Chapter 21: Standing alone in the funeral hall, I felt nothing. No grief, no sorrow–only an eene sense of liberation Edgar’s passing meant nothing to me. A marriage that lasted only a short time had dragged me into an endless, buming hell My mind drifted back to the hospital visit just days ago. Edgar … Read more
Chapter 20 I woke up to the soft warmth of Nathan beside me, his arms wrapped securely around my waist. The steady rise and fall of his chest, the heat of his body against mine–it all made me feel safe, cocooned in a rare kind of peace. A small smile touched my lips as I … Read more
Chapter 193 After several exhausting days, I finally returned to work. On Nathan’s advice, I had taken a short break to rest completely, giving myself the time I desperately needed to recover. During those days, Nathan and I spent a lot of time together. We cooked meals side by side, watched movies late into the … Read more
Chapter 18 “Are you sure you want to meet her, Sharon?” Nathan followed me out of his unit his jacket slung casually over his shoulder “We could just report this to the police, he suggested again. at yet And I shook my head, unwilling to take the matter to legal authorities Grace’s actions hadn’t … Read more
Chapter 17: After spending some time at Hazel’s office, I decided to head back to my apartment. My body felt heavy with exhaustion, every muscle aching from the weight of the day I needed rest–desperately!! When I arrived home, I found my car still parked in the basement, untouched. I took the elevator up to … Read more
Chapter 16 I scrolled through the trending news headline that had my name plastered all over it “Renowned designer and owner of New York’s top boutique, Sharon Wright, is caught in an unpleasant scandal. Allegedly, she engaged in an affair while still married to Edgar Hanson” A wave of panic hit me. The last … Read more
Chapter 15% “Those who feel guilty are unlikely to acknowledge their wrongdoing. Instead, they will look for excuses to rationalize their behavior and shift the blame to others.” My body went limp as Nathan escorted me to the examination room. Edgar’s words still echoed in my mind, sharp and reproachful. I shouldn’t have been … Read more
Chapter 14% Edgar Today, I had to accompany Grace to the hospital for an examination and a DNA test–to confirm whether the child she was carrying was mine I never expected to see Sharon here. It’s been nearly two months since our official separation, yet I still haven’t come to terms with it Two months … Read more
Chapter 13: My pregnancy has been smooth so far. The little twins inside me were well–behaved, as if they knew their mother was preparing to be the best she could for them. It felt like they understood how much I loved them and wanted only the best for them. I was beyond grateful for a … Read more
Chapter 12 Thad no choice but to postpone the shareholders‘ meeting to the next day Yesterday’s incident had affected me too much to face them with a clear head ⠀ I deliberately stayed away from the office, knowing that my emotions could turn the meeting into a disaster. But now, I was preparing to … Read more