Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 164: All Her Doubts Faded Away

Chapter 164: All Her Doubts Faded Away

Alexander and Rain sat quietly in the back of his car, with Rico at the wheel. Tyron had taken Aunt Melanie in another vehicle, giving them some space. The air inside the car was thick with silence, only broken by the soft sound of their breathing. Alexander held Rain’s hand tightly, their fingers intertwined, as if letting go would sever something deeper between them.

After a long, tense moment, Rain finally spoke. "Hmm, I think you can let go of my hand now."

"I don’t want to," Alexander replied, his grip tightening. His hold felt protective, almost possessive, as though he was afraid to release her.

Rain raised an eyebrow, ready to tease him, but Alexander beat her to it. "About those news articles... they’re fake. I didn’t hug Carla. I was caught off guard. One second I was standing there, and the next thing I knew, she was hugging me," he explained, his voice firm, yet almost pleading.

Rain bit back a smile, determined to keep her composure. In a serious tone, she remarked, "Was it really that hard to dodge? I thought you could easily avoid a blow."

Alexander tensed at her words, clearly taking her comment to heart. "I’m sorry," he said, his voice softer now. "I didn’t see it coming, but I’ll be more careful next time. Actually, my mind was a mess that day. I was in a hurry to come back to you, and... I guess I always have my guard down when I’m thinking about you."

His words were smooth, disarming the annoyance that had been simmering inside her. Rain felt her heart soften, even though moments earlier, the thought of seeing Alexander in someone else’s arms had frustrated her deeply. He knew just how to lighten the mood, and despite her best efforts to stay serious, she found herself less angry, and more reassured.

"So, how did you feel seeing her again after all this time?" Rain asked, knowing she was treading dangerous waters, but her curiosity got the best of her.

Alexander’s response was calm, almost too calm. "It’s nice to see her doing well, and healthy," he answered plainly, his tone revealing nothing more. Rain turned slightly to face him, squinting in the dim light of the car, trying to catch a glimpse of his expression. It was too dark to read his face clearly, and that only added to the unease bubbling inside her.

"Did you miss her?" The question slipped out before she could stop herself.

"No," Alexander said, his voice steady, as if the thought hadn’t even crossed his mind.

"Why not?" Rain pressed, a little surprised at how quickly she was digging deeper, unable to resist.

Alexander hesitated for a moment before replying, "Because I don’t," His answer was firm but left no room for doubt. His grip on her hand tightened slightly, almost as if reassuring her of his answer without needing to explain further.

Rain felt a strange mix of relief and confusion. She had expected some complexity, some nostalgia in his voice, but instead, his response was so simple, so absolute.

She shifted in her seat, still holding Alexander’s hand as a mixture of relief but lingering doubt swirled in her chest. She couldn’t shake the feeling there was more to it. Maybe she was overthinking it, but something in her couldn’t let the moment pass without pushing just a little further.

"That’s it? No feelings, no memories?" she asked softly, her voice barely above a whisper, as if she was afraid to hear the answer. ’And yet here I was still asking,’ she mused.

Alexander sighed, turning his head slightly toward her. "Rain," he began, his voice a bit softer now, "the past is what it is—just the past. I don’t hold onto things or anyone that no longer matter."

His words hung between them like a bridge, connecting two parts of a conversation that felt both heavy and light at the same time. Rain’s mind raced as she tried to digest what he was saying, still unsure if it was what she wanted to hear.

"I don’t want to be second to anyone," she murmured, almost to herself, but Alexander heard her clearly.

He lifted their intertwined hands, bringing her fingers to his lips. Rain felt the warmth of his kiss on the back of her hand. His voice was steady, filled with certainty as he said, "You’re not second to anyone. You’re my wife, Rain. That’s all that matters to me now."

Rain’s breath caught in her throat at his words. For a moment, all her doubts seemed to dissipate, replaced by the warmth of his voice, his touch, and the undeniable weight of what he was trying to tell her.

She nodded, unsure if she could trust her voice to respond without revealing the full extent of her emotions. But the silence between them no longer felt tense; it felt reassuring, steady. Maybe that was enough for now.

Rain allowed herself to lean back into her seat, feeling Alexander’s hand still securely wrapped around hers.

"You’re jealous?" Alexander’s whisper was low, but the weight of his words hung in the air. Rain couldn’t help the smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she answered, "I am..." Her voice was soft but honest, the admission spilling out before she could stop herself.

She barely had time to process the vulnerability of her confession when she felt Alexander shift beside her. Suddenly, his face was inches from hers, the warmth of his breath brushing against her skin. Her heart raced.

"You shouldn’t be," he murmured, his voice deeper now, resonating with a quiet intensity. His lips hovered so close to hers that she could almost feel the words as they slipped past.

Rain opened her mouth to respond, but before she could, his lips met hers in a gentle, yet firm kiss. The world around them seemed to fall away. There was no noise, no tension—just the softness of his lips and the undeniable connection between them. His hand tightened around hers, grounding her in the moment, as the kiss deepened ever so slightly.

For the first time in a long while, Rain let herself stop overthinking. She leaned into the kiss, letting herself trust the moment, and in that brief, stolen second, all her doubts faded away.

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