THE WIFE HE THREW AWAY: My ex-husband's regret
"I spent two years becoming his perfect shadow. Now, I'm going to watch him kneel, beg, and realize too late that the wife he threw away was the greatest mistake of his life."
Leila Stonne was the invisible wife. Quiet. Loyal. Submissive. She survived her forced marriage to corporate tyrant Karl Hawthorne by clinging to a desperate hope: If I become extraordinary enough, he will finally love me.
By day, she stayed hidden. By night, she poured her architectural genius into a masterpiece design meant to finally make him proud of her.
But on their second anniversary, the illusion shatters.
Karl walks into her studio, ignores the cold dinner she prepared, and drops divorce papers over her life’s work. He is marrying Natalia Scott, a glittering, hyper-wealthy celebrity heiress.
Discarded and humiliated, Leila signs the papers and disappears. She walks away with zero dollars, completely stripping his billionaire surname from her identity. But she carries a secret that will bring his empire to its knees: She is pregnant with his child.
Months later, the world changes overnight.
Leila wins a prestigious global architecture prize, claiming a five-hundred-million-dollar award. The quiet woman Karl threw away as "obsolete" is suddenly a global phenomenon.
And the first person to claim her is Karl's dangerous older brother, George Hawthorne. George saw the queen Karl was too blind to value.
Now, Karl realizes his fatal mistake. He wants his wife back. He wants his child back. He wants another chance.
But by the time he finally learns to kneel… Leila no longer remembers how to forgive.
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Chapter: { OUR MOUTHS MET }LEILAThe air between us went still. The white lights of the open floor outside faded into the shadows of my office, leaving nothing but the sound of our breathing in the dark.I didn't pull back. I didn't slide my hands into my pockets, and I didn't move away from the edge of his boots. The joy of the win was still in my chest, a hot rush that made me close the remaining inches between us before my mind could build a defensive wall.Our mouths met.For one suspended second, neither of us moved. Just the warmth of his breath against my mouth, the small distance closing on its own, like something that had been delayed too many times already and refused to wait any longer.I leaned into him, my fingers reaching up to grip the fabric of his shirt. He didn't hesitate. His large hands slid around my waist, pulling my body flat against his chest until the space
Last Updated: 2026-08-29
Chapter: { I KNEW WHAT I WANTED TO SAY }GEORGEI watched the door of my office click shut behind her, the quiet sound of her boots fading down the hallway. A small warmth lingered in my chest. She had admitted it plainly, her voice dropping into that quiet register right before she turned on her heel.She liked last night.I didn't let myself dwell on the words for long, though I wanted to hold the moment.The daily tasks of the Western Market Expansion project were already pulling at my attention, and the morning sun was cutting sharp lines across the dark floor.By eleven o'clock that morning, a notification from my computer signaled an incoming file. I tapped the screen, and her final plan layouts popped up across the glass surface of my desk. Every line on the design had been cleared, checked, and stamped under her name, Leila Stonne.I leaned back against the cushions of
Last Updated: 2026-08-28
Chapter: { I LIKED LAST NIGHT }LEILAThe morning sun was just beginning to cut through the blinds, casting thin lines across the floor, but my mind was stuck in the memory of last night.I couldn't explain the way my body had acted ahead of my thoughts. I had unlatched that door and let George cross my room without a single shred of the defensive wall I had spent days practicing. There had been no calculated hesitation, no repetition of our rules.I let out a slow breath, allowing myself to feel the raw weight of my gratitude without trying to hide it behind business excuses.He had arrived with the paper bag, the grilled chicken, and the fresh apples exactly when my body was running out of energy, though I never would have asked for his help. I was surprised at my own lack of defense.I had simply let him sit in my room, letting him see me completely unguarded, without a single mask to hide
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Chapter: { WAS SHE HIDING SOMETHING FROM ME? }KARLIt was past ten o'clock at night. The office was silent, the floor below empty as the final details from our three-day push came together for the main expansion file. My eyes burned from the glare. My fingers moved across the glass screen with a heavy control, putting in the final codes for the Western Market Expansion bid before the investor group opened their session tomorrow morning.I was running on less than three hours of sleep, my posture stiff, the muscles behind my neck aching with a raw fatigue that left my focus entirely blunt.I didn't let myself linger. I locked the screen, pulled my jacket off the back of the chair, and walked out into the cool evening air, my mind completely drained of business before I even reached the garage.The lock clicked open with a quiet beep as I stepped through the penthouse front hall. The silence inside the space felt heavy, still, and entirely messy.&
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Chapter: { I SLEPT IN HER ROOM }GEORGEThe update from our legal team about Karl’s move on our network stayed at the top of my screen, but the text failed to hold my focus all afternoon.The office floor was working under its standard hum, yet the open space felt unusually long today.Leila had taken the day off I pushed her toward. Her absence from her desk was a change that altered the whole building, making the silence near her space far more noticeable than I had expected.I caught my fingers hovering over my trackpad, pulling up her new Instagram profile on my screen. I looked a bit too long at the clear photo of her standing by her before closing the window with a sharp click. It was a repetitive habit, a small sign of how deeply she had lodged herself in my mind.By the time I reached my penthouse that evening, the restlessness had turned into a physical ache. I threw my jac
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Chapter: { ALONE WITH HIM }LEILAMy hand moved across the desk, tracking the layout lines on my screen. My back ached from three hours of work, and a dull knot of pain was locking up the muscles near my left shoulder. I was running on empty. A heavy wave of hunger hit my ribs, but my stomach turned at the mere thought of ordering anything from the room service menu. The white plate near my mouse was completely bare; I had finished the last green apple two hours ago, and there was no way to replace the fruit at this hour of the night without walking three blocks into the downpour. Knock. Knock.The sudden sound cut through the quiet hum of my laptop fan. I went completely still in my chair before my mind could even calculate the distance to the door. It was the response I had carried since the night Karl stormed into my room. I stayed in the seat, my fingers freezing over the keyboard, certain he was the one standing at my door. I didn't move. I didn't breathe.The second knock came roughly two minutes la
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AFTER MY EX-WIFE
Alexander Brookes was once a rising star in the competitive world of business, until the love of his life, Alessia , left for Paris, crushing his hopes. Diverting into depression and frequent drunkenness, he gave in to his father's opinion , marrying Camilla—a woman he hardly knows—in a loveless arrangement intended to save his reputation. For three years, their marriage has been frigid, but when Alessia unexpectedly returns, Alex's addiction reignites, blinding him to the love that has gradually built between him and Camilla. Camilla realizes she is pregnant, a secret that might change everything, just as their lives cross paths again.
As Alex battles his problems and accepts the consequences of his decisions, Alessia's envy leads to a catastrophic kidnapping of Camilla's child, forcing him and Camilla to collaborate.
In a high-stakes game of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, will Alex find the courage to recover his life and become the father and partner they deserve?
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Chapter: A NEW BEGINNING Alex The previous two days had been a maelstrom of emotions. Sitting in my study, I let out a long sigh and rubbed my temples. The weight of tiredness pulled on my shoulders, yet sleep had proven difficult. My mind refused to relax. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Ava—her small, delicate body lying on that hospital bed, bandages around her head, her pale face devoid of its typical brightness. I clinched my fist. The kidnapping, The drive to catch the kidnappers, The accident, The moment I saw her unconscious and drenched in blood. Every second of it replayed in my mind like a nightmare I couldn't shake. I had never experienced fear like this before. The thought of losing her had almost crushed me. The worst part? I had no claim to her. There is no right to make decisions. I was simply a man who had stepped in when she needed assistance. But why did it seem like more than that? Why did saving her make me feel like I was saving a part of myself? I leaned back in my
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Chapter: A LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Camilla The steady beep, beep, beep of the heart monitor was the first thing I heard when I entered the hospital room. The sterile aroma of antiseptic permeated the air, mixed with a slight touch of something metallic—blood, perhaps, or the aftermath of trauma. My heart beat in time with the beeping machine, each sound a heartbreaking reminder of how close I had gotten to losing Ava. I gulped hard and forced myself to walk forward. Then I spotted her. Ava reclined on the hospital bed, her small frame almost swallowed by the white covers. Her head was wrapped in heavy bandages, and an IV line was attached to her small hand. The sight of her like this—so frail and still—took my breath away. My knees weakened, so I clutched the doorframe for support. It was my fault. If I had been more diligent and protected her properly... Perhaps she wouldn't be lying here, hooked up to machines and battling to recuperate. I let out a faint whimper before I could stop it. "Ava…" Her
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Chapter: A DESPERATE WAIT CAMILLA A slight buzz of voices trickled through the hospital's closed doors. My eyes felt heavy, and my body was tight from resting in one position for too long. I squinted at the dimly lit room, with early morning light filtering in through the blinds. I must have fallen asleep just before daybreak. A throbbing ache throbbed at the base of my skull, reminding me of the sleepless night I'd spent tossing and turning, haunted by Ava's face. Pale. Frightened. Helpless. The memories hit me all over again, jolting me completely awake. Ava. I turned my head, expecting to see Alex sitting in the chair by the window, like he had last night. But the chair was empty. Panic clutched at my chest. I swung my legs over the side of the bed, forcing myself up despite the tiredness that weighed me down. My bare feet contacted the icy floor, causing a shiver up my spine. I reached for the lightweight cardigan I'd droped over the chair and slipped it on as I exited the room. The hallway
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Chapter: THE ACCIDENT AlexThe air was thick with anxiety as our car sped down the deserted road, tires buzzing against the asphalt. The black SUV ahead of us faded into the distance, its taillights blazing red and flickering like a heartbeat. We were getting near, but not fast enough.We'd been after them for over half an hour. The police used a GPS tracker concealed on their car. We knew they were going south on Route 19, but every second felt like we were losing them. My stomach twisted from anger and anxiety. I should have acted faster. I should've been more prepared. If I had, Ava might not be in danger now. But now all I could do was track them down. As the SUV's red taillights flashed in front of us, I grasped the armrest tightly. My heart was rushing and thumping inside my chest. Every second seemed like an eternity. I couldn't let them leave with her. We needed to get her back. "Keep on them!" The officer next to me ordered, his voice tense with urgency.The officers in the car with me were doin
Last Updated: 2025-01-30
Chapter: ALESSIA STRIKES AGAIN Camilla The front door was slightly opened. As I pushed, the wood creaked, ringing through the silence like a warning. A moist chill crept across my skin. Inside, the air was thick with the smell of mold, dust, and something more. Something metallic. The room was consumed by darkness, but a dim light flickered in the distance. It hummed weakly, throwing long, fragmented shadows on the walls. My breath came out in short, uneven gasps. Every instinct screamed at me to turn back, run, and seek help. But I couldn't, I kept moving. Because somewhere in the darkness, Ava was waiting for me.Then, from the darkness, came a voice. "Hands up." I froze. The voice was calm. Too calm. Possessing such control implied power.Footsteps were the next sound, which was slow and measured. Heavy. Deliberate. A rough, hard hand clamped around my wrist. Not cruel, but uncompromising. A silent warning. "Move." The grasp tightened slightly, guiding me forwards. My legs felt weak, but I
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Chapter: THE ENEMY REVEALED CamillaThe jet's hum filled the silence around me, but inside my head, all I could hear was noise—loud, excruciating noise. Ava. Her name rang repeatedly, pressing my heart even more. I gazed at my phone screen, my fingers quivering as I dialed Marta's number again. Still turned off.I tried again. Still nothing.Tears blurred my vision. My daughter was out there, in the hands of a dangerous person. Was she crying? Was she afraid? Did they injure her? My gut wrenched in misery at the thought. Across from me, Alex stood with his phone to his ear. His voice was steady and controlled, in stark contrast to the conflict inside me. "Alexander Brookes, CEO of Millach LTD," he said while listening to the other end of the line. His expression was unreadable, but I could sense the strain in his jaw. "There was an emergency that we needed to attend to. We already left. Tell Ms. Montgomery for a reschedule of this meeting if feasible." There was a delay before he said, "Alright, sorr
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