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On her anniversary, Evelyn is diagnosed with cancer—only to come home and find her husband cheating with their son’s teacher. Worse, her little boy calls the other woman “Mommy” and calls Evelyn “a bad woman.” Abandoned by the man she loved and the child she raised, Evelyn signs the divorce papers with tears in her eyes. Just when she’s ready to give up, a strange little girl calls her “Mom”—and her father, Nicholas, offers the warmth Evelyn thought she’d never feel again. She lost everything. Will fate give her one last chance?
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Chapter 1
Evelyn’s POV
My name is Evelyn Carter, and I am 28 years old.
Adrian and I have been married for six years. While today is our anniversary, a cause for celebration and joy, ironically, it's also the worst day of my life. Today, I was diagnosed with stomach cancer.My specialist reviewed my test results today, and he broke the frightening news as kindly as he could.
Sitting across from the doctor, my eyes grew wide with apprehension. I held my hands clenched tightly on his desk, as questions tumbled through my mind. Stunned, words eluded me.
He continued. “And so, Evelyn, it’s urgent that you check in for treatment, starting today. There is no time for delay.”
My thoughts were fragmented. Treatment? Cancer?
I shook my head. “No! I can’t. You don’t understand. Today is our anniversary. I need to be with my husband. Perhaps… tomorrow?”
Adrian’s smiling face filled my mind. I wanted us to celebrate. I had even bought him a luxury watch, his favorite brand, as a gift.
Little did I know, today would be the beginning of a nightmare.Somehow, I found my way home. Stowed in my tote was the gift for Adrian, nestling next to the damning medical results. Ironically, they represented two different futures for me, entire worlds apart.
I stumbled inside, through the front door, fighting through the pain. As soon as I walked in, I noticed a pair of high-end heels in the entryway.
Why would there be stray women's heels in our house?Throughout our marriage, Adrian and I always had a strong relationship. I had never suspected him of doing anything behind my back. So, when I saw the familiar coat, I breathed a sigh of relief. It was our little son, Liam's, kindergarten teacher's coat.
But why would Liam's teacher be here? I frowned. That was odd. Taking my medical records out of the bag, I pressed them into my pocket before putting on my house slippers. Even this simple action left me feeling weak. I went into the living room. There was no-one about. With today being a special day, I had given our domestic staff the day off. I had planned for it to just be us, our little family, together to celebrate. That was before. Before my doctor’s appointment, when my world came crashing down.The large house felt eerily empty, as I headed for the study.
“Stop it!” A woman’s soft voice was audible, from down the hallway. A teasing, playful voice.
I froze at the door to the study, hearing the voices inside.“Are you willing to lose? Can’t you take the bet?” A man’s voice followed. It was Adrian. What bet? Why were they speaking so intimately? I stood silently at the door, not daring to open it, listening carefully. The door was almost fully closed, but not quite. Through the crack, I could see inside. Normally, there only a typical study, simply decorated with a desk and a bookshelf filled with professional books. But what was seared into my brain was the sight of Adrian, sitting closely beside Vivian, Liam’s kindergarten teacher. Adrian’s smile was gentle and affectionate, and the look in his eyes as he gazed at Vivian was filled with tenderness and devotion. That was a look he had never shown me!“Adrian! You’re married! How could I kiss you?” Vivian playfully lowered her gaze, a smile tugging at her lips
Who she’s going to kiss? Those words exploded in my mind like fireworks. My brain went numb, unable to process what I was hearing. No, this couldn’t be true! Could I have heard wrong?Adrian wouldn't let her kiss him… would he?
I moved closer, my eyes fixed on them through the crack in the door, praying that I had misheard.Then, I heard my little boy’s voice. “If Miss Vivian loses, she has to kiss Daddy and then me too!” Liam said, standing beside them.
My heart almost broke. He was just a small child and probably didn’t understand the full meaning of the game. “Alright, alright, Daddy first, then it's your turn!” Vivian said, with feigned reluctance. Then she leaned in and placed a light kiss on Adrian’s chiseled cheek. Her soft auburn curls brushed his face.I was stunned that Adrian didn’t stop her, making no move to avoid the intimate contact. We had always treated each other with respect during our marriage. I had never imagined he would do such a thing. The awful scene unfolding, shocked me beyond words.
Yet, worse was to come. Adrian pulled Vivian in closer. His look of pleasure struck me like a lightning bolt. Why had he never looked at me like that?His lips sought hers and they locked in a kiss. Vivian initially resisted, but soon surrendered. The kiss deepened, prolonged, passionate.
Liam appeared overjoyed. “Yeah Dad kissed her! Miss Vivian can be my new mom!” he cried.
Adrian and Vivian relaxed and smiled at Liam as he danced around them.
“My mom won’t let me eat fried chicken, or burgers, but Miss Vivian lets me have whatever I want. I want you to be my new mom!” he told her.
Liam’s words cut into me like daggers. He has asthma and a frail constitution, and I’ve always followed medical advice to control his diet. His asthma dictates what food he can safely eat, so to ensure his meals were nutritious and delicious, I took a nutritionist course. But both he and his father love junk food and fast food, so I’m always fighting an uphill battle.
I had no idea he would hate me this much. But then, he’s just a child — of course he would prefer someone who lets him eat tasty food, I consoled myself.
“Alright, Adrian, don’t. Not in front of Liam,” Vivian said, pushing Adrian away, pretending to be shy.
Adrian let go of her, brushing his thumb over her lips. “Don’t you like it?”
She hesitated but her eyes gave away everything.
“I’ll settle things with that woman soon, I promise. Once the company stabilizes, I’ll divorce her and marry you. Liam wants you as his mom, too,” Adrian said, holding her hands tenderly I struggled to breathe. Tears slid down my face, but more than anything, I felt a tearing rage.Latest chapter
I Left the Son to My Ex's Mistress, He Regrets Chapter 20
Evelyn’s POVAfter Charlotte left, the whole house became much quieter, and Sophie’s emotional state soon calmed down.“I’m sorry about your clothes being ruined.” Nicholas said. He instructed his housekeeper to bring me a clean set of clothes, and I looked at him in surprise.“You have clothes for me?” I asked, wondering.“Well, I thought it through. Sophie likes you, and if you stay overnight, having a fresh change of clothes would be convenient,” he quickly explained, when he saw my confusion.I smiled vaguely but didn’t say anything further. I went to the guest room to change and was pleased to find the outfit is in my style, a slim-fitting suit that flatters my figure.When I walked back to the living room to join them, I was met with the appreciative gazes of father and daughter.“Miss Evelyn, you look so beautiful!” Sophie’s nosebleed had stopped, and she gave me a generous smile.“I’m sorry, Evelyn,” said Nicholas. “Charlotte has been spoiled by my family and speaks without th
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Evelyn’s POVAfter I spent the night not leaving his side, Liam regained some of his energy, looking at me with a pitiful expression. If it had been before, I would have rushed to hug him without a second thought.But… The memory of him pushing me away and shouting, "I don't want a mommy like you," still torments me.He climbed out of bed. "Mom... can you hug me?" Liam pouted, about to cry.I squatted down to his level and looked him in the eyes. "Liam, I'm here. But you need to tell me, why do you suddenly want a hug?"He blurted out, "Because... when I can't breathe, only the food you give me makes me feel better."My heart tugged. He still remembers that. We went down to the kitchen and prepared him a few simple dishes, according to his preferences, and he eagerly ate the meal.After his breakfast, I was about to leave, when Liam grabbed my hand possessively. "Are you going?"I gently held his small hand. "I will always love you. But right now, another sick little child also needs
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Evelyn’s POVThe next morning, I awoke in my hotel suite. The sun was shining brightly, and it promised to be a good day. Even though I felt sick, I couldn’t neglect myself. I casually picked out a light blue dress, and it made me look much better — at least I didn’t look so haggard anymore.I went to a café in the city center. The atmosphere was quiet, redolent with a rich coffee aroma. I ordered a latte and leisurely flipped through a book, immersing myself in the rare tranquility.Until I looked up and saw Adrian approaching my table.“I came to find you, but you weren’t there,” Adrian said, his dark circles deep from lack of sleep. “Liam has agreed to eat the prescribed food you make. You know, for his health. Could you come back? Back to us?”I stirred my coffee leisurely, before taking a small sip. “What’s the matter? Is the Whitman family too stingy to hire a nanny?”“You know Liam needs the food you make him.” Adrian sighed tiredly, no doubt exhausted from all the recent t
Last Updated : 2025-04-09I Left the Son to My Ex's Mistress, He Regrets Chapter 17
Evelyn’s POVI went straight to the hospital. Today was Sophie’s last day there, before she would be discharged.When she saw me, her eyes lit up. "Miss Evelyn!""How are you feeling today, Sophie?"She pouted, looking troubled. "I have to take medicine that tastes awful."I gently stroked her hair, unconsciously thinking of Liam. Maybe my son and I really have no karmic bond as mother and child. That thought was so sad.Sophie shared the stories of the past few days with me. I was so absorbed in what she was saying that I didn’t even notice when Nicholas arrived."Daddy!" Sophie cried, her eyes brightening, her smile wide. She stretched out her little hands for a hug. "Miss Evelyn seems upset today, we need to make her feel better."I was surprised by how perceptive the child was, yet still curious enough to ask, "How did you know?"She replied as if it was obvious, "Your eyes are all puffy and red, and you seem sad."My heart tightened. No matter how well I hid it, this little girl
Last Updated : 2025-04-09I Left the Son to My Ex's Mistress, He Regrets Chapter 16
Evelyn's POVLooking at Liam's face, which so much resembled Adrian's, my heart skipped a beat. I crouched down and gently stroked his cheek. "Liam, do you really love Mommy?"He gazed at me with his big blue eyes, full of the innocence of childhood. "Of course, I love you!" Liam paused for a moment, as if trying to consider something, and then kissed me on the cheek. "Liam loves Mommy the most, but why do you and Daddy always shout?"I was momentarily stunned, and before I could respond, Adrian chuckled and ruffled Liam's hair. "Son, Mommy just throws tantrums. Daddy works very hard every day, and Mommy should take care of you and the house, right?"Liam nodded happily. "Daddy works hard, Mommy keeps house. Miss Vivian taught us that family members should help each other."I stared at him, dumbfounded, feeling a deep ache in my heart. Adrian has been coaching him again. The poor little boy doesn’t know the implications of what he has been encouraged to say.Adrian looked at Liam wit
Last Updated : 2025-04-09I Left the Son to My Ex's Mistress, He Regrets Chapter 15
Evelyn's POV"Vivian! Wait!"The nauseating voice came from behind us. Even now, hearing it causes a physical revulsion. Both Vivian and I looked back and saw Adrian running to join us. I was tempted to hail a cab right away but the look on his face made me freeze. What now?Vivian took the opportunity to rush to Adrian's side. Suddenly, her eyes reddened, and her tone changed from harsh to soft and fragile, as she whimpered, "Adrian, I really don’t know what I did to offend Mrs. Whitman. It’s her fault I was fired and this job was very important to me.""Evelyn?" Adrian ignored Vivian's flirtatious whining and focused his cold gaze on me. His tone was icy. "We are husband and wife. Are you trying to ruin me?" he demanded, his eyes filled with rage."Adrian, you've ended up like this through your own actions!" I took a step back, disgusted with him. "Husband and wife? Why didn’t you think about that when you were cheating on me?"Adrian rubbed his temples impatiently, his tone casual
Last Updated : 2025-04-09I Left the Son to My Ex's Mistress, He Regrets Chapter 14
Evelyn's POVSophie needed to stay at the hospital a little longer, so we returned to the car. Nicholas said, “I’ll drop you at your home.”Feeling bitter, I said, “I don’t consider it my home anymore. It’s just somewhere I am staying for the next few months.”Nicholas gave me a searching look. "Are you planning to divorce your husband?"I nodded, my gaze calm and firm. "Yes, Adrian has taken advantage of the situation, and I won’t give him another chance."Six years of marriage have been enough. I’ve already wasted too much time in a loveless marriage. He has even turned my son against me and there was nothing left to go home to."How do you plan to handle it?""He must pay the price!" Now is the time for reckoning. Let him pay back everything!Nicholas looked at me thoughtfully. After a brief pause, he took a business card from his suit pocket and handed it to me. "This lawyer is very experienced and has handled many similar cases. If you want to fight this battle well, I suggest yo
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Nicholas's POVI stood aside, watching Evelyn and our daughter together, feeling a strange sense of happiness as she gently comforted Sophie. Her eyes were soft, and her smile was warm. I was inexplicably moved with the urge to tell her the truth — that Sophie is our child.I’ll never regret that night. Even though it was a ridiculous accident, it was still the happiest moment of my life. I’ve always been attracted to Evelyn, even though the one she cared for wasn’t me, even though she had never truly seen me. I couldn’t help but fall for her.But what I didn’t expect was that when we met again, she had forgotten about us. More cruelly, she had forgotten that she had a daughter.As Evelyn was reaching for an extra pillow for Sophie, she tripped and nearly fell. I instinctively rushed over and steadied her. "Be careful. Are you okay?"She froze for a moment, clearly startled by my reaction. I eased my grip on her, making sure not to let her fall."I'm... fine..." She had scraped her ar
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Evelyn's POVHis cutting tone carried a hint of menace as Nicholas Hastings looked down at the principal. The hypocritical expression on the principal’s face began to crack.Vivian Brooks never expected that what was supposed to embarrass me, would ultimately lead to her own downfall.Turning to Mr. Adams, she tried, "Principal, I—"Nicholas didn’t care to hear the principal’s response. He strode further into the room and scooped Sophie into his arms. The small child looked fragile in his embrace, evoking an aching sense of compassion in me."You got Miss Vivian in trouble! I hate you!" Liam yelled at me, "You have to let Miss Vivian stay, or you can’t be my mother!"I was too focused on Sophie to care about Liam’s demands. Instead, his remark only fueled my anger. I turned to him and said coldly, "You haven’t been my son for a long time. If you want someone else to be your mother, go ahead and choose whoever you like."A thankless child like this? Whoever wants him can have him!Hast
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