Chapter 2

Nora 's POV

“No,” I said, wiping at my tears with trembling fingers. “No… this is insane.”

An hysterical laugh burst out of me, tears rolling down my cheeks as I shook my head.

“This is a prank, right?” I looked from Dennis to Nadia, desperately searching their faces.

I swallowed hard, my chest rising painfully.

“Tell me this is some sick joke!” I screamed. “Both of you…say something! Tell me you’re lying!”

Dennis let out a slow breath, like he was exhausted by my reaction, then he looked at me with cold finality.

“You need to accept reality, Nora .”

The laughter died in my throat as his jaw tightened.

“The truth is, I was always too good for this marriage.”

My heart dropped as he pulled Nadia closer.

“Nadia is the kind of woman fit to carry my heir and stand beside me while I build my empire. She’s everything an Adams woman should be.”

His eyes dragged over me with open contempt.

“You were never that woman.”

My knees buckled beneath me as I tried to push myself up from the floor, but my body felt heavy and painfully unsteady.

My hand slipped against the polished marble as I struggled.

Nadia threw her head back first, laughing openly. “Just look at her, so fat that she can't lift herself off the floor”

I forced myself up, breathing hard, my whole body trembling.

Then I looked Dennis dead in the eye.

“Let me get this straight,” I said, my voice shaking.

“After everything I’ve done for you… after five years of toiling and sacrificing for this family… you can stand there, look me in the eye, and betray me like this?”

Dennis’s expression darkened instantly.

“What exactly did you do for me, Nora ?” he asked coldly.

I stared at him in disbelief..

“If anything,” he continued cruelly, “you made my life worse.”

My mouth fell open.

“Dennis , you’re a billionaire today because of me,” I shot back, my voice rising. “My ideas are the reason Adams Tech is…”

“Please,” he cut in sharply, holding up a hand. “Shut that big mouth of yours and stop making noise.”

His eyes narrowed with disgust.

“Let it be known that I had millions of women lined up for me,” he said arrogantly. “I chose to pity you because you were pathetic, needy, and desperate for a husband.”

Then his gaze dragged over me slowly, viciously..

“Now look at you,” he said with a bitter laugh. “An old bitch living off my name and money”

Dennis let out a harsh breath, dragging a hand down his face like he had finally run out of patience.

“You know what?” he said coldly. “I don’t have the energy to keep trading words with you.”

He turned away from me, walked to his dresser, and pulled open the top drawer.

Then he brought out a file and flung it at me.

The papers scattered at my feet.

“Start packing your things,” he said flatly. “I don’t want you in this house anymore. Nadia is moving her things tomorrow.”

My heart stopped.

No…No. This couldn’t be happening.

“Those are divorce papers,” he said. “Already signed from the first day I married you. My lawyer will contact you soon. Sign them and leave quietly.”

“You lie!” I screamed, my voice echoing through the room.

Both of them looked at me, they looked shocked.

“I’m not leaving my matrimonial home!” I shouted, tears pouring uncontrollably down my face. “And I’m not signing any stupid divorce papers!”

I pointed at him with trembling fingers..

“You stood before God and swore for better or worse, Dennis . You made vows to me, and you’re going to stick to them!”

My chest rose sharply.

“I’m Nora Adams ,” I said, voice cracking but fierce. “And nothing is going to change that. Do you hear me? Nothing!”

Dennis slowly turned toward me, his jaw clenched so hard the muscle ticked.

“Are you daring me?” he asked.

Something inside me snapped..

I stepped forward and jabbed my finger hard into his chest.

“Yes,” I spat through my tears. “I’m daring you, Dennis . Do your worst!”

My whole body shook violently..

“I’m not leaving!” I screamed. “What exactly do you take me for? Trash?”

My finger pressed harder against his chest.

“You think you can use me for five years and then throw me away like I meant nothing?”

My voice cracked on the last word.

Fresh tears streamed down my face..

“I’m almost forty, Dennis ,” I choked out, my chest heaving painfully. “Do you even understand what it means for a woman to start all over again?”

My lips trembled uncontrollably.

“My only crime is being fat,” I whispered brokenly. “And I’m willing to change for you.”

I grabbed his arm desperately..

“I’m willing to do anything,” I begged. “Anything… just for you to love me again, please Vicent, don't ruin this marriage…I love you Dennis please, don't do this to me please”

Immediately, Nadia let out a sharp scream

“Ahh…my stomach!”

Her hand flew to her belly as her face twisted in sudden panic.

“Dennis …” she whimpered weakly. “I think something is wrong with the baby…”

Everything changed in an instant as Dennis shoved me aside so fast I nearly lost my footing.

“Baby!” he panicked, rushing to her side so carelessly he almost slipped headfirst on the tiled floor.

His arms were around her immediately, his face pale with fear.

“What’s wrong? Talk to me. Do you want me to take you to the hospital right now?”

Nadia leaned weakly against his chest, breathing heavily like she was in pain.

“No…” she said softly, her voice trembling

“I think I just need a hot water massage. My body feels sore…”

Then her eyes lifted to mine and a cruel smile flickered briefly across her lips before disappearing.

“I want Nora to do it.”

Dennis ’s head snapped toward me.

Nadia held her stomach protectively and let fresh tears gather in her eyes.

“If she refuses,” she whispered, voice shaking dramatically, “I’ll leave this house tonight… and you’ll never see your child again.”