A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair Mar 01 % Chapter 2 The anesthesia had no effect on my body . Every movement of cold surgical instruments felt like being torn me apart . The pain eventually pulled me into darkness . When I opened my eyes , Hudson was there , his eyes red from crying . His voice was soft with a mix of concern and hidden guilt : Reese , thank God youre finally awake . Hows your feeling now ? Ive been outside the OR the whole time . God , Reese , losing Noah … its killing me . If I lost you too , I just …. I couldnt handle it . Babe , the doctors told me … the stab wounds damaged your uterus . You wont be able to have more kids . He squeezed my hand . But dont worry Ill take care of you forever . Being childless isnt so bad . I looked down at my bandaged abdomen . The hollow emptiness inside reminded me that my chance at motherhood had been permanently stolen . Wheres Noah ? My voice was barely a whisper . Hudsons face tightened with grief mixed with something darker : Hes been cremated . The funerals tomorrow . Reese , Im so sorry I failed him . Failed both of you . My heart clenched , but I didnt expose his lies . On the bedside table sat a elegant box containing a protection pendant . Hudson … its Noahs birthday . We never gave him his present . Could this pendant stay with him ? To keep him safe , wherever he is ? Hudsons brow twitched almost imperceptibly . Hon , thats actually a commission Im handling for a clients kid . We cant give away someone elses piece . Besides , its meant for the living . Noahs … he cant use it now . And honestly , its not special enough for him . Ive ordered all the premium items for the funeral . Hell have everything he needs . I stayed silent , my heart turning to stone . 14:30 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 0.2 % Chapter 2 Hudson had forgotten my years as a luxury jewelry authenticator before becoming a stay at home mom . That pendant was platinum and diamonds , custom designed , worth well into six figures . The inscription read Forever Protected a testament to parental love . For two months , Id caught glimpses of Hudson in his study , meticulously designing that pendant . Id thought it was Noahs birthday gift . Now I understood in his heart , we were the ones who were unworthy . At my insistence , Hudson arranged my discharge and took me home . He dismissed the private nurse , insisting on caring for me himself bathing me , washing my hair , carefully working around the wounds . He even blow dried my hair , playing the attentive husband to perfection . Once , his gentle touch would have melted me . Now , tracing the brutal scars across my stomach and remembering Noahs last moments, I felt nothing but emptiness . That night , while Hudson slept , I slipped into his study and logged into his laptop . The password ? Valerias birthday . Thousands of photos and videos filled his drives Valerias pregnancy , their sons milestones , every precious moment of their secret family life . Hidden among them : a prepared stock transfer agreement . Throughout our fifteen year marriage , Hudson spent most of his time traveling for business . Reality? He was building a life with Valeria and their son . How naive Id been never to question it . His WhatsApp still logged in . The pinned chat group titled Our Perfect Family of Three felt like a knife to my heart . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!