
The Discarded Wife
Lucy Hayes gave him everything — her youth, her inheritance, her unwavering love, and ten years of her life as a devoted wife and mother to his son.
Then, on the day she finally discovered she was pregnant, her husband brought his ex-lover and a baby into their home.
Betrayed by the man she trusted and rejected by the son she raised, Lucy loses everything she once lived for. So she disappears.
Six years later, she returns as a powerful fashion icon — successful, radiant, and married to a man who truly cherishes her. With her loving husband and adorable triplets by her side, Lucy has risen from the ashes.
Now, the husband who discarded her and the stepson who broke her heart are drowning in poverty and regret. As they fall to their knees begging for forgiveness, Lucy faces the ultimate choice:
Will she grant mercy to the people who destroyed her… or walk away with her head held high?
This is a heartbreaking and triumphant story of love, betrayal, resilience, and sweet justice.
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Chapter: EpilogueAfter wallowing in pain and emotional agony for days, the father and son made a desperate decision. They would seek Lucy out, leaving their six-year-old child to care for Stella. Maybe — just maybe — she would find it in her heart to forgive them and take them back.They left for the city and spent a month moving from place to place, surviving on scraps and leftovers from trash cans and events. Hunger and exhaustion became their constant companions.Finally, luck smiled on them one day when they spotted Lucy at one of her company headquarters. Seeing it as their only chance, they struggled fiercely against the security guards holding them back. Amidst the commotion, Lucy stepped out of her car. She noticed the two tattered, beggar-like men and felt a strange sense of familiarity.She instructed the guards to let them through. The two desperate men ran forward and fell to their knees before her.“Lucy… We have finally found you,” Marcus said hoarsely.“Mom, we’ve been looking for you f
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: The Grand ReturnSix Years LaterThe biggest airport in the city was packed with hundreds of reporters, major media outlets, and thousands of excited fans. The multi-award-winning power couple — owners of multiple successful fashion brands across the continent — were arriving today with their adorable triplets.The plane touched down smoothly, and the moment the doors opened, reporters surged forward. Multiple bodyguards, security personnel, and bouncers worked hard to create a path through the cheering crowd. Soon, the couple and their children appeared.It was Lucy, walking gracefully side by side with a distinguished man. He carried two little boys in his arms while Lucy held a beautiful little girl. They paused for a moment, waving warmly to their fans before disappearing into a waiting private car.---Somewhere in a small convenience store in a remote mountain village, Marcus and Jaycee stood among the locals, watching the news on TV. The arrival of the famous fashion couple had caused a nationw
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: Freedom in AshesLucy calmly picked up the pen with the last bit of strength she had left and signed the divorce papers. Marcus took the document from her and reviewed the signature. Clara jumped up in excitement and rushed to his side.“Is it done?” she asked eagerly.Marcus nodded, but his face remained furrowed with an odd expression.“Get her out of here,” he ordered the guards and walked away with the papers.One of the guards scooped Lucy up and carried her out of the house. Once they were outside the gate, he took her to a shaded area and gently lowered her onto a bench. Lucy begged him to call Ashley. He made the call before leaving her alone.It suddenly started snowing. The cold bit mercilessly into her open wounds. Her teeth chattered uncontrollably, and soon she fainted from the pain and exhaustion.When she opened her eyes again, she was lying in a hospital bed. She looked around the room and saw Ashley staring out the window.“Ash…” she whispered hoarsely.Ashley spun around in shock and
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: Fourteen Days of HellNot less than four hours later, three bodyguards entered the basement. One of them held a long, thick whip. Lucy scrambled backward in terror, shaking her head wildly, fear blazing in her eyes.“Please don’t do this. I promise I didn’t do anything,” she begged.“I’m sorry, ma’am, but we’re just following orders,” one of them replied.“Just let me speak to Marcus one more time. I’m pregnant, but he doesn’t know it yet. If I get whipped, I might lose the baby.”The guards were visibly taken aback by her revelation. They hesitated and spoke quietly among themselves. However, after a brief discussion, they still approached her. Two of them firmly pinned her face down against the cold floor.Lucy writhed desperately on the ground, screaming at the top of her lungs. “Please don’t do this! I beg you, plea—”Her voice was cut off by the first lash. A bone-chilling scream tore from her throat. She buried her face into the floor as searing pain exploded across her back. The whips kept coming —
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: The SetupHorrified screams, shrieks, and two painful kicks to her body jolted Lucy awake. Her head throbbed heavily as she slowly opened her eyes.Her brows furrowed in confusion as she took in her surroundings. She was lying on the floor while Marcus stood above her, staring down with pure fury.“What is happening?” she murmured, struggling to sit up. She couldn’t remember anything.Suddenly, her hair was yanked back violently by Clara, who was screaming at the top of her lungs. “What the hell did you do to my baby?!”Marcus grabbed Clara and tried to pull her away, but she was uncontrollable. “You tried to kill my babies, you witch!”“Clara, calm down,” Marcus said in a panicked voice. “Let’s take them to the hospital first.”Stella stood nearby, holding the newborn baby. She flashed Lucy a wicked grin before walking toward the door.“Guard! Lock her up in the basement,” Marcus instructed while dragging Clara out of the room.“No, Marcus, wait! What’s going on?!” Lucy shouted desperately.On
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
Chapter: Breaking PointAfter hearing the whole truth, Lucy collapsed silently onto the floor of the closet, desperately trying not to break down and wail. She waited with bated breath until she was certain Marcus and Clara had fallen asleep. Only then did she sneak out of the room and run back to her own.She spent the entire night reflecting on her past and regretting every decision and sacrifice she had made for Marcus and his family. Tears streamed down her face nonstop. She cried until she had no tears left. For the past ten years, her life had been nothing but a carefully orchestrated plot devised by three people.She had trusted Marcus completely, never imagining he would betray her so cruelly. No wonder Jaycee had stopped valuing her — Marcus had been secretly taking him to Clara for years. The realization hit her like a hammer. She decided she was no longer going to continue this facade of a marriage. It was time to take control of her own life.Early the next morning, before anyone else woke up, sh
Last Updated: 2026-07-30

After the Divorce, I Became Untouchable
On our wedding night, instead of consummating our marriage, he gave me papers to sign instead. It stated that our marriage would last only for five years and after that, we go our separate ways. His words broke me but regardless I signed the papers.
I thought I had enough time to make him fall in love with me but who was I kidding, his heart still belongs to my step sister, Rachael. She was his first love, but he was mine.
I endured his mother's oppression, his coldness, for years I thought he was naturally uncaring and only had eyes for his business but I was brutally wrong.The same day I found out that I was pregnant was also the same day I saw his soft side. A side that's well reserved for someone else, there and then he asked for a divorce. It broke me but I didn't beg, I had wasted almost five years yearning for a love I couldn't have.
So I decided to walk away and begin a new life with my child. But who could have taught that a year later, the cold and ruthless CEO would be on his knees begging for a second chance.
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Chapter: Dinner for TwoDaniel was standing beside the elevator when I came out of the office at six."I booked a table for tonight," he said, taking my bag from my hand before I could stop him. "Just the two of us.""Why?" I asked, confused."Because I want to take my wife out to dinner. Is that so strange?"It was very strange. In four years, he had never taken me to dinner, not even on our wedding anniversary, and I was too surprised to answer. I wanted to say no, but a small, foolish part of me was curious. I nodded and followed him to the car, still wondering what was going on in his head.The restaurant was on the top floor of a hotel by the river, the kind of place people book months ahead. But when we walked in, the whole floor was empty except for one table by the window with candles on it. A chef in a white uniform came out to greet Daniel by name, and I stared at the empty room, then at him."Did you book the whole place?""You don't like being stared at." He pulled out my chair. "I remembered."
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: The Café on Marlow StreetI deleted the message from my phone the next morning, then took it out of the trash and saved the photo in a folder instead. I already knew who sent it. Rachael stormed out of that restaurant with murder in her eyes, and a few hours later an unknown number sent me a picture. I wanted to show Daniel, but after the way he behaved over Mr. Hale, he would probably fire the man before asking a single question, and Rachael would simply cry and say she knew nothing.So I went downstairs and ate breakfast like nothing had happened.At lunchtime, I told Daniel I was going for a check-up with Dr. Hart. It was partly true because I had an appointment at three, but I used the back stairs and left through the side entrance, and in the taxi my heart was racing as if I was running away from something. For two weeks he had been sending soup to my desk and moving my chair closer to the window, and he never once asked why I kept pressing my hand against my side. Lying to him made me feel awful, but I
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: JealousI was typing the Voss summary when Daniel stopped beside my desk. He wasn't looking at me. He was looking at the white roses sticking out of the bin."Why are my flowers in the trash?""The smell makes me nauseous.""You told me once that you like white roses.""That was four years ago. I don't like them anymore."I kept my eyes on the screen and carried on typing."Emma, look at me.""I'm busy.""I'm trying here." His voice dropped. "I'm trying to fix us. I sent flowers, I gave you a job, I moved Rachael out of the house. What more do you want me to do?"I stopped typing."I want you to stop acting like a bunch of flowers cancels four years, Daniel. You keep saying you're trying, as if I'm supposed to clap for you.""That's not what I'm saying.""Then what are you saying?"Two women from Accounting walked past with their files, slowed down when they heard us, and walked faster. I lowered my voice."I'm not doing this here.""Fine. Then answer me one thing." He folded his arms. "Why d
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: Flowers and ThornsThere were flowers on my desk when I arrived.White roses, a dozen at least, wrapped in cream paper. A small card was tucked between the stems.For the best assistant I've ever had. D."Aww," someone said behind me, in a voice that wasn't kind. "Look at that."I turned around.Two women stood by the printer with coffee cups in their hands. One was tall, with a sharp bob. The other was shorter and wore too much perfume. I had seen them both whispering with Rachael all week."Tiffany from Marketing," the tall one said, smiling. "And this is Cora.""I know who you are.""Do you?" Cora laughed. "Because we weren't sure you knew who anyone was. You just showed up.""I showed up on Monday. You've had five days to get over it."Tiffany's smile twitched. "Those flowers are lovely. Guilt always smells nice.""Does it?" I picked up the card and slid it into my drawer. "You'd know better than me. You've been apologizing to Rachael all week."Cora's mouth fell open. "Excuse me?""You are Rachael'
Last Updated: 2026-10-31
Chapter: The Wrong NumberBy Wednesday evening, the office had mostly emptied.The board meeting was on Thursday morning, and I had spent two days building the deck. Daniel would stand in front of eleven people and walk them through the quarter, and I wanted every page to be perfect. I had pulled the numbers from Finance myself. I had given the final layout to Rachael only to format and print, because she had complained all week that I wasn't giving her real work.I should have known better.I wasn't suspicious. It was habit. For four years I had checked everything three times before leaving it on Daniel's desk, because nobody else would. So at six o'clock, with my feet aching and my back throbbing, I opened the final file and started from page one.Page four was wrong.I stopped scrolling.Asia region revenue. The growth number said fourteen percent. I knew it wasn't fourteen. I remembered the Finance sheet, and the number was four.I opened the original file and put the two side by side.Four percent. Then f
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: First DayThe Brooks Group building was forty floors of glass, and I had only been inside it three times in four years.Every time, I was carrying lunch.This time Daniel held the door open and let me walk in first. The lobby went quiet. The receptionist stopped typing. Two men by the elevators stopped talking in the middle of a sentence."Good morning, Mr. Brooks," the receptionist said, standing up too fast."Good morning. This is Emma Brooks. She's starting today as my personal assistant.""Welcome, Madam.""Just Emma is fine.""Yes, Madam."I gave up.In the elevator, Daniel pressed the top floor. "They'll get used to it.""They're staring at my stomach.""You're not showing yet.""They're staring anyway."He didn't answer. I watched the numbers rise and tried to ignore the pull in my side. It had been quiet all morning. I had taken my pill with breakfast, and I was hoping it would last until lunch.---The top floor was a long hallway with grey carpet and glass walls. His office was at the
Last Updated: 2026-10-28

L'Épouse Rejetée
Lucy Hayes lui a tout donné : sa jeunesse, son héritage, son amour inébranlable et dix années de sa vie en tant qu'épouse dévouée et mère du fils de son mari.
Mais lorsque la magnifique ex-amante de Marcus réapparaît avec un bébé et de bouleversantes révélations, Lucy Hayes est cruellement rejetée, accusée de crimes impardonnables et abandonnée à la rue, laissée pour morte.
Trahie par l'homme en qui elle avait confiance et rejetée par le fils qu'elle a élevé, Lucy perd tout ce qui donnait un sens à sa vie. Alors, elle disparaît.
Six ans plus tard, elle revient en tant qu'icône influente de la mode : accomplie, rayonnante et mariée à un homme qui la chérit sincèrement. Aux côtés de son époux aimant et de leurs adorables triplés, Lucy est littéralement renaissante de ses cendres.
Désormais, le mari qui l'a abandonnée et le beau-fils qui lui a brisé le cœur sombrent dans la pauvreté et le regret. Alors qu'ils tombent à genoux pour implorer son pardon, Lucy est confrontée au choix ultime :
Accordera-t-elle sa miséricorde à ceux qui ont détruit sa vie… ou s'éloignera-t-elle, la tête haute ?
Une histoire bouleversante et triomphante d'amour, de trahison, de résilience et de douce justice.
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Chapter: ÉpilogueAprès s’être morfondus dans la douleur et l’agonie émotionnelle pendant des jours, le père et le fils prirent une décision désespérée. Ils iraient chercher Lucy, laissant leur enfant de six ans s’occuper de Stella. Peut-être — juste peut-être — Lucy trouverait-elle dans son cœur de leur pardonner et de les reprendre.Ils partirent pour la ville et passèrent un mois à errer d’endroit en endroit, survivant des restes et des déchets trouvés dans les poubelles et après les événements. La faim et l’épuisement devinrent leurs compagnons constants.Finalement, la chance leur sourit un jour quand ils aperçurent Lucy devant l’un des sièges de ses entreprises. Voyant ça comme leur seule chance, ils se débattirent avec acharnement contre les agents de sécurité qui les retenaient. Au milieu du tumulte, Lucy descendit de sa voiture. Elle remarqua les deux hommes en haillons, avec l’allure de mendiants, et ressentit une étrange impression de familiarité.Elle ordonna aux gardes de les laisser passe
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: Le Grand RetourSix ans plus tardLe plus grand aéroport de la ville était bondé de centaines de journalistes, de grands médias et de milliers de fans en délire. Le couple star, multi-primé — propriétaire de plusieurs marques de mode à succès à travers le continent — arrivait aujourd’hui avec leurs adorables triplés.L’avion atterrit en douceur, et dès que les portes s’ouvrirent, les journalistes se ruèrent en avant. Plusieurs gardes du corps, agents de sécurité et videurs eurent fort à faire pour frayer un chemin à travers la foule en liesse. Bientôt, le couple et leurs enfants apparurent.C’était Lucy, marchant avec grâce aux côtés d’un homme distingué. Il portait deux petits garçons dans ses bras tandis que Lucy tenait une magnifique petite fille. Ils s’arrêtèrent un instant, saluant chaleureusement leurs fans avant de disparaître dans une voiture privée qui les attendait.---Quelque part dans une petite boutique de village en pleine montagne reculée, Marcus et Jaycee se tenaient parmi les habita
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: La Liberté dans les CendresLucy prit calmement le stylo avec le peu de force qu’il lui restait et signa les papiers du divorce. Marcus récupéra le document et vérifia la signature. Clara sauta de joie et courut à ses côtés.« C’est fait ? » demanda-t-elle avec empressement.Marcus hocha la tête, mais son visage resta marqué d’une expression étrange.« Sortez-la d’ici, » ordonna-t-il aux gardes avant de s’éloigner avec les papiers.L’un des gardes souleva Lucy et la porta hors de la maison. Une fois passés le portail, il l’emmena dans un endroit ombragé et la déposa doucement sur un banc. Lucy le supplia d’appeler Ashley. Il passa l’appel avant de la laisser seule.Soudain, il se mit à neiger. Le froid mordit sans pitié ses plaies ouvertes. Ses dents claquaient incontrôlablement, et bientôt elle s’évanouit à cause de la douleur et de l’épuisement.Quand elle rouvrit les yeux, elle était allongée dans un lit d’hôpital. Elle regarda autour d’elle et vit Ashley debout près de la fenêtre.« Ash… » murmura-t-elle d’u
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: Quatorze Jours d’EnferPas moins de quatre heures plus tard, trois gardes du corps entrèrent dans le sous-sol. L’un d’eux tenait un long fouet épais. Lucy recula en panique, secouant la tête frénétiquement, la peur flamboyant dans ses yeux.« S’il vous plaît, ne faites pas ça. Je vous promets que je n’ai rien fait, » les supplia-t-elle.« Désolé, madame, mais on suit juste les ordres, » répondit l’un d’eux.« Laissez-moi juste parler à Marcus une dernière fois. Je suis enceinte, mais il ne le sait pas encore. Si vous me fouettez, je risque de perdre le bébé. »Les gardes furent visiblement déconcertés par sa révélation. Ils hésitèrent et parlèrent à voix basse entre eux. Mais après une brève discussion, ils s’approchèrent quand même d’elle. Deux d’entre eux la plaquèrent fermement ventre contre le sol froid.Lucy se débattit désespérément, hurlant de toutes ses forces. « S’il vous plaît, ne faites pas ça ! Je vous en supplie, je vous— »Sa voix fut coupée par le premier coup de fouet. Un cri à glacer le san
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: Le PiègeDes cris horrifiés, des hurlements et deux coups de pied douloureux dans son corps tirèrent Lucy de son sommeil. Sa tête lui martelait violemment alors qu’elle ouvrait lentement les yeux.Ses sourcils se froncèrent, confuse, en observant ce qui l’entourait. Elle était allongée par terre tandis que Marcus se tenait au-dessus d’elle, la fixant avec une pure fureur.« Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? » murmura-t-elle en essayant de se relever. Elle ne se souvenait de rien.Soudain, Clara lui arracha violemment les cheveux en hurlant à pleins poumons. « Qu’est-ce que tu as fait à mon bébé ?! »Marcus attrapa Clara et tenta de la tirer en arrière, mais elle était incontrôlable. « Tu as essayé de tuer mes bébés, sorcière ! »« Clara, calme-toi, » dit Marcus d’une voix paniquée. « Emmenons-les d’abord à l’hôpital. »Stella se tenait à proximité, tenant le nouveau-né dans ses bras. Elle lança à Lucy un sourire diabolique avant de se diriger vers la porte.« Garde ! Enferme-la au sous-sol, » ordonna M
Last Updated: 2026-09-09
Chapter: Point de RuptureAprès avoir entendu toute la vérité, Lucy s’effondra silencieusement sur le sol du dressing, essayant désespérément de ne pas éclater en sanglots. Elle retint son souffle jusqu’à être certaine que Marcus et Clara s’étaient endormis. Ce n’est qu’alors qu’elle se faufila hors de la pièce et courut vers sa propre chambre.Elle passa toute la nuit à repenser à son passé et à regretter chaque décision et chaque sacrifice qu’elle avait faits pour Marcus et sa famille. Les larmes coulaient sans arrêt sur son visage. Elle pleura jusqu’à n’avoir plus une seule larme. Pendant dix ans, sa vie n’avait été rien d’autre qu’un plan soigneusement orchestré par trois personnes.Elle avait fait entièrement confiance à Marcus, sans jamais imaginer qu’il la trahirait avec une telle cruauté. Pas étonnant que Jaycee ait cessé de l’apprécier — Marcus l’emmenait secrètement voir Clara depuis des années. La réalisation la frappa comme un coup de marteau. Elle décida qu’elle ne continuerait plus cette mascarad
Last Updated: 2026-09-09