Chapter 4 The next morning . Hudson , despite his well known aversion to germs , tenderly cleaned and redressed my wounds . The home nurse watched with barely concealed envy . I felt nothing but emptiness . His heart seemed to break when he saw my crying swollen eyes , that familiar look of worry crossing his face . Reese , I know youre grieving . Trust me , I am too . But you need to rest Ive lost our boy , I cant lose you too . Let me handle the funeral today . Handle it ? Like you handled murdering your own son ? Swallowing my bitter thoughts , I kept my voice steady . I need to say goodbye to my baby . At the funeral home , I spotted them immediately Valeria and a teenage boy , practically holding court with my mother in law Eleanor . They were making her laugh . At her grandsons funeral . Everyone else wore respectful black . But not Valeria shed chosen a skin tight red dress . The teenager matched in a blazing red suit . Eleanor didnt seem to notice or care . She fawned over them like they were her actual family , even having the staff shield them with umbrellas from the mild sun . Valerias eyes glittered when she saw me . Oh Eleanor , sweetie , save the umbrella for poor Reese here . After all , shes the one who lost her child . And those injuries … Eleanor turned to me , her face twisting with disgust . Its just one ungrateful brat gone . Why the dramatic puffy eyes ? So theatrical youre embarrassing the Montclair Family . Look at Val and Leon they actually care about family . Rushed straight here off their flight to to check on poor old me . Even brought me this gorgeous jade bracelet . Theyre real family unlike your ungrateful , selfish ass . Eleanor never accepted me . 14:31 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 0.6 % I wasnt good enough for her precious Hudson . During my years of infertility , she called me useless . When Noah came , she resented how he always defended me , called him disloyal . Hudson used to stand up for me , Now? He couldnt take his eyes off Valeria , looking at her like she hung the moon . Valeria flashed me a triumphant smirk before clutching Eleanors arm . Please dont get upset , Eleanor darling . Besides , Leon would love to be your grandson your real grandson . Valeria sauntered over to me , the teenage boy trailing behind her like a prince . 2 Reese , darling ! Been forever ! Sorry about the outfit , hun literally just landed from overseas . No time to change ! But youre always so … understanding about these things , arent you , sweetie ? Oh , let me introduce you properly this is my son , Leon Montclair . 14:31 A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair a 0.7 % Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!