All Chapters of Dear Wife, I Hate You: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Lilith’s PovI cried the whole night until I fell asleep without realizing it. My pillow was soaked, my eyes heavy, but sleep didn’t fix anything. I woke up the next morning feeling worse. There was this dull ache in my chest, like something was pressing against it. Still, I got up. I didn’t even think twice. I just wanted to move.I brushed my teeth, took the quickest shower I’ve ever taken in my life. I didn’t wait for the water to get warm. I didn’t even check if the shampoo had lathered properly. I just needed to do something that would make me feel better, Sitting still made my thoughts louder.Today I was going to walk around. I didn’t care what anyone had to say. Zoey, with all her fake smiles and fake friendship, and Killian, my husband, the one who stood there and called me a slut. I wasn’t going to sit down and sulk. I knew the truth. And no matter what, I would never betray my friend.Or should I say my enemy??I got dressed, casual clothes, nothing fancy. I wasn’t trying t

Killian’s PovHeading to the office that morning, I felt… off. It wasn’t guilt, no. I don’t do guilt. But I’m not a monster either. I have a conscience, even if it only shows up once in a while. What happened last night with Lilith—maybe it could’ve gone differently. But then again, she should have spoken up. She should’ve said something. So no, it wasn’t my fault. I wasn’t going to carry the blame for her silence.I sat back, stared out the tinted window as the city rushed past, and shoved the thoughts aside. I had a business to run. Feelings could wait—or die.When the car pulled up at the office, the security opened the door, and I stepped out like nothing was wrong. People greeted me as usual, some with fear, some with fake smiles. I don’t bother learning their faces. I only care about names and results. The only one whose face I recognize is my personal assistant, because she’s too efficient to ignore.Nobody in that office can dare cross me. They know the rules. If you go behind

Lilith’s PovI couldn’t breathe.Not because I was choking, not because something was stuck in my throat… but because Killian had just kissed me. He kissed me. Not a dream, not a fantasy. His lips. My lips. A moment I never thought would exist between us, especially not after everything I did. Not after the way I broke him.And now, I was walking back to my room.Correction: I had been sent out of his.I didn’t blame him. He probably hated himself for letting that happen. Maybe he hated me too. Maybe that kiss brought back everything I made him feel—the pain, the betrayal, the heartbreak. And maybe he hated that he wanted it.I didn’t even know what I felt. My lips still tingled. My skin was still on fire.I shut the door to my room, the silence suddenly too loud. It was barely 10 p.m. I stared at my phone for a second before deciding. I needed someone. Someone who knew me beyond this hell.Emily.I dialed.“Hey, what’s up?” Her voice was bubbly as always.“I’m fine… you?”“Nothing mu

Lilith’s Pov It was actually so nice being in Nolan’s office. Everything about it screamed calm and expensive. I don’t know—he's just so... nice. So, so nice. The kind of nice that makes you forget he can also be scary when he wants to be. And honestly, if he wasn’t my brother-in-law, I might’ve said I kind of like him. But I can’t go there. After I told him I was planning to go see Killian later, Nolan went back to whatever he was doing. He didn’t say much, just nodded. I went back to scrolling on my phone, pretending not to notice how quiet it had gotten between us. Then, after a while, he stood up and said, “That’s it. We should start going home.” I nodded. “Okay, definitely.” I was actually happy I stepped out today. The air outside felt different. Fresh. Free. It was better than sitting in that big house, being haunted by silence. We stood up and started walking out. I could feel eyes on me. I wasn’t sure if they were judging me or just curious... or maybe admiring me. I did

Killian's PovI was in my office, typing and typing, but my mind wasn’t focused. My thoughts drifted back to Lilith and what we did. That kiss we shared. I ran a hand through my hair, frustrated. What did I even do? Why did I do it?I didn’t have an answer. It just happened. And now, I was regretting it. But I couldn’t lie, her lips were so soft. I couldn’t stop thinking about them. What was happening to me?It felt like Lilith had done something to me, like she cast a spell. I hated it. I needed to hate her even more now, so she wouldn’t try anything again. That’s what I told myself.But she had been sad. She looked broken. And I kept her. Damn it.Now I couldn’t even focus on my work. All I could think about was the sound of her moan. The softness of her lips. The way my body reacted to her.I was still lost in my thoughts when my phone rang. I frowned and glanced at the screen. It was my father.That man hadn’t even attended my wedding. Not like I cared. There was nothing special a