All Chapters of Divorcing my billionaire husband, his best friend wants me : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

JOANNA “I'm sorry, Mrs Clifford. You can't have babies…” The Doctor’s words rang in my ears like a drum,my heart jumping. The air seemed to have been sucked out of her office, leaving me gasping for breath. My eyes welled up with tears as I stared at the doctor, my mind reeling with the weight of her words. "What...what … ?" I stuttered, my voice barely above a whisper. I felt a lump form in my throat as I struggled to comprehend what she had just said. I can't have babies? When that has been my dream all along.. I wanted to have as many babies as I could and give them the love I didn't get to receive from my mother because she died early. The doctor's expression softened, and she leaned forward, her hands clasped together. "Mrs. Clifford, I'm afraid you're experiencing premature menopause. Your hormone levels are...well, they're not what we'd expect for someone of your age." I felt a wave of numbness wash over me. Premature menopause? But I was only 26! How could this be hap

JOANNA. After Asher left, Cass went over to the refrigerator, taking some handful of Doritos. She ignored my presence and walked towards the couch, comfortably taking her seat while she turned on the TV. I walked to the kitchen and resumed cleaning. I couldn't believe she wanted to tag along on our anniversary. She even mentioned I was boring and wouldn't be able to keep Asher company. This wasn't funny..I finished up fast and retired upstairs to find a suitable dress for the date. It was still my anniversary with Asher and today was usually the day he pretends as if everything was alright so I wouldn't want to miss out because his sister was coming with us. I ransacked my wardrobe in search of a dress but none seemed like they were okay. I wanted to look perfect, I didn't want to show anyone that our marriage wasn't so great..I laid down on the bed for a minute, staring into nothingness. Time seemed to pass by so quickly with different thoughts overcrowding my mind, I could bar

JOANNA. Words got caught up in my throat once Asher made that statement. I felt like I was in a daze, slowly losing my breath. That was one cruel statement..So we are no longer allowed to get intimate because I couldn't conceive? Wow. Tears pricked at the corner of my eyes but I tried to hold them. It wasn't like it would change anything. I retreated. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bother you” I whispered, my voice cracky. “Good for you.” He responded in a flat tone and I pursed my lips, turning to the other side of the bed, my heart overwhelmed with sorrow. I had no idea what to say but I didn't want to press the issue and annoy Asher. I kept staring at the wall, slight tears threatening to slip through. Asher's ringtone pierced the air, and he swiftly answered, "Hello, Cassandra?" But before he could even utter another word, Cassandra's ear-piercing scream exploded from the phone, sending chills down my spine. I jolted upright in bed, my heart racing with alarm. What could be wr

JOANNA. I stilled for a minute, clutching my hands on my towel. I felt a heavy weight in my chest, unable to explain how I felt at the moment. Asher was serving Cassandra breakfast in bed? Something I would never experience even if I were sick. Asher wouldn't care. I really really wanted to hold back my tears right now. Nothing would make Asher love me, would there? I stood lost for a moment, gazing at them,words just couldn't express how I felt. I felt so terrible and useless. Asher's gaze was on me as he slowly took his hands off Cassandra’s hair. For a moment, I thought I saw a bit of guilt in Asher's eyes.. Guilty? I know I was just being delusional and hopeless. Cassandra cleared her throat to break the awkward silence. “I will start going to the room, Asher.. You have to prepare for work.” Cassandra made attempts to stand up from the bed as Asher helped her, taking the food tray away from her.. Without a word, I walked over to the vanity area to get my skincare ro

JOANNA. I pulled off my jacket properly,hanging it on the wardrobe.“I'm coming from the office,Asher..” I replied and he frowned, literally annoyed by the fact that I went to the office..“Office? Wright group of companies? Joanna, what are you doing? You promised me you would stop going to work! Are you showing off the fact that your Dad's company is bigger?”“Asher, it's not that. I just went for an inspection…” I said in a low voice, trying to calm him down. He hated it if I went to the company. He had always warned me from going to the company countless times, complaining of how it made him feel inferior to people and his parents.“I don't want you going at all, not when we are married.” He insisted. “Asher…” “Joanna… do you hate me that much? Don't go to work, it's that simple!” He raised his voice and I flinched for a moment.. He realised this and reduced the intensity of his voice..“I don't want you going to work and don't pick calls from your father too if he is the one p