MasukFor five years, Elara loved Nathaniel Blackwood unconditionally. For three of those years, she was his wife, gentle, loyal, and invisible. He never loved her back. Cold, distant, and married only for convenience, Nathaniel always kept his heart reserved for one woman – his first love, the “white moonlight” he could never forget. When she returns, Elara is pushed aside without hesitation, when Nathaniel humiliates her in front of his first love and peers. While Nathaniel stands firmly by his first love, Elara finally walks away. What no one knows is that she leaves carrying his child. Disappearing without a word, she also sheds the identity of a powerless wife and awakens the truth she had hidden all along, she is the secret heiress of a powerful family, someone even the Blackwoods cannot afford to offend. When Nathaniel finally realizes what he has lost, regret drives him to his knees. But the woman he once ignored looks at him with cold indifference and says only one thing: “Too late, ex-husband. You lost me the moment you chose her.”
Lihat lebih banyakElara Blackwood adjusted the candle one last time and stepped back from the dining table.
Everything looked perfect, too perfect for a man who barely noticed such details. White roses rested in a crystal vase. Silver cutlery glowed beneath the chandelier. At the center of the table sat a small cake, simple and understated, just like the message written on it. Happy Anniversary. The clock on the wall ticked softly, each second echoing through the silent mansion. It was already nine thirty. Nathaniel had promised he would be home by eight. Elara glanced at her phone again, her fingers tightening slightly around it. There were no missed calls. No unread messages. The last text still stared back at her, shortcold and distant. I’m busy. Might be late tonight. She swallowed hard. Tonight wasn’t just any night. It marked three years of marriage and five years of loving him quietly, patiently, without expectations. Their marriage had never been born from love. It had been an arrangement, one decided by his grandfather, sealed by obligation rather than affection. Nathaniel had never pretended otherwise. Still she had hoped. At ten, the candles burned down, wax dripping silently onto the tablecloth. Elara exhaled, forcing her disappointment down. She reached for her coat. If he wouldn’t come home, she would go to him. The private club gleamed brightly against the night, its glass doors reflecting laughter of people inside. Elara paused at the entrance, her heartbeat uneven as she scanned the room. Then she saw him. Nathaniel stood near the center, tall and composed in a tailored black suit. He looked relaxed and more at ease than he ever did at home. Beside him stood a woman dressed in white, her hand resting lightly on his arm as she leaned in to speak. Elara froze. The woman was beautiful in a soft, unforgettable way. Her long hair framed her delicate face, her smile warm and familiar. When Nathaniel lowered his head to listen to her, the corner of his lips lifted faintly. He was smiling. Elara had never seen him smile like that. Before she could stop herself, she stepped forward. “Nathaniel.” Her voice cut through the noise. He turned, surprise flickering across his face before it disappeared behind his usual cold composure. His gaze swept over her for a moment, then hardened. “Elara,” he said coldly. “What are you doing here?” “I was looking for my husband…” she replied. The woman beside him stiffened, her eyes shifting between them as understanding dawned. She offered Elara a polite, almost apologetic smile. “I didn’t know your wife would come,” she said to him gently. Nathaniel didn’t move away from her. “I didn’t expect her to be here,” he replied as if Elara didn't even matter. The words landed heavily on Elara’s chest. Curious glances turned toward them. She could hear his friends whispering and throwing mocking glances at her. Elara felt every stare like a weight pressing against her back, yet she forced herself to stand straight. “You said you’d come home for our anniversary,” she said quietly. “I got delayed,” he replied, his tone flat. He didn't bother to explain further. “For three hours?” His expression darkened. “This isn’t the place for this, Elara.” The woman shifted uncomfortably. “I’m sorry… I didn’t know tonight was important for you.” Nathaniel turned to her instantly, his voice softening. “It’s not your fault. Don't blame yourself.” Something inside Elara cracked. “So you thought it was fine to leave your wife alone tonight?” she asked, her voice steady despite the ache in her chest. “Elara,” Nathaniel said, irritation creeping in his voice, “stop making a scene.” “I’m not making a scene,” she replied. “I just wanted one night.” The woman tightened her grip on his arm. “Maybe I should leave.” “No,” Nathaniel said without hesitation. The word was firm and final. He turned back to Elara and said coldly. “Go home.” Her lips parted slightly. “You want me gone?” “Yes.” The answer was immediate. Elara nodded slowly. “Fine.” She turned and walked away, her heels clicking against the marble floor, each step felt heavier than the last one. She didn’t look back. Behind her, Nathaniel watched her leave, his expression unreadable. Elara didn’t know it yet but after tonight, nothing in her life would ever be the same. *** Hello dear readeds. How did you find the chapter? This is just the beginning of Elara’s journey, her fall, her rise, and everything in between. Stay with her. The storm has only begun. Do give your reviews, comment and share the book If you're liking the storyline.The next morning, the bright light of a brand new day flooded the elegantly sophisticated study of the huge and grand Hale estate. Richard sat behind his large desk, his expression serious and focused as he worked on important business files while Katherine stood near the window, quietly stirring a fresh cup of chamomile tea. Elliott was working on his files too, while his eyes kept flickering on the sleek smartphone that was resting right in the center of the desk as if waiting for Elara's call.As if God had heard his prayers, with a soft ringtone, the phone screen illuminated, and Elara’s contact name began to flash. Richard immediately pressed the speaker button, the line connecting with a quiet click."Hello, Dad? Mom? Elliott?" Elara’s voice traveled clearly through the line, sounding light, calm, and incredibly peaceful."Good morning, my darling," Katherine spoke first, her motherly voice filled with an instant warmth. "We are missing you and our sweet angels. How are you ho
The evening was alive with the voices, sophisticated chatter and the clinking of crystal glasses. The event was an intimate affair, an exclusive celebration hosted by one of Christian’s closest friends from high society, held at a luxurious private gallery in the heart of the city.Christian stood near the center of the room, looking sharp and immaculate in a tailored charcoal suit. However, despite the elegant surroundings, a shadow of exhaustion and heavy worry dimmed his usual bright eyes. His mind was miles away, wondering how Elara was faring inside the Blackwood mansion during this temporary pause in their engagement.Suddenly, the air around him felt colder and tense.Through the crowded room, Melissa and Anna emerged from the dark shadows. They had managed to secure invitations to this highly exclusive gathering by using their old, desperate family connections, dragging themselves into an event they normally wouldn't belong to. Melissa wore a striking crimson red dress, her l
The next afternoon, the bright sun was just beginning to dip down in the horizon, painting the sky in soft shades of orange and pink colors. Elara was sitting in the sunroom, watching Emma and Noah carefully stack blocks, when the deep, familiar purr of a luxury car engine echoed through the long driveway.Her brows furrowed slightly as she checked the diamond watch on her wrist. It was barely three o'clock in the afternoon.Within moments, the huge doors of the foyer were opened and Nathaniel walked inside. He wasn't wearing his usual rigid corporate suit jacket; instead, his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, and his dark eyes looked energetic and alive. The moment his gaze found Elara standing by the archway, a wide, genuine smile completely transformed his handsome face, making him look even more captivating."Daddy!" Emma shrieked happily with pure delight, dropping her blocks instantly and sprinting across the polished marble floor. Noah was right behind her, his usual serio
After the heavy double doors slammed shut, the tense atmosphere in the grand foyer slowly evaporated, replaced once again by the comforting warmth of the Blackwood mansion. Elara looked down at Emma and Noah, her heart swelling with pride as she brushed the stray hairs from their faces."You two were so brave," Elara whispered, a genuine, beautiful smile lighting up her eyes. "Thank you for protecting Mommy.""We will always protect you, Mommy!" Emma cheered, her brief anger completely forgotten as she grabbed Elara’s hand, pulling her back toward the grand drawing room. "Come on, let's go finish our game!"The rest of the evening turned into a joyful celebration of their little victory. Elara completely let her guard down, allowing herself to laugh freely as she joined the twins on the plush rug. They built a massive fort out of velvet sofa cushions and silk pillows, pretending it was a magical castle where no bad wizards or mean ladies could ever enter. Noah proudly showed Elara a
The painful and emotional weight of their confessions still hung in the cool night air when a soft, sleepy whimper broke the silence of the dark shoreline."Mommy... Daddy..." Emma's tiny, high-pitched voice called out weakly from inside the glowing white canopy tent.Elara quickly pulled her hand
The cool night air seemed to stand completely still as the reality of Nathaniel’s raw confession hovered over the crashing waves of the ocean. He remained on his knees in the damp sand, his head bowed reverently before her, his entire broad frame still trembling with the weight of five years of un
The deep, romantic crimson glow of the sunset slowly melted into a dark, velvet night sky, and the stars began to blink awake over the calm ocean waves. Just as the air was turning chilly, the sound of the low murmuring voices broke the quiet and peace of the shore.Elara lifted her head and saw a
The luxury white sedan smoothly arrived as it glided along the coastal highway until the whole road revealed the captivating, private, breathtaking stretch of white sand hidden with the tall, rocky cliffs.Nathaniel’s private beach estate was magnificent and captivating, and completely cut off from
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