Mr Billionaire's Unwanted Wife novel Chapter 31

Adrian's POV

I questioned her, jerking my head back in a bray of laughter, "Why do you hate flowers?"

They are the most overrated and deceitful creatures, she said, twisting her mouth into a scowl.

Although everyone likes flowers since they're so gorgeous, I refrained from laughing when I realised that she detested flowers and, more significantly, why.

"Why?" I questioned.

She whistled, "You know," but she quickly looked down after stomping on something under her feet.

"First, make an impression with colour, then leave a lasting impression with aroma. Eventually, the colour and fragrance fade away, leaving just what is left." While still sneering, she rapidly moves closer to them after noticing the cactus she planted in the far-off, unseen area of my mansion's garden.

Taking care to avoid hurting herself, gently touch them.

She touched them, and I said, "Be cautious!"

Thank God she's not wounded!"

Tears fall from her eyes, and even her hands are shaking as she says, "Thorns do not need to be frightened of wilting. A flower would die after some time, but thorns they did not die they kill, but never die, that's why I love them they're the greatest, they're not afraid of anybody, no one can damage them."

I understand why she was sobbing; most likely, she was remembering how her abusive uncle and his shitfamily used to treat her.

I yanked her into my arms and immediately wiped her tears.

"You'll love Greece," I told her, since my grandmother has the largest collection of various paintings that she purchased at auctions.

"She was in art, amazing," Emberly responded.

I smiled while watching her and nodded.

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"Seriously how much do you earn?" Emberly exhaled, gaping at the hotel room looking around while her mouth was slightly opened

"I don't exactly know my net value," I responded shrugging

It was one hell of a flight.

If I learned one thing from this experience it was to never travel with her. Ever! I had to thank the air stewardess for offering her sleeping pills. Unfortunately, she woke up just seconds before the landing! Then all hell broke loose.

"Liar," Emberly muttered, rolling her eyes.

We both were walking through the penthouse suite, I was busy on my phone going through some important stuff

when suddenly she squealed in excitement and kicked off her shoes. She ran full speed and launched herself on the mattress. She groaned and stretched out. "I love this." She closed her eyes and shuddered painfully

I sat on the bed where she was laying, humming some song,

"So, why we're here, don't you want to share something with me," she said

"Like what," I raised my eyebrows

"Like, you know that day when you forcefully brings me to from the party, when I was with your cousin, and that day you kissed me and almost ....." She stopped in mid

Tension cranked up a tight notch and buzzed through the air. She waited patiently for my answer. Here we go again. I was hoping that she wouldn't remember but then again she had a sharp memory. I sighed and thought about the words carefully.

"I..." How can I tell her what I can't face myself?