine watched him for a moment, her heart swelling with warmth. Seeing him happy made everything feel a little less overwhelming.A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts. She walked over and opened it, smiling when she saw Clara standing there with a bright grin.“Surprise!” Clara said, stepping inside and pulling Nadine into a tight hug.Nadine laughed, feeling relieved to see her best friend. “I didn’t expect you to visit so soon.”“Well, you didn’t call, and I needed to make sure you weren’t losing your mind in this big house,” Clara teased, looking