Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 198

Chapter 198 Too Close

…Did his gaze just linger for a second, or am I imagining it?

Elena couldn’t shake the feeling that the way Alexander was looking at her was… a little too intense.

It wasn’t just a glance, it lingered, warm and heavy in a way that made her skin prickle.

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She shifted awkwardly, instinctively covering herself. “Can you grab my clothes? I left them outside.”

“Yeah,” Alexander said.

He turned and walked out without another word.

Elena let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding. Her face burned as she stood there, completely flustered.

We’ve literally slept together already… so why am I suddenly acting like this? What is wrong with me…?

A moment later, his arm reached in through the doorway, her nightgown draped over his hand.

Elena reached for it. The second her fingers touched the fabric, his grip shifted.

He caught her wrist.

“Wait-” Before she could react, he pulled.

The force dragged her forward, and she stumbled straight out of the bathroom, crashing into his chest. Alexander wrapped his arms around her, holding her firmly in place.

“Let go…” she started.

He didn’t.

He kissed her.

Everything in her head went fuzzy, like someone had flipped a switch. Thoughts dissolved into nothing as he lifted her effortlessly and carried her to the bed.

What followed felt inevitable, like gravity taking over.

By the time it was over, Elena lay there, completely drained, her lower back aching in a way she couldn’t ignore.

Meanwhile, Alexander stepped out of the shower later, looking entirely refreshed, like he’d just come back from a relaxing workout instead of… that.

Elena pushed herself up slightly, pressing a hand to her back, and shot him a glare. “You totally did that on purpose, didn’t you?”

Alexander glanced at her while toweling his hair, clearly not following. “Did what?”

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Chapter 199 Too Close

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Elena just stared at him, annoyed. How was she even supposed to say it out loud?

She gave up, dropped back onto the bed, and lay there face–down like she’d been defeated by life itself.

A second later, she felt a hand settle on her lower back.

Her whole body tensed. “Hey, what are you doing? I’m serious, I can’t go again.”

Alexander let out a quiet laugh, his expression softening. “Relax. Didn’t you say your back hurts?”

His hands moved, firm but careful, pressing into the sore muscles. “Does this feel better?”

…Okay, annoyingly, yes.

The tension in her back started easing almost immediately.

Elena didn’t argue anymore. She just stayed there, letting him take care of it, completely at ease.

Then his voice came, low and casual.

“What made you think I like Fiona?”

Elena froze for a second. She hadn’t expected him to bring that up again.

She cleared her throat. “You’ve always been pretty protective of her. And last time, didn’t you end up in the hospital because of her?”

Alexander didn’t stop, his hands still working steadily. “Her dad helped me out a lot when I was younger. We grew up around each other, and our families are close. So yeah, I look out for her more than most people.”

He paused briefly. “That’s all it is.”

Elena tilted her head slightly. “So you don’t like her?”

“I don’t,” he said immediately.

No hesitation.

Elena went quiet for a moment, then said, “At the wedding… you called out her nickname.”

Alexander’s hands stopped.

Elena turned her head to look at him. He was already looking at her, his gaze deeper now, harder to read.

“What?” she asked.

“I’ve never called her that,” Alexander said.

Elena frowned. “Then who were you calling?”

She wasn’t letting this go.

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Chapter 198 Too Close

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But instead of answering, Alexander slid his arm under her and pulled her upright, settling her against his chest.

His voice was calm, steady.

“I can tell you this much. I promised you I wouldn’t mess around during our marriage, and I’ve kept that promise.”

Elena went still.

She could feel his heartbeat, strong and even, right against her.

And somehow, the restless tension in her chest started to settle.

“… Fine,” she muttered. “I’ll take your word for it. For now. I’m exhausted, I’m going to sleep.”

She lay back down.

Alexander followed immediately, pulling her into his arms like it was the most natural thing in the world.

After everything that night, Elena fell asleep fast.

Which was exactly why she almost overslept the next morning.

Back at the office, Elena rushed in, dropped her bag, and immediately went to make herself a cup of hot ginger tea.

She pulled up her calendar while it steeped.

March 15.

She frowned. Her cycle was supposed to start on the 14th.

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