The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 157

Felicity froze again, thrown off by the atmosphere in the room.

She'd already noticed that both Julian and Tiana were acting strangely toward her today—surprised, guarded, even a bit distant.

She could understand Tiana's reaction. The little girl had been sick recently, and Felicity had been swamped with work, barely having time to check in. It was only natural for Tiana to act out a little, wanting attention.

But Julian…

"What's going on, Julian? The three of us were already at city hall this morning, but then you suddenly turned around and left. I'm really worried about you—especially after that court summons. Who's suing you?" Felicity, ever poised no matter the situation, handled his coldness with calm composure.

She'd always met him as an equal—never clingy, never accusatory.

"Let's talk about it later." With Tiana in the room, Julian wasn't about to bring up Winona. Especially since Tiana had been clamoring to see her.

Realizing he didn't want to talk, Felicity let it go.

She understood Julian well enough to know: if there was something he didn't want to discuss, it was best not to push.

That, in fact, was one of the reasons she'd managed to keep his heart over the past three years. Felicity was confident and perceptive, never trying to tie Julian down, never giving him reason to resent her.

"Alright, Julian. If you're not in the mood, go on upstairs and get some rest. I'll take care of Tiana. Come here, sweetheart—how about Aunt Felicity tells you a very funny story today?" Felicity's tone was light and playful as she beckoned Tiana.

Tiana slid off Julian's lap and ran gleefully over to Felicity.

Julian's mood seemed to ease a little. He turned to Felicity, asking, "Did you come by for something else?"

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