Filed to story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Georgia feels a bit confused.Her mind was filled with the conversation she heard by the lake just now.”Mr. Serrano is a great swimmer.”
“Mr. Serrano has excellent physical strength. He rescued one person and jumped into the water again to savehis wife.”
Georgia felt her ears buzzing withthose words, and it took her amoment to find her voice again.
“So, you’ve always known how to swim?”
Efren didn’t give a direct answer, but in those deep eyes that only reflected Georgia’s figure, there was a hint of a shallowsmile.In that instant, Georgia finally understood completely. Itturned out that she was a fool!Efren was just pretending to be drowning in front of her.If she wasn’t there, Efren might swim back to the shore on hisown.Georgia was so angry that her tears started flowing uncontrollably.”Efren, you bastard. How could you joke about something likethat?”Seeing Georgia crying, Efren realized the severity of thesituation.”Why are you crying? I shouldn’t have told you in the first place.”Efren took tissues to wipe away tears for Georgia.However, it seemed like her tears couldn’t be stopped.”That was my most beautiful and proudest memory! But it turned out that you were pretending. How could I not cry?”Georgia had always cherished those memories. When she believed that Efren had no interest in her and felt as lifeless as a walking corpse, she consoled herself in her heart, reminding herself that she had saved Efren’s life. And without her, Efren would be long gone in this world.Even after they married and the servants gossiped behind her, saying she wasn’t worthy of Efren, Georgia relied on this memory. She was Efren’s savior, and he had chosen her torepay.But now, all the memories that built her confidence turned out to be false.
How could Georgia not feel distressed?”You liar. Why did you have to deceive me?”Seeing Georgia losing control of her emotions, Efren quickly embraced her tightly.”I’m so sorry! But Georgia, I liked you back then. Teasing the girl a boy liked was just something all guys did at that age.”He coaxed Georgia in a low voice, displaying more patiencethan he did with their child.”I could have gone swimming with Byron and others in the deep sea that day, but you were alone on the beach building sandcastles. I just wanted to be with you and play with you.”I didn’t like the sand, the sandcastles, or sitting under the sun like a fool. But because of you, everything there became extraordinarily beautiful.”As Efren confessed, Georgia’s struggle began to diminish.He gently held her close andwhispered,
“Teasing you that day was just a spontaneous idea, and I didn’t anticipate you’d be so scared. Butwhen you forcefully took my firstkiss, it strengthened mydetermination to be with you.”
After hearing him out, Georgia finally felt her emotional knotuntie.However, her voice still sounded somewhat muffled.
“If you liked meso much, why didn’t you confess tome when I actively sought you out during our university days?”
She also liked Efren at that time. They wouldn’t have wastedso much time if Efren admitted that he liked her.Efren held her waist and explained,”You were still young at that time,and I was worried that you would just toy with my feelings…”
“Aren’t you afraid I might toy with your feelings now?”
Georgiaasked.Efren leaned in and kissed Georgia. After a long moment, he softly said,
“Il am afraid. So please don’t scare me.”He knew that showing some vulnerability could make Georgia cherish him more and strengthen their bond as a couple.As if to prove his point, Georgia initiated a warm hug and gently patted his back.
“Don’t worry, our baby and I will always be by your side,”Georgia comforted Efren with a serious tone.Efren couldn’t help but kiss Georgia again.However, considering that Georgia was still running a fever, he refrained from doing anything more and spent the entire night affectionately holding her hand.
Meanwhile, in the next ward.Freya was still running a high fever, and her lungs wereinfected.Hayden was staying by her bedside, hoping for her to wakeHowever, his phone kept ringing.Part of the missing calls were from Maura, presumably wanting to confront him about leaving her alone by the lake. The other part was from the Gollust family.
Hayden speculated that Maura had already told the Gollust family about what happened and wanted him to give her anexplanation.Hayden was well aware that if this situation was mishandled, it could have very negative consequences.Even the portion of his inheritance that should rightfully be his might be taken away by other members of the Gollust family.However, at this moment, Hayden couldn’t worry about all ofthat. He even felt that if Freya didn’t survive this, it would be meaningless no matter how much inheritance he could get.He held Freya’s hand and whispered hoarsely,
“Freya, please wake up.”
Hayden pressed his forehead against the back of Freya’shand.Tears rolled down his face uncontrollably…
If it weren’t for Freya’s accident this time, Hayden wouldn’thave realized how afraid he was of living in a world withouther.Freya finally woke up around three in the morning.Upon waking up, she stared blankly at Hayden’s face.Hayden was overjoyed and said,
“You finally woke up…
“He rushed over and embraced her, just like finding a long-lostbeloved toy, making Freya feel at a loss.After a while, Freya recalled what happened tonight. Shepushed Hayden away and asked with a hoarse voice,
“Where is Mr. Serrano? Is he okay?”Hayden felt his heart pricked by something when he heard Freya asking about Efren before even inquiring about him orherself.However, he still explained the situation to Freya and said,
“You can’t do such scary things anymore. I can lose thisbusiness, but I can’t see you risk your life.”Freya chuckled,
“Hayden, don’t makeit so serious. As long as Mr. Serranois fine, your cooperation will go smoothly, and I will have completedmy task.”
She even wanted to push Hayden away and be alone insilence.Freya now cherished life more than ever after experiencingthe fear of death in the water.She even felt her previous willingness to risk her life to help Hayden negotiate with Efren was ridiculous.Now that fate had given her a second chance at life, Freya just wanted to distance herself from people whocould make her inner turmoil.
“Froya, I know you must think I’monly saying this because your helpedme achieve my goal. But it’s not true.I realized tonight that I was sowrong,”
Hayden spoke with a hoarse voice, telling Freya his fear of notfinding her by the lake. However, after having been deceived by similar means by himtoo many times, Freya was unmoved by his regrets. She even felt a little sleepy.
“Please leave me alone if you’re done. I want to get somesleep…”
Hayden was stunned when he saw Freya’s distant and indifferent expression.
She looked exactly the same as before and didn’t even push. away his embrace, but her coldness made Hayden feel as ifshe was distancing from him.Hayden knew that it was all his fault. It was his repeatedly disappointing Freya that led to the current situation.Hayden didn’t want to burden Freya with his negativeemotions now, especially when she was still recovering fromher illness.So he got up and left the ward.However, just before Hayden stepped out of the door, he couldn’t help but remind Freya,
“I’ll be outside. Just call me ifyou need anything.”However, Freya still felt that Hayden just wanted to maintain their relationship by saying that.She thought he would quickly summon his assistant to take care of her while he enjoyed himself outside.Throughout their years together, Hayden always handled itthis way when Freya was sick.Freya felt he was using the same old tricks, so she could only force a smile and say,
“Okay. You can go now.”Seeing Freya turn her back to him after finishing her words, Hayden left with a sense of desolation.Throughout the whole night, Hayden stayed in the corridorsmoking.The pictures of him using ruthless means to force Freya to compromise with him to get more wealth from the Gollust family came rushing into his mind.Freya’s turning away in loneliness played clearly in his mind atthis moment.Hayden was tormented by those images over and over again.A sound came from Freya’s ward as it was dawn.Hayden quickly pushed open the door and saw Freya leaning against the wall, heading towards the bathroom.Freya looked surprised to see Hayden.She was surprised that he had stayed for the whole night and by his appearance at the moment.After a night’s time, Hayden’s face was covered in stubble,and his eyes blacked, making him look much more aged thanbefore.Freya had never seen Hayden like this, so she just stared at him and forgot to speak.Hayden came to Freya first and asked,
“Are you going to thebathroom?”
“Yeah.”
Freya nodded. She had been running a high fever all night, and walking made her feel weak and dizzy.Hayden immediately reached out to support her, but Freya refused, saying,
“No need. I can lean on the wall and make it there myself.”However, Hayden directly hugged her horizontally.”Hayden!”
Freya exclaimed.Despite Freya’s protest, Hayden carried her into thebathroom.Freya felt a bit awkward.After all these years of beingtogether, it was the first time she had experienced Hayden carrying her tothe bathroom. Hayden noticed Freya’s surprise and discomfort. He smiled and said,
“Imeant what I said. I truly understand now, Freya. You are more important to me than my career and wealth.And I can’t afford to lose you.”Hayden confessed his feelings to Freya with such sincerity thefirst time, leaving her unsure of how to react.Seeing her bewildered expression, Hayden couldn’t help but pinch hercheek helplessly.
“Do you need me to help you take off your pants?”
heasked. Freya’s pale face blushed.
“No. Just go out.”She pushed Hayden out of the bathroom. After relieving herself, she found that Hayden was still waiting outside.”Okay. I’ll carry you to the bed now.”
In the following days, Hayden stayed by Freya’s side in the hospital without leaving even for a moment.Freya looked at him several times with complicated expressions.After all these years of loving Hayden, she couldn’t completely ignore him.
Especially Hayden took care of her personally during these days. He even washed her underwear.How could she not be moved?So, one evening, she had a candid conversation with Hayden.”You don’t have to do all this. I am hurt this time and don’twant to be your secret lover anymore.”She continued,
“I was a fool in the past. Even when I went from being your official girlfriend to a hidden lover, I still hoped that being with you was enough.
“But after this incident in the water, I’ve really thought itthrough. My life doesn’t revolve solely around you. I have my parents and loved ones. If I stubbornly continue to make amess of myself for you, I won’t have the face to go back andface them.”Freya took a deep breath and looked at Hayden earnestly.”Hayden, if you can’t marry me or openly be with me, you should let me go.”
After listening to her words, Hayden fell silent for a long time. before asking Freya.
“Let you go, and then what? Watch you get married and have children?
And I’ll only become a mere bystander in your life?”His voice was hoarse and hurt, and his eyes were even redwith emotion.”I admit that it will be difficult to love someone else asintensely as I love you, but I can’t betray my parents* expectations of me.”
Hayden looked at Freya’s features and suddenly remembered her parents.It was during their last summer vacation in college when he accompanied Freya back to her hometown.He recalled the simple and kind couple, dressed in ordinary and even cheap clothes, with their hands and faces covered inwrinkles.But they were warm and welcoming, treating him with kindness.Even though Hayden didn’t promise to care for Freya for a lifetime, her parents still treated him like a son-in-law, even preparing a feast with the livestock they raised for Hayden.However, Hayden didn’t show much friendliness to Freya’s parents then. And he was indifferent even when Freya’s friends visited her.Hayden’s attitude inevitably hurt Freya’s parents. And he heard their conversation with Freya in the yard that night.Freya’s parents expressed concerns about the significant gap between their families. And they worried that if Freya and Hayden were together, there would be considerable family conflicts, and Freya would lead a difficult life.Hayden felt Freya’s parents had some self-knowledge when he heard that at the time.But he could no longer remember exactly how Freya responded to her parents*
concerns.However, afterward, Hayden would often receive phone calls. from Freya’s parents, thanking him for the gifts.Hayden knew Freya sent them gifts to change their perception of him, so he always brushed off it without going into details.In the following years, Freya’s parents frequently inquired about when he and Freya were planning to get married.Hayden had always passed the question to Freya, letting her handle it and pacify them.Throughout these years, he justenjoyed Freya’s care with peace ofmind, shielded from the pressures coming from her parents.But now, Freya wanted to leave him and even had plans tomarry someone else.”So, if she has someone else tomarry, will all the kindness sheshowed to me transfer to thatperson?”
Hayden asked himself inwardly.As that thought emerged in Hayden’s mind, he felt uneasy.He grabbed Freya’s hand suddenly. In his reddened eyes, there was an unprecedented seriousness.”Freya, can you give me some time? Iwill sort everything out in at most six months and then give you everythingyou want…”
“Give me everything I want? Do you know what I want?”Freya pulled Hayden’s hand away depressedly, a littleunwilling to continue this topic.She had talked about marriage to Hayden too many times.During the holidays, her parents would always ask her about the marriage, and relatives would discuss it behind her back.She had fought back bravely against everyone, swearing that Hayden would marry her, so they didn’t need to worry aboutBut she couldn’t get a definite answer from Hayden for too long. She knew that there was no answer to this question.As long as she mentioned this word now, she would feel extremely humble in front of Hayden, so she didn’t evenmention it.Seeing that Freya wanted to leave, Hayden quickly hugged her tightly from behind.”I know that I have let you down over and over again, and I’mno longer trustworthy in your eyes. But Freya, just trust me thistime, okay? This time I will handle everything well, and I will definitely give you what you want, including marriage!”His promise shocked Freya a little.This was the first time Hayden had mentioned this word to her on his own initiative since she knew Hayden for many years.But after the shock, Freya quickly became upset again.”Are you really willing to abandon the wealth and power that you love most for me? Impossible. Even if you abandon thesethings for me on the spur of the moment, can you swear thatyou will not regret it when you look back after a few years?”Compared with the hopeless relationship now, Freya was more afraid that after many years, Hayden would blame herfor all his frustrations, making their marriage a mess.But even after she said that, Hayden still refused to let go ofher waist.”Freya, I admit that I was indeed confused by wealth andpower before, but this time when you fell into the water, I thought about it a lot. I love you very much, more than Iimagined. I can’t live without you…
“What Hayden said surprised Freya.This was the first time that Hayden had said he loved her inthe years they have been together.She even always felt that she was the only one who wasworking hard in this relationship.She always compromised with Hayden but never saw Hayden compromise with her.But now, Hayden said he loved her too…
Freya felt that the wish she had kept for so many yearsseemed to be fulfilled.And Hayden was still talking.”Freya, give me half a year, okay? In just half a year, I’ll dealwith all the things and then go to the Chambers family to cancel the engagement.
And we’ll get married.”As if he was afraid that Freya would not trust him anymore, Hayden added,
“If you are worried that I will lie to you, I will go with you back to your hometown this weekend, and I will talkto your parents.”His promise made Freya’s heart skip a beat.She believed that Hayden really wanted to marry her.He never bothered to take the initiative to mention herparents, but now, he promised to goto her home to talk about marriage.Freya stared at the corner, thought for a long time, and thensaid.”Hayden, I can only trust you for thelast time. Don’t let me lose everything again, okay?”
After so many years of hopeless waiting, she finally got whatshe wanted.She just had to wait for the last half a year.She wouldn’t mind taking another gamble.Even if she would lose completely inthe end, she would have no regrets about this relationship in the future.”I won’t let you lose, Freya. I love you…
“After getting Freya’s answer, Hayden was very excited.He held Freya’s face and kissed her for a long time…
In the morning two days later both Freys and George recovered and were discharged from the hospitalGeorgia and Efren were about to return to New fork, so even the nanny and babysitter came.Efren held the baby with one hand and Georgia’s waist withothe other.When Freya saw them, she hurried forward to say hele, twe and Mrs. Serrano, are you leaving today?”Georgia just nodded slightly at her, while Georgia smiled and held Freya’s hand.
“We have been out for too long. If we don’t go home as soon as possible, our family members will think we seme here and will come to take us back!After Georgia finished that, she asked Freya,
“What aboutyou?”
“I’m going to be discharged, and Hoyden will send me back to my hometown. I will stay there for some days!Georgia hesitated if she should say something after hearingthat.Freya knew what Georgia was worried about, so she just saideverything.”We haven’t broken up. He wants me to wait for him for another half a year.
When he handles everything, he willmarry me…”
“That’s good.”
Georgia was really happy for Freya because she could tell that Freya loved Hayden very much.”I have to say sorry to you. If I hadn’t caused so many troubles, you wouldn’t have wasted so much time.”Freya believed that Georgia was smart enough to figure out that she and Hayden were here for Efren.It was just that Georgia probably also guessed that she had reasons, so Georgia never made things difficult for her.”There’s no need to say this. It’s all over.”As soon as Georgia said this, Hayden walked over, carrying Freya’s luggage.
“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Serrano.”Hayden greeted them and apologized to Efren.He was sorry for delaying their trip this time and promised he would visit Efren another day.Hayden didn’t even mention their previous cooperation, so Efren took the initiative to talk about it.”As for the negotiation before, you can just draft the contract and mail it to my company. If there are no major problems in the contract, I will sign it.”Hayden was a little surprised. He didn’t expect that Efrenwould actually agree with his suggestion.But he also knew that Efren did this for Freya’s sake.He still didn’t know what kind of agreement Freya reached with Efren that night, but Efren really agreed to give up theprofit.However, Hayden still refused it, though he knew how raresuch an opportunity was.”Mr. Serrano, let’s forget about the negotiation before. I made a lot of mistakes this time. I can’t accept your kindness.”Hayden added,
“And I also plan to give up the fight for the family property. I will talk to my family after 1 return.Efren also knew about Hayden’sfamily background. If Hayden wantedto marry Freya, he would definitelylose out in the family property competition. So giving up directly was a better choice.”Then what are your plans for the future?”
Efren asked.”I plan to start my own company.Even if I can’t make a lot of money, it should be no problem to support my wife and children.”
When Hayden talked about children, he couldn’t help looking at the kid in Efren’s arms.The little guy’s eyes were bright, and he was looking around curiously. His chubby little hands were still waving vigorously.Hayden felt that it was time to have a child.When he saw the cute child now, he actually felt envious and even imagined what the child of him and Freya would looklike.So after separating from Georgia and Efren, Hayden went with Freya backto Freya’s hometown and couldn’thelp talking about the child…
“Freya, how many children do you think we should have in thefuture?”Hayden was still driving the car, while Freya was drinkingwater.Hearing Hayden’s sudden words, Freya couldn’t help but spitout the water from her mouth.”What’s wrong?”
Hayden was not angry and quickly parkedthe car on the side of the road. Then he took a tissue for Freya.After Freya calmed down, she said,
“I’m fine. I just think you have changed too much.”
“How did I change?”
After Hayden was no longer obsessed with wealth all day long, he would often chat with Freya.”You used to focus on your career and hated anything thathinders your career. But now, you not only start to yearn for marriage but also want to have children.”Freya couldn’t believe that Hayden would become like this. Itwas so amazing.But she had to believe it because she saw Hayden’s everychange.”Do you think I’m no longer ambitious and want to give up my career? Who made me like this? Silly girl.”As Hayden said that, he even knocked Freya on the head. Theyseemed to have returned to the time when they were just inlove on campus.Freya smiled awkwardly.
“I just think you are not a man whowants a child.”Hayden suddenly held Freya’s hand and touched it.”But I really want to have a child with you and then watch him or her grow up slowly. The three of us hold hands and go shopping. We will also spend the holiday together…
“Indeed, the future picture drawn by Hayden was really beautiful, and even Freya couldn’t help yearning for it.Seeing Freya’s expectant face, Hayden was also moved. He looked at her and coaxed,
“Give me a baby, okay?”Freya’s face was blushing, but she still nodded.She also wanted to have a child with Hayden…
Hayden took Freya back to Freya’s hometown, and almost allthe neighbors came out to watch.”Wow, this car looks so cool.”
“It seems to be very expensive.”
“Is this Freya’s boyfriend?”
“Freya, you’ve become rich, but don’t forget about yourcousin.”As soon as Hayden’s car stopped, he was surrounded by countless people.
Some people even ask Freya about Hayden’s occupation and even wanted to ask Hayden if he could find jobs for their sons and daughters in a big company.
Of course, some people who knew the news started to gossip.For example, Freya’s cousin, RoseWills, said to some people,
“Do youreally think that a rich man who iswith Freya is her boyfriend? Youknow what, Freya is just this man’s mistress.”
Rose married a fellow villager. Although that man was hardworking and reliable, he was poor.Villagers in the city had been rumoring that Freya had a richboyfriend, and Rose felt jealous.Fortunately, Freya never brought her boyfriend back to the village, nor didshe mention the marriage, so Rosefelt better. But today, Freya brought that man back, and he was still driving a luxury car.
In contrast, Rose felt jealous.In Rose’s eyes, Freya was similar to her, so how could Freya marry such a rich man?With limited vision, Rose wished toruin the relationship between Freyaand Hayden and ruin Freya’s good reputation. Therefore, under her deliberate guidance, everyone no longer admired Freya but began to mock her with contempt andridicule.Some people even said to Freya when Freya and Haydengot off the car,
“Freya, we can’t even give up reputation and morality for money, can we?”
It was the first time for Freya to return to the village withHayden, so she was already a little nervous.However, these folks from the village were still gossiping, which made Freya angry.”You said I have no morals and no reputation just when I come back. I didn’t offend you, right?”Mrs. Simons was the one who yelled at Freya just now. Mrs. Simons didn’t expect Freya dared to talk back when so many people were talking about her.
Besides, it was Freya’s cousin, Rose, who started the topic justnow. Mrs. Simons just thought it was true.Freya dared to challenge her now, so she must teach Freya alesson since Freya destroyed a family.So Mrs. Simons began to curse Freya,
“You have no morals because you are a mistress. Your parents brought you up not to let you destroy a family. I just don’t want your parents to feel disappointed. I persuaded you out of kindness, but your bite me like that.”Others were even more excited when they saw Mrs. Simonsand Freya arguing.Rose hid in the crowd, feeling very proud of herself.Freya was scolded for no reason, so she naturally feltuncomfortable. She wanted to go forward and continue her argument with Mrs.
Simons.But Hayden put his arms around Freya’s waist and whilegiving Freya support, he said to Mrs. Simons with a loud voice.”Madam, Freya and I are dating openly, and we are going to get married soon.
Freya is not a mistress, and I don’t need you to teach her any lesson.”As soon as Hayden said this, he attracted everyone’sattention.Only then did people see that he was not only rich but alsohandsome like a star.In addition, his aura was so impressive that rural people like them had never seen it before.Even an eloquent villager like Mrs. Simons had no words to refute Hayden.
Freya, then she could not offend Freya.Her two sons who dropped out of high school still needed a good job. Mrs.
Simons hoped her sons would also buy such a luxury car in the future.So Mrs. Simons thought about it carefully and then told everyone who her news came from.”I also heard it from Rose that Freya was a mistress. I thought you were relatives, so she couldn’t have lied. I…
“Now, everyone looked at Rose.Rose never expected that Mrs. Simons would push her out so quickly, and she was a little stunned for a while.Hayden originally wanted to punish the culprit, but when he heard that it was Freya’s relative, he was a little hesitant.He was not sure about the relationship between Rose and Freya and even Freya’s parents.If their relationship was good, hewould offend Rose before he married Freya, which would cause Freyatrouble. Freya didn’t know that Hayden was thinking about her now. She just looked at Rose coldly and asked.”Rose, we have no grudge, andneither do our two families. Can youtell me why you slander me so maliciously?”