Rain Stanton thought she was mentally prepared, but she couldn’t stop her trembling hands. She took the envelope and opened it. Sitting quietly in the envelope was a Divorce Agreement. Rain felt as if her heart was cut by a blunt knife and asked, “What have I done wrong, Payton? Please give our marriage a chance.” Her husband, Payton Phillips, looked at her coldly and replied, “I have never loved you, Rain. The gentleness and tenderness I gave you were not meant for you. When I was in bed with you, I had Zara in my mind. You are nothing but a substitute. I give you five days to sign the divorce agreement.” Rain was not aware that Payton had a first love, if life had a rewind button….
view moreIn South Africa, Durban, Zara Pearson was at Shalom Shopping Mall with her best friend, Gemma Fields. Zara looked at Gemma and said, “I am so tired of Payton, he is so clingy. If it was not for that silly bet, I wouldn’t have dated him.”
Payton Phillips was one of the heartthrobs at the university. He had kind eyes and an easy-going personality.
Zara Pearson was very beautiful, and her beautiful eyes held a captivating shade of violet, making her look ethereal and enchanting.
She was born into a wealthy family and had a privileged upbringing. Her family was the fourth-wealthiest in the country.
One day, Zara’s friends did a 90-day challenge. They placed a bet that whoever won Payton’s heart would win two tickets to the most prestigious Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
Zara had a crush on Payton's best friend, Maddox Carson. However, Maddox never even glanced at her. She had sent him several love letters, but he never responded.
Maddox was extremely handsome with an unapproachable aura. His family was the third-wealthiest in the country.
Zara took a challenge with her friends. Then she pursued Payton with all her might until she won his heart. They had been dating for five years.
Gemma felt sorry for Payton because he was head over heels in love with her best friend and asked, “Don’t you want to marry Payton anymore, Zara?”
Her best friend shook her head and replied, “I have never loved Payton, but I endured it because I wanted to be close to Maddox.
You know that my heart belongs to handsome Maddox only. I haven’t seen anyone so handsome. Maddox Carson is so yummy.”
Gemma was rendered speechless. Was Zara pretending all this time? She smiled at her friend and asked, “What would happen if Payton proposed to you tonight, Zara?”
A smile tugged at the corner of Zara’s lips, and she replied, “I told my parents that I wanted to go abroad to further my studies, and they agreed. My family feels that Payton is not compatible with me.
My father has already bought the flight ticket for me. Also, the accommodation has been prepared. I am leaving tomorrow morning.
Being with Payton is exhausting. I need to breathe. I will break up with him tonight. I can’t pretend anymore.” Then they bought limited-edition clothes and handbags.
At 6 pm, Payton went to Zara’s apartment to fetch her. She was stunning in a custom-made knee-high red dress. It hugged her curves beautifully, accentuating her slender figure.
Payton looked at her girlfriend with tenderness in his eyes and said, “You are so beautiful, Sweetheart.” Then he handed her a bouquet of red roses.
Zara smiled sweetly and replied, “You are dashing too, my love.” Payton was handsome in a tailored navy blue suit. He helped the love of his life into the car, then he drove his car to His Glory Hotel.
When they arrived at the hotel, they were ushered to their private room. It was cozy and romantic with rose petals and fresh flowers on the table.
Payton had prepared a candlelit dinner, and soft music was playing in the background.
Payton had told his family that he would be proposing to the love of his life that evening, and they were over the moon.
Payton’s mother loved Zara so dearly. She couldn’t wait for her to be her daughter-in-law. Maybe the Pearson family would give them some projects.
A few minutes later, the waiter brought their food. Payton had ordered Zara’s favourite dishes. However, her heart didn’t feel any warmth. She pretended not to notice. The food was delicious.
While they were eating, Payton knelt on one knee and said nervously, “Zara Pearson, will you be my wife? I promise to love only you in this lifetime.”
Zara was so shocked that she pulled Payton up and replied, “I am sorry, Payton. I am not ready to settle down yet.”
Zara didn’t want to marry Payton because she didn’t want to marry below her social status. She despised people from poor backgrounds. Also, she had never loved him. She accepted the bet because she was trying to make Maddox jealous.
Finding out that Payton was infertile was the final straw, and she decided to end the relationship. She had been dreaming of a big family since she was a child. She felt that her life would not be complete without children.
Payton was devastated, but he forced a smile and said, “Alright, Zara, I will wait for you.”
Zara looked at her boyfriend and replied, “Payton, I am going to the USA tomorrow to further my studies. You don’t have to wait for me.
Please move on with your life. Should you find someone you love, please don’t hesitate to marry her.”
Payton’s heart was shattered into pieces. He didn’t see it coming. It was clear to him that his beloved Zara didn’t love him anymore.
He looked at her with pleading eyes and said, “Zara, please give us a chance. I love you so much. I promise I will cherish you for the rest of my life.”
A hint of irritation was evident in Zara’s tone, and she said, “Please don’t waste your breath, Payton. I hate weak men.” Then she took her handbag and left Payton stunned.
Payton stayed in the private room for a long time. He felt that his fragile heart had been pinched by invisible hands. He looked at the diamond ring in his hand, and the suffocating feeling overwhelmed him. He couldn’t breathe.
He thought the love they shared was strong. How wrong he was. He stood up and left the private room with a heavy heart.
When he arrived at his apartment, he switched off his phone to prevent his family and friends from asking him questions about the engagement proposal. He went straight to bed with his clothes and shoes on.
The following day, Zara Pearson’s parents and her best friend, Gemma, took her to King Shaka International Airport.
Zara and Gemma were sitting in the back seat. Gemma smiled at her best friend and whispered, “How was your dinner with Payton? Did he propose?”
Zara’s disgust was evident in her tone, and she replied, “I left before I finished eating my food because Payton decided to propose when we were eating and spoiled my appetite. He was so pathetic.
The engagement ring was beautiful. I wonder where he got the money to buy that diamond ring from because the Phillips Group is not doing well." Gemma felt sorry for Payton for falling in love with the wrong person.
After Zara checked in, she hugged her parent for a long time and bid them farewell. Her mother had tears in her eyes when she saw her baby daughter boarding the plane.
Payton scratched his head and looked at his mother with a confused expression. His mother shook her head and said, “What is wrong with you, son? Are you still thinking about that woman?You have never forgotten giving me the Mother’s Day gift before, Payton. So, where is my gift?”There was a flicker of sadness in Payton’s eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared, and he replied, “Please forgive me, Mom. My heart is in turmoil today.I heard that Zara is living a miserable life abroad. I think she decided to stay in her marriage, hoping that her unfaithful husband would change. Mom, my heart is overwhelmed with bitterness.”His mother patted his back and said, “Don’t worry, my precious son. If Zara is yours, she will come back to you. Go to Shalom Shopping Mall to buy the gifts.”Payton nodded his head, then he turned and walked to his car. He quickly drove to the Shalom Shopping Mall.When Payton passed the flower shop, he stopped the car. Then he got out of the car and walked
For the past three months, Payton had been begging his wife for forgiveness to no avail. He promised to give her a grand wedding. However, Rain refused to forgive him. She had been treating him like air.On Mother’s Day, the deliveryman delivered the flowers to the Stanton mansion. Leo signed for the flowers and handed them to Rain.Rain was moved to tears when she received a bouquet of Juliet Rose flowers. She held the bouquet of Juliet Roses against her chest, sobbing uncontrollably. She was reminded of her late father.On Rain’s tenth birthday, her late father gifted her with a bouquet of Juliet Roses. She had never seen anything so delicate and enchanting before. Its unparalleled beauty had been a symbol of prestige and sophistication.Rain thought the flowers were from her beloved brother, Harvey Stanton. She was about to call him and thank him when she saw a card. She wiped her tears, then she read the card.She was stunned to see that the flowers were not from her brother. The
Rain looked at Maddox and replied, “I will feel hurt and betrayed, Maddox, because I trust you with my life. Please promise me that you will never hide anything from me.”Maddox didn’t know how to respond because he had promised Payton not to tell Rain about Zara Pearson.When Rain saw Maddox’s face, she realized that he had been hiding something from her and said, “Maddox, you are more than a friend to me. I beg you, please tell me the truth. ”A hint of helplessness washed over Maddox, and he replied, “You shared the same eye colour with Payton’s first love, Zara Pearson. They loved each other so dearly. She dumped him and went abroad.”A surge of anger rose in Rain’s heart, and she said, “I am so disappointed in you, Maddox, for allowing my brother to use you as a knife to break up my marriage by spouting lies about my husband?I will forgive you just once because you were following my brother’s instructions. Please promise me that you will never mention this matter to me ever agai
At that moment, Rain’s brother, Harvey, and his best friend, Kingston, walked into the VIP ward. Harvey had a suffocating cold aura. He looked at the young man holding his nephew, and a faint smile played on his lips. He was impressed.Rain squealed when she saw her beloved brother. Harvey smiled broadly, then he kissed his baby sister on both cheeks and asked, “How are you feeling, baby sis?”Rain flashed her brother a beautiful smile and replied, “I am alright, Big Brother. I am glad that you arrived safely.”Kingston kissed her on her forehead and said, “Congratulations, my dearest Rain.” She smiled brightly at Kingston and replied, “Thank you, Brother Kingston.”Then Rain looked at her brother and said, “Big Brother, this is my friend, Maddox Carson. Ever since I got pregnant, he has been accompanying me to the prenatal check-ups.This morning, when Payton refused to accompany me to the hospital, Maddox dropped everything to be with me when I was giving birth to your nephew.” Madd
On their way to the Phillips family mansion, the silence was deafening in the car. His grandfather was so disappointed in his grandson. It was clear to him that Payton had mistreated his wife because his heart was still with the Pearson’s girl.Payton coughed and said, “I am so sorry, Grandpa. I thought Rain had cheated on me with Alexander.On the day that we moved out of the apartment, I found her in Alexander’s master bedroom, Grandpa.” The DNA test results came as a surprise to him.His grandfather shook his head and asked, “Did you tell your wife that you have bought the mansion for her, Payton?”He didn’t buy the mansion for Rain but for the love of his life, Zara Pearson. He looked at his grandfather in the rear-view mirror and replied, “Grandpa, I don’t love Rain. She is nothing but a replacement.”A surge of anger rose in his grandfather’s heart, and he said, “My grandson, I hope you will never regret. I don’t know what you have seen in Zara because she is arrogant. Didn’t she
Jasper looked at his friend and replied, “She is in the VIP ward number 1201. I think Maddox paid for her private ward. How could an orphan afford the VIP ward?”Unbeknownst to them, the Stanton family had reserved the twelfth floor for the Stanton family members and relatives.Payton nodded his head because he had never given his wife even a cent. He stopped buying food in their apartment. However, every time he opened the fridge, it was always fully packed.Payton took the DNA test results, and then he left Jasper’s office. He walked into the lift, but there was no twelfth floor button, so he pressed the eleventh floor button.He got out on the eleventh floor, then he stopped the nurse and said, “Good day, Miss. I am looking for VIP ward 1201.”The nurse pointed at another lift and replied, “Please use that exclusive lift.” Payton thanked the nurse, then he went to the exclusive lift.Payton pressed the twelfth-floor button, then he heard Ben’s voice saying, “Who are you looking for?
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