Lahat ng Kabanata ng You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: Kabanata 481 - Kabanata 490

Wendell had no choice but to excuse himself and discuss with the team. He'd noticed James had changed the way he addressed Beverly. He used to refer to her as "Bev", but now, he often said "my wife".Beverly perched by the kitchen island as she worked on deveining shrimps, muttering studiously under her breath, "This is the shrimp's poop chute. It's full of bacteria, and eating too much of it will give you the runs."She gripped a toothpick between her fingers and tried to pick out the shrimp's vein, but it refused to budge. The only thing she'd succeeded in doing was pockmarking her hand and fingertips.The shrimp also refused to cooperate. It would leap out of her hand, its shell scratching and stabbing Beverly's fingers in the process.James watched Beverly battle the shrimps, then decisively grabbed the plate of shrimps and handed it to Kathy. After that, he dragged Beverly into the bathroom, whereupon he held her hands under the tap, pumped a dollop of handwash, and lathered i

James had shown up at the Security Center, and everyone there knew Beverly was his wife. He'd then shown up at the school with her as well, and after that, he'd appeared at her company.And now, he was asking her to present herself as his wife before the public. It was almost as if he was slowly encroaching into her life.Beverly felt like he was wearing her down. Was he actually wearing her down? But Wendell had already torn up the divorce agreement, and James had no idea she planned to leave him once his public review period was over.No, he wasn't wearing her down. He'd simply been trying to make a life with her.But could Beverly stay by James' side and pretend nothing was wrong? She still remembered her promise to Wanda. She would leave him eventually, and it would happen sooner rather than later—in 14 days, to be exact.Beverly glanced at James, only to meet Harold's expectant gaze.Wendell followed Beverly's line of sight and prompted, "How long has it been since you t

"Which leaves us with a two-hour blank slot in the afternoon," Wendell continued.James glanced at Harold. "Harry, would you like a tour of my office?"Harold turned to Beverly. "Mom, I've never been to the government complex. I got half a day off from school, and I still have some time left before I have to go back.""You said you wanted me to spend more time with the children," James added as he gave Beverly a meaningful look.Esther clutched Harold's leg to keep him in place. "That's boring! Harry, there's nothing in Daddy's office! I want to go back to school!"The next second, Wendell shoved a lollipop into Esther's mouth, effectively stopping her whining before he picked her up and left.Harold asked softly, "Can I go, Mom?"Beverly nodded."Let me go tell Daddy. I'll be right back." Harold spun on his heels and headed toward the other end of the corridor.He'd only just entered Evan's room when the latter struck him across the face without warning. "You are my son! Your

But Beverly had loved Evan, too.After that, Evan had proposed to her on a global live broadcast. She'd been thrilled and returned home like an arrow bound for true north.She'd married Evan, but fortunately, she'd obeyed Elaine's dying wishes and left for two years with James. If she hadn't, James wouldn't have come back for her.Beverly stared at James. "My mother brought you to me as well. If she hadn't insisted on me calling you all those years ago and leaving with you, I might still be trapped in Evan's gilded cage. Thank you, James. I can't say that enough, honey."She murmured her thanks in James' ear, her gaze darkening. As it turned out, her biggest fear had come true whether she liked it or not. She was growing more reluctant to part ways with James.Yet James had a glorious life ahead of him, and she shouldn't hold him back. He shouldn't be tied down by children who weren't his.Beverly ought to push him away and leave him.James held her tightly, still reeling from t

In the hospital, Kyle sat upright in bed as he peeled an apple. "Are you sure? I won't stop at ruining her face. I want her dead."Jessica paused on the other line."Pretty deep grudge you're holding against her, huh?" Kyle pressed."That's none of your business! If you want her dead, so be it! I'll keep you posted."Kyle's eyes darkened behind his glasses, the paring knife slicing through the apple, the two halves splitting and falling onto the floor. How could Elaine and Beverly both have such poor taste in men?Evan was rotten to the core, but Kyle had hoped James would be better.At that moment, Wayne entered the hospital room with his wife, Isla Larsen, in tow. She picked up the two halves of the apple and tossed them into the trash, asking, "Who's got you so worked up?""No one." Kyle willed his voice to soften. "I didn't think you and Dad would be free to visit me today, Mom.""Did you think I wouldn't be worried about you after you suffered burns on your neck?" Isla s