Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 170

My heart felt like it had been caught in a sudden freeze as the realization hit me hard, each beat was a sharp thud against my chest to announce my beloved’s return. A jolt of electricity coursed through my body, replenishing my energy as I rushed towards the living room, calling my servants.

“What’s going on? Is Bright here?”

The commotion outside became audible with every step forward, illuminating my world. I saw my old butler and Mrs. Doris standing in front of my Villa’s closed doors, they sang in unison.

“It’s nothing, Miss Laura. An intruder has broken in. The security staff will kick him out!”

“No!!!”

A mixed feeling of fear and happiness roared through my veins, urging me to hurry. I ordered my staff.

“I am going to see what’s the matter. No one will step out of my Villa without my permission.”

Ignoring Mrs. Doris nagging, I unlocked the door, she was calling Bright a liar.

“Don’t open the door for him, Miss Laura. Men are always like this. He will hurt you again.”

But the longing to see my love overpowered my logic, and I pushed open the door, gasping hard for breath. The crisp gusts of cold night wind welcomed me, gently caressing my face. The world around me blurred to finally catch the sight of the man I was yearning to see.

Bright!

My Bright was right in front of my eyes, standing tall in his regal glory. It felt like everything ceased to exist as I fixed my eyes on him. Dressed in a wrinkled shirt and dirty jeans, Bright’s haggard look was the very first thing that sank my heart.

I was startled to see Bright’s gray face, puffy eyes, dark circles, chapped lips, he looked like a chronic patient in just a few days. His present condition was worse than the day of his engagement.

Although I was emotional to see him at my door, the reminder of that godforsaken engagement sliced my heart. I wasn’t ready to let it slip without a decisive fight.

Suppressing the tide of sympathy and love, I stepped forward to dismiss the guards, they were blocking my way.

“Get back to your duties. I would like to talk to Mr. Bright alone.”

My authoritative tone pierced through the air, disciplining my security staff, they all bowed their heads and left for their designated spots.

Bright barely waited for their exit and thanked me.

“I can’t thank you enough for letting me in, Laura. I …”

Before he could waste more time in formal pleasantries, I cut him off impatiently.

“Why did you leave without any prior notice, Bright? And your engagement?

Is that how you treat a woman?”

Bright listened to my rant with complete silence, then he staggered towards me.

“For god’s sake, Bright. Are you out of your mind? Why would I reunite with my trash ex?

If this was my intention from the start, then why would I waste my time, playing hard to get. You know it very well that Leo is my past, and he will never be a part of my future.

Now please, stop asking me …”

I was going on and on about my resentment for Leo when Bright pulled me into his arms, hugging me tightly. His frantic heartbeat calmed a bit as he exhaled deeply.

“You can’t even imagine what a big relief it is, Laura.”

I didn’t know why, but the pain concealed in his words made me restless, I hugged him back and said,

“Bright, now you are scaring me. What happened? Why are you so sad?”

A whimper escaped his mouth as he winced, failing in an attempt to stand for a long time. I swiftly supported him to the couch and offered him water.

He emptied that glass in one go, breathing heavily.

“My mom!

She told me that you have chosen money over me, Laura. I was so scared.”