The Billionaire's Sudden Bride novel Chapter 348

Chapter 348

Summer’s POV

Lyanna’s face was ashen white as she stared at me, her composed facade crumbling. She’d completely underestimated me, thinking I’d fall apart while she swooped in to reclaim Brandon.

“Brandon…” she whispered, tears welling in her eyes. “Please tell Summer that I really… really didn’t mean any harm.”

Brandon’s hand tightened around mine, his grip almost painful.

“Say something,” Lyanna pleaded. “After all, if your relationship with her was truly solid, it wouldn’t be so easily threatened by me, would it?”

Brandon’s expression remained glacial as he cut her off. “I, Brandon Stark, have never loved you, and I have never made any engagement promises to you…”

The room fell completely silent. You could have heard a pin drop.

“Timothy is not my child, Brandon continued firmly. “I have never fathered a child with you or anyone else. My child, when I have one, will only be born to my wife, and my wife…” he paused, his grip on my hand softening, “is only Summer. No one else.”

I felt something twist in my chest as he continued.

“If she dies, I will remain alone for the rest of my life; if I l die, she will forever be known only as Brandon Stark’s wife.”

I looked up at him, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes.

“Tsk, tsk, Brandon…” a familiar voice broke the tension. “Showing off your love in front of all these people? Not very gentlemanly of

you!

Dr. Sean stepped forward, his usual mischievous grin in place. He winked at me before turning to Brandon.

“Summer,” Dr. Sean said, placing a friendly hand on my shoulder, “if this guy ever mistreats you, just tell us, okay? The boys and I

will sort him out for you.”

Behind him, Michael Sullivan nodded in agreement.

I felt a genuine smile tug at my lips. “Thanks, Sean. I appreciate that

I turned to Brandon with a playful glint in my eye. “You hear that? No one gets to bully me, not even you. If you do, I’ll call Ethan-

and the others for backup!”

Brandon’s expression softened slightly. “If I ever mistreat you, you won’t need Ethan to step in. handle the punishment myself.”

The tension in the room began to dissipate. I felt exhaustion washing over me.

“I’m tired,” I murmured to Brandon. “Can we go home now?”

He nodded immediately. “Of course.”

The moment we stepped outside, I wrenched my hand from his grip. walked quickly toward the waiting car, putting distance between us.

I stopped when I reached his Bentley, turning to face him with a deliberately blank expression. When he reached out to touch my

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arm, I stepped back.

His arm froze mid–ait, confusion flashing across his face.

“The keys,” I said flatly.

Brandon didn’t move. “Summer-

“The keys!” I repeated louder. “Since you don’t want to leave, give me the keys. I want to go home.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Brandon unlocked the door. Igot in and pulled it shut, effectively shutting him out.

When he got into the driver’s seat, I turned away, staring out the passenger window. The silence between us was suffocating.

“Summer-“he began.

“Drive,” I cut him off I don’t want to stay here anymore.”

We drove slowly through the city, neither of us speaking. I kept my body angled away from him, refusing to meet his eyes.

When we finally reached The Hamptons, I got out before he’d fully stopped the car. I heard him sigh, followed by the sound of his phone ringing.

By the time Brandon came upstairs, I was standing outside our bedroom door with a pillow and blanket in my arms. I thrust them at

his chest.

“You go to the guest room,” I said firmly.

Brandon looked surprised. “I thought you would have questions.”

“I thought you would have told me the truth,” I countered. “But Brandon, you didn’t.”

His eyes searched mine. “Summer-”

“I don’t want to talk to you right now,” I interrupted. “I don’t even want to be in the same room as you.”

Brandon took the bedding, his expression unreadable. “Alright,” he said quietly.

As soon as he was gone, I sagged against the wall. Eventually, I pushed myself away and went into the bedroom, closing the door

behind me.

With shaking fingers, I pulled out my phone and dialed Sean’s number.

“Well, Summer, what’s up with calling me so late?” Sean’s voice was relaxed, but understanding.

“Sean, I… need to ask you about Lyanna.”

“Whatever you want to know, I’ll tell you everything I can.”

I took a deep breath What was her relationship with Brandon?”

“Three years ago, Lyanna presented herself as Brandon’s fiancée. Brandon neither confirmed nor denied it,” Sean explained. “William Stark had chosen her, but there was never any official engagement. Brandon allowed the rumors because Lyanna served two purposes–she kept other women away, and she helped him deal with family pressure.”

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