The Billionaire Ex-Wife and the Beggar He Became novel Chapter 48

She couldn't just stand by and watch something happen to Mia.

No. She absolutely couldn't.

"Julian…" Winona's voice was choked, hoarse, and steeped in despair—more hopeless than even when Yves Prescott had threatened her.

"I once saved your life. Your grandfather used to spend his spare time brewing herbal remedies. One time, he made a strong concoction for—well, for men's health. Before he'd diluted it, you accidentally drank it. It was me… I used my own body to draw out the poison and save you. Can't you just… can't you spare Mia, for the sake of what I did for you?"

She had never told anyone about this before.

Because she knew the moment she said it, if Julian still refused to treat her differently, she'd lose the last shreds of her dignity.

But now, none of that mattered.

Desperation shone in her eyes as she looked at Julian, silently begging him to let Mia go.

Julian's voice was as cold as ever: "Are you seriously spinning fairy tales now? You expect me to believe that I drank some dangerous herbal tonic my grandfather made, and he never told me anything about it?"

Winona fell silent.

Her dignity, her self-respect—shattered beyond repair.

She'd always known falling for Julian was a mistake. But never, not until this moment, had the shame of loving someone who didn't love her back felt so crushing.

Loving a man all by yourself—no matter how deeply you give your heart, no matter how much you bare your soul—if he doesn't love you, you'll never be on the same wavelength.

He won't be moved. He'll only resent you more.

Even if you were his wife for six years, even if you share a child, even if you're already on your knees—his heart is cold as stone.

Because he doesn't love you!

You're invisible to him.

Winona's heart was utterly broken.

Steadying Mia, she started to walk away.

After a few steps, she turned back, giving Julian a faint, almost mocking smile. "Mr. Nicholson, your daughter's going to grow up someday. When she does, promise me, make absolutely sure you tell her never to fall in love with a man all on her own. Because if she does, she'll lose everything—every last bit of herself. And that man… he'll hurt her so deeply she'll wish she could die, but she won't even have that choice."

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