Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 540

Chapter 540

On the way back, Barney held Angela’s hand in comfort. Her fingers were icy, and she looked deeply wronged.

“Have you really ended things with him?” he asked gently.

Angela nodded, tears finally spilling freely. The shadow Trey had cast over her was too deep. Even knowing there was no going back, emotionally, she couldn’t accept it.

“Someone like him isn’t worth it. Seeing his true face… it’s better for you,” Barney sighed, carefully dabbing her tears with a tissue.

Angela didn’t speak. She simply rested her head on his shoulder.

Right now, only Barney could give her solace. Only Barney could help her start anew. She couldn’t let the opportunity slip.

Slowly, she pushed down the ache in her chest. After a moment, she lifted her hands to wrap around his neck and tilted her head up, closing her eyes.

Barney felt the subtle warmth radiating from her, a delicate, ambiguous tension. Seeing her tear-streaked, fragile face tugged at his heart like a hook.

But just as he leaned closer to touch her lips, reason returned.

“Angela… I’m not saying I don’t want you,” he said softly, “but I need you to steady yourself first. Make a clean break with the past. I’m patient. I can wait until you’re truly ready to accept new feelings.”

He reined in his breath, gently brushing the stray strands from her forehead, lifting her face with careful hands.

Angela opened her eyes and saw the furrowed brows above him.

Why could a man desire her so deeply, yet exercise such restraint?

She couldn’t read the complex emotions in his eyes, but looking at him made her feel safer than she ever had before.

Angela nodded. Barney, satisfied that she had calmed, allowed himself the faintest, approving smile.

The next day, at the Morrison residence.

Ethan had just parked his car when a familiar voice called out to him. He turned and saw Charlotte’s younger brother.

“Christopher?” he squinted.

Christopher hurried over, carrying a shopping bag that seemed to contain a gift.

“Ethan, I sent you a message. Did you see it?” Christopher’s voice was timid, but he brightened at seeing Ethan and immediately offered the bag.

“It’s handmade-a robot model kit. I thought you might like it… You could put it on your desk, or in your study!”

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Ethan glanced at him. The boy’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, hoping for approval.

He didn’t speak at first, only took the bag after a long pause and peeked inside.

The model was indeed finely crafted, clearly requiring time and effort. Christopher had been serious. But Ethan didn’t like such kits; even if he wanted one, it wouldn’t be something so cheap or childish. Putting it on his

office desk would look immature.

A flicker of disdain crossed his eyes, but his lips still curled into a faint smile. “Not bad. Thank you.”

He had received Christopher’s messages over the past few days. The boy had settled into school smoothly, with the school taking good care of him. His messages were meant to show gratitude.

Ethan had only replied with an emoji. When Christopher later suggested coming over with his sister for a meal, Ethan didn’t reply.

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