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Chapter 17: A Familiar Enemy
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Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 20: Who Is Katie?
Adrian's gaze met Julia's as he opened his bedroom door. His brows drew together. "You shouldn't be here at this time," he said. "I needed to know something," she said, her arms folded across her chest. He leaned against the doorframe. "What?" She met his eyes without hesitation. "Who is Katie?" For the first time that evening, Adrian's expression shifted. It was brief. Barely noticeable. But Julia caught it. He looked away first, his eyes fixed on the hinge of the bedroom door. "Why do you ask?" "Because Jake seemed determined to warn me about her. About you, rather." Silence settled between them. "Katie is part of my past. That's all you need to know," he said, stepping back into the bedroom. Julia hesitated for only a second before following him inside. She walked towards the bed and sat at the edge as she watched him carefully. Adrian turned to face her, slight confusion clouding his expression. He was stunned at how comfortable Julia had decided to get despite t
Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 19: The Woman Named Katie
“How long have you guys known each other?” Jake asked. Adrian noticed Julia’s posture tense at the question. “Three years,” Adrian replied. He took Julia’s hand in his and gave it an affectionate squeeze, and her eyes widened for the briefest moment before she regained her composure. “Three years?” Jake repeated. “That’s a long time ago. Wasn’t that when you left Katie? Poor girl.” Adrian suppressed a sigh, irritated by Jake’s antics. “That’s not something we should be discussing.” “Oh, really? Why not? You don’t want her to know, do you?” Jake rested his elbows on the dinner table. Adrian tapped a finger lightly against the tablecloth. “Julia, do you know?” Jake asked, turning to her. “I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Julia responded. “Come on, Dri. You’re gonna do the same thing to her, aren’t you?” “Why is Jake even here?” Adrian asked his father. There was silence at the table. Aunt Janet and Brenda sat quietly, neither of them saying a word
Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 18: Welcome To The Hayes Family
“Dri, honey, you’re home,” a warm, soft voice said, breaking the tension that had settled over the room. A woman who looked like an older version of Brenda stood in the doorway leading to the living room. “Hi, Aunt Janet. Does everyone have to keep calling me Dri?” he teased before adding, “How have you been?” He greeted her with a hug and a light kiss on the cheek. “Oh, please. You’ll always be Dri to us. Your father told me about your upcoming promotion and the handover. I’m proud of you.” “Thank you, Aunt Janet,” Adrian replied. He made his way into the living room and nodded slightly at his father, who returned the greeting before heading upstairs to his bedroom. The moment Adrian stepped into his own bedroom, the tension in his shoulders eased as he peeled off his clothes. He couldn’t help wondering why Jake had chosen tonight of all nights to show up, and why his father hadn’t warned him. Shaking the thought off, he walked into the bathroom and ran the shower, let
Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 17: A Familiar Enemy
At exactly one-thirty that afternoon, Sebastian, Adrian’s assistant, arrived at the Hayes estate. Adrian sat on the couch in the main wing’s living room, where sunlight came in through the tall windows, reviewing legal documents for the meeting later that afternoon. His laptop was open on the coffee table in front of him. The sound of approaching footsteps made him lift his head. “Good afternoon, sir,” Sebastian said as he stepped in. Sebastian had been Adrian’s best friend since high school. They had attended the same college overseas, and Adrian later invited him to work alongside him at Hayes Pharma & Biotech. He stood nearly as tall as Adrian, with light brown hair and dimples on both cheeks that showed even when he wasn’t smiling. His boyish charm sat in sharp contrast to Adrian’s more severe features. “Seb, how are you?” Adrian said, a smile playing across his face. “I’m good, Dri. How’s the wife?” Sebastian asked with a mischievous wink. Adrian managed a small smile.
Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 16: Under One Roof
Adrian sat behind his desk, acquisition documents spread across its polished surface. He had spent the morning reviewing them, and a conference meeting was scheduled for two that afternoon. He leaned back in his chair and pressed the heel of his hand against one eye. He had barely touched the toast on the breakfast tray beside him. His tea was finished, but the food had gone cold hours ago. For a fleeting moment, his thoughts wandered to Julia. They had been married for less than twenty-four hours. He was certain she would play the role of his wife well. A light knock came at the door of his study. “Come in.” The butler, Henri Blanc, stepped in, dressed in his regular uniform of a dark suit. “Good morning, Master Adrian. I see you’ve already been served breakfast. Mrs. Hayes is on her way to the estate.” Adrian paused. Mrs. Hayes. He was going to have to get used to that. “Thank you, Henri. Have Grace make sure everything is in place ahead of her arrival.” “She’s on it
Married to Mr. Hayes… Again Chapter 15: Goodbye, Reid Mansion
Julia slipped into her room and shut the door behind her with more force than she intended. She sat on the edge of her bed, thinking about what to do next. Adrian had said someone would come by ten the next morning to take her to the Hayes estate. She wondered whether it resembled her father’s mansion, or whether it was grander. She had spent most of her life here and wasn’t sure what it would be like to live anywhere else. She would find out tomorrow. Now she needed to pack. She got up and walked to her closet. She didn’t have much, thankfully: work clothes, lounge sets and pajamas. Her shoes were three pairs of sneakers, two pairs of loafers and two pairs of heels. Her life revolved around research, so she had only ever needed to go to the lab or attend a conference. For the daughter of one of the city’s wealthiest families, she owned surprisingly few clothes, and her walk-in closet was practically empty. Sometimes she wondered why she had one at all. She pulled down her su
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