His Forgotten Love Returns: The Return of the Ex-wife
For three years, Rachel lived a double life—his wife in private, his secretary in public.
Bound to billionaire Slade Pierce by a secret marriage contract, she followed two impossible rules: no children, no falling in love.
She broke them both.
With the contract’s final days ticking away, Rachel discovered she was pregnant. Afraid of shattering Slade’s trust and certain he was meant to marry another, she signed the divorce papers and vanished, determined to protect her unborn children from a love she believed was never real.
Then fate intervened.
A tragic accident stole her memories, her name, her life. To the world and to Slade, Rachel was dead.
Years later, Slade still lives with her ghost. He’s built an empire, but his heart never healed. Until the day he sees her again—alive, breathing, and looking at him like he’s a stranger.
Rachel doesn’t remember the secret marriage. She doesn’t remember the nights they shared or the promises they broke. Yet something deep inside her stirs whenever he’s near, a connection she can’t explain, a pain she doesn’t understand.
As fragments of the past begin to surface, so do the secrets that tore them apart.
Will she remember the man who never stopped loving her?
Can love survive even when memory is gone,
or is fate about to take her away all over again?
Baca
Chapter: 187: No Trial, No Mercy* RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * Slade, Luca, and I sat in the living room, the tension so thick it felt like a noose tightening around us. Luca reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a silver cigarette case, tapping a filtered tip against his thumb. He went to reach for a lighter, his movements practiced and restless, but he didn't even get the flame struck. “I would appreciate it if you put that back. Smoking isn’t allowed in this house,” Slade said, his voice dropping into that low, commanding tone. Luca paused, the unlit cigarette dangling from his lips as he locked eyes with Slade. It was a clash of two different kinds of power — Slade’s polished, corporate authority versus Luca’s untamed, lethal energy from the underworld. They stared each other down for a heartbeat too long, neither willing to blink, until I broke the silence. “There are children in the house, Luca,” I said softly but firmly. Luca sighed, the defiance leaving his shoulders as he tucked the cigarette back
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-18
Chapter: 186: The Son She Denied * RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * As the man stepped into the mansion, the world seemed to tilt. I recognized him instantly, my palm flying to my mouth in a gasp of pure shock. It couldn't be — but it was. He had changed so much; the scrawny boy from my childhood was gone. I used to be taller than him, but now he towered over me, broader, his presence filling the room. His posture was relaxed yet controlled, as if he were accustomed to being obeyed. His eyes — once bright with mischief — were darker now, colder, unreadable. The boy I knew had been swallowed whole — what stood in his place was something ruthless... dangerous. And Memories of us running through the sun-drenched fields in Sicily flooded my mind, a technicolor blur of a past that felt a lifetime away. “Hey, Rach...” he murmured. He pulled me into a tight embrace, and his scent hit me — a sharp, masculine mix of clinging tobacco smoke and expensive, woody cologne. “Luca...” I breathed, my voice trembling. He pulled back,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-18
Chapter: 185: The Man at the Door * RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * Later that night, after the children were tucked in and Slade had retreated to his office, I found myself on the balcony. I sat on the wooden bench, soft pillows tucked behind my back as I pulled one knee up to my chest, with a thriller resting in my lap. A small table sat next to me, holding a steaming cup of coffee and a ceramic pot of night-blooming jasmine that perfumed the air. I tried to focus on the pages, but my gaze kept drifting to the vast, star-speckled sky. My mind was a whirlwind. The lunch, the tattoo, Declan — it was all so much. I closed my eyes and whispered a silent hope that everything was finally moving in the direction it was supposed to. The soft scuff of footsteps on the floor made me look up. I expected to see Slade coming to find me, but instead, it was Aunt Rose. She looked smaller than usual, her frame wrapped in a thick, quilted robe. “I thought you were already asleep,” I said softly. “No,” she sighed, sitting beside me.
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-16
Chapter: 184: The Door Is Open * SLADE’S POINT OF VIEW * I opened the door to my office and walked in, heading straight for the couch. I sat down and watched Declan as he followed me. For a moment, his defensive shell cracked; his eyes widened as he scanned the room, taking in the sheer power it radiated. He looked small in the center of that vast office, a boy trying to find his footing in a world that had been denied to him for years. “Have a seat,” I said, my face a mask of professional neutrality. He plopped onto the armchair opposite me, slumping down with a heavy sigh, trying to regain his too-cool-to-care composure. I let a deliberate, heavy silence stretch between us, allowing the gravity of the room to weigh on him before I finally spoke. I wanted him to feel the space between us — not as a barrier, but as a vacuum waiting to be filled. “I get it,” I began. “You’re angry. You’re furious with me because I wasn't there when you needed me most. Aurelia told me everything — the bullying, the father
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-16
Chapter: 183: The Broken Heart * RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * The lunch turned out exactly as I had feared — only worse. I sat there with a heavy weight in my chest, wishing I had never suggested this in the first place. The air in the dining room felt suffocating, thick with unspoken words and Declan’s sharp, pointed barbs. It was my fault; I had tried to do something noble, to build a bridge, and instead, I had only provided the matches for someone to burn it down. Once the meal was over, I began clearing the table, my movements mechanical. Heidi joined me, quietly helping me stack the porcelain plates stained with remnants of the herb-crusted steak and roasted vegetables. Aurelia stood nearby, stealing glances at me from under her lashes. She looked like she wanted to speak but couldn’t find the right opening. Slade had already retreated upstairs to his office with Declan, likely attempting to have a conversation that didn’t involve an audience. “Rachel…” Aurelia started as I headed into the kitchen. She follo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-15
Chapter: 182: The Elephant at the Table * RACHEL’S POINT OF VIEW * I had been in the kitchen all morning, fussing over the preparations and making sure every detail was perfect. This lunch was something I had been simultaneously dreading and anticipating, with a nervous energy that left my hands slightly trembling. I kept telling myself this was for the best — that I was being the bigger person and doing the right thing for our family. But a small, nagging voice in the back of my mind kept asking if I was inviting a storm into my sanctuary. After ensuring everything was flawless, I went upstairs to freshen up. I chose a simple, elegant dress that felt like a suit of armor in its own way. As I reached the bottom of the stairs, the front door opened, and Slade walked into the mansion. He met me at the base of the staircase, wrapping his arms around me and pressing a soft, lingering peck to my cheek. He pulled back just enough to look into my eyes, his expression clouded with concern. “Are you sure about this, Rachel? I d
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-15
Chapter: EpilogueMarissa stood before the tall, ornate mirror, her reflection bathed in the soft glow of the dressing room lights. The wedding gown she wore enveloped her in a cascade of ivory silk and lace, a vision of bridal elegance she had once only dared to imagine. In her wildest dreams, she never envisioned herself as a bride, let alone a mother of two, preparing to wed the love of her life, Efrain Guerra. Stella, looking stunning as the maid of honor, gazed at Marissa with admiration. "Do you remember when I told you that one day you'd find an extraordinary man and walk down the aisle in a breathtaking gown, just like this?" she reminisced. Marissa's eyes flickered with uncertainty as she surveyed her reflection. "Do you believe it will all work out? That I can truly find happiness?" she confided. "Stop doubting yourself, Marissa," Stella admonished gently. A gentle knock resonated through the door, prompting Stella to invite the visitor inside. Juan entered the room, exuding confide
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 83. A Mother's Love The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 82. Stolen InnocenceA year had passed, and now the Guerra's and Valiente's stood anxiously outside the delivery room."I'm going in," Efrain declared to Juan, his anxiety evident in his tone. "If no one tells me how Marissa is, I'll find out myself."A doctor emerged from the delivery room."Doctor, has the baby arrived?" Efrain inquired, his voice shaky with anticipation."Not yet," the doctor replied."Is Marissa okay?" Efrain's words stumbled out.All eyes were fixed on the doctor, awaiting the news."Yes, she specifically asked for you," the doctor confirmed, "She wants you in the delivery room.""Is my daughter okay? I need to be there if there's any complication," Rosairo expressed her concern, with Valentina offering comfort by holding her arm."She's doing fine," the doctor reassured them, then turned to Efrain. "Let's go.""Let's go," Efrain urged."She'll be alright," Valentina reassured Rosairo, casting a supportive glance at Juan, who returned her smile.Marissa was in the labor room, surroun
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-29
Chapter: 81. Inside Marissa's Heart"Will you hurry, please... we're going to be late," Valentina urged impatiently.Efrain descended the stairs with his luggage in tow. "Will you just relax? It's still afternoon," he replied, attempting to placate her.Ignoring his response, Valentina marched out of the house and settled into the back seat of the car. Efrain loaded his luggage into the trunk before joining her in the back seat, and the driver started the car, pulling away from the house.As they were driving, their path was suddenly blocked by a line of cars. "What's going on?" Valentina exclaimed, peering out of the window in confusion.Efrain stepped out of the car to investigate, only to find Stella, Ignacio, Paula, Danna, and Carlos waiting for them. "What's going on?" he asked, puzzled by the unexpected gathering.Marissa approached him with a serenade band and began to serenade him, her voice filled with emotion.Marissa came closer to Efrain, who looked surprised to see her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Efr
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-28
Chapter: 80. Trust in LoveValentina entered Efrain's room quietly, observing him as he slept. She couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine her brother would fall in love after all these years. Before returning to town, Valentina will ensure that both Efrain and Marissa realized how deeply they couldn't live without each other. They belonged together, and she was determined to make them see that.Valentina released the drapes, letting the morning sunlight gently fall on Efrain's face. Efrain rubbed his eyes as the sunlight poured in through the open drapes. "Damn it," he muttered, then noticed Valentina standing before him. "Why did you have to wake me up like this?"Valentina settled herself on the edge of the bed. "Listen, I came to take you back to town to stay with me for a few days, away from here. And you won't say no to me because... because you can't.""Vale, I won't say no to you because I can't keep living like this, with everyone seeing me this wa
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-05-28
Chapter: Chapter 60Sable I woke just after midnight, my throat dry and craving water. With Joss sleeping peacefully beside me, I decided not to wake him. I slipped out of bed, dragging my feet quietly as I made my way toward the stairs.As I passed Brant’s bedroom, I froze.Moans. The muffled sound of a woman’s moan slipped past the door, hitting me like a punch to the chest. My heart thundered so hard I thought it would burst out of my ribs.Against every instinct, I edged closer. And then I heard her. Melissa.“Ohh, Brant… how much I’ve missed your cum dripping down my pussy,” she purred, her tone filthy, needy.My mind betrayed me. I pictured her fingers between her thighs, her face twisted in ecstasy, writhing beneath him—images that clawed at me, burned me from the inside.I ran straight back to Joss’s room, slowly closed the door so I wouldn’t wake him, though he was a heavy sleeper, and locked it. My back pressed against the wood as I slid down, gasping. My body trembled, heart racing, chest hea
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-02-25
Chapter: Chapter 59Brant After the awkward lunch, where Melissa had shamelessly flirted and her mother, Lisa, wouldn’t stop dragging up my past with her daughter, we took a stroll around the cabin. Melissa clung to my arm the entire time. Later we had a light dinner, and I had to practically convince her that I needed to freshen up. That was how I finally escaped to my bedroom, the place spotless and organized, and how I ended up, steam rolling over me as I stood under the shower.Melissa had been there for me once, back when Jessica left me. I had been a wreck then, drowning, trying to scrape Jessica out of my damn head, and Melissa had filled the silence. She was the distraction I let in.I hadn’t expected to see her. Hell, I had completely forgotten about her. She had slipped out of my life, out of my thoughts entirely. But Rhett… Rhett had brought her here. And my brother never did anything without a reason. First, he arranged this trip to the cabin. Then, conveniently, Melissa showed up. Sure, she
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-02-25
Chapter: Chapter 58SableThree days later, we finally packed up to head to the cabin for a week. Rhett had organized everything, of course. We were taking two cars—I’d be traveling with Brant, Joss, and Marirose, while Rhett rode with Kit and Dani in the other, Rhett’s driver at the wheel.I sat in the backseat, directly behind Joss. From where I was, I could see Brant clearly as he drove, and Marirose sat beside me, her eyes fixed on me more often than on the road ahead.Ever since that heated encounter in the basement at the club, Brant and I hadn’t spoken a single word to each other. He hadn’t left the mansion, not once, but it was as though I didn’t exist. I would see him smoking in the backyard, cutting laps in the pool, or sitting silent at the dining table. We crossed paths often, yet he treated me like I was nothing more than a ghost.I did my part too. I played along, ignoring him, pretending not to care, even though every second stretched taut with things unspoken. And still, I had no idea how
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 57Sable I arrived back at the mansion, finally managing to stop the tears streaking down my cheeks. Brant was bad news. I knew that. I came here to get revenge for Jessica. But I’d been stupid. My foolish heart had gone and fallen in love with him.Why Brant? Why him? Why not Joss?“Sable!” Marirose’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. She walked toward me, her face drawn with worry. “Are you… crying?”I shook my head quickly. “No. Why would I be crying? I’m fine… I just need to go to my bedroom.”She didn’t look convinced, but she didn’t press. She let me go, and for that I was grateful. I didn’t want to talk to anybody. Not now.In my room, I went straight to the closet, slid open a hidden drawer, and pulled out a small box. Sitting down on the floor with my back against the bed, I opened it carefully. Inside was a photograph of me and Jessica.We looked so young, happy, so full of life in our school uniforms with our backpacks slung over our shoulders. It was right after Mum marrie
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 56Brant“I’m here,” I said, stepping into the basement where he had her. My voice echoed against the concrete walls as my eyes locked on Lucas, his silver gun aimed straight at Sable. The sight froze my blood. “I’m here, you motherfucker. Let her go. I missed the fight. That’s what you wanted, right?”Coming here, I realized something deep in my gut: I would always choose Sable. Always. No championship, no title, no fleeting glory in a cage was worth her life. If she died because of me, I’d never forgive myself. Winning the fight would’ve meant power, but saving her meant everything.Lucas threw his head back and laughed—his wicked, broken laughter bouncing off the basement walls. “I never really thought you’d come,” he said between chuckles. “Because you? Brant Paxton? You’re a selfish bastard who gambles with people’s lives.”I ignored him and moved closer to the cage, where Sable stood pressed against the bars. Her blue eyes locked onto mine, wide and trembling.“You… you actually ca
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Chapter 55Brant I was ready. This was the final round, and I couldn’t wait to face that motherfucker. My opponent was Don Franco’s man. I needed to defeat him not just for the victory, but so Franco would understand exactly who I was. No one would ever dare touch me again. I knew his son was the one who tried to cripple me, but Einstein never did anything without his father’s approval.Leslie walked up to me, confidence etched on her face, radiating from her stride. “Are you ready?” she asked.“I’ve never been more ready in my entire life,” I said, my chest burning with fire. “This isn’t just about winning. It’s about finishing what I started.”She placed a hand on my shoulder, then leaned in and crushed her lips against mine. Her kiss was smoky, intoxicating, the kind of taste that lingers like sin. And damn it, I kissed her back, my hand almost rising to pull her closer, the pull dragging me deeper.And then—Sable’s face flashed in my mind. That beautiful face. That smile, those eyes that st
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-22
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