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Hafiza Abdulsalam
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After the Divorce

After the Divorce

"Some loves are written in the stars. Others are carved in sin." Sophia Chen never met her stepfather; she was too busy living her dream abroad to attend her mother's wedding. Two years later she returns home exhausted and broken from a failed relationship, the man who opens the door isn't just her mother's husband. He's everything she never knew she needed. Marcus Reid is hot, tall, intelligent, and trapped in a loveless marriage with a woman who sees him as nothing more than a convenience. The moment he meets Sophia, something shifts inside him, something dangerous, something he can never act on. For months, they orbit each other in agonizing silence. Late-night conversations. Stolen glances. A tension so thick it threatens to suffocate them both. Marcus struggles against thoughts that invade his most intimate moments with his wife, while Sophia battles a desire that grows stronger every day. Then Diane asks for a divorce. Six months later, they bump into each other again, no longer bound by marriage, no longer forbidden by law. Just two people who've denied a burning desire for too long. But freedom comes with a price. Because Diane didn't just leave Marcus for another man. She left because she knew. She'd watched them fall for each other in real time. She'd heard Marcus moan Sophia's name in their bed. And now that they're finally together, she's going to make sure they pay for every stolen moment, every forbidden thought, every lie they told themselves. Some secrets destroy families. Some loves are worth the ruin.
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Chapter: Chapter 6: Bad Idea
Marcus’s POVSophia, standing in between a flustered blonde and a red-head, touched the base of her neck as a pink flush appeared on her cheeks. “Yes,” her voice sounded so soft. “He’s my stepfather, Marcus.” The redhead checked me out. Including the blonde as well. Then they both shook their heads for some sort of reason that didn’t cross my mind. “Unbelievable,” the redhead mumbled, giving her head another small shake. “He looks young enough to be your elder brother.” “Or your boyfriend.” “Kyla!” Sophia exclaimed. “What? I’m just blurting out what’s on my mind.” Sophia rushed forward, pressing both palms against each other as she winced. “Marcus, I’m so sorry. My friends can be a handful sometimes,” she added with a faint smile. She looked quite..different today. Her dark hair was in a high pony tail, but a few strands framed her face, dancing on her features as the wind blew. Her eyes weren’t as hollow as the first time I met her. I guess returning home is another remedy
Last Updated: 2026-04-24
Chapter: Chapter 5: The Escape That Wasn’t.
SOPHIA’S POV“Damn it.” I cursed out loud, dropping the mug against the counter when the coffee burned my lips, nearly peeling off my skin. In Los Angeles, Jean once told me it was a sign of bad luck. And as I fumed over the fact that his name still surfaced in my mind, soft footsteps filled the air as my mom appeared at the kitchen doorway, securing her silk robe with a gigantic knot. Jean was right. Meeting my mom this early was a bigger sign my day would suck. Her brown eyes met mine. “You’re awake.” Of course. Does it make sense to be in bed when it is almost noon?“And you’re home.” I kept my voice dry and distant. “During the weekend.”She opened the fridge for a bottle of water. She opened the cap, took a small sip, then put it back. “I’ll be heading out soon.” I almost wanted to laugh. This conversation isn’t worth my time. Reaching for the coffee mug I had dropped earlier, I made my way out, but her clipped voice made me halt. “How long will you be staying here, Sophi
Last Updated: 2026-04-24
Chapter: Chapter 4: The Line I Crossed
Marcus’s POVThe second my thumb brushed against her lips, I knew I had crossed a line. And the worst part was that It didn't start there, It started the moment she walked through that door yesterday… looking like something fragile had just been shattered inside her.She was trying too hard to hold herself together, to not crumble and break down, and I should have kept my distance. I should’ve treated her like what she was—Diane’s daughter, but the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw her was how do I make her feel better. I exhaled slowly, dragging a hand over my face as I leaned back against the wall, replaying the moment my thumb brushed her lips again. The way she froze, the way I didn't pull fast enough, the way she ate her meal quickly and bolted. I’d made it worse by just standing there.This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. She was Diane’s daughter, the same daughter who hadn’t even shown up to the wedding, the one Diane had described as difficult. Stubborn. Spoiled
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 3: Something Rare
Sophia’s POV“I am still your mother, young woman.” I nearly laughed at the words, pressing my palm against my cheeks as I fought the tears burning the back of my eyelids. This woman didn't care about me. Why did I ever think she'd change? I felt Marcus' gaze burning through me, and it made it harder to even keep myself together. We were just meeting for the first time, and he could already see the sour relationship I had with my mother. He could see that we weren't on good terms—never have been. He could see that I was merely a visitor here because this would never be my home anymore. I swallowed hard, my vision blurring slightly before I forced myself to blink it away. I wasn't going to cry here, especially not in front of her. I pushed my chair back so fast it scraped loudly against the floor and walked fast until I was almost running up the stairs.My vision blurred halfway through, and by the time I reached my room, I couldn’t hold it in anymore. Everything I’d been holding i
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 2: The Grey Eyes
Sophia’s POVThe moment I booked the flight, I only had one question sitting in my mind. Was this a mistake?Ever since I landed and gave the driver my mother's address, I couldn't control the uneasiness I felt under my skin. Heading back home might be the moment a lot of people have been dreaming for, but not for me. Because it didn't feel like home anymore. Not since the wedding. I didn't even attend the freaking wedding because I wasn't ready to meet my stepfather. I exhaled slowly, closing my eyes for a brief moment as I wondered if I had truly made a mistake. But coming here was way better than remaining where my memories with Jean would continuously haunt me. “Miss, we’re here.” The driver’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I blinked, straightening slightly as I looked up.The house stood exactly where it always had. I didn't change one bit, and the fact that something still felt familiar about this place warmed my heart a bit.“Thank you,” I murmured, pushing the door
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Chapter: Chapter 1: Sugar and Lies
Sophia’s POVThe cake box burned against my palms as I shifted my weight from one leg to the other. I’d been standing here for minutes, wondering if coming unannounced to my boyfriend’s place was a good idea.The last week had been rocky—he was always busy, always with an excuse, cancelled dates at the last minute and showed up late when he did come. It felt like we were slowly drifting apart, so I came here to mend what we once had.Jean and I had been together for more than a year.I’d attended his concert several times, but when we crossed paths again at a random cafe, he recognized me as a fan. The memory still made me smile. It made me believe maybe foolishly that we could fix whatever this was.I finally pressed the doorbell. Someone opened the door almost immediately, holding a glass of champagne in her hands. Her smile was blinding, loud music pulsing through my veins as small cackles of laughter filled my ears. “Well, come on in,” she urged, opening the door wider. “You're
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
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