Novels by silverwrite6

(Ethan's POV)"Selena stopped by," Betty's quiet voice snapped my attention from the document I was reviewing.My mind spiraled, half wondering what else might have happened in my absence and the other half excited for the first time since the week began.After Selena had left the house that night, I hadn’t been able to concentrate.I had almost driven to Maya’s house today but caught myself after the first turn.Now thinking about it, I felt happy that I hadn’t. Still, I would have gotten the chance to see Selena’s face if I had.I picked up my phone, which had been lying abandoned on the desk, and quickly tapped on Selena's contact.She has finally come to her senses.I am second from putting the call through when something landed in front of me.My eyes narrowed at the envelope, and I raised a brow at Betty."She wants you to sign," she said simply.My fingers hovered above the plain paper envelope.A part of me already knew what was inside, but I didn't want to listen or admit it

(Selena’s POV)Again, I rang the doorbell, half praying that Maya hadn't really fallen asleep.Seconds later, the door opened, and a redhead appeared.Her eyes first took in my appearance before landing on the luggage beside me. Without a word, she pulled me into her arms."I'm sorry. Ethan is a jerk," she murmured.The tears I had been holding back burst forth, causing my whole body to shake.It hurt.It had taken everything in me not to let a tear fall in front of him. I had seen the way his gaze stayed on me, waiting for it.But I couldn't give him such satisfaction. No, he had taken more than enough.Maya led me inside onto the couch, then went back to bring in the luggage.I doubled over, hands on my head, the events of today replaying in my mind, especially Ethan's words.After five years of giving my time, energy, and effort into loving him, he had coldly called me a substitute, Betty’s substitute.For five years, he let me bear the title of Mrs. Callaway, waiting for his lover

(Ethan’s POV)My eyes moved, searching for Selena in the room. One of the security men called to inform me that she was here. When I didn’t find her, I glanced at Sara. She was already on her feet.Betty moved, standing in front of me.“Ethan, thank you for hosting me. I’ll be expecting you for the housewarming party. You can’t miss it,” she said, placing both hands around my chest.I frowned as I watched them move. Before I could stop myself, my hand caught them, stopping their movement. Something about it being there felt wrong. Like not right.Betty’s eyes flickered as I stepped away, but she made no comment.“Where is she?” I turned to Sara.“Mrs. Callaway had fainted. She was rushed to the hospital, but she is back at the mansion now.”Selena had fainted?Betty’s hands snaked around mine, causing me to glance at our linked hands.“Are you all right?” she asked.“Of course.”Again, I pulled my hand away from her, but she held on tight.“Are you sure?” I paused, nearly considering

(Selena’s POV)"Thank you," I said as the cab came to a halt.I stepped out of the vehicle, taking in the huge building in front of me."The Callaway Company," one of the biggest companies in Asia.My eyes moved to the windows, narrowing through the tinted glass, landing on one I believed was Ethan's. Was he there? Looking outside, could he see that I was here?I didn’t ponder further and marched through the short gate separating the building from the rest of the world.One of the security guards nodded at me in recognition, and I passed him a small smile.My breath came shallow as I neared the entrance. The thought of Ethan's possible reaction filled my mind. I hadn't called to let him know I was coming.I had wanted to surprise him. My hand tightened around the food basket which contained the meal I had prepared not long ago. Ethan's favorite. He had missed breakfast again.These days, he barely has time to eat meals at home, leaves before breakfast, and returns after dinner. Managi