Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 158

Bad woman? Me?

Her slandering statement set me on fire, it didn't take me a moment to understand her intentions as she said,

"You should understand that a woman like you, with children, is not worthy of my son. If you are smart, you must walk away on our own, Laura."

Unbelievable!

That was the same point I argued over and over at with Bright, asking him to reconsider his decision to be with a divorcee. But his response always put a stop at our conversation,

"I love you, Laura. You can't use my princess to kick me out of your life."

But still, I didn't trust him, testing him repeatedly, he didn't let me down even for once. From Jane's paternity to Zoe's welcome in my life, he stayed by my side as my biggest supporter. I was blessed to have such a gem in my life.

Apparently, my fiancé's mom was unaware of her son's emotions, spewing out nonsense and hatred towards his choice. So, I tried to explain the authenticity of our mutual affection.

"There must be some misunderstanding, Mrs. Waller. We love each other. What I have with Bright is real ..."

"Oh, really?" She leaned back, crossing her arms over her chest, "Do you take me as an idiot, Laura?

I have met plenty of women who professed their undying affection, but guess what? None of them were honest enough to admit their lust for money!"

With that, she picked her bag and took out a checkbook,

"Isn't it just about money like every time, Laura? Be honest and admit it. I won't mind it.

Being a single mom of two kids is expensive for a woman like you."

Her baseless allegations filled me with so much adrenaline that my body began to shake, I barely held my screams of frustration. She knew that I was the owner of a sports agency, a businesswoman, so why would I pry Bright for his money?

What was so difficult to accept that we were truly in love?

Mrs. Waller's lips twisted in a disgusted curve as her icy stare bored into me, turning my mouth bitter with her implacable hostility. She signed a check and pushed it forward,

"Take these five million dollars and leave my son, Laura. I won't let him suffer because of a greedy woman."

Five million dollars? Really?

Now, I wanted to laugh at her face as this measly amount fairly amused me, this sum was less than the annual profit of my one branch overseas. Mrs. Waller was clearly misinformed about my status; she must have heard about my kids and painted a picture of an ambitious woman in her head.

This misunderstanding could easily be cleared by her detailed conversation with her son, so I refused her offer politely,

"I am so sorry, but I don't need your money. Bright's love is enough for me."

I got up with a smile and bid her farewell, her face was scarlet with suppressed fury as she challenged me openly.

The problem of Bright's mom fucked my brain, seizing its proper functioning. I couldn't even register a presence around me and collided with a man in the parking lot. I hit the steel muscles and lost my footing for a brief moment, apologizing instantly,

"I’m so sorry, sir! It was an accident—"

I looked up.

And froze.

Leo.

He was smiling.

A bouquet of red roses in his hand.

His expression—eerily familiar.

It was the same charming smile he gave me the first time we met.

His voice was warm, smooth.

"What a coincidence, running into you here, Laura."