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Chapter 6

作者: Perfect Timing
Seeing the situation, Stacy curled her lips into a smug smile. "Sorry, Kendra. I actually really like this necklace too. Besides, it's a bit too refined for someone like you. So, why not just let me have it?"

I frowned. "My husband gave me this necklace just—"

Before I could finish, Stacy was already clutching Austin's arm, her voice sweet and pleading as she pressed closer.

"Austin, I want the necklace. Kendra was once head over heels for you, but aren't you my fiance now? I really, really want the necklace, but she's simply refusing to give it to me."

I gave a wry smile. "You already placed a bid, so how could you say I'm refusing to give it to you?"

Stacy had a real talent for taking what wasn't hers, yet she loved playing the clueless innocent.

Stacy blinked innocently. "Oh, right. How silly of me."

What she didn't notice was that Austin, who normally melted at such acts, had stayed silent. From the moment she clung to his arm, his brow had remained tightly furrowed.

As the
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  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 9

    Clifford stopped coming, only for Austin to take his place.First, he sent 9,999 roses, then set off fireworks and declared his love for me on live television.Thanks to him, I spent a full day and night unable to leave my bed.Only then did Austin show up, dressed in a suit and holding a bouquet of red roses."You always say I don't treat you well enough, so how about I confess my love to you all over again?"I was about ready to explode from the combined antics of Austin and Clifford. They couldn't stand to see me happy, so they took turns making my life difficult.If it weren't for Bradley's unwavering love for me, their schemes would have long since driven a wedge between us and pushed me away for good."Austin, can you please stop with these self-gratifying gestures? Your presence here is nothing but a burden to me! Every time you show up, Bradley gets anxious and worried."I'm not like you—I can't just switch who I love on a whim. I want to love him properly for the rest

  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 8

    Mr. Nicholson, who had once worked under Bradley's grandfather, Terrence Gilmore, insisted we stay at his home for a few days.Unable to decline his earnest hospitality, we ended up extending our visit.Three days later, however, Clifford showed up unannounced. He settled onto the couch and simply sat there, watching me in silence.When I refused to let him in, he planted himself outside the main gate and stayed there the entire day.I finally asked him what he actually wanted.Clifford fidgeted for a long moment before murmuring, "I-I missed you."The words nearly made me stumble. If Bradley overheard this, I knew I would be in for another long night."Your mother is at home. I'm an outsider now. Stacy is your mother—don't ever confuse that again," I said firmly to Clifford.Clifford's eyes reddened instantly. He pouted and said, "I-I regret it, okay? Mom, please come back. Wouldn't it be better if our family of three lived together again? We've been family for two lifetimes,

  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 7

    I let out a heavy breath and steadied myself before I spoke again. "We haven't seen each other in five years, and the first thing you do is give me and my daughter a hard time, and then you say you regret divorcing me?"Do you even remember when my birthday is? Or what's my favorite color? Where I've always wanted to go? What food do I love the most?"Austin stood frozen, his mouth opening and closing soundlessly.I turned my gaze to Bradley, who was watching me with unwavering tenderness."You only see Bradley's jealousy. You don't see him making time to cook for me every single day no matter how busy he was with work or tucking Faye into bed himself."When I had my period, you'd get disgusted and stay away for a week, whereas Bradley would stay up all night to keep watch over me. He even had specialists develop medicine to ease my cramps. Could you ever do that?""I… I…" Austin was rendered speechless, still fumbling for excuses. "I just didn't realize I loved you before. Kendr

  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 6

    Seeing the situation, Stacy curled her lips into a smug smile. "Sorry, Kendra. I actually really like this necklace too. Besides, it's a bit too refined for someone like you. So, why not just let me have it?"I frowned. "My husband gave me this necklace just—"Before I could finish, Stacy was already clutching Austin's arm, her voice sweet and pleading as she pressed closer."Austin, I want the necklace. Kendra was once head over heels for you, but aren't you my fiance now? I really, really want the necklace, but she's simply refusing to give it to me."I gave a wry smile. "You already placed a bid, so how could you say I'm refusing to give it to you?"Stacy had a real talent for taking what wasn't hers, yet she loved playing the clueless innocent.Stacy blinked innocently. "Oh, right. How silly of me."What she didn't notice was that Austin, who normally melted at such acts, had stayed silent. From the moment she clung to his arm, his brow had remained tightly furrowed.As the

  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 5

    Austin's pitch-black eyes studied me for a few minutes before settling on Faye's face, the chill emanating from him once again.It was only by clenching my fists tightly that I managed to keep my temper in check."All you have to do is beg me, and I'll let you two stay for the auction. But if you don't…" Austin's tone shifted as he glanced at the torrential rain outside and sneered, "I'll have the security throw you out right now.""Why you—" I gritted my teeth, glaring furiously at him.This threat was indeed effective against me.Where the heck was Bradley? Faye and I were being bullied, and he still hadn't shown up. If he couldn't reach me, shouldn't he have come running?I mentally cursed him a dozen times.Summoning patience, I continued to reason with the server, "I assure you I'm not lying. If you could just ask Mr. Nicholson—""How about this?" Stacy cut in. "The necklace Kendra's wearing looks like it has some age to it. People come to an auction house to buy or sell,

  • Second Life, Better Husband: Bride of the Richest Man   Chapter 4

    Faye rolled her eyes. "I'm not an actress! I'm my mommy's sweetheart! None of you jerks are allowed to bully my mommy!"All the sting from Clifford's betrayal was soothed away in that moment. My heart began to beat with vibrant life once more.That was right—in this second life, we all had new choices. They had their lives, and I had my own family. So, why should I let someone who didn't cherish me break my heart?With that clarity, I picked Faye up and nuzzled her cheek affectionately. "So, now that you've finished your secret fruit stash, you've decided to come save me?"Faye blinked sheepishly. "Mommy, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all. I only ran over because I heard some meanie bullying you.""M-Meanie?" Clifford couldn't believe his ears. His pupils widened instantly as he pointed a finger at Faye and roared, "What the hell did you just say? I dare you to say it again! She's my mom, so I can talk about her however I want. Understand?"I shot him a fierce

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