The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal novel Chapter 18

Chapter 13: Leonardo’s POV

It had been a few days since Claire had moved out and the feeling of emptiness in our home lingered. I missed her and I didn’t know what to do about it.

I wanted to call her but I knew space was something she needed when she decided to leave and I decided that I didn’t want to overwhelm her. I was hoping she’d call me if I’m being completely honest. But I had received nothing.

I’ve been occupying my time with helping Charlotte heal from the accident and helping her to prepare for her procedure with the doctor he spent so much time searching for.

After Charlotte’s release from the hospital, she expressed to me that she didn’t feel comfortable being alone in her own house. So I told Charlotte she was welcome to come stay in mine for a little while. I wasn’t stepping out on Claire. I would never cheat on my wife. But I did like the idea of the house being less empty.

I pick Charlotte up from the hospital and carefully place her in the car. We drive back to my home. I assist Charlotte out of the care carefully and seat her in her wheelchair. I then call my housekeeper to assist me in bringing in some of Charlotte’s bags which were delivered by her caregivers. The moment I greed to let her stay with me she called her caregivers and asked them to collect some of her belongings.

I begin pushing Charlottes wheelchair down the arched, long driveway when I notice a man standing at my door.

It was Matthew, Claire’s brother.

Claire had tried to keep his gambling addiction hidden from me but to no avail. I knew all about Matthew’s debts and his bank of choice. My wife.

What didn’t know was who was paying his debts. Claire never asked me for money to support for save Matthew. Little did she know, I would’ve given the money to her every time she asked. That’s how important my wife’s happiness was to me.

I would pay for Matthew to disappear entirely if it ensured Claire’s happiness. But I knew she worried when he wasn’t calling her for money. She loved Matthew. Even in his blackmailing, gambling and twisted ways.

I slowly walk to my door ignoring Matthew as I didn’t want to cause a scene in front of Charlotte.

“Hey brother–in–law, I came to ask for a favor.” He always made it seem as though we were family

when he came around.