At the beginning of her marriage to Julian, Evelyn Stone was treated like a queen. But after three years, Julian suddenly changed—drastically. Evelyn was left confused, unable to understand what had caused her husband’s transformation. Then, one night, Julian came home with a woman named Selena. That very night, he handed Evelyn divorce papers, claiming he had married the wrong woman all along. It wasn’t Evelyn he had been searching for—it was Selena.
Lihat lebih banyak“Why has my husband grown so cold? Why doesn’t he even care about me anymore?”
Evelyn Stone stared blankly out the living room window as a light rain trickled down the glass. Her mind was in turmoil, her heart filled with questions. Julian used to come home with a smile and a warm hug. But now… even the familiar sound of his key turning in the door had vanished from her life. Three years. Three years of marriage she once believed was perfect—now reduced to a torturous riddle. She sat at the edge of the sofa, a cup of untouched tea in her hands. Her fingers trembled as she reached for her phone. More than ten times she had tried to call her husband today. But as always—no answer. “Is there another woman who’s made him forget about our marriage?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. Her eyes began to well up. Dark thoughts haunted her. She tried to shake them off, but reality stung like salt in an open wound. Unanswered messages. Silent nights. These weren’t just coincidences. Suddenly, the sound of the front door opening shattered the silence. Evelyn jumped to her feet, her heart pounding. “Julian!” she cried. A tall man in a rain-drenched black coat stood motionless in the doorway. His face was cold. No smile. No longing. Just a lifeless stare that pierced her soul. Evelyn rushed forward, wrapping her arms around his waist. “I missed you so much, Julian.” But his body didn’t respond to her embrace. Within seconds, Julian pushed her away. Harshly. Without hesitation. “I want a divorce, Evelyn,” he said flatly. Thud. It felt as though the earth split open beneath her feet. “W-what?” Evelyn stepped back. Her breath caught in her throat. “Divorce? Why so suddenly? Just yesterday, you told me you loved me. That I was the only one who could make your heart truly happy.” Julian stared at her with eyes void of emotion. The warmth from before was gone. “I was wrong. You’re not the woman I want. I made a mistake marrying you. You’re not the one I’ve been searching for.” “What do you mean?” Evelyn’s voice shook. “Why are you saying this?” Julian turned and began walking toward the stairs. But before he could go further, he called out. “Selena, come in!” Evelyn spun around—and in that moment, a woman in a tight red dress sauntered into the room with a smug smile. Without shame, she clung to Julian’s arm like she belonged there. “Baby… I’m freezing,” Selena purred seductively. Julian smiled at her. “You’ll be warm soon enough.” Crash! The teacup slipped from Evelyn’s hand and shattered on the floor. But the pain in her chest was far sharper than any piece of broken porcelain. “You… you have another woman?” Her voice was barely more than a breath. Julian nodded. “Yes. She’s the woman I’ve been looking for. Her father is a man who’s helped me more than anyone else. I’ve been searching for her for years… and unfortunately, I married the wrong woman in the process.” Selena laughed haughtily. “Honey, why are you being so cruel to her? Look—she’s trembling.” Evelyn stepped forward, eyes locked on the woman before her. “You knew he was married, and you still walked into our home?” Selena sneered. “Our home? Oh, sweetheart, don’t flatter yourself. This place doesn’t belong to you anymore.” Julian added coldly, “Evelyn, I’ve already prepared the divorce papers. Just sign them. Don’t make this harder than it needs to be.” Evelyn clenched her fists. “After everything… after I stood by you, helped you rise, supported you through your worst days… this is how you repay me?” Julian said nothing. His expression remained blank. Tears began to fall down Evelyn’s cheeks. But she refused to break—not in front of the two people who had shattered her dignity. “You know something?” Evelyn’s voice was soft but sharp. “You might think you’ve won because you’ve found your ‘perfect woman.’ But one day, when you realize that love isn’t about status or inheritance… that day will be the worst day of your life.” Julian turned to her with a sneer. “You’re being too dramatic.” “And you’re a coward,” Evelyn snapped back. Selena tugged on Julian’s arm. “Let’s go, darling. I’m bored. Let her cry by herself.” Julian nodded. Without another word, he took Selena’s hand and walked out of the house—the home he once shared with Evelyn. She stood frozen. The sound of their footsteps growing distant made her heart feel even emptier. Evelyn stared at the closed door, then turned to the mirror in the living room. Her hair was a mess, her eyes swollen. But beneath all that pain… a fire slowly lit within her. “I’ll make you both regret this.”That night, after the small fire was extinguished and the police confirmed that it hadn’t spread further, William’s house returned to a quiet stillness. But the hearts of its inhabitants were far from calm.Evelyn sat in the living room, a blanket wrapped tightly around her trembling body. Her face was pale, her breathing uneven, and her heart thudded wildly in her chest. She still couldn’t fully grasp the reality—that someone had tried to burn her alive. In front of her, a warm cup of tea was gently placed on the table by one of the maids.“Please drink slowly, Miss Evelyn,” the maid said softly.Evelyn gave a slight nod. Her hand shook as she reached for the cup.Meanwhile, William stood outside in the yard, speaking with the head of security and the remaining police officers. He issued firm orders—install more cameras around the property, and check every window’s locks and latches.As the tension began to settle, Rosemary descended the stairs. She wore a maroon satin nightgown, her
Night fell with a suffocating silence. Evelyn sat on the edge of her bed, her eyes staring blankly toward the window, veiled by a thin curtain. The air in the room was cold, but it wasn’t the chill that made her shiver—it was the festering wound inside her, tearing at her sanity.Her tears fell silently. Not from fear, but from bitter disappointment. The man she once thought was different turned out to be the same as the rest. William, with his gentle demeanor and calm eyes, had proven just as blind to the truth."Foolish me," she whispered. "To think someone like him would ever stand up for me."Footsteps echoed from outside her door. Evelyn quickly wiped her tears. She couldn’t afford to look weak. Not anymore. She had been stepped on long enough.A soft knock came at the door. Evelyn said nothing.“Evelyn.” The voice was deep—and familiar.William.She hesitated, then rose and opened the door. He stood on the threshold, his expression unreadable.“I... I’d like to talk for a moment
“Pathetic woman!”The sharp voice echoed from behind the door.Rosemary swung open the bedroom door harshly, her eyes narrowing as she glared at Evelyn, who sat slumped in the corner of the room. Evelyn’s face was pale, cold sweat drenched her temples, and her eyes were barely open—as if her body was on the verge of giving up from exhaustion and pressure. But the moment she saw Rosemary standing at the doorway, the emotions she had long suppressed began to boil over.Evelyn’s weak face turned fierce, glaring with fury at Rosemary.“What’s your problem with my attitude? If you don’t like it, you’re free to leave this house!” Rosemary snapped mercilessly.Her voice echoed off the silent walls of the massive house. Evelyn lowered her head—not out of fear, but because of the sheer weight she carried in her chest. She clenched the edge of her clothes tightly, holding back the urge to retaliate. But she knew, in this house, she was no one.William began to feel uneasy. The quiet house sudde
Evelyn followed William's footsteps toward his house. The grand mansion, towering with classic European architecture, looked magnificent—and foreign—to her eyes. But as they stepped up the stairs toward the main entrance, unease began creeping into her mind.She clutched her bag tightly, her breath coming in shallow bursts.“Sir… what about your wife’s feelings? Won’t she be angry or jealous if she finds out you brought me here?” Evelyn asked in a low voice, barely more than a whisper. Her face betrayed her fear—she didn’t want to be the cause of another woman’s heartbreak.William stopped for a moment. He turned to look at her with a bemused expression. Then, unexpectedly, he burst into laughter—his voice cutting through the quiet night.“I’ve never even been married, Evelyn. Why are you talking about a 'wife'?” he said, his voice dropping to a whisper as he looked deeply into her eyes. “Or... are you hoping to earn that title from me?”Evelyn’s cheeks flushed instantly. Her heart th
“Thank you, Sir. I’m sorry, but I have to go,” Evelyn said with a trembling voice, her fingers clutching the edge of the hospital blanket.Her steps were unsteady as she tried to get down from the bed. The cold floor met the soles of her feet, sending a slight shiver through her body. But it wasn’t the chill that made her tremble—it was the crushing reality that she had nowhere to go… and no money to pay for any of this.“Evelyn!”William Montgomery’s voice halted her in her tracks. Firm. Cold. But beneath it—there was a trace of concern.He strode quickly to her bedside and caught her arm, stopping her from falling. Evelyn looked up, her eyes meeting his sharp gaze.“You’re not fully recovered, Miss. Stay here!” William commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument.“But, Sir...” Evelyn lowered her gaze, her voice quivering. “I… I don’t have any money. I’m not even sure I can afford this hospital bill.” Her voice cracked, tears beginning to glimmer at the corners of her eyes.Will
“Take all your clothes and get out of this house!”Selena’s voice echoed through the grand living room. Her breath was ragged, her eyes ablaze with hatred. She threw Evelyn’s suitcase and clothes one by one toward the front door. Dresses, nightgowns, and underwear scattered across the floor, now mixing with dirt and the rainwater beginning to soak the terrace.Evelyn stood trembling on the doorstep. Her fists clenched tightly as she fought back the shame and heartbreak. She had just signed the divorce papers, and now, she was forced to watch her dignity be trampled like garbage.“Julian, are you really throwing me out tonight? It’s raining. Can you honestly watch me get drenched like a stray dog with no place to go?” Her voice was hoarse, nearly drowned by the pounding rain on the rooftop.Julian stood behind Selena, his face expressionless but firm. Yet Evelyn could still see a flicker of doubt in his eyes.Selena quickly stepped forward and grabbed Julian’s arm. “If you still care a
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