Se connecterMy mother-in-law, Kylie McGowan, told me that she wanted to experience the life of the younger crowd, so I took her to my husband Jerome Callen's newly opened upscale bar for a quiet drink. I had just ordered her a signature cocktail when a woman from the booth across the aisle sauntered over, wine glass in hand. Her eyes flicked over the menu on our table, and she laughed mockingly. "Seriously? You ordered the cheapest drink on the menu? Did you bring this old lady here just to enjoy the free AC? People like you should stay in the gutter. This place isn't meant for penniless people!" I rose to my feet, holding back my temper. "We're paying for our drinks here. What does our drink choice have to do with you?" But she suddenly snapped, grabbed a half-finished beer bottle off a nearby table, and swung it at my head. "My husband's the owner of this bar! I could smash your skull in and still afford the damages! Get out, you pauper! Don't be an eyesore here!" I wiped the liquor off my face as my entire body shook with anger. Then I turned away, started my livestream, and spoke directly to my followers. "Look here, everyone! I'm going live to catch a cheater. Let's go explore my husband's other home."
Voir plusThe day before I was scheduled to be discharged, I got a call from Kylie. She asked to meet her at a cafe near the hospital.In just one month, she had visibly aged. Gray hairs framed her temples. Her eyes held apology, concern, and a faint sense of relief as she looked at me."Noelle," she called out, pulling a document from her bag and gently sliding it across the table.It was a share transfer agreement."This is the last portion of clean, premarital assets that Jerome owns in his name. It's not much, but it's a small token from me."As she looked at my belly, her voice trembled just barely noticeably. "I know we wronged you and the baby. Consider this compensation from me, on Jerome's behalf."I didn't touch the document."Kylie," I said softly. "This will be the last time I call you that."Her body trembled, tears quickly filling her eyes."I don't need his compensation. I can raise this baby on my own. Everything they'll ever have comes from my family and me, and has not
Jerome's company, crushed by the combined forces of the Garrison and the Linton families, declared bankruptcy within just three days. He was about to face his final verdict on multiple economic crimes and for inciting assault.The day before the verdict, I received an unexpected call from Kylie.Her voice was heavy with exhaustion and pleading. "Noelle, I'm asking you for one last favor. Jerome wants to see you one more time before he goes in. Just once, please."I was silent for a long time, but eventually, I agreed.Not for anything else, but to close the chaotic chapter of our ten years with a proper ending.The meeting place was the visitation room at the detention center.Through the thick glass, I saw Jerome.In just half a month, he looked 20 years older. His hair was streaked with gray, and his eyes were hollow. He was stripped entirely of his former vigor.When he saw me, a sudden spark lit up his cloudy eyes. He grabbed the phone and pleaded hoarsely, "Noelle, I'm sor
That night was the last time I ever saw Jerome.Following the doctor's advice, I stayed in the hospital on bed rest.Andrew came by almost every day. Along with fresh fruit and carefully prepared, nutritious meals, he also brought updates on the chaos outside.After Cassidy was taken into custody, she refused to plead guilty and insisted that everything had started because I had provoked her first.Her legal team even turned the tables and accused me of manipulating public opinion through the livestream, calling it a malicious business smear.Just before her case was set to go to trial, an audio recording suddenly surfaced on the internet.In the recording, Jerome and I could be heard arguing at home."All you know how to do is rely on your family! Noelle, besides being born lucky, what else can you do? Do you really think I love you? What I love is your status as the Linton family's heiress!"The clip ended with my hoarse, broken sobs.The recording instantly went viral.Has
Jerome suddenly stepped in front of me and dropped to his knees with a heavy thud. Clutching the hem of my dress, he cried uncontrollably. "Noelle! I'm sorry! I really messed up! Please forgive me. We've been together for ten years! Please give me one more chance!"He wept like a child, desperately trying to tug at my heart with memories of our past, but all I felt was bitter irony.At that moment, a sharp pain stabbed my lower abdomen. I let out a low groan, and my face grew paler.Andrew immediately steadied me and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"I pressed my hand against my stomach. Suddenly, a thought struck me. It was no wonder I had been so exhausted lately.I looked at Jerome, who was still begging on his knees, and suddenly smiled. "Andrew, help me draft a divorce agreement."Jerome jerked his head up at my words. His eyes were full of confusion and helplessness. "D-Divorce? No! Noelle! We can't get a divorce! We—""We what?" I stared at his regret-fill






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