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Chapter 46

Penulis: Araceli
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Lila’s body ached as she lay curled in bed, every muscle sore from scrubbing that wretched room. Dust and mold had clung to every corner, choking her lungs and staining her clothes. Why had it been abandoned for so long?

Her eyes stung with unshed tears, the weight of the past twenty-four hours pressing down on her chest. Was that it, then? Was he finished with her—now that he’d taken what he wanted?

She felt used. Discarded.

And worst of all, she was furious. Furious with herself for believing she was different. That she mattered.

How many other women had he seduced, then tossed aside like a forgotten toy? How many others had tasted the bitter afterglow of his affection?

At dinner, he hadn’t so much as looked her way. Not even a glance. His attention had been entirely on his son. And Victoria.

A silent scream ripped through her throat.

“Ughhhhh!” she groaned, clenching the pillow to her face.

Stupid. So stupid.

The door suddenly clicked open. Lila bolted upright and out of bed, her h
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  • The Waiting Lady's Affair.   Chapter 46

    Lila’s body ached as she lay curled in bed, every muscle sore from scrubbing that wretched room. Dust and mold had clung to every corner, choking her lungs and staining her clothes. Why had it been abandoned for so long?Her eyes stung with unshed tears, the weight of the past twenty-four hours pressing down on her chest. Was that it, then? Was he finished with her—now that he’d taken what he wanted?She felt used. Discarded.And worst of all, she was furious. Furious with herself for believing she was different. That she mattered.How many other women had he seduced, then tossed aside like a forgotten toy? How many others had tasted the bitter afterglow of his affection?At dinner, he hadn’t so much as looked her way. Not even a glance. His attention had been entirely on his son. And Victoria.A silent scream ripped through her throat.“Ughhhhh!” she groaned, clenching the pillow to her face.Stupid. So stupid.The door suddenly clicked open. Lila bolted upright and out of bed, her h

  • The Waiting Lady's Affair.   Chapter 45

    Lila watched from the floor as Victoria ran outside, her usual calm, icy demeanor completely gone. The sharp clack of her heels echoed across the hallway like gunfire. She rushed toward the front door, moving so fast it was as if whatever was outside might disappear at any moment. She bolted past the door and practically flew down the steps. Lila picked herself up, ignoring the dull ache in her backside. Alexander was already on the move too. She paused awkwardly as they met at the doorway, stepping aside and looking down to let him pass first. He frowned at her shyness but didn’t say a word. Something heavier pressed on his mind. He stepped out, and a few seconds later, Lila followed. She froze. Mrs. Harrington was on her knees at the bottom of the steps, arms wrapped tightly around a tiny child—a little boy with striking blue eyes. Alexander’s eyes. “My darling,” Victoria whispered, her voice trembling with joy. “It’s been so long.” She pulled back to look at the boy’s fac

  • The Waiting Lady's Affair.   Chapter 44

    Alexander strolled leisurely along the grand pathway leading to his mansion. Today, he hadn’t taken a car—he felt no need. There were days when normalcy was a welcome change in his otherwise complicated life. The crisp morning air, the rustle of leaves, and the crunch of gravel under his feet were oddly soothing, but his mind was far from calm. Lila. Her name lingered in his thoughts, bringing with it a whirlwind of emotions. He wanted to see her. No, he needed to see her. She was like an addiction he couldn’t shake. But unlike most addictions, where the substance controls the user, he felt in complete command. Command of her emotions, her body, her very essence. A virgin. That revelation had taken him by surprise. Lila’s aura—timid yet undeniably sensual—had misled him into thinking she’d been with someone before. Her innocence had only fueled his desire, and knowing he had been her first filled him with a smug satisfaction. He found himself smiling at the memory, a warmth spre

  • The Waiting Lady's Affair.   Chapter 43

    Lila stood at the door, her stomach twisting with shock as Victoria and Rose continued their lively conversation.“I found him on the balcony late in the night,” Mrs. Harrington was saying, fanning herself with a hand as a wide smile lit up her face. “He was so uneasy and desperate to have me. He could barely control himself.” Her cheeks flushed a deep red as though the memory was unfolding before her again.“And none of the servants caught you?” Rose asked with wide eyes, her tone a mix of horror and excitement.“I don’t think so,” Victoria replied, though her voice wavered. “But they’ve been avoiding eye contact with me more than usual. And some of the young girls blush whenever I speak to them.”Rose squealed, clapping her hands together. “Then they definitely saw you two!”Victoria waved her hand as if brushing off the idea, though her expression betrayed her mortification. “Whatever. It’s my house. I can do what I want.”Despite her dismissive words, Lila could see the unease in

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    The events of last night replayed vividly in Alexander's mind. “Darling, what are you doing?” His wife took in the sight before her, confusion and shock flickering across her features. Alexander stood bare on the balcony, his sweat-slicked skin gleaming under the moonlight. His broad chest heaved with each heavy breath, his discarded clothes lying carelessly at his feet. The air was heavy with a familiar musk, the unmistakable scent of desire lingering between them. Her robe swirled around her ankles as she rushed to his side, pulling it off to drape around his shoulders in an attempt to shield him from prying eyes—or perhaps from her growing questions. "Alex, what’s going on?" Her voice wavered, searching his eyes for answers. Alexander dropped his gaze, shame coloring his expression. He avoided her probing stare until her fingers gently tilted his chin up, forcing him to meet her. He sighed deeply, the words spilling reluctantly from his lips. “I didn’t want to wake you… but I

  • The Waiting Lady's Affair.   Chapter 41

    The morning sun streamed through the tall windows, casting a warm glow over the sprawling Harrington estate. Inside, the maids scurried around, replacing every flower arrangement in the house with brighter, fresher ones, just as Mrs. Harrington had instructed. Lila stood off to the side, arms crossed and posture stiff, overseeing their work with hawk-like precision. She wasn’t friends with any of these women—didn’t want to be. To her, they were fossils stuck in a life she couldn’t comprehend or care to understand. Her legs began to ache after standing for so long. Sighing, she lowered herself onto the grass, grateful for the reprieve. Of course, her legs hurt. After last night, how could they not? She was sore from the passionate night. The thought made her cheeks flush bright red. She couldn’t stop the images flooding her mind: Alexander’s hands and lips on hers, his body pressing against hers, the sheer intensity of his touch. The memory made her shiver in the morning heat. “She

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