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After I Gave Up On My Husband

After I Gave Up On My Husband

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last updateLast Updated : 2026-08-30
By:  Jane Samuel Updated just now
Language: English
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Drama

Fast-Paced Plot

Winning Back the Wife

Goodgirl

Independent

Possessive

Regret

Second Chance

Divorce

"Be honest with me," I said, quiet. "If she didn’t leave back then, would you have married me?” Silence. The whole car silent. He looked at me. I looked at him. Heart heavy and shuddering. Dreading the answer but still asking it. “Would you have married me? Would you?" He didn't say anything. Didn't give me the reaction I wanted. He unbuckled his seat belt rather, pushed open the door and out he went. “Stop mentioning her. I've already handled today’s news. It was my mistake. It won’t happen again.” *Bam* For four years, Alma Hartwell was the perfect wife. Patient. Loyal. Always there when her husband needed her. Unfortunately, Damien Ashford never needed her the way she needed him. To him, their marriage was stable, convenient, and exactly what it was supposed to be. Until Alma asked for a divorce. Now the wife he took for granted wants out, the marriage he never questioned is falling apart, and the one woman who was never supposed to leave is walking away. The problem? Damien refuses to let her go.

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35 Chapters
Chapter 1
Alma’s Pov“Holy molly..." “Fuck,”“Oh fuck...Ella.” Were the words that welcomed me. The sounds coming from my bathroom, our bathroom and tonight of all nights.My husband, Damien. Masturbating. “Ohh shit. Shit, Ella!” his voice reached my ears, groans. Echoing more and more. Trapping and almost knocking me off the bed. My face contorted in anything but happiness.A clash sounded out too. Clattering of bottles, my shampoos most probably, notification sounds following. Meaning he was in there with his phone. He had his phone with him, masturbating, moaning names. Which shouldn't exactly be a problem but-My name wasn't Ella.I wasn't Ella.Me his wife, wasn't referred to as Ella and yet there he was calling out that name. Her name! His ex."He's not jerking off to pictures of her, is he?" I asked slowly, my breath hitched. Disbelief and emotions of all sorts rising in me. My cheeks wet. Tears. I didn’t even realize I was already crying. Crying as I sat out there listening, repl
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Chapter 2
Alma's POV How is she back?When did she come back? How did sh-Why?? “Awwn, you two are so perfect together!” One of the ladies cooed desperately, everyone looking. Me too. "Should I take a picture? I want a picture!" “Do it." Another joined, "It's not every time you see such a couple."“You guys, stop it...” She beamed. Ella. Her smile so perfect. Teeth all straight and clean it'll put most mouthwash ads girls to shame. “I don’t want any trouble. He’s married now, you know. We're no longer a couple.”“You mean married under duress? That's not marriage, Ella. That's imprisonment." Another spat out, his words ice cold. “Don’t say that.” she interjected, but they weren't having it. “Everyone knows Alma Halter climbed her in. She’s a socio-climber, just like her mom." Boom.The words drew blood at first prick. I squeezed my hands."She doesn’t cease to amaze me honestly. That Alma. I mean, if I was the one that snatched someone's boyfriend, then married him. I’ll feel some typ
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Chapter 3
ALMA’S POVI raced back to my table after that. Not answering a question from Rosie as I grabbed every drink I saw on the table, drowning it all again and again. Anything to keep me from remembering this awful night and the pain clawing at my chest.I succeeded.Blacked out possibly cause the next I knew, I was here. In this place where all the floors were different and brownish. Totally not the white porcelain I was used to waking up to at my side of the bed. Or while preparing for work.Work.I had to go to work.The thought pushed me up, forced me to take in my surroundings and- “I’m not home.” The realization struck. Clarity coming, head banging loudly, hungover… ughhh.It didn't last long though, my disorientation. And I would've preferred it than the outright blaring sound that came after."Jesus! What is that??" I exclaimed, gripped my hair as I looked around. The sound somehow following me. Telling me it was coming from me. My phone.Of all times in the world, it chose now.
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Chapter 4
ALMA’S POVHis words rang clear and clean throughout the hall. Firm. Everyone paused for a moment, taking that in, then resuming what they were doing. Moving away this time. All those silent listeners, close by investigators, all of them departing to various places in the house. Doing what they came for; housewarming.“I got held up at the office, mom. Reason why I’m arriving now." He said beside me, reason flowing with ease. "You’re not mad at me, are you?”“Mad at you? Of course not!” Mom chuckled out, hugging him affectionately. Mother-in-law and son-in-law smiling at eachother. Epic. “You’re very much welcome, don’t listen to them please.” She turned to Aunt K and co, who had been quietly retreating. “He got held at the office, working. Working, Melly. Did you hear that??”Aunt Melly recoiled. All three of them evidently displeased but one look at him, they just turned away. "Come, let me introduce you!" Mom pulled him instantly. His hand wrapping around mine, taking me along.
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Chapter 5
ALMA'S POV It took some time, but I gathered myself and went into the house. Meeting him in the living room surprisingly. His form at the foot of the stairs, like he was waiting for me."Here.shape. Pink. A pink gemstone.It was gorgeous. The kind you'd stare at all day, get filled with imaginations, wonder what stuff you could craft out of it and not get tired.I could be doing that. Feeling special while at it cause he got it for me, but I couldn't.My spirit was drained. I was drained, just wanted a cool shower and forget all that had happened."The shade goes well with your eyes." His voice came quiet. Not leaving. Not moving away.I looked up. Having mixed feelings when I saw those gray eyes, the layered look in them. The one I'd usually see and then delude myself into thinking it was care. That he was caring for me. "Maybe you should...make a necklace out of it. It'll suit you." My shoulders dropped slowly, relaxing into that moment. That single moment where everything felt go
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Chapter 6
DAMIEN'S POV “Have a car follow my wife. Don't leave her alone." “Yes sir.” the call cut after that, the sleek device flying to land onto the sheets as I headed for the bathroom. A well deserved shower necessary especially after the events of last night. The yacht trip. I shouldn't have given in to their urgings, Ella and the guys. It was supposed to be a simple meet out, wouldn't take longer than necessary but they went ahead to make plans to get on that party. On the boat. Maybe I shouldn't have agreed until the end, could it be why she was mad? Alma? Me staying out has never been a problem. It's happened before, why was she throwing a tantrum now? Saying things she shouldn't say and just doing the most. "Because I love you!" Her voice still echoed, loud. My eyes squeezing shut under the shower, still in disbelief and co
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Chapter 7
ALMA'S POV "I like this one. I'll take it." I said, turning around to face the lady. The pregnant lady, my house agent. "That's great!" She beamed, standing up straight. Her hand to her waist a little bit, bringing attention there too. No ring. Single. Miss Abel. Meaning no marriage either. She was most likely doing the baby thing all on her own. Sad. It kind of made me think how I was all alone too. Would most likely be for a while. "I'm going to get the papers and stuff ready for you to sign by tomorrow, then within the week you can move right in!" "Thank you." I said, meaning it. Comforted slightly. "You can go on ahead, I'll just like to stand around for a bit. See the property one last time." She nodded as she left, grabbed her things. Then soon, I was all alone again. Much like I'd been for the past two days, the
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Chapter 8
ALMA'S POV Ashford Estate. Top most reputable housing in the entire city, covering over three hundred acres, a private world hidden behind stone walls and iron gates. The family's ancestral mansion sitting at its heart, surrounded by manicured gardens, guest residences, staff quarters, stables, tennis courts, a private lake, and even acres of woodland that had belonged to the Ashfords for generations. Your typical old-money billionaire dynasty. It was grand without being loud, elegant without trying. People fell over themselves just to be associated with the family, much less casually visit their lands like I was. Which was another reason why my mom was so crazed by my marriage to Damien. Another reason I could've paused to rethink everything, my decision. But no. Self preservation was key. A person should know when to pull back, when to clock that things weren't right anymore and I wanted to do
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Chapter 9
ALMA'S POV My words echoed. Clear. But still a moment passed no reaction, two moments, nothing. Then, "Huh??" Someone let out, rising. "What are you...what are you saying?""What??"I sucked a breath, ready. "I'm getting a divorce." I repeated, looking at the confused one. Chloe. "I'm divorcing.The papers are already underway, so there's no need for... worrying about the news or anything.""What?!" Margaret shot up, "You are not serious. A divorce? You. Impossible.""It is-"Impossible!" She cut off, snapped. "What the hell is wrong with you, Alma? Just what are you thinking?? Is this the solution you could come up with? the only solution??""This isn't a solution.""Then it's highly unreasonable!" She spat, sitting back down. "Instead of saying something useful, make out ways to handle this current matter, you say this? You're not thinking clearly then."
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Chapter 10
ALMA'S POV I'd rather she yelled at me like they were doing right now. Why are you quiet, Grandma? I turned to her, found her face. Her eyes dull, unfocused on anything or anyone. Sad. My heart clenched. The happenings all around us not even dulling for a moment, no one seeing her struggle, rather they intensified. Margaret evidently wanting to have a go at Kelly who kept laughing and pulling out her phone to video us all. Noise everywhere, and finally, "Enough!" A voice boomed into the air, cut clear and clean. Silencing everyone immediately, halting all moves. The sound of papers abruptly shutting filled the air, pissed. Eyes on all of us like bullets, sharp and condescending. His whole aura screamed intensity, but expression bored to the core as he stared at us. Like we were dirtying up the soles of his shoes just breathing.
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