The Millionaire And His Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 270

Chapter 270

“I’ll be there with you to share your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you.”

Grace’s gentle and melodic voice echoed in Eder’s ears, a refrain in his mind. Her radiant smile was ever–present before his eyes. Her warmth enveloped his aching, shadowy heart, melting his icy

exterior.

A lump formed in his throat, and his right hand instinctively reached out, yearning to touch her soft face. However, he realized his hand, encased in a leather glove, had just caressed Ava.

Upon this realization, he subtly withdrew his hand, clenching it into a fist hidden on his thigh.

Nick was correct. When facing adversaries, Grace was like a blazing sun too scorching to touch without getting burnt. Yet, she was akin to a gentle kitten towards her loved ones and her beloved, making one fall hopelessly in love, impossible to relinquish. She was vibrant, radiant, and brimming with an indomitable spirit.

Eder had believed that he could control the virus within him, allowing him to accompany Grace on her journey for a long time. But now, the virus was spreading, turning those hopes into mere fantasies.

He was now but a shell, a dying man utterly undeserving of Grace. He was the one who was holding

her back.

“Eder?”

His thoughts were disrupted by her soft call. Grace knelt before him, her hands resting on his legs ast she lifted her face to look at him, her voice imbued with tenderness.

“Were you injured on your border trip? I’m sorry for kicking you last night without knowing the circumstances. But you’re not alone now. You don’t have to endure the pain alone. I’ll be there with you to share

your pain. I’m also learning how to indulge and shield you. Isn’t that good?”

to its usual icy demeanor. “I’m not injured. If

really happening with you. And what were you and Ava doing when I walked in? Why do I always feel like you’re trying to provoke me…”

seem to quite like her.” Before she finished speaking, Eder interrupted her in

her hands from his legs.

appears fragile, which could make her seem pitiful. It’s no wonder that any man would be drawn to

you find me repulsive?” Grace retreated another few steps, her

and ruthless. I spent a long time

beautiful eyes

was never a good man. You can leave now that you see me for who I

The Uriani

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threat tinged his final words, an eerie quiet hung in the room like an unwelcome visitor, stretching

the silence amplified by the rhythmic tick–tock

trace of longing or attachment, painted a perfect picture of apathy.

outburst of laughter detonated. The unexpected sound was akin to

to see that instead of being angry, Grace was… laughing?

his frosty demeanor, shooting her

armrests of his office chair with both hands, leaned down, and kissed his forehead unexpectedly. The vivid imprint of her lipstick stood starkly against his

at her

she had seen through his performance long ago. “You put on quite

stopped mid–sentence, her curling lashes lowering, her gaze falling on his hands clenched tightly on his thighs, a mocking tone in her voice. “When you act, you need to be thorough. Next time you lie, make

his hand and hiding it behind his back. His eyelashes fluttered nervously. Having his charade uncovered so directly was a blow

only maintain his dark expression and

She just had to tear down his defenses layer by layer. She lightly curled her finger under his chin, her dainty

his skin.

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