Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Then, she saw mockery and indifference written all over his face.
After Cora came back to her senses, she realized that Byron had misunderstood her relationship with
Lucas.
It didn’t matter if others misunderstood her, but Byron just couldn’t.
Before getting together with Byron, she had never devoted herself to any other man.
If it weren’t for his impending engagement, she would have wanted to continue to be with him without asking for a commitment.
Yet, he misunderstood her intentions, which made Cora feel insulted.
“Yes, he’s not bad-looking, and his figure is on par with yours, Mr. Hansen,”
Cora responded sarcastically.
It wasn’t clear whether Byron grasped the underlying meaning, but he coldly reminded her,
“A girl should have self-respect.”
“I don’t have self-respect, and I’m sure you knew that long ago,”
Cora smirked provocatively.
She was referring to their first time sleeping together, which also happened after leaving the bar.
That was what Byron cared about most, not wanting anyone to witness her vulnerable and endearing side in that situation.
Some emotions almost broke free from their restraints, and Byron was tempted to pull her back into his embrace.
However, before he could act, Cora sidestepped him.
“Mr. Hansen, please have some self-restraint. There’s no need to meddle with someone like me, who lacks self-respect, after we’ve broken up. Otherwise, your fianc?e might misunderstand,”
Cora said, leaving those words behind as she walked away.
Lucas had already driven his car out of the parking lot by then.
Cora initially didn’t want to ride in Lucas’s car, but either in defiance of Byron or in her haste to avoid him, she still chose to go with Lucas.
Byron watched her sitting in another man’s car, and he couldn’t help feeling restless. He lit another cigarette, trying to calm his inner turmoil…
…
“Mr. Quinn, can you drop me off at the subway station?”
Cora looked at Byron standing still through the rearview mirror, speaking to Lucas without much emotion.
“Sure.”
Lucas sensed her wariness towards him and didn’t engage in any more chatting.
As they approached the subway station, Lucas asked,
“Dr. Lane, do you mind if we exchange numbers?”
Without waiting for Cora’s response, he continued,
“Sally mentioned that you excel in cardiac surgery and are planning to specialize in that field. My father recently had a stent implanted…”
Cora immediately understood.
When a family member underwent a cardiac procedure, his family often felt anxious and had many questions. Thus, many patients’ families would consult her about related issues.
So, even before Lucas finished speaking, Cora took out her phone and added his number to her contact list.
“Feel free to ask me any questions, Mr. Quinn. I’ll share what I know. However, I might be busy at work sometimes and may not reply promptly.”
“Thank you, Dr. Lane.”
They soon arrived at the subway station, and after bidding each other farewell, Cora got out of the car and joined the rush of people entering the station.
Little did she know that Lucas didn’t leave immediately. He waited until her figure disappeared into the crowd before picking up his phone and looking at the newly added number. A slight smirk appeared on his lips.
In fact, he didn’t have a father.
After Cora took the last subway and arrived at the apartment building downstairs, it was almost 10 pm.
A sports car zoomed past, its roaring engine capturing Cora’s attention.
Just as she saw the car, she felt like her heart was breaking free from all constraints and about to leap out of her throat.
Because that sports car looked like…
“Mr. Hansen?”
Yes, it seemed like Byron’s car.
So, was he jealous?
Was it because she had been too close with another man, and he came specially to see if she brought that man home?
But just as Cora tried to focus and confirm if it was indeed his car, the vehicle had already disappeared around the street corner, leaving only a bustling crowd behind.
It felt as if everything that had just happened was nothing but a dream.
Cora smirked bitterly, realizing that whether it was real or a dream, in the end, they would still part ways.
There was no point in lingering and getting hurt even more…
The next morning, Cora received a call from the prison and quickly took leave to wait in front of the prison gate.
At exactly 9 am, a tall and lean figure walked out.
“Gabe!”
Hearing Cora’s call, he turned around and smiled brightly,
“Cora!”
The siblings embraced tightly, celebrating this hard-earned reunion.
After the embrace, Cora took Gabe to the apartment to shower and change into clean clothes before taking him to a nearby restaurant for food.
Before the meals arrived, Cora couldn’t help but tear up.
“Brother, I’m sorry. You went through so much suffering because of me.”
Gabe had lost a lot of weight, and he seemed like he had aged a lot, especially his once-bright eyes, now dulled as if covered with a layer of dust.
Gabe quickly indulged in soothingly rubbing Cora’s head.
“What are you saying, silly girl? It was most difficult for you during the time I wasn’t around.”
He knew better than anyone the dire circumstances their family had faced after the Lane family’s downfall.
While he could still maintain respect through force in prison, it would be much harder for Cora without the protection of the Lane family.
He couldn’t fathom how much mistreatment she must have endured without their backing, especially with her outstanding figure and appearance.
“Gabe, I’m fine.”
Cora smiled. But soon, her smile faded a bit.
Well, it couldn’t really be said that she wasn’t doing well, especially with her recent experience with
Byron.
He may have been scum, but at least he made it clear from the start, never promising a future. And their breakup was dignified, as arranged, with Gabe being rescued as promised.
“Cora, I know you’ve been through a tough time since you and Eason broke up. But now that I’m out, even if I have to risk my life, I won’t let anyone hurt you again.”
In truth, Cora hadn’t intended to cry before, but for some reason, Gabe’s heartfelt words made her want to cry, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
“Alright, everything will pass.”
Gabe comforted her for a while before Cora gradually calmed down.
After finishing their meal, Cora took Gabe to visit Flora.
“Gabe, it’s good that you’re safe. Even if I die right now, I won’t be guilty when I see your father again,”
Flora said excitedly upon seeing Gabe.
“Mom, you have to take care of yourself too. Get well soon and leave the hospital, and then our whole family can reunite.”
Although Flora wasn’t Gabe’s biological mother, they got along well, and Gabe had long started calling her mom.
After going through this turmoil together, they considered each other family.
However, several times, Flora wanted to mention Cora’s new boyfriend, Byron, in front of Gabe, but
Cora always interrupted her.
“Mom, Gabe just got out today. Let’s let him rest early and talk with him later.”
She and Byron had already separated, so she felt that there was no need for Gabe to know about it.
Flora assumed that Cora was concerned for her brother, saying,
“Alright, Gabe, you should go home and rest. Tomorrow, I’ll have a nurse buy a chicken and make some soup for you. Look how much weight you’ve lost recently…”
Flora continued to nag, and finally, she allowed Cora to take Gabe home.
However, just as Cora tried to avoid mentioning Byron whom Flora had repeatedly brought up, Gabe suddenly mentioned him.
On their way back from the hospital, Gabe asked Cora,
“Cora, what’s your relationship with Mr.Hansen?”
“He’s Eason’s uncle, and we’ve met a few times.”
Cora replied, looking up and seemingly composed.
But only she knew that her calm look masked the surging feelings in her heart.
Even if she tried her best to forget the happy moments she had shared with Byron, just a casual mention of his name made all those memories resurface and let her suffer even more.
“Is that so?”
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