His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265 Confined

Iris bit down on her lower lip, unable to hold back any longer. Two clear tears welled up and traced their way down her cheeks.

“Even if I made every mistake in the world, that doesn’t mean you get to take away my chance to be a father.”

Her body trembled slightly with the ache of it all. She watched as Julian’s tears fell onto her skin, mingling, with her own.

In that moment, her heart broke.

Overwhelmed, her whole body went weak and unsteady. She slowly shut her eyes and fell silent.

Then Julian kissed her-hard.

It was a forceful, almost punishing kiss, full of raw intensity.

“Mmph-” Iris came back to herself and pressed her hands against his chest, trying to push him away.

But the more she resisted, the more desperately he kissed her, as though trying to draw everything out of her. He didn’t stop until her lips were swollen and tender.

Her breathing grew ragged. The taste of salt lingered-she couldn’t tell anymore whose tears they were.

He was all sorrow and stubborn defiance.

To Iris, Julian’s strength felt unmovable, like a mountain. There was no fighting it. She could only let him pour it all out.

After what felt like forever, he finally eased his grip and pulled back, reluctance lingering in the space between them.

Iris lips throbbed. She took shaky bre

Julian seemed calmer

now, the

her heart still pounding

anger faded from his expression, but his voice remained low and cool. “So

you’ve already quit your job and given up the lease. Tying up all your loose ends, I see.”

Iris wasn’t sure what he meant by that. With her passport and plane tickets torn up, all she wanted now was her ID back. She softened her tone. “Julian, can I have my driver’s license back?”

“You’re really set on leaving?” he asked, voice eerily steady.

“Yes.”

“You don’t want me?”

“No.

A bitter smile touched his lips, his eyes clouded with Fine. I’ll respect your choice. But have the baby first-

He drew a slow breath, and his tone turned icy.

give it to me.”

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Chapter 265 Confined

Iris paled. She stared back at him, shaking her head in disbelief. “No. This baby is mine.”

“It’s mine, too.” Julian seized her wrist and pulled her toward the door. “Since you won’t agree, you’re not going anywhere. I’m keeping you both.”

“What are you doing? Let go of me-” Iris planted her feet, lowering her center of gravity, refusing to move. “Let go-”

Worried she might hurt herself or the baby, Julian turned, swept her into his arms, and strode out.

She struggled against his hold, but it was useless.

He carried her down from the apartment building, took her phone, locked it in the car, and drove off.

Through the late-night streets they went, driving until the city faded behind them.

Darkness had fully settled when Julian’s car turned into a gated villa community on the outskirts.

Solar garden lights illuminated the path outside. The villa itself stood dark and still.

Iris couldn’t make out much in the shadows, only that it was spacious,*****

want me to carry you, or

will

you walk?”

Julian opened the passenger door and looked down at her. “Do you wa

Iris clenched her fists, exhaled, and stepped out.

He slammed the door and met her

gaze.

She looked up at the large villa looming in the darkness. “Where is this? Why did you bring me here?”

“It’s a property I own outside the city. No one’s been here in a while. You’ll stay here and rest through the pregnancy.”

Iris stared at him, frowning. “Julian, are you holding me hostage?”

“It’s not like that. You can go anywhere-as long as I’m with you.”

She held out her hand. “Give me back my phone and

my

ID.”

“You’ll get them back after the baby is born.”

Iris let out a scornful laugh. “And you don’t call this kidnapping?”

With that, she turned toward the driveway.

But Julian

up, took her

and lifted her again, turning

toward the villa.

Iris kicked and pushed against his this.

est. “Have you lost your mind? Let me go. This isn’t legal-you can’t do

He didn’t answer, just carried her inside.

The entryway lights flicked on automatically.

08:55 Wed, Jun 10 AD

Chapter 265 Confined

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