Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover



The only seriously injured criminal in the incident mysteriously died in prison, leaving the case unresolved. This lingering mystery haunted Ruby for years. Given the Sartori family's influence and wealth, it was puzzling how they could let it slide.

While lost in thought, Connor and Chloe arrived. Seeing them again warmed Neil and Ruby's hearts. Their excitement doubled when they learned Chloe was there to hand-deliver wedding invitations.

During dinner, Connor spoke up, "Besides the invitations, we have a favor to ask."

Ruby smiled, "Chloe is like a daughter to me. We're family, so feel free to ask."

Connor explained, "It's a tradition among the Eldridge Elites for a respected elder to comb the bride's hair on her wedding day, symbolizing lifelong happiness. We'd love for you, as Chloe's godmother, to do this honor."

Ruby beamed, "I'd be thrilled to comb my goddaughter's hair."

Chloe added with a grin, "We'd love to share in the good fortune of my godparents, who have loved each other all their lives. Connor and I hope to follow in your footsteps."

Ruby's heart swelled with joy.

After Chloe and Connor left that evening, Ruby and Neil lay in bed, reflecting.

"Neil, I keep thinking about our daughter. If our little Willow had grown up, she might be getting married by now."

"I've been dreaming about the willow trees you planted in front of the old house, and there's always a little phoenix beneath them. Could that be our little Willow?"

Neil pondered, “Ever since I first saw Chloe, I've felt a connection, though I can't explain why."

"When Jacob had Lisa impersonate someone, I didn't feel this way. But seeing Chloe again brought back that familiar softness. Even after all these years, I recognized her as the baby gave the emerald pendant to. I sometimes wonder if Chloe could be our daughter." Content, belongs to

An awkward silence enveloped the room.

Both of them, lost in thought, turned to each other.

Ruby broke the silence, "Do you think Chloe could be our daughter?"

Neil paused, his mind clearer, "If I hadn't buried our daughter myself, I'd want to believe it too."

Ruby was jolted back to reality. How could she entertain such thoughts? She couldn't forsake her child just because someone else's daughter was wonderful.

Their child had left before even

opening her eyes, her small

presence marked by a cold

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gravestone. But on that gravestone was a photo of her peacefully asleep. That was their child.

Ruby quickly dismissed the notion. Neil did too. Despite their fondness for Chloe, they couldn't let it overshadow their love for their own child. Though their child had departed early, she continued to grow in their hearts, maturing in their memories.

But Ruby's spontaneous comment had planted a seed in their hearts.