They talked for hours, and it wasn’t until that evening that Gwyneth finally returned to Kieran’s Laverston villa.
By the time the sun set, dinner was done, and Kieran brought out a cake. Under the dim, yellow light, his eyes seemed deep and gentle. “Happy birthday, Wyn.”
“Thanks, Kie.” Gwyneth started to tear up. She was moved beyond words. She had no idea how she would have gotten by without his help and support over the last two years.
“Since you’re back, I’m throwing a party to introduce you to everyone tomorrow.”
“Okay,” Gwyneth agreed.
The Lauders were well–known overseas, and in the past two years, they’d also been doing really well in Laverston. Kieran’s backing made things much easier for Gwyneth..
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Chapter 10
Meanwhile, Liana went berserk again at Asher’s office door. Asher had the security guard kick her out on the spot.
“Playing the loving, devoted guy now, huh? Do you really think Gwyneth cares about you? You two will never get back together! She’s trash! She deserves to lose that baby!” Liana shouted sarcastically before they threw her out.
Asher’s face hardened with anger. He closed the office door without a word. He sat back down, his eyes on the birthday
e on his desk that read, “Happy Birthday, Wyn“.
He absentmindedly ran his fingers over the bracelet he’d carefully picked out a month ago, his eyes dull. It was only after Liana’s miscarriage that he finally realized Gwyneth was the one for him.
Asher had been searching for Gwyneth over the past two years, but it felt like something was standing in his way, and he hadn’t heard a thing about her.
He thought he’d eventually get used to her being gone, but everything in his life and work fell apart after she left. It took him that long to realize that she had been with him for 12 years, and he had grown so dependent on her for many things.
Asher couldn’t function without her. No one–not even Liana–could take Gwyneth’s place. He loved her more than he’d ever imagined.
Milena knocked before entering. “The Lauders are hosting a party tomorrow evening. Kieran plans to announce that his close friend, Blythe Payne, is about to open a furniture factory in Laverston.
“He wants to take this chance to introduce Blythe to everyone. Mr. Crowe, will you be attending tomorrow evening?”
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