Marrying a Secret Zillionaire: Happy ever after - Chapter 39

Chapter 39:

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Linsey’s words were brutally direct. Though Joanna was skilled at putting on an act, her smile faltered for a brief moment.

She quickly recovered, turning to Felix with a pitiful expression, her eyes brimming with grievance.

Felix met her gaze, an instinctive urge to defend her kicking in. He stepped forward, wrapping his arms protectively around the supposedly fragile Joanna, then shot Linsey a look of disapproval.

“Linsey, Joanna didn’t mean anything by it. Was that really necessary?”

Linsey didn’t even spare Felix a glance. Her face remained impassive as she gave a slow nod. “Oh, I know. She means no harm. But I do. Happy now? Now do me a favor and keep your distance. My patience has already worn thin from work—I don’t need this on top of it.”

“Linsey, you—” Felix’s words died in his throat as he was completely thrown off by her indifference.

He remembered a time when Linsey had been so gentle, always speaking to him with warmth. When had she become like this? The answer came to him almost instantly—she was probably still upset about him leaving the wedding that day.

Just then, Joanna’s gaze flickered to the shopping bag in Linsey’s hand. She hesitated briefly before speaking, carefully watching Felix’s reaction.

“Linsey, what did you buy? A gift for Felix? You’re always so thoughtful, still thinking about him after everything. If only I were half as considerate as you.”

At her words, Felix’s eyes shifted to the bag in Linsey’s grasp. His previously tense expression softened.

Deep down, he had been waiting for Linsey to come back to him. She had always been like this—easily upset, but after a few days, she would inevitably return.

So when she moved out the other day, he had been certain it was only temporary.

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But days had passed, and Linsey was still nowhere to be seen.

As the days dragged on, doubt crept in. Felix had been so sure Linsey would return, but now he wasn’t so certain. Was she really gone for good?

But then, Joanna’s remark struck him like a revelation—Linsey hadn’t let go. She had even gone out of her way to buy him a gift.

Instantly, his confidence returned.

His face lit up with a satisfied smile. “Linsey, I knew you wouldn’t forget my birthday. Alright, I’ll forgive you this time. Just come home, and we’ll start planning my party. Same as always—make sure all my friends are invited.”

As he spoke, his attention shifted to the shopping bag in Linsey’s hand. “What did you get me? Let me see.”

He reached for the bag, but before he could touch it, Linsey yanked it back without hesitation, her expression filled with disdain. Her voice was clipped, irritation evident. “Felix, are you an idiot, or did you just not hear a single word I said?”

Felix froze, momentarily stunned by the sheer exasperation in her tone. Then, as the realization hit, his expression darkened. Anger flared in his chest. “Linsey, how long are you going to keep this up?”

He had given her an easy way out, yet she met him with nothing but cold indifference. The nerve. She clearly didn’t know how to appreciate his generosity.

“I’ve already said this before—whatever we had is over. How long are you planning to keep clinging to me?”

Linsey’s sharp words landed like a slap, and Felix felt something twist in his chest.

For the first time, panic flickered in his eyes. Was she serious? Was this really the end?

But Joanna, standing smugly nearby, wasn’t convinced. With an exaggerated sigh, she interjected, “Linsey, come on. Who are you trying to fool? Everyone knows you’ve been crazy about Felix for years. You don’t just stop loving someone overnight.”

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