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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: COLD AND GRUMPY ATTITUDE

Penulis: Ebunoluwa
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-12-27 21:38:10

It had been weeks, yet Jason and I were still locked in silent malice.

In front of the press, we played the perfect couple. Behind closed doors, we were cold strangers living under the same roof.

I was slowly getting used to it.

No one seemed to care about what was truly happening in our marriage—well, except the press.

I decided to focus solely on the company and nothing else. Barbara had once introduced me to a dating app, but I couldn’t care less. I wasn’t ready for anything like that.

Still
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  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE     CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: UNCERTAIN FEELINGS / THE PARTY

    ALEXA’S POV“So, what do you have to tell me?” I asked, furrowing my brows at Barbara.“Say yours first,” she replied quickly, her voice slightly shaky.I rolled my eyes and sighed. “Something is clearly bothering you, Barbara. So go ahead.”“It can wait,” she said with a forced smile.I scoffed softly. “Fine.”I inhaled deeply.“Jason wants a divorce.”Her eyes widened immediately. “What? Why would he want that?”“You remember we got married because of his mom,” I said flatly. “Now she’s gone… so, to him, there’s no reason for the marriage anymore. He wants a divorce—and I’m not doing anything about it.”Barbara studied me carefully.“It depends on you too. Do you want the divorce?”“I don’t know…” I murmured, biting my lower lip.“You have to be honest with yourself, Alexa. Do you love him?”My chest tightened instantly.Love?“I’m… confused,” I admitted quietly. “I don’t even understand my own feelings. I just know I’m not happy about the divorce. And that scares me.”Barbara softe

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER THIRTY: MAX'S SECRET

    Jason’s POVIt had been weeks. Life had grown unbearably hard. Alexa and I hadn’t spoken about the divorce since that day.Instead, we fell back into the cold treatments, passing each other like strangers in our own home.This time, though… it felt different. Awkward. Heavy.There was something else gnawing at me—something shocking.The woman who had shown up at the house.†Flashback†“Max, who is this?” I asked my dad, disbelief clear in my voice.The woman smiled warmly. “Oh, I guess he hasn’t told you. I’m Laura Jackson, your dad’s new wife, and this is Lisa Anderson—your biological sister.”I chuckled dryly. “Is this some kind of joke? New wife? We just lost Mom.” My frown deepened.“Dad, who are these people?” Jace demanded, his eyes fixed on him.Dad rubbed his palms nervously. “Okay… there’s a long explanation.”“Mom, I don’t want to stay here,” Lisa said, pouting and stamping her foot.“We’re listening,” I said, folding my arms.Dad took a deep breath. “When Jennifer was aroun

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: FILING A DIVORCE

    JASON’S POV“A divorce? Hell no!”“Dad, you can’t make decisions for me,” I said coldly. “The only reason I married Alexa was to make Mom happy. Now she’s gone… it’s time we go our separate ways and live our lives.”“Would Mom be happy about this?” Jace asked.“This isn’t about Mom—”“It is about Mom, Jason,” Jace cut in firmly. “You got married for her sake. Don’t you think you should still honor that, even now? Make a reasonable decision, bro.”“Jace is right,” my father added. “Filing for a divorce right now isn’t a good idea.”I let out a scoff.“And why exactly is it a bad idea?”Jace glanced at Alexa, a knowing look on his face.“Does Alexa even want this divorce?” he asked.All eyes turned to her.“Urm…” she hesitated, clearly anxious.Jace smirked slightly. “Exactly.”“If Alexa doesn’t agree,” my dad continued, “then there’s nothing you can do, Jason. It has to be a mutual decision.”Annoyed, I turned sharply to her.“Alexa, I thought we agreed there would be no feelings invol

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: A CONSOLING WIFE

    NEWS REPORT“Mrs. Suzan Anderson, a renowned celebrity known for owning multiple spas and boutiques across the country, has passed away.She died on the 18th of May, 2027, after a battle with cervical cancer.Her family is currently in deep grief and mourning. Many have described her as a kind and generous woman—indeed, a philanthropist.Several public figures, including Mrs. Joan Wilson, have expressed their condolences.She will be remembered for her impact and compassion.May her soul rest in perfect peace.”Mrs. Stones scoffed.“Bullshit. A great woman indeed… If only the world knew what we were all involved in.”She picked up her phone.“Hello. What’s the next move?”“Mrs. Stones, you need to relax. We’ll get what we want soon. Just be patient.”The call ended.“Good,” she muttered.She stared at an old photo—herself, Jessica, and Suzan back in high school.With a pen, she slowly shaded Suzan’s face.“Out of the picture.”ALEXAFor days, Jason barely spoke.He stayed locked in hi

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE     CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: GRIEF, PAIN, ANGUISH, AND DESPAIR

    ALEXA’S POV“Today, we gather to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Mrs. Suzan Anderson. May the Lord comfort us in our grief, and may we find strength in the memories we shared with her.”The priest’s voice echoed softly through the hall.Silence followed.We were all dressed in black, seated among a large congregation—business partners, family members, acquaintances, and even celebrities who had arrived in long lines of sleek cars. The atmosphere was heavy… suffocating.Then it was time for tributes.A woman who looked to be in her forties stepped forward, her hands trembling slightly.“I… I want to say to the family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”Her voice cracked.“Mrs. Anderson was a kind woman. Very generous, despite her status. Not all celebrities are like that… some are quite the opposite. But she was different.”Tears rolled down her cheeks.“She helped my son continue his education when I couldn’t afford it. My husband had left

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: THE END OF HOPE

    ALEXA’S POVI walked into his room and pulled the curtains open.Sunlight streamed in, falling directly on his face. He stirred slightly, then opened his eyes slowly.The moment he saw me, he sat up.“What are you doing here?”“I just came to check on you,” I replied softly.He rubbed his face and got out of bed immediately.“Where are you going?” I asked, following him.“To the hospital. Where else?”“At least take a shower or eat something first.”He let out a dry scoff.“My mother is my priority right now. The first thing I need to do is see her. Bathing or eating isn’t something I can think about right now.”He walked past me.“Jason—” I called.He didn’t respond.A bad feeling settled deep in my chest.****I drove behind Jason all the way to the hospital.The moment we arrived, I stepped out quickly and followed him inside.I had been told to keep him at home this morning…But I failed.As soon as we got in, I noticed the atmosphere.Mr. Anderson stood still, his eyes filled wit

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE: THE STORM

    The rain poured relentlessly from the dark sky.Thunder roared across the clouds while lightning flashed violently.The wind howled like a warning.A storm was coming.JASON’S POVThe moment I heard what my father said on the phone, everything inside me froze.Then panic took over.I grabbed my car

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: DRAWING THE LINE

    ALEXA’S POVI knew it.I was right not to get my hopes up.Last night, I expected Jason to continue being… different. Softer. Warmer.Instead, he walked past me at dinner as if nothing had changed. Cold. Distant. Back to being the grumpy, unreadable man I married.I shouldn’t have expected anything

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE     CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: UNFINISHED BUSINES

    JASON’S POVI stepped out of the conference room after a long meeting with my associates and department heads. We were currently finalizing preparations for the grand opening of my new boutique complex in Georgia. Expanding the business had always been my goal — regardless of Jace’s recent laziness

  • ENTANGLED MARRIAGE    CHAPTER TWENTY TWO: THE EVIL PLOT

    SYDNEY’S POV“So, Mom, what exactly are you trying to do? And who is this man?” I asked sharply, irritation clear in my voice as my eyes settled on the stranger seated across from us.“Well,” my mother said calmly, “this man is helping me with Gresham’s documents.”I stared harder at him. The stran

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