The Billionaire’s bride

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d like it had been ripped and stomped on severally. A groan e

ghed in satisfaction. It was small but alri

bath. I still have to go back to the Steven mansion to pick

, tied my brunette hair into a high ponytail and app

My tummy rumbled, reminding me of how hungry I was. I didn’t eat last night due to my husband throwing me out of his room. I walked down the hall, observing the fac

as on my way to call you for breakfast but you beat me to it. My name is Lily and I’m always at your servi

you for coming to call me.” I tell the la

retty.” She blurted. I didn’

er her face and let her breathe.” A sharp voice says, I look behind Hannah to see the o

I wasn’t allowed to take this at the Steven’s mansion. Mother always said I was useless and unattractive, the only way to secure a good and rich husband would be my body shape. I

it clear that he doesn’t consider me his wife but I’m still happy to be here. It’s better than the Steven ma

cup up to my chest before taking a sip of it. The wo

u’re Nathan’s wife, you can call me Nana

ull, i couldn’t the believe it. Imagine if she could

gry so it’s better you start serving.” Nana

ow.” She rushed out, mumbling about how inc

” I asked Nana, following

’s such a lovely girl.” She replied, pausing in he

t’s

moving across the country to rest. I want to tell you something.” She says, reaching for m

d. Images of the night before came flashing thr

lowing hard. I smiled encouragingly at

lls me. I wanted to refute it. A good person? How would she even know? She

good. I can see that but I plead with you, please be patient

so I nodded, ignoring the ti

y.” Lily piped up,

o my plate. I couldn’t help but wonder where Nathan could be. It’s st

ummed in response, eyes not leaving Lily who

fast?” I asked. Nana glanced a

n’t wait to have breakfast so no.” I fe

during the weekends so you’d get t

it might

sorry, I didn’t mean to overstep. Please excuse me.” Lily replied, head down in embarrassment. I watch her wa

ck to your parents today. The driver and the car is ready for y

d, wondering if it was Nathan who told her of my plans to go home but then again, Nathan d

aid you’d be leaving soon.” I

k.” She replied me. I couldn’t help but feel down about it. If she leaves

miled at me, although we both know it’s a lie. Nathan w

y kept insisting that I didn’t need to do that but then again, I can’t leave it for her alon

to be like this. Stupid me really thought it would be okay. Nathan wanted this marria

wedding proceedings. He only spoke to

pen, pulling out my laptop and phone. Taking out my phone should’ve been th

was allowed to go on trips, wear certain clothes, use make up, have a phone. I’m also their child, aren’t I? Why am I treated inferior to Tamara. Why do they love her more and me less. These thoughts plagued my mind and head every

t was the first time they hit me. I pleaded, groveled at their feet to let me go back to school but it was futile. Instead I got punished for begging. They moved me out of the room I was s

enever Tamara had friends over becau

erent now. I’m married even though my husband can’t stand my presence, but at lea

mansion, a dreadful feeling settled in my tummy as I got dres

sal for you. Be thankful to us that you’d get married to such a successful man and that too in such a family. It’s a once in a l

rehead, taking a second look at my clothes. I opted for a b

as no where to be found, I remember Lily mentioning how sh

ed down from the staircase, loo

idea where she might be exactly. I didn’t want to leave without informing her about my whereabouts but at the same time I don’t

hen my eyes caught on a book and pen sittin

to the elevator. I glanced at the time but I still have fifteen minutes to get to the Steven mansion and have lunch. If it were up to me, I’d rather just pick my things and leave but I can’t.

mping loudly in my chest. I squeezed my eyes lightly and open

ked up the stairs leading to the front door,

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ands tucked behind her, a nose mask she wore but I couldn’t mistake

ngs and give it to the driver.” I replied, st

I think they might want to see you.” She says. I watch her walk

eady feeling dread settled inside of me just as I stepped i

need an invitation?” Father snapped. I scurried

of them replied. Mother was too busy scrolling throug

tlet which is good. Our name is making rounds.” Fa

ready feeling choked up bein

ioned this much then imagine the good it would do our business.” Mother says, droppi

ht slender woman, thick brunette hair, a

e. We need an heir soon.” Mother asked without a thought. I should’ve expected this. In

her hands, mine, I think. She dropped the pla

ur wedding night?” Father asked, pausing his

They would skin me alive right here. Father stared at me for some

in. “Stop slurping your noodles. Goodness graciou

know this already. There’s nothing

tly, it’s like you never took a manner

d, sitting up like she did ev

e able to fulfill this one thing we asked of you.” She says angrily. I gnawed

nt if my said husband doesn’t

es stuck on me as though accessing me. I felt myself squir

” I replied

’s for a baby, a child. The first grandchild of the Richardson. That will enable our

ther.” I

ies in this marriage.” He says threateningly.

altida!” Mother yelled, having the m

ight grow as big as a whale, Nathan might just return he

ut it’s fine. It’s the St

of that.” Father retorted a

g home anytime soon. You’ve been here for some whil

ther. Please excuse me.” I say, p

and yes, make it a boy. Only God knows what they’d do with a girl like you.”Father

a girl jus

.” I replied, wasting no time

ght. Again, how am i supposed to get get pregnant if my supposed husband won’t speak to me? We d

Whatever happens, I’ll try to get pregnan

lt around my body dry and leaned against th

evator, walking towards the front door and opened the door. It sti

owards the living room. I paused on

nds. That wasn’t the thing. She had a white shirt on her, a very large white shirt on

er so who might she be? Looking this comfortable in his home, wearing

e. She is of my height, bright blue eyes, slim yet cu

, I’m

s raking over my body in a distasteful manner. She cros

called out

eyebrows in c

ed again, still eyeing me lik

sure I know you and-

ightly in my stand to see Nathan walking towards us, he

reabouts! Everyone has been going out of their mind trying to find you that I h

ent

w would she? She has no idea how business runs

me speak then I’ll

o where I am and I promise I’m not going to let some overly spoilt Cinderella ruin everything I’ve worked for. I don’t care where you g

I didn’t miss the way her hand rested

g as he stared at me with distaste before walking away wi