Anastasia Long married a billionaire, Richard Hill. She knew nothing about the family or the spouse since she was coerced into it by her mother and stepfather, who exploited her mother in terrible ways. She had a step-sister as well, but her stepfather would never consider putting his own daughter into the fire. She tolerated the anguish and pain inflicted by her mother-in-law and the mistress who intended to marry Richard, but she was unfortunate to be placed in such circumstances. They humiliated her, burned her clothes, and starved her till she ended up in the hospital for a week. However, her husband never came to see her. Surprisingly, Richard Hill never met her or spoke to her as if she were married to someone who did not exist. She was made to sign a divorce decree one day, and she fled the city for five years. Upon her return, she was renowned as Dr. Anastasia Long, a gifted surgeon. People kissed her feet. ★★★ "Wife!" the man lovingly said. "What exactly are you attempting to do? I am not your wife, Mr. Richard Hill! Behave!" "Stop playing with men, Woman,” his distasteful voice spoke. “You are no one. Thus, I feel bothered by your presence,” Anastasia was cruel with her answer. “I have proof we are married! Furthermore, you own fifty per cent of my fortune because I have vowed to spoil you for the rest of my life. Keep in mind that you are mine, and I am a possessive guy. Every eye will be dug out if they fall on you," the voice and declaration were both forceful. "I have heard you can't touch a woman because of your disease!" Ana smirked.
View More*****"I was not aware of it," Richard said to his grandma, glancing at Ana. He would not mind if she showed her distaste or rage, but what was worse than anything was the stillness she was exhibiting. As Richard remained in this stillness longer, he could feel a sharp knife repeatedly piercing his heart."Your mom and the family came second," his grandmother's voice quivered with anger, "but it was you who didn't stand with her when the marriage took place. It was supposed to be a bride and groom. She was just a little girl back then."Richard's grandmother grappled with her fury, the realization hitting her like a tidal wave after years of being kept in the dark. She had been misled, believing the false narrative that the girl had run away with her lover, tarnishing their family's reputation. That's why she never sought out Ana again."That no longer matters how young I was or what I've been through; what I want now is divorce. I'll be more than pleased," Ana expressed her thoughts
****"What?!" Selena exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Richard, are you even hearing yourself? Who is she to you? Why does it feel like you're suddenly giving her all this attention?" Her confusion was evident, her words laced with a mixture of shock and bewilderment."She did not flee the house with her boyfriend; rather, you forced her to do so, while your brother attempted to rape her," Richard remained enraged as he looked in the direction of Jerry, who was shocked and scared because Richard was not buying his mother's words, so his words would only add fuel."Where is she? Let me meet her. I want to know how she made such an allegation about my brother," Selena defended Jerry, her voice rising in defiance as she noticed Richard's intense glares directed at him. The tension in the room was palpable, with Richard's anger simmering dangerously, making it feel like he would tear Jerry apart at any moment."You are my mother, so I do not want to say anything else to you, nor d
****"Anastasia long!" Selena repeated, her confusion was palpable. "Did you find her?" Jerry exclaimed, springing up from his seat with excitement, then quickly reining in his emotions as he continued, "I mean, why are you mentioning her like that? It's as if you've just come back from seeing her.""How did you get the wound on your head?!" Richard snapped his attention toward his uncle, striding purposefully to where Jerry stood before coming to an abrupt halt a few paces away from him."I did not appreciate the tone you used, Richard, and as for my wound, everyone knows how and who caused it," Jerry added, his voice deepening as thick anxiety circled his heart because he sensed Richard was not in the mood to make jokes."Don't lie to me!" Richard shouted, lunging forward towards Jerry and grabbing his collar, causing everyone to jolt up in horror."Richard! What are you doing, son!?" Selena's voice boomed from behind, her hand shooting up to cover her gaping mouth as her eyes widen
****"I followed your instructions to the letter, so why are you still here in my house?" Sonia's voice reverberated with frustration as she confronted the person lounging on her couch. With a smirk curling his lips, he rose from his seat, taking a step closer to Sonia, his smile only widening."Well, there's no need for you to be so flustered. I'm simply here to hear the outcome of your actions," the person remarked, a sly glimmer in his eyes as he casually slipped his hands into his pockets. "Looks like your sister has extended her forgiveness to all of you.""It is none of your business! And as for the news, what I have heard is that they are considering divorce," Sonia added, tightening her fist and digging her nails into her palm. She had no idea who this person was until last evening when he unexpectedly stopped her on her way home and threatened to destroy her family if she did not obey. She had to accept his demands and then she learned about Ana. Sonia could tell that this ma
****"My family can't do that! They accepted you," Richard said as his voice went low because his heart sank as her tears pierced him with the painful truth. He slowly withdrew his hand from her side, silently granting her the space she needed to step away. He never imagined that their marriage could inflict such deep wounds upon her."Hah, they welcomed me; perhaps my memories neglected to preserve this magnificent gesture in mind," Ana remarked, pushing him away with one hand while taking a deep breath."Emilia was the one they had chosen for you, and they were so proud of that choice because my family has no status," Ana's voice dwindled a little with suppressed anguish. "I toiled like a maid in your house for twenty gruelling hours a day, barely given enough sustenance to survive. It landed me in the hospital. Then, one cruel day, your mother ordered a servant to feed me dog food, deeming me unworthy of human meals," Ana finally released the painful truth she had buried deep within
*****"Boss, has she cooked up another scheme?" George inquired eagerly as they stepped into the elevator."She can, but I would want to see how much she thinks we are idiots," Richard said in response to George, his thoughts straying to Anastasia. Witnessing her departure left him with a hollow ache, intensifying his desire to see her again."Boss, I've been thinking that we should consider forgiving them. It wasn't their fault, and we've learned that they have no clue about that woman's whereabouts or the person she ran with, so technically, they are innocent," George proposed.Richard listened to George but did not respond, nor did he snap, as he normally does. George felt the stillness was strange and wondered whether Richard was considering forgiving them as well.Suddenly, the elevator came to a stop on the floor where his office was.George pushed open the door, allowing Richard to enter, where they were met with the sight of Sonia accompanied by a red-headed woman.Sonia stood
*****Flashback"What? She has no boyfriend," Ana's mother exclaimed into the phone, Sonia and her father standing in the background. The call from the Hill family left them feeling a bit unsettled."No, Mom, she doesn't have a boyfriend. I know everything about her!" Young Sonia declared arrogantly, a smirk playing on her lips. Despite Ana's beauty, she always turned down guys at school. Sometimes, other girls gossiped about her possibly being a lesbian."Mrs. Hill, please, my other daughter used to go to the school with her. Trust me, Ana has no boyfriend," Ana's mother said."No, Mrs. Hill, she hasn't arrived here, and I have no idea where she is!"The doorbell rang abruptly, and because Ana's mother was occupied chatting on the phone, Kayton—Ana's stepfather—went to open the door as he thought Ana had returned home.However, the instant he opened the door to greet the visitor, a sudden, powerful kick sent him hurtling backward, crashing back into the house."Dad!" Young Sonia cried
*****"Mom, who's here?" Another voice chimed in from behind as Sonia approached the door, standing just behind her mother. "Ana!" she exclaimed, her excitement evident in her tone."Why on earth did she come here? If she lingers even for a moment near me, my health will suffer. Perhaps my demise will hasten beyond your imagination, Sonia," Ana's mother spat, before storming inside, leaving Ana and Sonia alone."I understand you never anticipated such a reaction from Mother, but it's the result of years of enduring pain. Step inside," Sonia insisted, gracefully holding the door for Ana. However, Ana stood firm, declaring, "I won't enter. You come out and elucidate your purpose for summoning me here.""You're aware of the situation, Ana. Let's go inside and have a calm discussion, regardless of what our mother said to you about her reaction," Sonia responded firmly. After a moment of contemplation, Ana nodded and followed Sonia inside the house.Although Ana didn't encounter her stepfa
****"I need to go," Ana declared, her voice tense as she hastily grabbed her staff. The phone call she received seemed to have filled her with a sense of dreadful foreboding, evident in the strained expression on her face."Where are you going? I can drive you there," Richard offered urgently, noticing Ana's troubled demeanor. His concern deepened as he realized she was reluctant to share what had gone wrong."It's a call from one of my patients, and I'd rather not attract attention by arriving in your car or have people speculate about the CEO showing interest in me," Ana responded smoothly as she slipped on her heels. Her words were delivered with such finesse that it was nearly impossible to discern any falsehood.Ana was about to walk out of the door without giving a glance to Richard, it was something that pinched Richard's nerves. He dashed to her, shoved the door shut, and grabbed the back of her hand, swirling her with her back against the wall as her lips locked in a kiss."
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