His Hidden Family My Ruined Marriage (Liana) novel Chapter 113

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“You’re head over heels for her, and I’m even willing to bless you two. So why won’t you divorce me?”

Liana couldn’t find a single shred of logic behind his refusal to divorce.

And then there was what Lawrence had said-that Elian had threatened him to be good to her.

Was that also because of their over two years of marriage?

But him helping her take care of her mother was more than enough. Why would he go to such lengths?

“I don’t love her.”

His fingers intertwined tightly with hers, his tone serious.

Liana let out a short, disbelieving laugh.

She kept her gaze locked on his, letting his hand hold hers in a firm, almost possessive grip.

If you don’t love her, why are you raising Theo with her?”

She laid the question out plainly.

Theo deserves a complete family.”

His answer was just as frank.

‘et, a pang of sourness hit Liana’s chest. She felt he was dodging the real issue.

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‘heo wasn’t his son. What did it matter to him whether the boy had a “complete family” or not?

The only explanation was that he loved Anya so much that he was willing to help her raise her. hild.

ut he always avoided the core of his relationship with Anya.

Even if it’s to give Theo a ‘complete family,’ shouldn’t you divorce me ASAP? Theo must be lose to preschool age, right? What will his teachers, his classmates’ parents think when they nd out his parents aren’t married?”

Ve’re adults. This stuff should be easy to talk through.

What if I told you I want to build a family of three with you and Theo?” Elian asked softly, a

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faint smile on his lips.

Liana’s brain short-circuited.

He mentioned this before. This is the second time.

The absurdity of it all made a laugh bubble up despite herself.

“Is Theo even your child?” she finally blurted out, her voice full of skepticism.

“Yes.”

His reply was deadly serious, leaving no room for doubt.

Liana felt her mental gears grinding to a halt.

“But… that’s not what Anya told me.”

It was all she could manage after a long pause.

“What did she tell you?”

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Elian stood calm as ever in front of her, speaking unhurriedly, dressed all sharp and refined.

Liana’s eyes, stormy moments ago, smoothed to calm.

Talking to someone so calm had a way of settling her own nerves.

But suddenly, she didn’t know where to begin. She was utterly lost.

“Let’s not talk about Anya or Theo. Let’s just talk about us.”

Liana regained her composure, deciding to be direct.

“Okay,” he agreed.

“We are getting a divorce. Don’t even think for a second that I would ever share you with Anya. My husband belongs to me, and me alone.”

Liana held his gaze, enunciating each word with perfect clarity.

“Where can a man get certified for loyalty to his wife?”

He suddenly voiced this bizarre doubt.

Liana blinked, sure she’d misheard. But his expression was so unflappably serious. She decided

to trust her ears.

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“What do you mean?”

“Where can I get a test to prove you’re my only woman? That thing’s never been inside anyone else.”

He stated it calmly.

Then, he even chuckled at his own words.

Liana’s jaw went slack.

What on earth is he saying?

“Your hands are so cold.”

He suddenly looked down, still holding her hand, his brow furrowed with apparent concern.

It took Liana a moment to process the whiplash. She stared at him, stunned, before quickly yanking her hand back from his grasp.

Under the weight of his deep, unsettling gaze, she turned on her heel and walked away.

No, she fled.

Her face felt frozen, a tingling sensation crawling over her scalp.

He’s just…

She couldn’t keep up with his mental leaps. She felt like a complete idiot around him.

She couldn’t stay there another second.

She hurried down from the inpatient wing. Elian’s town car was already waiting at the curb.

Lucas stood beside it. “Mrs. Locke, Mr. Locke asked me to drive you home.”

“I drove myself,” Liana said, her mind still reeling but not enough to forget basic facts.

“Mrs. Locke, I drove you here from the courthouse today. You didn’t bring your car,” Lucas reminded her gently, turning to watch her retreating back.

Liana stopped dead.

Right. I haven’t been home.

She had originally planned to stay until Rosalind woke up. How did she end

up out here?

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Elian, you bastard. She cursed him silently.

But with him staying the night, it was clear she couldn’t remain.

She went home, went straight to her bedroom, and sat numbly on the edge of the bed.

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On the pillow beside her lay the oval river stone she’d bought for three hundred dollars-the very one she’d used to knock Elian out.

She didn’t fall asleep until the sky began to lighten.

Her mind kept churning, replaying everything about Elian and Anya.

They’re going to drive me insane. Are these two some kind of divine punishment sent just for me?

The next morning, on the hospital rooftop terrace, Elian stood with Xander.

Xander asked, “So, your grandma really had a heart attack?”

“She didn’t want to tie up an ICU bed. She’s been moved back to a regular room.”

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