Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 221

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Her words unraveled a mystery that had puzzled Renee since childhood. It turns out Naomi never loved her unconditionally. She was just like Rocco and Grace.

Now, she understood that she had been nothing more than a pawn for her Naomi, a means to secure wealth and prestige for the Hudson family.

It became clear why she always favored Catherine when their interests clashed.

Taking a deep breath, Renee tried to soothe her aching heart.

For a brief moment, an uncomfortable silence hung between them.

Naomi closed her eyes, as if she had used up all her strength fighting her illness.

“Renee, please don’t be mad at me…” Her words were muffled again by a relentless cough. “I did things I

didn’t want to do. That man threatened our lives if I didn’t comply!”

The door to the hospital room squeaked open.

Renee stepped out slowly, her gaze lost in the void.

Marcelo hurried to her side, his heart racing with worry.

“Baby, what’s wrong?”

For the first time, he used the term “baby” in front of others.

He catered to her every need, hoping to cheer her up.

He looked at her, his eyes filled with concern.

Bending down to meet her gaze, he saw her tears start to fall.

She rushed into his embrace, sobbing.

He gently stroked her hair, trying to offer some comfort.

Suddenly, a loud alarm sounded from Naomi’s room.

Doctors and nurses rushed in.

Minutes later, they emerged with grim faces to deliver the devastating news to Renee.

“The patient took off her oxygen mask and has passed away. We’re deeply sorry.”

Renee lifted her head, her tears flowing freely.

Rocco and Grace went to claim Naomi’s body from the hospital after they got a notice.

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Once all the formalities were taken care of, Rocco looked around for Renee but couldn’t find her. He stopped a nurse to ask if she had seen her.

The nurse said, “She just left after paying the medical bills, she left with her husband about half an hour

ago.”

Rocco let out a deep sigh, his hand forming a tight fist, filled with regret.

He wished he had known Marcelo was there too. He would have arrived sooner.

In the car, Renee stared out the window, her eyes red and puffy from tears.

She sat so still, like she was without life.

Her sorrow was clear, but felt at a loss about how to comfort her.

When they pulled up to the house, Marcelo signaled the driver to go ahead without them. He then wrapped his arms around Renee, lifting her onto his lap.

Renee, stirred from her daze by his touch, asked, “Are we here?”

Marcelo replied, “Yes, we’re back home now.”

Holding her close, he softly said, “Don’t you want to say goodbye to Nana?”

He was surprised she had the ward without seeing Naomi one last time.

Renee shook her head, saying, “She might not have wanted to see me.”

Then, suddenly, she turned to hug him tightly, hiding her face in the crook of his neck.

Her deep sorrow and sense of loss were palpable to him, even without her saying a word. “Honey, are you

feeling sad?” he asked, gently rubbing her back to offer some solace.

Marcelo was out of his depth trying to console a heartbroken woman, his actions awkward.

He sensed Renee and Naomi’s discussion had been about something distressing.

“Marcelo…”

Her voice shook as she fought back tears.

He responded, “I’m right here.”

Struggling for words, she said, “They…They never loved me. Not at all!”

Rocco and Grace never did.

Naomi’s affection for her was driven by her own interests.

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Marcelo wasn’t sure who she meant, but he didn’t ask for details.

Gently holding her face, he kissed away her tears.

“None of that is important.”

He gazed into her eyes.

“My love for you is all that matters. I love you, Renee.”

Her tears made it hard to see, but she fixed her gaze on him, as though hoping he’d say those words again.

She looked as vulnerable as a lost kitten.

He could almost read her thoughts.

He had felt as if he was in a deep, dark pit these past few years, and she was like a beam of light reaching into his gloom.

With a resigned sigh, Marcelo repeated with patience, “I love you, Renee. I love you. Do you hear me?”

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As soon as Catherine left the hospital, she made a quick call to Andrew.

Impatient, he just sent her the location of a popular club and didn’t say anything more. Furious, Catherine

headed there, only to discover Andrew surrounded by women, including a not so popular online celebrity she had previously clashed with.

“What a surprise to see you here, Catherine,” the celebrity said, cozying up to Andrew.

“Go away!” Catherine, with fire in her eyes, declared, “Andrew is my fiancé. Don’t you have any respect?”

“And who claims to be your fiancé?” Andrew snapped back.

He wanted nothing to do with Catherine at that moment.

How embarrassing!

The online celebrity mocked, “Catherine, everyone knows about your expulsion from the University, even if you tried to hide it. Do you think you’re good enough for Andrew?”

“Is it me who’s not worthy, or is it you?” Catherine, suddenly feeling uneasy and remembering Renee’s advice, touched her stomach and stared at Andrew. “Andrew, it’s bad enough you’re flirting with others, but to go after Renee behind my back, how could you? I’m pregnant with your child! We were supposed to get married!”

She was aware of his visit to Renee?

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Andrew had a moment of surprise but didn’t let it linger.

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“Having a child is one thing. Getting married is completely different.” He didn’t hold back. “Catherine, do you genuinely think that having a child grants you the privilege of being Mrs. King? Have you lost your

senses?”

“You…Andrew… You’re the worst!”

Catherine was so furious she almost fell over.

“If I weren’t the worst, would I have cheated on Renee to be with you?” Andrew admitted his mistakes. “I

was foolish!”

Renee… It was always about her!

What was so special about that woman with the mysterious background?

Catherine stormed out, tears streaming down her face.

As she was going down the stairs, she slipped and fell.

A wave of fear washed over her in that moment.

Ignoring the pain, Catherine’s first instinct was to check on her belly.

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