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23. Things Getting Out of Hand
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Divorced To Steal His Heart 24. His Biggest Mistake
Dr. Lawton.Why is this my first time hearing his name?And why is the assistant just telling me now?I threw him a deadly look, and he scratched his head and coughed in embarrassment.“Actually, I didn't mean to hide this from you, Sir. I've been trying my best to reach out to Dr. Lawton for the past few months, but despite pulling all strings, I couldn't get access to him. His schedule is packed and the hospital he works at has signed a contract, so-”It would be impossible for outside sources to invite him.Even the government couldn't do anything unless with that hospital’s approval.“Where is the hospital located?” I asked. “It's in Switzerland, Mr. Wellington. But you know-”Transporting my grandfather there is impossible.The Doctors have advised against it as it can worsen his condition.I heaved out a helpless sigh, and after a while, I looked up. “Secure the next flight ticket to Switzerland. I'll go there myself.”I'll do whatever it takes to bring that Doctor here even if
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-02Divorced To Steal His Heart 25. Giving Her Trouble
…Jessica's POVWhen he told me to go home, I thought he was joking until I looked at the expression on his face.Theo was angry and annoyed. I would think his anger was directed towards me when I hadn't said anything wrong, but he'd been like this recently.In fact, his mood was worsening day by day. He's no longer the same man who would avoid anything that could hurt me.Day by day, I watch him become a completely different person.No way!I can't let this continue.I've worked hard to keep his mother and sister by my side. I've done everything to be who I am today. To make myself more popular and influential, I've not only become a model with several high-end endorsements but also ventured into movies and TV shows.Many male actors in the entertainment industry regard me as a goddess. But everyone knows I'm Theo's girlfriend. Many of my endorsements and resources come from the Wellington family, which shows how strong our relationship is.I have no interest in actors; my ambitio
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-02Divorced To Steal His Heart 26. Adjusting Her Work Schedule
…Geneva, Switzerland. Olivia's POV.When I spoke to Ethan about it, I'd already anticipated his reaction.Ethan shook his head rapidly. I'd never seen him disagree with something so fast. “Olivia, that's dangerous. I thought you wanted to spend the rest of your life here.”Going back to the U.S. must be dangerous. The chances of meeting Theo are high as I'm going back specifically for Grandpa's sake. However, if I tread carefully and my plan works out, even Grandpa Victor won't know that I came.The old man has done a lot for me. The least I can do is not watch him die while I have the ability to save him.“Ethan, I have to go,” I told him. “This is my expertise, isn't it?”“But there are other doctors in this field.” He stared at me helplessly. “You don't have to risk exposing yourself, Olivia. You've been living a peaceful life here, and what if he finds out?”Theo will never find out. At least not about my child. “However, those doctors aren't willing to take up Grandpa’s case
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-03Divorced To Steal His Heart 27. Stole Her Breath
The Next Day. Our flight was going to depart early so I could only kiss Dave goodbye while he was still asleep. But I squeezed time to prepare his favorite breakfast and put it inside the food warmer. Sitting inside the plane as it flew into the sky, I gazed at the city below. The houses became like ants while the trees stood like grasses.Finally… After five years, I'm leaving this city for the first time.Why do I feel anxious? I've already prepared myself mentally for this journey.Nothing can go wrong. I felt Ethan's palm on mine, giving it a gentle squeeze. It's as if he can sense my anxiety. “If you don't control your emotions now, how's it gonna be when we arrive in L.A. Will you be able to perform the operation?”His words make sense.I need to stay calm. The hospital is to ensure that my identity is kept a secret. Even the staff aren't allowed to say a thing.My mind wandered to Dave. I'm sure he'll be alright. After the fourteen-hour flight, we're supposed to head to
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-03Divorced To Steal His Heart 28. Something Seemed Off
…Geneva, Switzerland.Theo's POV This isn't my first time stepping into a foreign city. Besides, I've been here twice for a business trip. If I knew the famous mysterious Dr. Lawton lived here, wouldn't I have seized the opportunity during one of those business trips?I have nobody to blame but my assistant who thought it's better to reveal the news when it's almost too late.I just got a call from one of the Nurses at the hospital in L.A. that Grandpa's condition has worsened.Now there's no time to lose. It's either I find Dr. Lawton this evening or the dreaded event might occur.“Mr. Wellington, the weather is bad. According to the weather report, there's an upcoming blizzard. Maybe we should lodge in one of the hotels.”As I sat in the backseat of the car that picked us up from the airport, I listened to the assistant’s explanation.Glancing outside the window, I frowned. The atmosphere was clear. There wasn't any sign of bad weather.“The weather report, Sir-” The assistant e
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-04Divorced To Steal His Heart 29. Stranded!
The hallway was indeed empty.It's normal that the visiting hours should be over by this time.However, does that concern us?We're here for a special appointment and not to visit any patients.Why am I considering a little boy's words?“Hey, Dave… Remember no talking to strangers,” The Nanny said in a hushed tone. “Let's go home.”But the little boy didn't move.He stared at me and then he glanced at the assistant before returning his gaze to me. “Mister, didn't you hear? Everyone is celebrating the new year. You won't find anybody inside the hospital now.”The new year?Well, that's not true.“The new year was last month,” I stared at him.“My bad.” The boy shrugged. “I mean the hospital’s anniversary is being celebrated today.”Why didn't the hospital director tell me that? Is it true?“That's enough, Dave…” The Nanny looked flustered and she nudged him to move. “Mister, we're so sorry. Dave is in a bad mood, please don't mind him.”The boy pursed his lips, threw me what seemed l
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-04Divorced To Steal His Heart 30. Take Him To Her
Hearing the boy's request, I exchanged glances with my assistant.“You don't have to go if you don't want to,” He went on. “But you don't look like someone who would like to sleep on these streets.”“Dave, stop it!” The Nanny exclaimed, rushing forward to grab the boy's hand. “Mister, I'm so sorry. Please ignore him!”She apologized profusely. Yet, my attention wasn't on the Nanny.It was on the boy whose presence put me at ease somehow.Is it because I find his features familiar? “Where is your home?” I rose to my feet, wiping the snowflakes off my pants.The boy pointed to a tall apartment building miles away. “It's in that building. It's not very far, Mister.”“Mm. Let's go.”A little boy couldn't possibly do me any harm. The Nanny looked hesitant and hopeless as well. She kept on signaling the boy with her eyes who wasn't looking at her.“Mr. Wellington…” The assistant looked as if he also wanted to protest,But a single glance from me had him shutting his mouth.I followed the
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-04Divorced To Steal His Heart 31. A Fair Exchange
“Oh, goodness!” The Nanny looked frustrated. “Things don't work like that. Besides, how do you know he's from Los Angeles?”The boy grabbed an apple from the basket on the counter and munched on it. He appeared unconcerned as he said, “I heard the other guy mention it. Lucky coincidence, right?”“No!” The Nanny disagreed. “You can't take advantage of strangers. I thought you were helping them from the bottom of your heart.”“Tsk. It's called a fair exchange.” What seemed like a cunning smile appeared on the boy's lips. “We give them shelter, they take me to L.A.”I think I've heard enough.Fortunately, my instincts never failed me. The boy surely was up to something.With this kind of approach, though, should I call him smart or tricky?I turned, heading back to the living room, dazed for a moment by what I'd just witnessed.Such a little boy could be so bold and smart… who are his parents?Should I be worried that I've underestimated this little guy?“Hehe, Mr. Wellington, you're ba
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Divorced To Steal His Heart 116. Had An Affair
I cursed inside, tossed my phone aside, and rushed out.Damn! I shouldn't overlook this, knowing that Theo would try to take Dave away, I should have kept him beside me.On leaving the house, I found the man's car parked outside the small fenced gates and he's trying to make Dave sit in it.It wasn't only Theo convincing my son to get inside the car, but also the Nanny who I've just turned away.“Come on, Dave… Nanny will be you with, and Mr. Wellington is your Daddy. Don't be scared, Sweetie… we'll be back in a jiffy.”“Let go of me!” Dave shouted. “He's a bad guy.”“Hehe- I know it's sad that he accidentally made Grandma Joanne faint. Well, if he was a bad guy, you wouldn't have followed him to L.A., right? You knew all this time that he was your Daddy-”“You!” I stopped running, staring at the Nanny speechlessly. Seeing how hard she's trying to convince Dave to enter the car while Theo held the car's door open, the cunning man must have promised her something.“What do you think y
Divorced To Steal His Heart 115. Brainwash Him
A Few Minutes Later I was lucky to bring Prof. Joanne back to her senses.The old woman was too weak to sit down, so I made her rest on her bed.“I thought you considered me your family, Olivia. Why did you hide this secret from me?” She complained. “Did you think that I wouldn't stand up for you because you're hiding from someone so powerful?”Shaking my head, I sighed. That wasn't my reason.In all these years, I didn't discuss Theo with her because I didn't like even the mention of his name.I'd lied to Prof. Joanne that Dave's father was someone insignificant and not worth mentioning because that's how I'd regarded Theo in my heart.“I'm so sorry, Professor. If I knew Theo would barge in on us-”“I understand…” The woman patted my hand and smiled weakly. “Now I know the reason behind your sudden visit. But you can't run from problems, Dear. Or they'll keep piling up.”Well, what do I do now?All thanks to the Nanny, Theo has found us. He has finally seen Dave, one of my worst f
Divorced To Steal His Heart 114. Stay Behind
Olivia's POV This neighborhood is so serene and secure, unlike the apartment building downtown buzzing with the activities of people.I should consider buying a house around here and moving here.This way, nobody could barge in or come here announced. “Why do you need a house when your time here is almost over, Dear?” Prof. Joanne asked me as we went through some research papers together.Well, I can't believe how fast time flies.It's five years already and the project will soon be over. “Actually, I'm considering staying behind…” I revealed. “I like it here in Geneva, Professor. I think I've adapted to life here.”“Uhm, that's strange.” The woman gave me an inquisitive look as if she didn't quite believe me. “Don't you miss your family in the U.S.? I thought you were planning to move back there. Unless you've changed your mind.”“Y- Yeah…” I smiled and picked up the teacup in front of me, sipping on it. “Dreams can take a person anywhere, right?”Prof. Joanne nodded in agreement
Divorced To Steal His Heart 113. His Help
Vanished?Likely story.Why am I not surprised?After giving me the fake sample, Olivia would definitely try to evade me by running away with my son.I sighed and ended the call.Now what?Geneva is not like L.A., and I can't guarantee that I'll find her easily.Where do I start looking?Yet again, I had another sleepless night. My time in Geneva isn't as I've planned at all.I'd thought after hearing that I'd canceled the wedding with Jessica, Olivia would be touched.I'd thought that she'd feel free and tell me the truth. But it's more difficult than I'd imagined.In the morning, despite my exhaustion, I left for the apartment building to see it for myself.True to the investigator’s words, Olivia was gone and her apartment was locked. What to do next?I'd never been this confused or clueless. If only I could get a single hint.Who could help me in this situation?I sat on the stairwell, thinking for a long time.Then an idea lit up in my head.Although I was not very sure it woul
Divorced To Steal His Heart 112. Vanished
…Theo's POV I'm not so dumb.When I asked for the sample, knowing there was no way Olivia would allow me to see Dave, I expected her to say no and insist I left.But then, she agreed and instantly brought me a sample.I'm not a fool to believe her. But I have to change strategies.Approaching Olivia directly or pleading and showing her my desperation won't get me what I want.She's hellbent on denying me access to Dave.I never knew she could be so stubborn. “Mr. Wellington, here is all the information you asked for.” The private investigator’s voice dragged my attention. Not only were they written information,There were also some photos attached to the file. “Five years ago, Dr. Lawson came to Geneva, following a professor for an important project. A few months later after she came, she gave birth to a boy.”As the investigator narrated the story, my heart stirred with a complex emotion, seeing Dave's photo when he was an infant. Olivia was sitting on a hospital bed, looking
Divorced To Steal His Heart 111. Biding Time
“Olivia-”“Please leave, Theo Wellington.” I cupped my palms together, giving him a hopeless look.The man's desperation scared me.The more he pushed, the more anxious I became.Never would I imagine a scenario whereby my son could be snatched from me someday.And Theo Wellington is capable of that.His eyes are on Dave now, and he'll do anything to take him away. “I've already told you that he's mine and Ethan's son. Just leave us alone, Theo!”I pleaded in a desperate tone, hopeful he would heed my request.But he stared at me as if I was the one torturing him. “Stop doing this, Olivia. Both you and I know Dave is our son. I don't remember you to be a dishonest person.”When did he start trusting me?Who cares if he thinks I'm honest or not?I'd rather be dishonest than let go of my happiness.I'll be selfish in all sense if it comes to ensuring my son's safety. “Allow me to do a DNA test,” Theo added. “Once the result comes out, I'll naturally leave if Dave is not my son.”But he
Divorced To Steal His Heart 110. Obsessed
Olivia's POV Unless that kidnapper was invincible, he would not be so brave to step into the apartment building in daylight.He couldn't bypass the security or even had the guts to knock.When Nanny Maya ran back inside with that frightful expression, I already had an inkling who that kidnapper was. Despite that, I hoped it was not him. It shouldn't be Theo. My warning yesterday should be enough to make him back off.“Ms. Lawson, it's- It's that man.” Maya was literally shaking like a leaf as she spoke incoherently.Sighing, I took her hand, heading back in the same direction.Dave is in his room, and I don't want this to alert him.Peeking through the hole in the door confirmed my suspicion.Theo is here!“Do you know him, Ms. Lawson?”I nodded to the Nanny's question to stop her from panicking further. “B- But how?” Maya exclaimed. “Who's he? They took Dave away the other time.”I couldn't possibly explain everything to the Nanny, especially exposing Theo’s identity.So I reass
Divorced To Steal His Heart 109. Bad News
…Geneva, Switzerland.Theo's POVI woke up with anticipation in my heart, looking forward to hearing from my assistant.The DNA results should be ready, right?Olivia will no longer have any grounds to refute my claims. I ate breakfast in haste, washed up, and got dressed.And after getting ready, I couldn't wait to pick up my phone and dial Jake.But then, I realized the time difference. Cursing inside, I paced back and forth inside the suite, constantly looking at the time.Geneva is nine hours ahead of L.A. It's 6:00 AM here in Geneva, but it would still be 9:00 PM back in L.A. With no other thing to do, I sat on the couch, my gaze fixated on the tall apartment building through the floor-to-ceiling window.Knowing I had to wait nine hours before hearing from my assistant, my anxiousness increased by the minutes.Jake should have gone to sleep already, or maybe the results are not out yet.After two hours, my phone miraculously rang with the assistant's name flashing on the scr
Divorced To Steal His Heart 108. The Luxury
After my statement, a hushed silence fell across the hall.The reporters stared at each other, all of them clearly speechless.My words must be so believable that they were too shocked to react.Noises exploded, and their questions were louder than before. “Mrs. Wellington! You're Mrs. Wellington already! Are you serious, Jessica?”“If you and Mr. Wellington are already married, isn't holding that extravagant wedding a waste?”“Jessica, for how long have you been married to Theo Wellington?”“A few days ago, you posted a photo of a little boy. So it's true that he's your son with Theo Wellington.”“Why did you guys hide this important secret for many years?”“Jessica, oh- I mean, Mrs. Wellington. Is there evidence that you're telling the truth?”I saw this coming.The reporters would surely have their doubts except the ones I had my manager hire.I didn't need to speak much as they were the ones agreeing with my words, sealing the others’ curiosity.“You're a celebrity, and it's unde
