All Chapters of My Husband Faked His Death, So I Moved on : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Chapter 1: The News AURORA . “Popular tech mogul Bryan Liam was found dead in cold blood in his hotel room in Paris. Police say it might be the result of a botched robbery…” The voice from the television kept going, but those were the only words echoing in my head. That was my husband, Bryan Liam. The man I had been married to for four years. The same man I had escorted to the airport. He was dead. The glass I was holding slipped from my hand and shattered on the floor. Everything blurred. I saw flashes of my nanny rushing to grab my son, his piercing cries echoing in my ears, but it was all distant—like my world had paused. And then suddenly, I screamed. “Bryan! No, no way..” I cried at the top of my voice, the reality of the news hitting me like a blow to the chest. “Ma’am, please calm down,” my nanny pleaded, rocking my son in one arm. My eyes fixed on him , my poor baby, just three years old, now without a father. I looked back at the TV. Bryan’s face was e

Chapter 3: The ArrestAURORA The world kept moving, but mine had stopped. Every day felt like a new episode of drama with the Wolfe family and the detectives. I was in and out of the station for questioning so much that I’d lost count. The only reason I was home today was because it was Bryan’s funeral.I sat in front of my mirror, dragging a comb through my tangled hair. It barely mattered how I looked, I just needed to show up as the grieving widow. I twisted my hair into a messy bun and slipped on a black robe. The sunglasses I wore weren’t for style; they were hiding my swollen, tear-stained eyes.The Wolfe family had arranged a reception dinner after the service, first the church, then the burial, and now this charade. Honestly, I wished I could stop them, but I had no say in any of it. Throughout the funeral, I felt the weight of every pair of judgmental eyes on me.“Why is she even here?”“She killed her husband and still showed up.”“Why isn’t she behind bars already?”There

Chapter 5: A Theory Aurora The idea that my husband might still be alive haunted me for days, weeks, even. Damon had been in and out of the prison cell, preparing for the appeal. He hired a private investigator to look into the city where the supposed murder happened. I didn’t want to believe Bryan was alive. There was no way he would let me go through everything I went through. It was simply impossible. So today, as I waited for my meeting with Damon, my heart was racing. When the time finally came, I hurried to see him. “You look like you have a lot to say,” Damon said, his eyes scanning my face. “I do,” I replied quickly. “I don’t think Bryan is dead. I refuse to believe Bryan would let me go to jail for a murder that didn’t exist. I know you may not like him…” “Why wouldn’t I like him?” Damon cut in sharply. “I’m here as your legal advisor, not as your ex-boyfriend. I’m only doing my job.” I paused, biting my lip, then continued. “Whatever theory you have that he’s

Chapter 7 DAMON I was doing this for her, Aurora, I wasn’t here to mock her like she thinks , I remember when I first saw the news that she was arrested for murder, It was unbelievable , Not my Aurora. I knew for a fact that she couldn’t hurt a fly, Even after all these years we were apart , I still trusted her . I knew she didn’t do it , I saw it in her eyes. When I sent her mother that message offering to help with the case , I had one thing on my mind, and it was to get her out of there. I felt like it was my fault. It was my fault she married into the Wolfe family. I wish I could turn back the hands of time, but I can’t. At least now, I could do her a favor. One that would pay for the way I hurt her years ago. I still remember that night fresh, It haunts me. She was outside in the rain, crying and calling out that I should let her in and that we talk about our relationship. But I was a coward. I watched her from my window. I wish I had the mindset I have now. I would have

Chapter 9: Old Time SakeDAMONThe case was opened again. People had a whole lot to say on the media. The theory that there wasn’t enough evidence and Aurora was wrongfully detained was all over the net. The court had ordered that the grave be exhumed and when it was, the body was already decomposed. According to forensics, there was nothing they could retrieve.The evidence I had of Bryan, what looked like pictures of him was also dismissed by the court. The Wolfe family had a good explanation for the transactions done in his account, so that was ruled out too. But one thing was sure: the new verdict was that there was no proper evidence tying Aurora to the murder. The court had set a new date for judgment, and that was what we awaited. That day would determine if Aurora would be set free or not.For the meantime, we were winning. I had put myself through a lot to do this for Aurora, and it was for old time’s sake. Once upon a time, she had been one of the most important people in my