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Break the Wait

Short Story · Romance
By:  Unsweetened CoffeeCompleted
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Marriage

Homewrecker

Bias

Regret

Tragic Love

Winning Back the Wife

Independence

Melodramatic

On Valentine's Day, my husband, Jason Smith, gets sent to the hospital after getting into a car crash. He's not alone—his naked adopted sister, Susan Lane, is sent there as well. The police officer explains to me, "Your boyfriend got distracted when he was driving, resulting in him crashing into a car that was in the opposite lane." After that, I retrieve the items that have survived the crash. They consist of a diamond ring, a pair of stockings, a pack of condoms, and an agreement. "I, Jason Smith, promise that I will never see Susan Lane ever again!" Three days later, Jason gets discharged from the hospital. He shows up in front of me with a bouquet. "Happy Valentine's Day, honey! Susan thinks these flowers are rather fresh, and that it's a waste to throw them away. I remember you loving flowers the most. You should get them placed in a vase. Don't let them go to waste." I just shake my head as I stare at the bouquet. The flowers are as rotten as my five-year marriage. That's why it's time to throw everything into the bin once and for all.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Charlotte's POV

Susan Lane wore a white silk nightgown, its length just enough to cover her upper thighs.

Mom had customized that nightgown and given it to me as my wedding gift. I rarely wore it over the years.

Susan saw my grim expression when I came home and asked cautiously, "Jason, did I upset Charlotte again? I'll change out of this nightgown now. My dress got wet just now, so…"

Jason Smith held Susan down just as she was about to get up.

He then turned around and gave me a once-over.

"It's just a nightgown. You have many pieces of haute couture in your closet. There's no need to be upset at your guest over that."

He walked over to the kitchen and took an apron that was hanging on the wall.

It had been used by the maid previously.

Jason walked up to me and handed it to me, saying, "Susan is starving. Go cook something."

He stuffed the apron into my hand. Then, he sat beside Susan and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

He did it so naturally, as if I didn't exist.

"Go ahead and cook. Don't take what she did to heart."

I clutched the apron tightly, then loosened my grip.

"Okay." I even flashed him a smile.

I went into the kitchen and put on the apron. Half an hour later, I came out with a tray.

Susan was watching TV in Jason's arms. The moment she heard me walking out, she straightened her back, looking eager.

I walked to the dining table and set the tray down.

There were only a few slices of bread on the tray.

A tense silence suddenly hung in the air.

Susan's eyes turned red in tears instantly. Biting her lip, she stared at Jason.

Jason frowned deeply, shifting his gaze from the bread to me. "Charlotte, what is this supposed to mean?"

I took off the apron and casually threw it on the chair. "Since you're starving, you should settle for any food."

Jason stood and walked up to me.

"You're doing this just because I didn't spend time with you on Valentine's Day. But I couldn't be there because I got into a car accident. Why are you kicking up a fuss? Forget it. Finish this yourself. I can't let Susan starve. I'm taking her out for a meal."

He turned around to grab the car keys, then helped Susan up from the couch.

When Susan walked past me, her gaze fell upon the bracelet around my wrist, her eyes flickering.

I watched their retreating backs and called Dad, saying, "Dad, I want to go home."
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9 Chapters
Chapter 1
Charlotte's POVSusan Lane wore a white silk nightgown, its length just enough to cover her upper thighs.Mom had customized that nightgown and given it to me as my wedding gift. I rarely wore it over the years.Susan saw my grim expression when I came home and asked cautiously, "Jason, did I upset Charlotte again? I'll change out of this nightgown now. My dress got wet just now, so…"Jason Smith held Susan down just as she was about to get up.He then turned around and gave me a once-over."It's just a nightgown. You have many pieces of haute couture in your closet. There's no need to be upset at your guest over that."He walked over to the kitchen and took an apron that was hanging on the wall.It had been used by the maid previously.Jason walked up to me and handed it to me, saying, "Susan is starving. Go cook something."He stuffed the apron into my hand. Then, he sat beside Susan and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.He did it so naturally, as if I didn't exist.
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Chapter 2
Susan carried a few shopping bags, her face glowing with satisfaction.I sat on the armchair in the living room, wiping the gem bracelet with a piece of cloth.It was the only thing my mom had left for me before she passed. Susan changed her shoes and walked up to me.She then dropped the shopping bags near her feet and fixed her eyes on my wrist."Jason, Charlotte's bracelet is really pretty. I come from a humble background, so I've never had anything that valuable before." She turned and clutched her chest.Jason took off his suit jacket and casually tossed it on the couch.He glanced at Susan, then at the bracelet on my hand. He walked up to me and held out his hand, his palm facing up. "Give it to me."He spoke as if I was expected to hand it over.I shrank back and said, "My mom left this for me."This was the first time I had ever gone against him.Jason scoffed and took out a black bank card from his wallet. He held the card between two fingers and handed it to me.
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Chapter 3
My blood sugar dropped again, and my heart wasn't getting enough blood flow.My vision went black, and I collapsed in the living room. I found myself in the hospital emergency room when I woke up. The air reeked of disinfectant. I opened my eyes and saw Susan next to me."Charlotte, since you're awake, let's go to the blood transfusion room."I lowered my head and saw an agreement for a blood transfusion. Susan's name was written in the recipient column."What are you trying to do again?" I asked."I was frightened by the sound of you smashing things, so I need a blood transfusion to keep my baby safe." Susan's voice was laced with triumph.Keep her baby safe?I instantly raised my head and stared at her. "Are you pregnant?""That's none of your concern. The blood bank is running low. We both have a rare blood type. Naturally, you should be donating blood to me. But Jason will think that you're doing this voluntarily. What do you think? He'll be so touched when he finds ou
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Chapter 4
Third Person POVAt the Smith Group's charity banquet, Jason held Susan's hand and stood under the spotlight, basking in flattery. Suddenly, the screen went black, and a statement appeared on a red background.It was a divorce notice—Charlotte's request to formally sever all ties, issued through her lawyer.Next, a clear ultrasound scan was shown, accompanied by an audio recording."Take her blood. She's tough, so she won't die from donating some blood."Jason's cold voice echoed through the speakers to every corner of the banquet hall.The guests gasped in shock. Flashes kept going off as everyone aimed their cameras at Jason, whose expression had turned livid.Jason's phone kept vibrating in his pocket. Panicked, he swept his gaze across the hall and subconsciously let go of Susan's hand.Then, he dashed out of the banquet hall, kicked the doors open, and sped to the hospital.The door to the ward was kicked open with a loud bang."Charlotte, come out!"In the ward,
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Chapter 5
Susan seemed eager to assert her dominance as the lady of the house.She instructed the maid to get rid of all the flowers in the garden.Charlotte had grown those wisteria flowers for three years. They were expensive, and she had spent a lot of effort caring for them.When Jason returned home, he saw the mess in the garden and Susan, who was ordering the maids to plant tacky red roses.At that moment, the image of Charlotte wearing a cotton-linen dress and trimming the plants in the garden flashed through his mind.A sudden wave of anger surged through him, and he questioned, "Who allowed you to touch those flowers?"Jason strode forward, his voice so deep that it was terrifying.Startled, Susan dropped the shovel. "Jason, those plants have withered. Roses look beautiful—""Stay away from them if you don't know how to appreciate them!" Jason bellowed, his chest heaving vigorously. "She might not be here, but she still set the rules."After saying that, he was stunned, wonde
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Chapter 6
Clad in a haute couture black suit, Jason stood at the door to welcome the guests, his face slightly pale.He kept glancing at the entrance from time to time. He was waiting for Charlotte. Susan wore a red gown. She hooked her arm around Jason's and flashed a bright smile. "Jason, will Charlotte actually come? If she's here, should I leave?""It's fine." Jason adjusted his cuff, his gaze determined. "If she comes, it means that she's admitted to her mistake. So, I'll let this slide."The banquet officially began.Caleb Smith, Jason's grandfather, scanned the room and frowned. "Where is Charlotte? Why isn't she here yet?"Jason had just stepped forward and was about to make up an excuse when the doors were pushed open.Everyone looked over at once.It wasn't Charlotte who entered, but a man in a black suit, his expression solemn.Jason recognized the man—Henry Carter, Xavier Lowe's assistant. Xavier was the head of the most powerful of the four great families.Behind Henr
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Chapter 7
Jason had used all his connections and even offended several business partners while searching for Charlotte everywhere.Half a month later, the private investigator sent him a photo.It was a photo of a private wellness estate next to Lake Velmire in Swenton.The photo had been taken from afar, but Jason recognized the figure at a glance.With that, he immediately flew to Swenton.…It was already afternoon when Jason arrived outside the estate. The sun was slightly blinding. Jason desperately peered through the ornate iron fence into the estate.Charlotte had cut her hair, looking sharp and energetic. She wore a comfy linen dress and sat on a white swing, holding a book.She looked chubbier and wasn't as pale as before. Her cheeks were rosy, and she was smiling faintly.A tall man was crouched before her. It was Xavier.He was carefully putting a pair of wool socks on Charlotte. His movement was gentle, his gaze full of affection.Charlotte lowered her head and looked at
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Chapter 8
Jason stayed in a hotel room and drowned himself in alcohol.Alcohol had numbed his senses, but his mind had become twisted. He wondered why Charlotte refused to go back with him. He figured that it must be because of Susan and the child.If Susan and the child were gone, Charlotte wouldn't hate him anymore.As long as he made things right, everything could return to how it was before.As soon as Jason returned to the country, he looked for Susan, who was hiding in a rented house.When Susan saw Jason, she assumed he was there to pick her up, so she ran toward him happily. "Jason, I know you can't bear to leave me."Jason's face was devoid of emotion as he pushed her away, his gaze apathetic. He waved, and the two bodyguards behind him stepped forward to seize her."Take her away.""Jason, where are we going?" Susan shrieked in horror.The car pulled over in front of a secluded private clinic.When she saw the signboard, she gripped the car's handle tightly and refused to
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Chapter 9
Charlotte and Xavier held their wedding ceremony at Baron.The vast blue sky blended seamlessly with the turquoise sea, and the lawn on the cliff was covered in white flowers.Jason snuck in using a fake identity.Over the past six months, Smith Group's stock price had been plummeting because of the scandals. He had been forced out by both the board members and his family.Now, he was nothing but skin and bones. His eyes were sunken, and his jaw was shadowed with stubble.At a glance, it was almost impossible to tell that he had once been the confident, youthful heir to the Smith family. He clutched the wedding band, which he had thrown away and gotten back, tightly.The wedding march started playing. With her arm linked through Xavier's, Charlotte slowly walked down the white carpet.She wore a white wedding gown and was smiling brightly. She used to smile like that only for Jason.When the priest asked if Charlotte was willing to marry Xavier, Jason finally lost it and
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