Chapter 12 +25 BONUS Chapter 12 Janice thought I was being overly suspicious. She explained countless times that she and her boss were merely superior and subordinate. But I was a man. How could I not know what her boss was thinking? She refused to quit. Back then, she valued her career more than she … Read more
Chapter 11 Theodore’s POV Janice and I shared a lot of ups and downs in our relationship. The first time I met her was during a college fashion show. She was a fashion design major, and I heard that the clothes worn by the models on stage were her creations. She was a very talented … Read more
Chapter 10 Scott’s POV I never thought my mom would really leave me. During Dad and Ivanna’s wedding, Mom had said she would never remarry him. Even so, I wasn’t really worried at that time. After Mom left the venue, Dad and I were busy dealing with the guests. We received a lot of strange … Read more
Chapter 9 +25 BONUS I said the very thing I’d kept bottled up all these years. “From the very beginning of our marriage, Ivanna was always there. I’ve always been curious. If Ivanna was so great, why didn’t you just marry her in the first place?” Theodore’s lips trembled. “Because I loved you.” Ivanna, who … Read more
Chapter 8 I let go of Hayden and turned to see Theodore, Scott, and Ivanna. +25 BONUS Ivanna glanced a few times at Hayden. She reluctantly tore her eyes away from the Vacheron Constantin watch on his wrist before turning to address me. She complained, “Janice, we’ve been going crazy trying to find you. Theo … Read more
Chapter 7 +25 BONUS Now, I began to doubt. As I looked at Hayden’s expectant face in front of me, my first instinct was to question if he was for Chapter 7 real. Theodore had also treated me with utmost care before we got married. But look at what happened afterward. Would Hayden turn out … Read more
Chapter 6 My time in Wismuth was the most relaxing period I’d experienced since getting married. There were no daily stresses about raising a child and no arguments with Theodore. During a video call, Lily even remarked, “You look so much youthful. Your complexion’s improved a lot too.” I touched my face. The constant exhaustion … Read more
Chapter 5 I set Hayden’s suggestion aside for the time being. For now, what I needed was to sort through my jumbled thoughts. After packing my luggage, I left the home I had lived in for over a decade and boarded a plane bound for Wismuth. As I was boarding, I saw a familiar figure … Read more
Chapter 4 “Was I not clear enough? I’m letting Ivanna have you and Scott. I don’t want either of you anymore,” I said with certainty. The guests below couldn’t make sense of the situation and began to look at Theodore, Ivanna, and Scott with confused, curious eyes. Hayden slowly stepped out from behind me and … Read more
Chapter 3 Author: Sunflower Theodore said, “Maybe you’ve just been too tired lately? You’re starting to imagine things. I took the day off for you. Just rest well today.” My hands, which were clenched tightly moments ago, suddenly relaxed. I let out a deep breath and said, “Thank you, Theodore.” I thanked him wordlessly for choosing … Read more