Chapter 4 Just after I sent that message, Jair walked up to me, looking hesitant. "Wren, I know you're innocent in all this, but I've been trying to have a kid forever, and this is huge for our family. For old times' sake-we grew up together-just let it go and don't make this a bigger thing." I rolled my eyes so hard I nearly saw my brain. "You need to figure out what you did to make your wife feel so insecure in the first place!" He was about to say more when footsteps interrupted us. I turned around-it was my fiancé Zander. His usually composed face showed rare signs of urgency. Sorry I'm late." He was wearing a perfectly tailored suit, clearly straight from the office, with an icy expression. He walked over to me, his gaze intimidating. I'd appreciate it if certain people would stay in their lane and keep away from my fiancée, instead of throwing mud at her!" When Jair saw Zander, jealousy and wariness flashed in his eyes. fter a few tense seconds, he turned and headed toward the ER. Vatching him leave, Zander gently ruffled my hair, his voice softening. Come on, let's get you and your mom home." y the time we got home, it was getting dark. d barely kicked off my shoes when my phone started buzzing non-stop. Messages from my assistant. I saw the photos she sent and narrowed my eyes. o that's why Maya was so convinced Jair was cheating with me... Before I could finish reading, a post popped up on my feed. Boycott this rich girl-two-timing with a messy love life] Someone had posted edited clips from the wedding, and the comments were dragging me for being a pick-me. Thanks to the algorithm, I didn't even have to search-local livestreams were popping up in my recommendations. Maya was streaming from her hospital bed. The title read: [The price of marrying a devoted man-my husband and his girl bro's shady business] When I clicked in, she was sitting in bed looking pale and red-eyed, crying to the camera. 1517 Called Me A Pick ow You The ACnat ons "I'm carrying twins, but he's still messing around with another woman. That woman has a fiancé but keeps texting my husband at all hours..." The comments were all supportive. [Feel so bad for you!] [These pick-me girls are the worst!] [I heard that girl's family is like local royalty, they run businesses and she owns a bar. What kind of decent woman owns a bar?!] I was cracking up reading this garbage! My mom saw it too and was shaking with anger. Zander put his arm around me and comforted me. 'Don't stoop to their level." laughed lightly. Actually, I should thank them for the free publicity!" 'erfect timing since my company just launched a new product. Might as well use this traffic boost. 'hirty minutes later, I went live on my own account. he moment I started streaming, viewers flooded in. [alf were there to drag me, half were just there for the drama. sat in front of my phone with a sweet smile. ight after I went live, Maya sent a request to connect. immediately accepted. The next second, Maya's pale face appeared on screen. Maya snorted coldly. You're really shameless, going live after all this." raised an eyebrow and held up my phone. 'Everyone, please check out the new video I just posted!" Few minuted later, the comments exploded. [Who's that woman in the video?] [Holy crap, she looks so familiar] [Wren's sister?] Ugh, I wouldn't want that kind of sister. The woman in the video was Stella. Even before Jaxon met Maya, I'd seen them together acting suspiciously intimate. But what disgusted me most was that this woman really did resemble me somewhat, especially the eyes and the mole at the corner of her mouth-identical to mine. In the English-dubbed series "Burning Between Us" by CrushReel, a life-changing encounter in Wesley Lowe's hotel room shook Alaya's world seven years ago. This unexpected meeting resulted in the birth of twins, but tragedy struck when her father took one child, leaving a void in her heart. As the story unfolds, themes of love, loss, and resilience intertwine with the complexities of family dynamics and the allure of the billionaire CEO world. Set in a modern mansion backdrop, this ongoing romance delves into the sweet yet tumultuous journey of navigating relationships amidst wealth and power struggles. What sets "Burning Between Us" apart is its poignant exploration of emotional depth within the glamorous facade of billionaire romance. Readers are drawn into a web of secrets, passion, and second chances as Alaya grapples with her past while facing an uncertain future. Dive into this captivating narrative that seamlessly blends modernity with classic romance tropes. Discover the allure of CrushReel's storytelling prowess as you immerse yourself in this gripping tale, available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking an escape into the world of love and intrigue.