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The Dream Home That Evicted Its Groom
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Tragic Love
Melodramatic
Bias
Mistress
Male POV
Winning Back the Husband
Cheating
After six whole months of renovations, I feel like an outsider in the very home where I'm supposed to be the man of the house. At six feet three inches tall, I have to bend far over the bathroom sink just to wash my hands, and water keeps splashing onto my pant legs. The closet rods are ridiculously low, and even raising my arms slightly causes my elbows to hit the cabinet doors. But when Julian Parker walks in, everything fits him perfectly. At five feet nine inches, it's as if the entire house has been custom-built for him. He casually hangs his jacket by the entrance and leans against the kitchen island. "This counter really is the perfect height. I don't even have to raise my arms to chop vegetables or wash fruit." My fiancée, Claire Bennett, looks pleased with herself as she smiles and agrees. "Of course. We based all the measurements on yours." Only when she sees my expression darken does she offer a halfhearted explanation. "The designer was rushing me, and you were working late, so I just used Julian's measurements. Don't be upset. I'll buy you some taller chairs later. You can wash your hands sitting down, can't you?" I've poured my entire savings into what I thought would be a home for Claire and me, only to discover that she's made it a perfect home for another man. I give a bitter smile. If that's how things stand, I'm done with the house. And I'm done with her, too.
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The Dream Home That Evicted Its Groom Chapter 10
Six months later, I bought a car for myself. It wasn't particularly expensive, but it was my favorite shade of dark green.When I went to pick it up, the salesperson helped me adjust the driver's seat. I slid the seat back, reclined the backrest slightly, and raised the headrest to a comfortable height. There was plenty of room between my knees and the center console. The seat belt rested across the middle of my shoulder instead of digging into the side of my neck.When the system asked if I wanted to save my seat settings, I entered my name. There was no saved profile for the passenger seat. Not because that seat had to stay empty forever, but because I should be the one to decide who sat there next.I didn't have a designated parking space at my apartment building, so I rented one long-term through the property management office. When I registered my license plate, the staff member asked how many people I wanted to grant access to."Just one," I replied.As the barrier gate lift
The Dream Home That Evicted Its Groom Chapter 9
A month after Claire brought me the repayment agreement, we attended a formal mediation session. She agreed to repay the 45,000 dollars I'd contributed toward the renovations and cover the losses from the canceled wedding and related expenses. Since she was short on money, she asked to pay half upfront and settle the remaining balance once the house was sold. My lawyer asked if I would accept those terms.I looked across the table. Claire was wearing a dark jacket I'd bought her, its cuffs slightly frayed. She'd never liked wearing old clothes, yet here she was, still wearing it."Do you really have to sell the house?" I asked.Since we'd separated, I'd never asked about her personal decisions until now.Claire looked up, and her eyes brightened for a moment."Between the remaining payments for the custom fixtures and the cost of remodeling, selling it makes the most sense."She paused before adding, "If you want to keep it, I can transfer the house into your name and continue
The Dream Home That Evicted Its Groom Chapter 8
Two months later, the renovations on my small apartment were finally finished.On moving day, I cooked in my new kitchen for the first time. The counters were just the right height. I no longer had to stand with my legs apart or bend over. I could hold the knife comfortably with my arms in a natural position.I could see my entire face in the bathroom mirror and reach the upper cabinets just by raising my hand. My long coats no longer dragged on the floor when I hung them in the closet, and the key hook by the front door was right at shoulder height.The smart speaker announced, "Welcome home, Ethan."I stood in the doorway for a long moment without stepping inside. It was such an ordinary greeting. But for the first time, I was being recognized correctly in a space that was entirely my own.Just then, the doorbell rang. Claire appeared on the video intercom screen. She wasn't carrying flowers or gifts, just a tablet and a document envelope.I didn't open the door. Instead, I spo
The Dream Home That Evicted Its Groom Chapter 7
"How tall do you want the kitchen counters?""36 inches," I replied."Standard height is 34 inches. If we make them that tall, you might have trouble selling the apartment later."I looked around the empty kitchen."For now, I'd rather make it comfortable for myself."For the first time since calling off the wedding, I was deciding how my home should look based entirely on my own needs.The apartment was only about 600 square feet. I had the closet rods raised to six feet three inches and installed two rows of hooks at different heights near the entrance. I also had the bathroom mirror cabinet adjusted so its center was at eye level. The showerhead was mounted above my head, so I'd never have to hunch over in the shower again.While registering my voice with the smart home system, the technician asked if I wanted to add any family members.I hesitated for a moment before saying, "Just mine for now."Life didn't suddenly get easier just because I'd called off the wedding. I s
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