Chapter 16 I went to my fathers house . Hed remarried when I was eight to another professor , and they had my half brother . Id kept my distance over the years , not wanting to disrupt their carefully built life . But right now , I desperately needed family . They were startled to see me on their doorstep all three rushing around , offering water , fixing a plate of fresh fruit and cheese . I fell into a deep sleep on their couch , surrounded by the familiar smell of books and coffee . I slept longer and more peacefully than I had in months . When I woke , it was evening . They were all reading quietly in the living room the two professors and their brilliant son . $ My stepmother immediately went to the kitchen , returning with a bowl of homemade soup shed been keeping warm . She called my name awkwardly , offering to heat up more . Then she pulled my brother into another room , giving Dad and me space . Dad studied me carefully . Youre hurting , arent you , sweetheart ? I broke down . Everything hit at once discovering Claire , finding out about Cooper , the accident , two months trapped in that mountain house . My entire life had imploded , one revelation after another . I hadnt even had time to process the pain before being thrown into the next nightmare , each crisis forcing me to become someone harder , someone different . The Perfect Husbands Secret 78.9 % Ꮣ e ᎢᏳ Yes , I was hurting . But what hurt most was remembering Nathan risking his life to save me . And Id left him in that ravine . Dad listened to everything without interrupting , his academics patience letting me find my own words . After a long silence , waiting for my tears to slow , he spoke gently : Nathans too powerful and too obsessed with you . Hell keep causing problems . So we fight back divorce him , take the company . I stared at him , surprised by this calculating side of my scholarly father . He smiled . Divorce is messy , but not impossible . And the company ? I asked between hiccups . Dads eyes narrowed . The first lesson I taught your mother about business : never put all your eggs in one basket . She trusted Nathan , but she wasnt naive . Years ago , she invested in his main competitor . That companys grown quite impressive now . Dont worry , honey . You have me . As I was leaving , I couldnt help asking : Dad , why did you and Mom really divorce ? He smiled gently . Your mother and I were fundamentally different people . Together , we just drained each other . Marriage should help you become your best self . Sometimes divorce does the same thing . Youve handled all this with remarkable strength . Im proud of you . Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. Following state policy, she is unexpectedly matched with a billionaire spouse, forever altering the course of her life. Amidst themes of love, resilience, and newfound wealth, readers are drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. As the protagonist navigates her new reality alongside her billionaire partner, the complexities of their relationship unfold against the backdrop of opulent mansions and hidden secrets waiting to be revealed. What sets this modern romance apart is its unique blend of sweet romance and the intriguing dynamics between contract lovers in a contemporary setting. Fans of CEO romances will find themselves captivated by the unfolding tale that promises unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. Dive into this enchanting story, available to read at CrushReel, and discover a world where love knows no bounds.