From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34 A Suspicious Change

Lucas‘ breath hitched, and a familiar warmth pooled low in his stomach.

But Riley’s period wasn’t over yet–so it wasn’t like he could do anything about it anyway.

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What really messed with his head was the memory of switching those pills just a little while ago. Guilt sat heavy in his chest, making it hard to look his wife in the eye with a clear conscience.

His thoughts were all over the place.

Just then, his phone buzzed. It was the manager from the jewelry boutique.

“Mr. Ashford, good evening. Sorry to call so late.

“It’s about the custom piece you commissioned. Mrs. Ashford has finalized the design, and as you requested, we’ve put it on priority production…”

The manager was about to dive into the details–what stones Riley had picked, the setting style, all of it.

Over by the vanity, Riley was drying her hair. Her hands were still slick from the shower, and suddenly the hairdryer slipped fror 1er grip. It hit the floor with a loud clatter.

She gasped softly.

‘You know what, don’t explain anymore,” Lucas cut the manager off, his tone abrupt. “Just do whatever she asked. Put everythi on my account–I don’t need the details.”

He ended the call before the manager could repty, as if shutting out one more voice might quiet the noise in his own head.

Trying to make up for something–maybe everything–he walked over and picked up the hairdryer. “Here, let me help. he said

ley sat at the dressing table, watching him through the mirror. Her gaze was clear, steady, almost too knowing

she didn’t refuse A faint, perceptive smile touched her lips. “Since when are you so helpful” she said, her tone jeepvegt Doing something behind my back and feeling guilty about it?”

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Chapter 34 A Suspicious Change

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He really couldn’t stand it.

Almost without realizing, his hands slowed to a stop.

Before her hair was fully dry, he made up an excuse. “You know, I just remembered–I’ve got a conference call. You finish up. in the study.”

He set the hairdryer down on the vanity and left the room without looking back.

ched him go, then slowly lifted a section of her still–damp hair, twirling it around her finger.

quiet smile curved her ps.

xactly what she’d hoped

She took her time dry

rest of her hair, then poured herself a glass of water.

Back at the vanity

Screwed the cap of her pill bottle and tapped two tablets into her palm, just like every other night.

he bright vanity lights, something caught her eye.

But this time,

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were a consistent deep brown. These two were close, but in certain light, they showed slight unevenness–fleck and the surface looked less polished.

e ran through her.

t react outwardly, just studied the pills for a long few seconds.

almly, she tipped them back into the bottle.

wouldn’t take them tonight. Not until she was sure. Tomorrow, she’d check with Lydia.

en it came to what went into her body, it was better to be safe.

he next morning, Riley stopped by Lydia’s private practice early.

You look tense,” Lydia said, handing her a mug of coffee. “What’s going on?”

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