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HALF-BAKED TRUTH

Author: ANNIE
last update publish date: 2026-07-21 23:25:58

Adrian

Tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, I tried to remain calm. “Nothing terrible happened to me in the past if that's what you're thinking.”

It was a half-truth good enough to that point that it almost convinced me.

Scarlett studied my face, searching for the telltale sign that would give me away, but I gave away nothing. “You're not lying to me, are you?”

A soft chuckle escaped my lips. “Are you worried about me? That's a first.”

“I'm—” Her phone vibrated. She glanced down, then
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    Ryker“Oliver, open up! I know you're there!” I called out, banging against the door. The door was pulled back as a sturdy, unkept-looking blonde man with a big belly appeared.Evelyn's face twisted into a deep scowl. “Is he the person trying to ruin your marriage? Hell, Ryker, you can do much better than this.”“What the—No, it's not like that,” I said, then turned to the man. “Doesn't Oliver live here?”He picked his nose. “He does. But who is asking? You? Or the pretty lady?”“Me. I'm a colleague of his from work.”“Oh. I'm Oliver's father, Darrel,” Darrel introduced, stretching out the same hand he had used to pick his nose earlier. “Wanna shake hands?”I shook my head. “Thanks, but we'll pass. Can you let me know if your son, Oliver, is around?”Darrel moved aside. “Upstairs. Second door to your right.”“Thank you.”Brushing past Darrel, Evelyn and I stormed upstairs to the specified location. Standing by the entrance door, Evelyn turned the doorknob and pushed it open.A naked O

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   ON A BRINK OF COLLAPSE

    RykerI stood to my feet. “Are you serious right now, Chase?“A humorless scoff slipped from his lips. “Do I look like I'm joking?“He didn't, and that's the problem.“You're going to divorce me without even listening to what I have to say?“ I asked. “Is that how fickle your love is?“His jaw tightened. “Fickle? You're the one I found in bed with another man! In our marital home!““And I told you, I don't remember how that happened!“ I yelled back. “One minute we were at the company diner, and the next thing I know, we woke up in bed. But I've told you countless times that nothing happened.““For God's sake, Ryker, you were naked!“ Chase shouted, bursting into tears. “You both were...“Crossing the bedroom, I pulled Chase into my arms. “I know you're having a hard time believing what you saw, but I would never cheat on you.“Leaning back, Chase broke out of my grasp, tilting my neck to the side. “What is this?“My brows knitted together. “Is there anything there?“I watched his expres

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   CHASE AND RYKER'S STORY

    ChaseFIVE YEARS LATER“Oh my God,” I panicked, breathing heavily, staring at my reflection clothed in a white suit in the mirror.Scarlett burst through the front door. “I heard you panicking in here. Are you thinking of escaping your own wedding?”“Is that an option?” I asked, actually meaning it.She threw a jab at my shoulders. “No. Think about Ryker.”A low groan escaped my throat. “I know, I know. He made a whole lot of preparation for this day, and so did I. I don't know why I'm so nervous.”“That's because you're excited. Don't overthink things and walk down the aisle towards the one man who loves you more than anyone in the world.”A small smile tugged at my lips. “You're right.”The door was thrown open as Adrian, Ryker's best man, strolled in, dressed in a suit.“What's taking so long, Chase?” he asked.“Don't be hard on him, Adrian. He's just having the wedding jitters,” Scarlett said.“Jitters, my ass. Ryker is starting to think his bride bailed on him.”“I'm coming, okay

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   NO LONGER STUCK

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  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   NO DOUBTS

    ChaseWhen we got back home, I crashed onto the bed with a heavy sigh. Without saying a word, Ryker settled behind me, his arms on my shoulders, slowly kneading them.A satisfying moan slipped from my lips. “What are you doing?“ “You've had a long day, haven't you? So, I'm trying to ward off the bad energy. Is it working?“ I nodded. “It is.“ Reaching over my shoulders, I intertwined my fingers with his. “I'm glad you're here. I can't imagine how today would have turned out if you weren't by my side.“ Sinking low, Ryker placed a kiss on my cheek. “You won't ever have to find out. Because for as long as you have me, I will always be by your side.“ Reaching for the lower desk, I pulled out a small box. Turning to face Ryker with the box in my hands, I said, “Here. I was going to wait until your birthday next month to give you this, but I don't want to wait much longer.“ Accepting the present, I watched as a short gasp slipped from his lips as Ryker opened the box. His eyes began

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   RESOLVING THE PAST

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  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   A BLIND DATE

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  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   I WASN'T INFERTILE

    Scarlett“Mrs. Scarlett, I've reviewed the documents,” Lawyer Leonard said over the phone. “If you're certain you want to proceed with the inheritance agreement, we can finalize everything today.”“I’m certain,” I replied, staring at my reflection in the vanity mirror. I looked younger, healthier,

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   I'LL INHERIT EVERYTHING ALONE

    ScarlettThe name slapped me across the face.Aurelia Storm had been Durian's attending physician.Ethan had held my hand while introducing her, telling me her brilliance was why he hired her for his company.He wasn't praising a doctor... he was showing off his mistress in front of my face.“Now t

  • THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT   YOU'RE NOT YOUR HUSBAND'S LEGAL WIFE

    Scarlett“You're not your husband's legal wife, Mrs. Scarlett,” the doctor informs me. “So we cannot authorize the use of Mr. Ethan’s medical insurance for your treatment.”My heart plummeted. What?“Doctor, there seems to be a mis–” I broke off, coughing into the blood-stained handkerchief clutche

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