Lyra Jenkins’ heart is shattered, devoid of hope and her world in tatters with the guilt of everyone perceiving her as the murderer of her beloved father. However, she finds solace in the arms of an unexpected lover, Caleb Sawyer. But her respite is short-lived, as he callously chooses another woman over her, leaving her reeling in a deep dilemma of despair. Then the bitter ashes of betrayal and rejection settle in, and she resolves to reveal her true identity, driven by a thirst for revenge. In this bleak world, can Lyra find redemption? Can she break free from this toxic cycle, or will the shadows of her past forever define her future? Will she give him a second chance if he seeks forgiveness? Hell no! Second chances are not meant for scumbags like him.
ดูเพิ่มเติมLyra's POV
I wake up to the soft beeping of machines and murmurs from people. “Ouch!” I cried out loudly, as I felt a sharp pain around my belly.
As I struggled to sit upright, I felt unusual, that sent cold chills through my spine and my heart skipped a bit.
Then my blurry gaze instantly got cleared and my mind was suddenly a jumbled mess. “Please relax, you're still healing,” a deep voice echoed behind me, that sent signals throughout my entire body and my heartbeat quickened.
“You shouldn't stress yourself too much, you need enough rest,” he added.
My confusion got to the peak at this point, and I could feel a swirl of nervous knots in the pit of my stomach. Why the hell does he mean by I'm now healing and I need rest? Still, I couldn't comprehend what he meant. Probably, I'm about to lose it all.
Suddenly, as my hands instinctively moved around my belly, a cold shiver ran down my spine and my heart leaped with fear. “Where's my baby?! How's my belly this flat?!” I yelled and slowly his words started making sense.
Pain, anger and frustration weighed me down. It was as if a bulb went off in my head. I didn't know how I felt at that moment. My throat clogged and my chest tightened due to the pain building up in me. How did this happen? That's the question ringing in my head.
I didn't realise the time tears clouded my eyes when my mind raced. Could they have a hand in this?
“I was pregnant and my stomach is this low. Freaking 6 months old! Where the hell is my baby?” But the doctor was mute.
“Answer the damn question!” I thought I gathered a bit of strength, but I didn't know how a drop of tears poured down again.
“Sorry ma'am,” he tried to calm me down.
“We lost it.” Then he paused, emotions wrecked his body. I thought doctors are used to things like this. Why does he seem different?
“But we discovered that you took an abortion pills. Was it your mistake?” the doctor explained further, and his words cut through my heart like a knife.
I couldn't control myself anymore, as fresh tears gathered at the corners of my eyes. How dare she? That slut! That homewrecker! Shit! She will not go free for this!
“Where's my husband?” I asked, as I tried to sit upright and a sharp pain went round my body again.
“Your husband? Two gentlemen brought you here yesterday…,” I didn't let him complete his statement and I interrupted him.
“Where's my phone?” I asked, and instantly the nurse handed it over to me. At this point, I gathered some strength, as I grabbed the bed with my two hands.
“Your health is at risk here, you need to calm down,” he warned.
“I don't give a fuck about that!” I exclaimed as I fiddled with my phone, trying to dial my husband's contact. He must know how evil that bitch is.
For a moment, I thought I was hallucinating or maybe I dialed the wrong contact. But it doesn't seem like it when a penetrating voice rang in my ears. “Is that your ex-wife, baby?” my heart was beating so fast that I was breathless. Ex-wife?
Then the moaning continues, making me tense with shock. “Baby, does it mean your ex-wife wants to listen to my sweet moans and how I beg for you to fuck me harder!” my body went rigid hearing those words and I didn't know when tears streamed down my face.
Since I dialed his contact, I've not been able to utter a word. It's as if I'm suddenly dumb. My mind went on a break and my words got stuck in my throat with just amazement suffocating me.
I can't remember signing any divorce papers, even with his inhuman behaviour towards me. Why the hell is that whore referring to me as his ex-wife?
“Why the hell are you calling me Lyra?” My so-called husband's deep voice rang in my head, making my skin crawl. That voice is one he uses when he's almost at the peak of his orgasm. Could it be true? Or maybe I'm dreaming?
“You're sweet baby, unlike her, I mean my ex-wife, that's what she's to me now?” Another murmur followed, and my heart hammered in my chest.
“What? Caleb…,” my voice cracked, my heartbeat quickened and I could feel the pain shot upwards through my body.
There I was calling to inform him about our loss and now this! Will it even bother him? Just maybe they both planned it?
“Hey, sign the darm divorce papers before I get back home! I don't want to see your disgusting face again! A good for nothing log of wood!” He exclaimed, and dropped the call.
I sat down frozen, unable to move my body and my mind felt like it had been kept on fire. I forgot to mention earlier that he went on a business trip three weeks ago. How sure am I that he was actually on this so-called trip?
That package his secretary sent to me, claiming it was from my husband, was the last thing I ate as far as I can remember and she must pay dearly for making me lose my baby. And that mysterious mistress of his, I know they may be working hand in hand.
I was about to get down from the bed with much force and the doctor held me quickly. “Leave me alone, I'm going home now!” My voice was full of emotions and everyone could detect it.
“You will be discharged soon ma'am after the checkups,” the doctor tried to stop me.
“I don't give a fuck about any checkup!” I said, and I didn't know how another fresh tear clouded my eyes.
“Alright, let me know your location and I will get you there,” he said, as he stared into my eyes. I felt silent by his generous reply and the compassion in his eyes. But I couldn't ponder much on it and I gave him the address.
I sat at the passenger's seat just to be comfortable, but the deathly glances of the doctor on me was making my mind race. But I couldn't ask him why.
Well, when we arrived at The Sawyer's mansion, I said my farewell to him and strolled inside. I didn't know why my blood was boiling this way but if I don't skin that lady alive I won't be okay. Never!
I swung the door open and stomped inside, my strolls full of frustration and pain. “Where the hell do you think you're going?!” At first, the serenity of the hall made me presume no one was home until my mother in law's unfiltered words broke through me like a venom.
I know she has never liked me from day one but this will be the height of it.
“That's your last stop Lyra! I don't want your stinking self here again!” She added, when she got closer.
“What do you mean by that?” My voice was so broken with a swarm of tears in my eyes.
Lyra's POV The sparkles of the screen flashed on my face all of a sudden the moment the item was displayed. “Wow!” And the bitch venomous voice cut through me.As I raised my gaze towards the screen, my stomach sank and my knuckles turned white. “What! My mom's wedding rings?”These diamonds are worth a fortune. I couldn't help it as tears threatened to spill from my eyes and my heart was a hammer in my chest.“Yes! They are and just going for $1. How does it sound to you? Lovely, I guess,” my stepmother tried to be sarcastic and gave a brief laugh.“Baby, these rings are beautiful. How will it look on my finger? Gorgeous huh?” Pearl uttered as she displayed her bone-white teeth.My mind spiralled around as reality hit me like a thunderstorm. “My mother crafted those rings with her own hands and there's no way that bitch is wearing them!” I scoffed.“Really?!” That shithead finally spoke with a smirk formed on his face.“$500!” He yelled.For a moment, I could feel the pain coursing
Lyra's POV Instantly, my stomach dropped, and my body went rigid hearing those words. My mind was crying a warning as Pearl's rude words still rang in my ears like a deafening siren.Could it be that his grandma was informed about our relationship? Then it's no other person than that bitch!“You will meet my grandma, today,” he revealed suddenly as his knuckles moved fast on the wheels without a care in the world about anything.A hint of surprise mingled with my blatant excitement. And his facial muscles seemed relaxed, and it seemed like nothing had happened. Probably, I was overthinking Pearl's words and truly, nothing was wrong.He cleared his throat and it seems my silence is suffocating him. “It's okay if you're not ready to meet her now. I understand…”“Not…not that. I mean, I'm ready to meet her,” I managed to respond, my voice stuttering all of a sudden.Then a a gaze of excitement flashed over his face. Even though I still feel all wasn't well. A moment later, we arrived a
Lyra's POVGary's eyes roamed on me with a pleasant smile plastered on his face. “You deserve it. And trust me when I say I will be your backbone,” his reassuring words made me second-guess myself.“Is Shalom's contract for the Jenkins Group? This is so unbelievably,” my voice laden with emotions.I couldn't help but wonder how this contract was handed over to the Jenkins Group. It has been the talk of the whole city and had many competitors.Caleb's late nights, hard work and dedication a few months ago were a result of this contract. It was on his lips every second. Every nook and cranny in the city spoke about it. However, if I had been informed it would be handed over to the Jenkins Group on a platter, I wouldn't have believed it.I mean, it's worth billions of dollars. Only this can take this company from zero to the top. Tears threatened to spill, but I blinked them back as my mind was in a jumbled mess.He cradled me in his arms, “You deserve more. This contract will make the
Lyra's POV“I thought you have changed, but trust me, you're still the Lyra I've always known. That vulnerability still clouded your eyes,” Caleb murmured, his voice laced with ice.“Lyra! Is that how cheap you are? Throwing yourself at my man just at my face!” Pearl beams at me with a disgustful question.Meanwhile, Gary's facial expressions turned upside and his eyes squinted. “Let go of her!” He also exclaimed.Then his gaze fell on me as he looked with a puzzled expression. Probably, he perceives I don't want him to interfere in this since he wants to do everything in his capacity to make sure I'm the happiest woman on earth.All of a sudden, Caleb let go of me that minute and strolled towards his so-called wife-to-be. That's definitely a joke to me at this point.“Baby it's not what you think. Okay? She forced herself on me,” he lied as he glared intensely at me. Maybe, wanting to hear from me.“You homewrecker! He's mine, and there's nothing you, or anyone can do about it, so st
Caleb's POV“My baby!” Pearl yelled as she snaked her arms around me just the moment I stride in.For a moment, I thought my eyes were deceiving me as confusion and disbelief swirled in me. “Yes! How dare you cheap slut! Are you stalking me now!”I stomped nearer to her as her lips remained partly open, with her jaw dropped in awe. “Oh my bad, you didn't expect to see me here, huh?” “A gold digger, scheming bitch! You thought you could just escape from your rightful place! The prison is your home and has no hiding place!”For a split second, dread flashed on Lyra's face as my breath fanned her skin. “You're here to replace the previous janitor right?” I whispered into her ears.Her brows rose, and she gave me a mischievous look. “Get your filthy hands off me!” she yelled as she raised those deep blue eyes of hers.“How dare you, Caleb!” She exclaimed.“The prison is my home no matter what? Do you even have a heart?” She added as emotions clouded her previously angered voice. “Have y
Lyra's POV I was awakened the next day by a soft knock knock at my door as the morning sun streamed down through the window. “Good morning, my sweet pumpkin,” a sweet romantic voice echoed into my ears.My eyes were heavy as I yawned persistently. “Hey Gary, today is supposed to be Monday right?” I asked, with my mouth still wide open.“Of course, but get ready and let me send you home. The Jenkins Group needs their rightful CEO, you know. Moveover, you need to make your daddy more proud this time around and I'm here to make that happen.”Instantly, I didn't know how my blurry eyes got cleared. For a moment, it's like a dream come true to me. I whispered on my lips as I though I was saying some few words to the universe for making our path cross with Gary.A few moments later, I was ready and strolled downstairs to meet Gary. “Let's go,” he said as he took me by my hand.As the car's engine roared to life, my heart burst with joy. I can't describe how I felt but even the blind coul
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