All Chapters of The Wife's Return: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter Thirty-one

The day he came to Houston…Nikolai still refuses to accept that Belle’s gone. There were a million possibilities that were forming in his head.Waking up was a challenge when the first thing he had to do every morning was to face his son alone. There may be a million possibilities, but the reality was too hard to accept. Coming home with his son and putting the search on hold was the hardest decision he had ever made.“Nikolai.”Stella’s face was the last thing he was expecting when he arrived. He handed his sleeping son to his new nanny. “Please let him rest. Let me know if he cries.”Stella scrutinized the clueless child until Liam was out of sight.“We need to talk-”“I’m tired, Stella.” He interrupted. He didn’t want to argue or even have a discussion at the moment. His body has reached its limits in terms of physical and emotional exhaustion. Nikolai’s body feels like and looks like a walking zombie with his crumpled clothes.“Alright. I understand. I just want to see you and

Last Updated : 2024-04-19

Chapter Thirty-two

Katherine Isobelle is Preston’s sister. They lost both of their parents because of an accident when they were young.Katherine Isobelle was a photographer. She used to work in New Zealand.Katherine Isobelle was married and she has a son. She signed the divorce papers but according to Preston, they are still married, because the divorce didn't push through.She has Belle’s DNA and that means they are the same person. Even after knowing all these facts, Hyacinth still couldn’t fully process everything that happened. A lot doesn't make sense. If it would, no one but her could make sense of it all but until she gets her memory back, it would be impossible. This was the reason why she spent time away from everyone including Preston, who is the only person who knows the truth. He gave him these files about Belle that she needed to know and she has spent an ample amount of time studying herself like a person from History class.There was a scream at the park that surprised her. She though

Last Updated : 2024-04-20

Chapter Thirty-three

“Hyacinth, I knew you would be back!”Should it be anger, jealousy, regret, or sadness? Hyacinth wasn’t sure what to feel first when she saw Jack after a long time. Perhaps it is a bit of everything. After what happened, she was sure that what they have is over. It probably ended long before she had an idea of him having an affair.“Why are you here in the office when we can talk at home? Honey, please. I can explain and I promise to be better. I made a horrible mistake, but I will still choose you, Hya. You’re the one I love.”“Really?”“Really. We’re married. Married people don’t throw away years of being together because of one foolish mistake. I guess, in our case, it would be two mistakes.”Is he with Jack because of desperation and confusion? The bigger picture is clearer for her now. Everything he said was stupid, if not fake. She let herself get fooled and got deceived by those lies.“I was about to file for a divorce.”Jack was shocked but recovered soon enough. “About to? Th

Last Updated : 2024-04-23

Chapter Thirty-four

“Thank you for coming here, Belle.” Preston greeted her and opened the door of his home wider. It's Belle’s first time visiting Preston in a more relaxed setting.She figured it is time to proactively try and learn more about Katherine Isobelle because no matter how hard she tried, the memories aren't coming back. Time is a luxury she didn’t want to waste.Belle. She has to learn how to live as Belle.“I should be the one thanking you for accepting my invitation. Sorry for ruining any of your day off plans if you had any, Preston.”A quick glimpse of annoyance was on his face, and then it was gone. Preston laughed at his own actions, “I forgot for a moment there that you lost your memory. I thought you were teasing me or something.”Belle laughed. She has no idea what it feels like having a brother. Maybe before, but all of these feels new to her. Knowing that being herself reminded Preston of who she was before was a validation in a way that she has not lost her whole identity.“Why?

Last Updated : 2024-04-28

Chapter Thirty-five

“Hi, kids!”“Miss Hya!” They collectively screamed.There was immediate chaos. The kind of chaos that Belle missed. There were a lot of chit-chats, but there were also a lot of smiles. Among the whole class, it was hard not to stare a little longer at the spot where Liam was seated.My son.Standing frozen, Belle was fighting the urge to run into Liam and apologize for leaving and causing him pain, for being absent to his past birthdays, for not recognizing him the first time they met. There was so much to apologize and so much time has passed.“Did you miss me?”“Yes, Teacher Hya.” The kids answered in unison.After finding out who she is even when her past memories have not come back yet, it was weird to hear the name Hyacinth. She loved being Hyacinth. In fact, her life was a dream. She had a loving husband, a precious son, and this work. Every day, she would find herself thanking the heavens for the life she had, because it felt like a gift. Something that wasn’t hers but was temp

Last Updated : 2024-04-30

Chapter Thirty-six

The security in their private village was quite strict. The securities don't let anyone get in but they seemed accommodating to the homeowners. Having a neighbor also meant having to walk for at least fifteen minutes or drive by car to the nearest houses with tall gates.It's hard to estimate the cost of affording such a place alone but it was enough to conclude that you couldn't live here if you are not one of those wealthy people. Place where Nikolai could easily say where he belonged.The gates opened. The security recognized an unfamiliar face and took a long stare at her. Nikolai gave him a slight nod, and he nodded in return. ‘Wow.’ She's never been to a place as exclusive as this, and even more, a house with its own security.‘That man is my husband.’“You could have said no, Nikolai.” Belle said after Liam left the car and before Nikolai could open his side of the car door. She wasn't planning on going. One no from Nikolai w

Last Updated : 2024-05-03

Chapter Thirty-seven

If only he could turn back time a little so he could hear Hyacinth again.A part of that sounded wrong in his head. Was it Hyacinth speaking? Or was it Belle?He had to question everything that he just believed. He wouldn’t lie. Of course, a part of him thought that Hyacinth can be Belle, but she’s living a totally different life. With a husband that she seemed to love and her own son. The timeline wasn’t making sense.So, why? What is happening?“Hold on. Don’t move.” She said before going towards him. “Liam, can you do me a favor and stay in your bed, sweetie? Until all these glasses are thrown away.” She turned to him with those swollen, wide eyes. “Nikolai, get a hold of yourself and move away.”“What?”What happened just now? Nikolai wasn’t seeing her as Hyacinth anymore. The way she speaks and moves… It's like she’s Belle now.“For goodness’ sake.” She had to literally push him away.That’s when he noticed his own feet covered in blood. There was all this blood, but he couldn’t

Last Updated : 2024-05-05

Chapter Thirty-eight

There were cars, toy robots, stuffed toys. All these options and she does not know what Liam might like. How stupid she felt thinking that one memory of her holding her son was enough validation of her mother’s instinct.She couldn’t even ask Nikolai because she treated him like an asshole yesterday. That wasn’t part of the plan. Part of her goal was the vague idea that she shouldn’t be making any mistakes. Talking to him felt like a wrong move and in the end, she ended up ignoring him.The feeling of regret lingers whenever she closes her eyes and recalls how he was physically hurting. She should have at least offered to help.This is why she can't trust herself around Nikolai. She becomes unpredictable because of her own unpredictable feelings too. Now, she'll look at him with admiration even when tries not to. Next thing she knows, she's being a bitch and acts cold.“Hi. I’m sorry. Do you need help?” A man with bright blue eyes spoke to her. His eyes were really captivating. It rem

Last Updated : 2024-05-06

Chapter Thirty-nine

“Are you sure you're fine with me staying here longer?”Preston looked at her as if she said the most ridiculous thing in the world. “Are you kidding me? I’ve been holding my tongue all this time, trying to stop myself from saying maybe we should just get a house.”After Belle ended things with Jack and after borrowing her past workmate's house, as embarrassing as it sounded, she was slowly running out of funds. The only person she can trust and run to at the moment is her brother, who offered to pay for everything she needed and to let her crash in his two-bedroom apartment. “I’ll pay you, Prez. I promise. I’m keeping a list of every penny I borrowed.”“I don’t care. Burn that list. As far as I’m concerned, there’s no list, there’s no debt.”She pouted. He’s being too kind. Losing her memory doesn’t mean she’s dependent. She should get a job like any other adult. “Don’t treat me like that.”“Like what?”“Like I’m a little kid.”Preston lightly shook her head. “Are you sure you didn’

Last Updated : 2024-05-07

Chapter Forty

‘MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN OVER: Businessman Royalty Prince Gabriel Montague announces end of engagement with Billionaire Heiress and Socialite Claudia Yvette De Beaufort’Preston had to read the headline multiple times to make sure that it isn’t fiction. So, she wasn’t engaged to some businessman tycoon. He is also a prince. A freaking prince. They are only revealing his identity now that the engagement was over and people over the internet, according to the comments, are forming all theories why the engagement was revealed when it was over.Different people, different worded opinions, but all with the same foundation. That Claudia cheated with someone else. He didn’t want to be involved. The media is a dangerous territory he didn’t want to be part of. One wrong move and the brand that you built for yourself for over a number of years could be shattered.Yet, there he was, wondering if Claudia is fine. Of course, she’s fine. She’s freaking Claudia Yvette. Despite all the given facts, Pres

Last Updated : 2024-05-10

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