A wedding night Love Affair With The Billionaire novel Chapter 61

The phone call had rained on her parade when her life had just turned for the better.

Hesitant, but she still answered it.

"Hey, Eliza."

As ever, Raelyn's voice was gentle and sweet.

"Raelyn."

Raelyn's call stressed her out, gulping.

"Eliza, I miss you. It's been a while since I came back, but you've never come home. Dad had been too hasty then; please don't be mad at him."

Raelyn's gentle voice and words made Eliza feel like crying. She calmed herself down, not wanting her to learn of her situation, or she'd definitely be sad for her.

In actuality, she was also missing home a little. Even if her stepfather didn't treat her well, her sister and mother still loved her. Gracelynn as well; they had barely been in touch since she got married. She hadn't seen them in a long time…

Eliza felt a lump in her throat, trying her best not to cry, but Raelyn only continued speaking when she didn't hear Eliza respond on the other end of the line.

"Eliza, Mom misses you very much too. No matter how busy you are, you have to come home once in a while."

"I miss you guys too, Raelyn."

Sadness was overwhelming Eliza, making her hard to breathe; Raelyn's every word was hitting the weakest spot in her heart.

"Then, can you come back this weekend? We should spend some time together as a family."

Raelyn took the opportunity to invite her.

Eliza deliberated. It was a Friday that day, so the weekend would be the following day...

She hesitated, but she really missed her family.

"Okay."

Eliza promised; it'd be a good chance to meet up with Gracelynn as well.

But then... would Tanner let her leave…

"Okay, I'll have the chauffeur go to Gracelynn's place to pick you up tomorrow then."

There was joy in Raelyn's voice, but Eliza, on the other hand, didn't sound as happy.

Eliza was the one who stole her man and took her spot. She hadn't forgotten how her beloved little sister lied to her; if Eliza loved to act so much, she'd play along as well!

Wickedness flashed across Raelyn's eyes as she lolled on the sofa, playing with her hair.

Sure enough, Eliza became nervous at Raelyn's suggestion.

"No... It's okay, Raelyn. Things are a little different at Gracelynn's; I'll go back on my own."

Raelyn's lips quirked into a cold smile, but her tone was considerate as ever.

"Okay, come back as soon as you can. Travel safe."

"Okay, I will."

"Alright, I need to get back to my lesson; we'll talk when you come back."

"Okay, bye, Raelyn."

"Bye."

Something came to Raelyn after she ended the call, and she opened the album.

She was all smug when she flipped to the photo she took in Sunset Bar, musing, "Just you wait, Eliza Stone! Tomorrow will be the day your heart shatters to bits."

Eliza was the reason Tanner had been treating her so coldly lately. How could she not loathe her?!

She had been going to Moth Intelligence to bring Tanner lunch. However, she never saw him, and whenever she asked Fran, he'd change the topic and avoid her questions.

After receiving a cold shoulder for a few days straight, even she could see the women in the company looking at her with mockery and disdain.

But when she scrutinized, there wasn't anything wrong with their expressions.

She knew they dared to look down on her because they thought she'd be forced to say goodbye to her position as Mrs. Deleon when she had constantly been bringing Tanner's lunch despite his absence for a few days straight!

When had she, the first young lady of the Stone family, ever suffered such grievance?!

And no doubt it was all Eliza's doing!

Next to her was the photo taken when she had someone stalking Tanner. The marriage certificate was an absolute eyesore; how infuriating! It was time for everyone to see the photo.

It was time everyone learned what 'the second young lady of the Stone family' was truly like!

……

After the call ended, Eliza was a little uncertain.

She had promised her sister just like that; what if Tanner said no? What if Raelyn figured out their relationship?!

Then again, if she didn't ask for his permission, she couldn't even leave the house, let alone go back to her family, would she?

Making up her mind, she decided to just ask. He was right there anyway; he wouldn't do anything to her anyhow.

Though it was just autumn, and it wasn't freezing, she had already changed into a pair of cozy winter slippers, pitter-pattering as she walked.

Her feet were cold all year round, and her mom would get her some cute thin ones back home. But the ones she was wearing then were prepared for her. She was rather surprised when she discovered it.

Peeking from the archway, she saw Tanner working away. It'd be wrong if she went in just like that; she'd bother him.

"Come in."

Tanner had heard her footsteps and ordered before she even spoke. With that, she went in quietly.

He had already put his work down when she dragged her feet to him, looking at her leisurely.