تسجيل الدخولمشاركة
053
تاريخ النشر:
2026-04-23 22:17:59
أحدث فصل
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 073
Parked outside the gate, Layla sat in the car, still unable to move. Every time she tried to speak, the words wouldn’t come, and it was starting to irritate her.They hadn’t just come empty-handed—they had brought a basket of fruit. For what exactly?To offer as an apology for everything that had happened between them?She scoffed in disbelief. Her mother had deliberately kept this visit from her, knowing she would have refused. But what could she do now?Ask the chauffeur to drive her back home. Step out and hail a cab? None of those options felt right in that moment.She swallowed her frustration, forcing the words back down. This wasn’t the time to argue—especially not with her dinner plans waiting ahead.She turned to her mother, her expression softening into something almost pleading.“Thirty minutes,” she said firmly. “My dinner is important.”Without waiting for a response, she reached for the door and stepped out. Forcing a smile, Layla helped her mother carry the basket of fr
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 072
Layla handed the sealed documents to the dispatch rider, reminding him who the package was for. He nodded, showing he understood every instruction, before taking his leave.She couldn’t deliver it herself, so she had arranged for it to be sent. Just as she had promised, it wouldn’t go past today. She was certain he would still be at the office, even though it was already evening.Layla turned on her heels and walked back into the gallery. It had been a fulfilling day—the number of visitors and the joy of showing them her work left her upbeat.She entered the room where her employees were waiting and stepped inside. They all nodded respectfully as she took her seat.“Let’s get down to work,” she began. “There’s a piece I want each of you to attempt. This one will show me if you’re ready to take your art to another level.”One of them raised her hand, cutting in gently.“I’m sorry, ma’am, I have a question.”“Go ahead.”“The last piece we submitted—does that mean it passed? You haven’t
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 071
It had been a busy morning at the gallery. No one had been able to sit down and rest—not even for a moment. If they weren’t doing one thing, they were assigned another. Some assisted customers to the restroom, while others handled inquiries or sales. It was a chaotic morning, with the steady stream of visitors pouring in. It was everything Layla had dreamed of. This was the life she had always wanted—to build something of her own and watch people admire it. Now, she stood surrounded by others who appreciated her effort, and it filled her with quiet satisfaction. The staff were exhausted, but she remained energetic. Still, her main concern was the document she intended to deliver to her ex-husband. In the past, hearing people refer to him as her “ex” had felt strange. But after receiving the divorce papers—thanks to Adrian—she no longer felt anything at all. It was noon, and there was no sign that the crowd would slow down. As people came in, some made purchases and left with their p
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 070
The smell of fresh raindrops filled her nose. She paused, inhaling every bit of it, a soft smile resting on her face. It had rained heavily the night before, and Layla hadn’t been able to sleep. She had been lost in her thoughts, hoping to come to a decision.By dawn, she was already in the gym, working out alone. After briefly gazing outside, the scent of rain lingering in the air, she took a deep breath, adjusted her footing, and turned toward the exit.When she got to her room, she quickly showered and changed into a burgundy two-piece outfit.She checked her watch—it was 5 a.m.As she ascended the stairs, she ran into her brother, dressed in his gym outfit, yawning as he descended.He paused midway, his mouth still open from the yawn, staring at her—already dressed for the office—while he was just about to head to the gym.She chuckled softly and continued downstairs, but he quickly caught up with her.“Good morning, brother.”“Wait, pookie.” He grabbed her hand, making her stop.
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 069
It had been a week since the incident at Harthwore Mansion, and everything had been quiet. Neither family had reached out to the other; everyone was keeping their distance, hoping the situation would cool down.Meanwhile, the city had been busy hosting several influential people who had arrived from another country. The Harthwore family had provided them with a house for their stay and had also taken responsibility for their movements and meals while they handled their business with the mayor.This had kept Adrian overwhelmed with work, leaving him little time to see Jade. That was why he had promised to meet her—he had heard during their last meeting that she would be flying out of the country soon.He had just wrapped up a meeting with the board, and everyone began filing out of the room. He stood up as the last person left and followed behind, heading toward his office. His secretary trailed after him. Adrian picked up his car keys and was about to turn when the secretary spoke.“T
The Wife You Shouldn't Have Lost 068
They stood outside until the door was pushed open and Ruth stepped out, her expression fierce. She wasn’t smiling at all. Before, she would have been beaming, pulling them into a warm hug—but today was different after what had just happened.“What are you doing here?” she asked.The tone caught them off guard; they had never heard her speak like that before, not even to them.“If you’re here to defend your daughter for what she’s done, then please leave.”As a mother, Natasha understood how Ruth must be feeling, even though she didn’t yet know how badly Ashley had been hurt. But the tension in her voice, the look on her face—it all suggested things had gone too far.“We’re not here to defend her, and we’re not here to question what happened between them,” Harthwore said calmly. “That can come later. For now, we just want to know how she’s doing.”Even if he heard Ashley’s side of the story, it wouldn’t make him defend anyone. Whoever had started it deserved to face the consequences—an
قد تعجبك أيضًا
Bogus Billionaire
Shining Riviera789.8K وجهات النظرMy Best Friend's Father
Thorns629.7K وجهات النظرMommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return
LiLhyz3.4M وجهات النظرOne Night With Mr Billionaire
Sun girl772.3K وجهات النظرHer Rebirth, His Regret
Dchenemi158 وجهات النظرTwisted Vows
Odette94 وجهات النظرAfter Betrayal, She Married The Man They Can't Compete With
Author Flaire161 وجهات النظر💔 Reborn: I Betrayed the Billionaire Who Loved Me
Prettiesttamara 125 وجهات النظر
