Trapped in a Secret Marriage with a Dangerous Billionaire Chapter 86-90

Chapter 86: Playing Stella’s Game
In the quiet that settled after the last of the police cars and the ambulance departed, the Swift family remained frozen in their grief. Stella sat crumpled on the couch, rocking back and forth as she clutched her face, her wails filling the air.

“Adam… no… Adam!” she cried, her voice hoarse with desperation. She seemed oblivious to her surroundings, her eyes glazed with disbelief.

Meanwhile, Aurora leaned heavily on Xander’s shoulder, her face buried in the fabric of his suit, her tears flowing nonstop. Xander gently rubbed her back in soothing circles, his own expression clouded with concern as he held her close.

After a while, he lowered his voice and asked softly, “Will you come home with me tonight?”

Aurora shook her head, her voice barely above a whisper, “It feels so wrong to leave… not after my dad just…” Her words trailed off as a fresh wave of grief overtook her. Xander nodded in understanding and continued to comfort her, feeling a sudden urge to press a gentle kiss to her forehead.

Just then, Asher entered the room and walked over to them, placing a hand on Aurora’s shoulder. “Aurora, I’m so sorry for your loss,” he said quietly, his gaze sympathetic. “I know there’s nothing I can say to ease this, but we are here for you.”

Aurora managed a small nod of gratitude, her lips trembling as she whispered, “Thank you, Asher.” She clutched Xander’s hand a little tighter, seeking the strength to get through each trying moment.