Sham Marriage Quit Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 177

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She startled and instinctively pulled her robe tighter around herself.

Without saying anything, she moved to the vanity and continued her skincare like she hadn’t noticed the tension at all.

Alexander stayed silent too. He grabbed a fresh set of clothes and headed into the bathroom.

Something was off about him tonight. Not loud, not obvious, but definitely there.

Is he upset?

About what?

Elena couldn’t quite figure him out.

But she was too exhausted to care. Her brain felt like it had already run a marathon today, and whatever mood Alexander was in, she didn’t have the energy to decode it. She climbed into bed and pulled the covers over herself.

She had barely gotten comfortable when Alexander came back out, his hair still damp. He slipped into bed beside her and, just like the night before, pulled her into his arms with that same practiced familiarity.

Everything about it felt routine. Predictable.

Except tonight, she wasn’t in the mood at all. She reached down and stopped his hand.

“I’m really not up for this tonight.”

There was a faint edge of impatience in her voice.

Where is all this energy even coming from? He wasn’t like this before. When we first got married, he wasn’t nearly this interested. Ever since I mentioned the contract, it’s like something flipped in him.

Alexander’s gaze lingered on her for a second. He wanted to ask if this had anything to do with Nathan

But when he caught the fatigue in her eyes, the faint redness from being overworked, his expression shifted.

His throat moved slightly as he swallowed whatever question had been sitting there

In the end, he let go.

He reached up and gently adjusted the thin strap that had slipped off her shoulder his touch brief but

careful.

“Get some sleep.”

His voice was low, controlled.

He lay back down beside her

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Elena stayed still for a moment, making sure he wasn’t going to suddenly change his mind again. C then did she finally relax and close her eyes.

She was completely drained.

It didn’t take long before her breathing evened out and she fell asleep.

Alexander turned his head and watched her for a while, his gaze lingering on her peaceful expressio

Then, as if something clicked in his mind, he suddenly sat up.

He opened hesitati

drawer, took out the box of condoms he had prepared earlier, and withou

hem into the trash.

sphere felt entirely different.

ed, watching Nathan carefully, trying to read his mood.

till not going to sleep?”

s soft, cautious.

still in her hospital gown, her face

adn’t told Nathan that she had

ight. If he found out, it would

athan barely lifted his eyes.

You should get some rest

He stood up, walke

flame briefly illu

to make her look fragile.

a earlier that day, or that she had been rejected e disappointed in her.

ad pulled out a cigarette. The lighter flicked, and the small

His mind

had said earlier.

moke filling his lungs as he shook his head, trying to push the thought away.

years, the way Elena had loved him… he knew it better than anyone.

way she could walk away from that and marry someone else so quickly.

$, she had already sent

to prison.

she had hated

itself out by now. Alexander had to be lying

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Just trying to scare him off, keep him from going after her again

After all, even if she were just a side relationship, any man would still feel

The more he thought about it, the more certain he became that his guess was right

In that case, there was only one way to deal with this Bring it to Alexander’s wife

Let her step in.

“Honey?”

Camille’s voice came from behind him.

han turned slightly. She was standing at the doorway, looking at him with soft pleading eyes

you don’t stay with me, I can’t fall asleep… and neither can the baby.

She placed her hand gently over her stomach, her tone turning sweet and dependent. Nathan crushed t cigarette out and nodded.

“Alright. I’ll stay with you.”

The child she was carrying was his. Even if his feelings for Camille weren’t that deep, the child mattered

Charles had been pushing for an heir for a long time. If Elena truly refused to forgive him, then this chal might be his last hope.

He walked ba

His

the room and lay down beside Camille, wrapping an arm around her

stomach. Still flat.

showing at all yet?”

half a second but was glad she had her back to him.

ee the flicker of panic in her eyes.

you mean? I’ve already gained weight,” she said quickly, forcing a light tone. It’s just early You im yet.”

e that sure it’s a boy?”

than’s voice lifted slightly, a trace of satisfaction shipping through

Of course Camille said, smiling faintly Im his mom Ecan tell. He’s definitely going to grow up to be as Capable as you

She deliberately chose words she knew would please hum

Then her expression shifted, turning soft and wronged

“Your Thom sull hasn’t come to see me

Is she still upset about the gift I really was tricked by Elena 1

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didn’t even tell you I ran into her because I didn’t want her getting tangled up with us again

Her eyes filled with tears as she turned and buried her face against his chest

A quiet sob escaped her. Nathan felt the dampness seep through his shirt

He frowned slightly.

How did I never notice this side of her before?

Something about it made him uncomfortable.

But when he spoke, his tone softened anyway.

“Alright, don’t cry. Mom’s been busy dealing with Grandpa lately. If you hadn’t messed things up, she wouldn’t have to clean up after you. I’ll have her come see you tomorrow.”

‘Okay… honey, you’re the best.”

Camille forced a small smile.

The next morning, when Elena woke up, the other side of the bed was already empty.

Alexander had left early.

After getting ready, she headed downstairs. Martha brought breakfast over, warm and neatly prepared.

Elena glanced at it and shook her head. “I’m not hungry.”

completely off, like even the thought of food was too much.

bag and headed out.

epped outside, she noticed Alexander’s car was already gone too

ly left that early?

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