Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire's Ex-Wife Wants Revenge : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

༻☆✫☆༺ The Donovan house, precariously perched on the edge of Willow Haven, embodied the old adage that appearances can be misleading. What looked like a quaint, weathered cottage from the outside, surrounded by wildly overgrown rose bushes contrasting with its chipped paint, concealed an interior thick with tension and unspoken expectations, shrouded in simmering resentment. In truth, the Donovans weren't well off; they were, in fact, struggling to make ends meet. The burden of financial hardship weighed heavily on them, a constant reminder of their status in the town's social hierarchy. Their father, a man bent over from years of hard work at the local mill, had hands as calloused as his soul was frayed. Their mother, with a face marked by worry and unfulfilled aspirations, maintained strict control over the household, often wielding a keen eye and a voice tinged with unvoiced disapproval. The family dynamic presented a stark contrast. Caroline Donovan, the eldest daughter, shone

༻☆✫☆༺ In the cozy library, filled with soft whispers and the charming aroma of old books, the usual tranquility held sway. It was a haven for diligent students, their heads buried in textbooks as they chased after knowledge and good grades among the comforting stacks of dusty tomes. However, Katherine didn’t quite fit the mold. Numbers and historical facts weren’t what excited her; her heart craved the enchanting worlds of romance and adventure found within novels. Every free moment, when she wasn’t wallowing in dismay over her less-than-stellar academic performance, was spent here, browsing the shelves for a story that would whisk her away completely. Today, she clutched the latest title in her collection, "The Tides of the Myrtle," a captivating adventure that kept her up way past her bedtime, turning pages under the moonlight, each chapter leaving her eager for more. She desperately sought the second book in the series to uncover its expertly woven mysteries, but her limited allow

⋅•⋅⊰∙∘☽༓☾∘∙⊱⋅• The sun peeked over the horizon, casting long shadows across the kitchen floor as Hailey hummed along to the radio, her voice a lively contrast to the gentle buzz of the vacuum cleaner. Meanwhile, Katherine was still at the counter, the soft clinking of eggshells against the bowl providing a peaceful rhythm amid the awakening world outside. "So..." Hailey began, her voice a tad high for the early hour as she turned off the vacuum. "Are… you really going to let them get married?" Katherine sighed, focusing on the whisking eggs. "What else can I do, Hailey?" "I don’t know… you could just sit here and do nothing while your twin takes your life!" Hailey's voice had risen, charged with emotion. She stepped closer to Katherine, placing her hand on the countertop, her voice dropping to a whisper despite the simmering anger. "Let’s go back to Willow Haven." Katherine tightened her grip on the whisk, staring at Hailey with a mix of surprise and indignation. "No." "Don’t you

⋅•⋅⊰∙∘☽༓☾∘∙⊱⋅• Katherine sighed heavily, feeling as if the last two unpacked boxes were pressing down on her like an invisible weight. The bright white walls of her new apartment felt so cold and uninviting, especially compared to the cozy and colorful cottage she had just left behind. It had only been three days since she moved to Willow Haven, and already the city felt incredibly foreign to her. She wasn’t one to get too attached to places; her life post-divorce had been a whirlwind of moving around, which had somehow become her comfort zone. But this time, everything felt different. Her thoughts wandered back to her childhood home, a place she had longed to escape for as long as she could remember. The memories formed a messy mix of neglect, harsh criticism from her mother, and the tension-filled relationship with her sister, Caroline. Ironically, the very place that should have been a sanctuary felt like a prison. She closed her eyes, recalling the peeling paint, the dusty furn

⋅•⋅⊰∙∘☽༓☾∘∙⊱⋅• The next few weeks became a whirlwind of everyday life, laced with familiar routines. Hailey, the ultimate socialite, somehow managed to snag an invitation to Katherine's birthday gala—a surprise that left Katherine puzzled. She couldn't comprehend how Hailey, known for her antics with ex-boyfriends, managed to charm someone from Mikaelson Pharmaceutical into securing that precious invite. "Did you charm him or something?" Katherine teased with a playful smirk. "Maybe you promised him some... you know, fun?" Hailey gasped dramatically, pretending to be offended. "Me? Never!" Having taken a job at a charming flower shop nearby, Hailey spent her days surrounded by the sweet scents and vibrant hues of blooms. Whenever she had some downtime, Katherine would often pop in to help her friend, taking a break from the confines of their apartment. When she wasn't at the shop, Katherine would stroll through the streets, revisiting her childhood memories. The town had seen sign