Faking Forever With The Billionaire

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of slow-cooked stew filled the air, and the table was set carefully. Alina mov

, hoping that tonight, just for once, he would actually show up. It was

ffice. It wasn't unusual for his work to pull him away at odd times, but today, she had hoped that would change because there had alwa

r hands quickly on a towel, she picked it

lv

at the penthouse. Let's celebrate o

other plans to surprise her. A wave of happiness washed over h

ly when a voice brok

e you

nd, Lorraine, standing in the doo

his morning w

ine, today's our third anniversary. You rea

erything alone. Doesn't that bother you? He left you to plan, cook, clean like it's your duty or so

l, she quickly forced a smile. "Trust me, Kelvin isn't like that. He's been good to me. His job is dema

, she just shrugged. "Fine. D

the pots and dishes still waiti

in sync like they always did. It didn'

a simple yet elegant dress, added a touch of makeup, and smiled at her ref

turned to the kitchen, carefully packed the dishes int

he two of them left the ho

ay much. Alina, on the other hand, kept her eyes on the road, her mind filled with though

l strong. Sure, the last two anniversaries hadn't worked out because of Kelvin's hectic schedules, but him making time for this

house. Lorraine glanced at Alina, who was gathering the p

't want to come up?"

here. You know how I feel about Kelvin. I'd rather n

she wished Lorraine would come with her. But

building with a light heart. Everything felt so normal, so right. She was excited to f

dining area and placed the basket neatly on the t

ess, she walked down the familiar hallway to the master bedroom. Her ha

..by

n place. Her eyes widened. The smile vanished f

the duvet. The soft murmur of voices, slow, throat

eeing, the duvet shifted. The covers slipped

breath catch

ht?" said a voice. A v

her heart pounding painfully in

nif

th Kelvin, both of them completely

er eyes darting between them,

ked out, voice tr

ast her like she didn't exist. He went to the wardrobe and casually pul

heart broke into pieces she

through the silence, sha

w you pictured

e. She had imagined this scene in her worst nightmares, but now, standin

surprise. She had dressed up.

ow...