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Chapter 216

Author: Ogwu kosiso
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-24 22:50:06

The road stretched long and empty, swallowed by tall grass on both sides. The evening sun had nearly disappeared, leaving a dull orange glow that danced on the dusty windshield of Reuben’s car.

Reuben’s eyes stayed on the road as he drove, but his frustration was growing. Willow Town was farther than he thought. Not just far — the road was bad too, rough and filled with holes. He never expected it to be like this.

Now he understood why Claire had said she didn’t want to go back there.

He turned slightly and frowned when he saw Claire beside him, eating a burger like she had no worry in the world. She had been eating since they left. The snacks, the chips, the drinks — everything he bought was almost gone.

He hadn’t even taken a bite.

Suddenly, the car made a loud, strange sound before slowly rolling to a stop.

Reuben frowned, turned the key again, but the engine only coughed and went dead. He let out a sharp breath and hit the steering wheel once in frustration.

“What’s wrong?” Claire
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    Reuben stood in the hallway for a while after leaving the apartment. He ran a hand through his hair and exhaled deeply before heading toward the elevator.He didn’t understand why he felt the need to make sure she was safe. He had already done more than he planned to, but somehow, leaving her in that old building didn’t sit right with him.“Stubborn woman,” he said with a faint smile, remembering their conversation and argument throughout the drive to Willow Town—how she had challenged him and talked back to him without fear.He got into his car and drove out of the apartment, heading straight to the Rowland family mansion. He wasn’t sure if Emily and Denovon had returned to their villa yet, but his instinct told him they were still at the mansion.At the Rowland Family MansionDenovon was sitting in the garden, enjoying the fresh air while going through the project document Emily had brought home yesterday. He couldn’t read it the night before because he had come home late and drunk.

  • The Beautiful Wife Of Mr Rowland    Chapter 225

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  • The Beautiful Wife Of Mr Rowland    Chapter 224

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  • The Beautiful Wife Of Mr Rowland    Chapter 223

    The soft rays of dawn filtered through the sheer curtains, painting the room with a pale golden hue.Emily stirred slowly, her lashes fluttering open. She sighed as she realized it was morning already — she hadn’t gotten enough sleep.These past few weeks, she always felt sleepy. Even when she woke up, she still wanted to close her eyes and drift off again. With a soft groan, she turned back toward Denovon, reaching out to feel his warmth beside her.But something felt different. The warmth was heavier, hotter. For a moment, she thought it was just the blanket. But when she turned her head toward him, her heart skipped a beat.Denovon was still asleep, his brows slightly furrowed, a faint flush across his usually calm face. His breathing was steady, but there was a heat radiating from him that wasn’t normal.Emily frowned softly and reached out, placing her palm on his forehead. It was warm ... too warm, like he had a fever.“Hubby…” she whispered, her voice laced with worry. She touc

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  • The Beautiful Wife Of Mr Rowland    Chapter 221

    Reuben stood frozen, confused by the crowd’s chant. His eyes darted from face to face, unsure of what was happening. The people weren’t running or screaming like he expected...they were praising him, whispering words of thanks he didn’t understand.His hand tightened on the gun as he stepped slightly forward, keeping Claire behind him protectively. The smell of blood still hung in the air, and his instinct told him not to lower his guard yet.“What are they saying?” he muttered under his breath, his brows knitting tightly together.Then, the crowd parted slowly.An older man stepped out from among them. His gray hair was tossed about by the evening wind, and his wrinkled hands trembled as he leaned on a wooden walking stick. His clothes were worn and old, and his eyes...though tired and sunken...carried a deep emotion, something between sorrow and relief.He stopped a few steps away from Reuben and lifted one hand slightly. “Lower your gun,” the man said gently, his voice hoarse with

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