THE BILLIONAIRE BARGAIN

s hospital room. He sat upright in bed, with his eyes shi

mured, his voice frail y

xis hurried to his side and hugged him tightl

was regaining his strength and energy, w

ing of guilt and shame. Knowing she needed to be honest about he

ion, something to divert her thoughts from the secrets she was holding. While putting on a bikini, she looked at herself in the mirror. S

squinted his eyes, feeling a twinge of remorse. His own desires had blinded him so m

ith excitement as her heart beat rapidly. Max was even more

gentle as he said, "Lexis,

ax?" she asked, feelin

baby?" he inquired, h

e could no longer ignore it. "Yes, Max,

using it to become quiet. Lexis was aware that she neede

ymond Blackwood in order to ensure your medical care. I am a

x of surprise and rage. Lexis wa

saying anything else, tears rolli

at her marriage to Max was called off. The

things in her life had vanished, causing her world to fall apa

secret appears to be no longer hidden. You can now retur

was ensnared, entangled in a maze of falsehood an

nd was now stuck in a relationship with Raymond, a man she didn't have feelings for. She was

the estate, confront the situation, and act as if everything was fine. With a hea

in the living room, eagerly waiting for her. Sipping

oice. I notice that you have ultimately chosen to return.

r gaze remained on the fl

Lexis to stop. We have

g with fright. She understood the need to be cautious,

audible voice, "What d

es filled with excitement. Now that your secret is no long

. The idea of being with Raymond for th

discuss it," sh

nger. He growled, "You are not able to choose." "N

ise caution. If she pushed Raymond

a barely audible voice. "

us grin. "Okay," he replied. "Let's b

eeling of hopelessness. She found herself stuck in a marriage

persevere. She was determined to contin

ttention to Raymond's plans whi

tired to bed, her thoughts consum

be simple, but she was commit

ecided she would go to grea

umed with plans to break free. She was aware that she neede

esolved to discove

an packing her bags, feeling

isks, she felt compel

he noticed a knock at the door.

ly, "Lexis, what

in composed, but her he

hat she was only pa

staying right here." "You are my spo

ous. She couldn't test Raymond's limits too

hispered softly.

ous grin. "Okay," he replied. "Downs

h it, at least temporarily. Racing with thoughts

their meal, Lexis's phone start

nt to discuss with you," he said

was aware that Raymond was eavesdrop

inquired, speaking

ied Raymond in order to rescue me. However, I am indifferent. I des

e was aware of the need to be cautious,

I ado