The Billionaire’s Prodigal Wife

The Billionaire's Prodigal Wife

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Is it true that touching love, playing with it, will burn and hurt, and the only person who gets hurt is yourself? Chloe once lost a daughter, but fate brought her back to meet her child again, which led to entanglement with the man she had secretly loved for many years. But he still despised her, just like in the past. One day, the man coldly said, "Chloe, let's get married. Stop wasting your efforts seducing other men. I can give you what you want."

The Billionaire’s Prodigal Wife Chapter 1 Caleb's sleep was usually light

The sky gradually turned to late afternoon. The hallway light's "mouse" had long been broken, emitting dim and nuclear rays. Chloe Thomas, carrying a bag of groceries she had just bought from the supermarket, kept her hand against the wall, groping her way step by step.

The old building was about to be demolished and moved, with the security nowhere to be seen. Few households remained, the hallway devoid of light.

To the sixth floor, her heart filled with worry and anxiety, she lowered her head to search for her keys in her bag. Suddenly, her chest collided with an obstacle, causing her to lose her balance. Strangely, the object she hit had a bit of warmth... it was a person!

The faint smell of tobacco lingered around her nose, almost making her lose control and scream.

Her heart pounded, her ears filled with the sound of her own rapid breathing. Instinctively, she stepped back a few paces.

A crisp "click" sound echoed, and a small spark of light burst before her eyes. Thanks to the blue glow of the lighter, Chloe saw a familiar, somber pair of eyes, with dark, sharp pupils filled with impatience and irritation.

It was him...

Chloe tightened her grip on the grocery bag, her fingertips digging into the soft flesh of her palm, trying to steady her breath before she spoke, "What's the matter?"

The man's lighter went out, leaving them in silence before the door, consumed by darkness. After a moment of contemplation, he reminded her, "Open the door."

Chloe seemed to awaken from a dream, hurriedly rummaging through her bag. The more anxious she became, the more her hands trembled.

A slender arm suddenly wrapped around her waist, his solid chest pressing against her back. Her breath immediately hitched, her eyes staring at the moving shadow. They stood so close that she could vaguely feel his body temperature and hear his heartbeat. That warmth went straight into her heart, burning her chest.

He stood silently behind her, reaching into her bag.

Knowing he was searching for the keys, understanding that he wasn't intentionally touching her, she still felt uncomfortable, her eyes stinging as if something uncontrollable was about to fall.

The sound of steady breathing and the jingle of keys by her ear left her dumbfounded as she moved forward, wanting to stop him from opening the door. The man, impatient, rebuked her: "Move."

She hesitated for a moment before stepping aside, obediently standing still, trying to breathe quietly, afraid of breaking the current silence.

The door creaked open, a harsh light flooding in, causing her to squint and slowly lift her eyes to adjust to the sudden change. The image of the handsome man standing in the doorway immediately imprinted in her mind.

Chloe's heart pounded wildly, she quickly lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him for more than a second. She forced herself to carry the grocery bag straight inside, placing it on the round table, slowly regaining her breath. Thinking about the man behind her, her heart couldn't help but flutter with unease.

Turning around, she focused on him, awkwardly asking, "Do you want some water?"

Caleb Wilson glanced around the dilapidated room, the damp smell of New York's rainy season permeating the air. His frown deepened, increasingly impatient, he ignored her question and got straight to the point: "Lily is sick, she's asking for you."

Chloe was stunned, sweat forming on her pale forehead.

She stared wide-eyed, anxiously stepping closer to him, completely unaware of the intense disdain in his eyes, and asked worriedly, "Is it serious? The weather has been unpredictable lately, why haven't you taken good care of her?"

Caleb's lips curled into a mocking smile. Without a word, he stared at her.

Seeing his expression, Chloe realized her rash behavior, her fingers gripping tighter, she lowered her eyes and stepped back: "I'm sorry."

Caleb's eyes widened. Every time he saw this woman's weak demeanor, he was filled with disgust, understanding her true malicious nature like no one else.

"The girl wants the soup you make, cook it now."

Caleb finished speaking and naturally walked over to the sofa, sitting down, his hips pressing against something soft. Frowning, he picked it up. It was a small rubber duck.

The duck looked familiar, similar to the ones Lily had, but this one was larger, like...

"This is the mother duck," Chloe murmured, stepping forward to snatch the duck from his hand, handling it like a precious treasure, carefully placing it in a drawer.

Caleb silently watched her every move, a slight snort escaping his nostrils: "What? Are you still hoping for the mother duck to be reunited with the ducklings one day?"

His words were clear. Even if she wasn't smart, she understood.

Chloe turned her back to him, a bitter smile on her lips: "No, I just want... to keep it so that I can look at it whenever I miss Lily."

Caleb looked at her with suspicion, not believing her. Without giving him a chance to mock her further, she grabbed the grocery bag and went straight to the kitchen.

A fire seemed to ignite in Caleb's heart, yet he had nowhere to release it. Irritated, he took out a cigarette. Glancing around the room but finding no ashtray, he pulled a small trash bin closer.

He noticed a cigarette pack in the trash, stared at it for a moment, and then quietly looked away.

Care for this woman? He would have to be crazy!

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In the kitchen, the sound of running water could be heard as Chloe carefully washed the ingredients. Last night, Caleb had stayed up all night taking care of his daughter, now feeling exhausted. After just a few puffs of his cigarette, he closed his eyes.

Chloe put the clay pot back on the stove, added half an ear of corn to the soup, then dried her hands before heading back out.

Entering the living room, she saw Caleb's long legs draped over the edge of the sofa. His tall, powerful frame was cramped on the small couch, his brows furrowed even in sleep. Still holding the half-smoked cigarette, she tiptoed over and carefully removed it from his hand.

Caleb's sleep was usually light, the slightest noise would wake him, but now he slept soundly, unaware of her presence.

Gazing at his familiar, handsome face, she felt a strange urge to reach out, stopping just an inch away from his furrowed brow.

His previous words always etched deep in her heart, and he expressed his dislike for her touching him, stating that he found it disgusting.

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“Is it true that touching love, playing with it, will burn and hurt, and the only person who gets hurt is yourself? Chloe once lost a daughter, but fate brought her back to meet her child again, which led to entanglement with the man she had secretly loved for many years. But he still despised her, just like in the past. One day, the man coldly said, "Chloe, let's get married. Stop wasting your efforts seducing other men. I can give you what you want."”
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Chapter 1 Caleb's sleep was usually light

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Chapter 2 If you keep holding her like that, she won't be comfortable

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Chapter 3 The room fell silent, except for their heavy breathing.

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Chapter 4 Lily's whimpering awakened Caleb

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Chapter 5 Caleb silently observed her, then sat beside her to wait.

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Chapter 6 She was only 25 years old.

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Chapter 7 Of course, my daughter would be.

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Chapter 8 At thirteen, during a winter, Chloe first saw Caleb.

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Chapter 9 Caleb watched in the rearview mirror, his face full of concern.

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Chapter 10 Downstairs at your building.

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Chapter 11 This is the old Cultural Bureau building

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Chapter 12 Suit yourself

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Chapter 13 Nathan, stop talking.

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Chapter 14 He has always cared about Olivia...

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Chapter 15 soft, cool, just like touching the finest silk.

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Chapter 16 Dad, Grandma fell.

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Chapter 17 Caleb sent Lily to Alina's place.

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Chapter 18 What the hell! Who the fk are you

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Chapter 19 But she didn't dare act out, after all, he had helped her.

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Chapter 20 His brows furrowed as he carefully observed her.

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Chapter 21 but while I do need money

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Chapter 22 As for marriage, I have my own plans.

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Chapter 23 But personal feelings shouldn't interfere with work.

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Chapter 24 Don't bully Auntie!

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Chapter 25 Dad, I want to have a serious talk with you!

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Chapter 26 You little troublemaker

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Chapter 27 Chloe, you've got some nerve.

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Chapter 28 Alright, Lily can have some too.

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Chapter 29 money and Lily

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Chapter 30 Lily really likes you.

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Chapter 31 Can you watch Lily for a moment

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Chapter 32 He grasped her chin and roughly turned her head.

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Chapter 33 It was truly pitiful.

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Chapter 34 Chloe carried Lily past Caleb, stopping in front of Rio.

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Chapter 35 Chloe, you know there's someone else in his heart.

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Chapter 36 No need, she's allergic to seafood

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Chapter 37 But if you want, I'd be happy to oblige.

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Chapter 38 Not just knocking-kicking.

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Chapter 39 wife-wooing

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Chapter 40 Opening a shop here without asking us first

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