Semua Bab When My Husband’s First Love Returned, I Ran Away with the Baby: Bab 1 - Bab 10

I excitedly opened the door to Ashton Wallace's office, ready to surprise him with a piece of good news. However, what I saw stopped me in my tracks—he was holding a delicate, tearful woman in his arms and comforting her tenderly.Startled by the noise, the woman turned toward me with her tear-streaked face. She looked beautiful yet pitiful. Ashton's expression briefly flickered with panic and confusion when he noticed me.I froze on the spot for a moment before managing to say, "Sorry for interrupting." Without waiting for a response, I stepped out and quietly shut the door behind me.Leaning against the door, I gently placed a hand on my abdomen. "I'm sorry, baby. It looks like you might not have a dad, after all."The woman I just saw was Mallory Stevens—my half-sister.Ashton and I had been married for five years. But before our marriage, he had been Mallory's long-time boyfriend.Our wedding was not born out of love; it was completely a coincidence.The Wallace and Stevens

When I stayed silent for too long, Ashton's patience began to waver. "Say something," he demanded.I bit my lip, feeling a pang of bitterness. His attitude toward me had shifted dramatically now that his first love had returned."I moved out—""Who told you to move out?" Ashton interrupted before I could finish.A wave of frustration welled up in me. "Mallory is back. It doesn't feel right for me to stay."He seemed to sigh, and his voice softened as he said, "Pip, come back."Every time Ashton wanted to persuade me, he would use that same tone. It was gentle, almost coaxing, and hard to resist. For a moment, I nearly gave in, but I held myself back. "Ashton, we're getting a divorce."His voice suddenly turned angry. "We're not divorced yet!"I flinched at his outburst, and my chest was hurting. "Why are you yelling?! I'm the one being abandoned here! I should be angry, not you!" I shouted back at him, my voice breaking into sobs.Hearing me cry seemed to throw Ashton off. "I'

When I saw Ashton's name on my phone screen, a wave of panic washed over me. I took a deep breath to steady myself, reassuring myself that I had not left any loose ends. Only then did I answer the call.As soon as Ashton spoke, his tone was heavy. "Pip, my grandfather isn't going to make it."After hanging up, I opened my phone and searched the news online. For the past few months, I had not paid much attention to the news in Regensburg.It seemed Ashton and Mallory made headlines two weeks ago.The top story was titled: "Scandal Exposed: Heir of Business Giant, Wallace Corporation, Caught in an Affair! Spotted Leaving Hospital with New Flame with Rumored Pregnancy!"The accompanying photo showed Ashton carefully supporting Mallory as they left the hospital, his expression filled with tenderness.Years ago, the wedding between the Wallace and Stevens families was a grand spectacle in Regensburg. Ashton's scandal now drew intense attention from the business community.In response

I quickly got out of bed and rushed to the hospital.Elliott was still in the middle of emergency treatment. Outside the operating room, a few members of the Wallace family stood scattered around, their expressions tense and anxious.I looked around and noticed that Mallory was not there. Ashton stood alone in a corner with his head bowed, exuding an air of isolation. I walked over and gently touched his hand. He lifted his head in surprise, then turned his hand over to clasp mine tightly. His grip grew firmer as time passed.After what felt like an eternity, the light above the emergency room switched off.The doctor said something, and Leighton immediately broke into sobs. The others around her began crying quietly as well.Ashton and I stood off in a distant corner, watching the scene unfold. My mind felt utterly blank, like it had been hollowed out.The funeral followed soon after.Everyone was overcome with grief, except for Ashton, whose face remained emotionless throughou

I discreetly wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes and forced myself to speak in a lighthearted tone, "You don't need to worry about me. With all the money you gave me, I could raise ten kids!"Ashton chuckled at my words. "Is that money enough to buy the kids a father?"I froze for a moment, then replied softly, "A person can live without a father. I did when I was a child."Ashton's tone turned stern. "Piper Stevens!"He only called me by my full name when he was angry.I pushed him away. "Ashton, you should leave. I can take care of myself just fine."He shot back, "You can't even tie your own shoelaces."I insisted stubbornly, "I'll hire a nanny to help me."He dismissed my idea with a scoff. "Nannies don't tie shoelaces for you."Frustrated, I puffed up my cheeks. "I'll pay her extra! Ten times more!"Ashton ruffled my hair gently. "Be good and listen to me. I'll finish up everything in Regensburg and come here to stay with you."His sincerity startled me, and I w