All Chapters of Goodbye, My Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

Freya POVI wandered the streets aimlessly for a long time, a confusing mix of elation and grief pulling at my heart.The joy was simple: after five years of marriage, I was finally carrying Jasper's pup.The grief was crueler: that same pup was about to lose his father—the man bound to him by blood.I unlocked the front door and was met with the sound of Jasper's booming laughter. I rarely heard him laugh so freely. Following the sound, I called out softly, "Jasper, what's got you in such a good mood?"The words froze on my tongue.Halle was sitting right beside him, her smile bright and knowing. I didn't know what they were talking about, but the look in his eyes—that tender, private smile—was something he only ever gave her.My chest tightened, sharp and sudden, but I smoothed it over before the ache could show.Jasper noticed me then. "Freya, we were just talking about you." He pressed a light kiss to my cheek."Halle’s going to stay with us for a while," he added. "She’s pregn

Freya POVFor two mornings in a row, when I brought breakfast to the table, Halle didn’t make things difficult. She cleaned her plate.Then, glancing around to make sure no one was listening, she let out a smug little laugh."Imagine, being waited on by Mrs. Brolin herself. What an honor."I shrugged. "Thank you for helping out, then. Mrs. Brolin will be you soon enough."As I said it, my phone lit up with a message:[ Everything’s ready.]Two more hours, and I’d finally be free.The tension that had knotted in my chest for three days finally began to loosen. Halle froze, her smile faltering for a beat before she quickly regained her sneer."You really are pathetic. Married to a man like Jasper for five years, and you couldn’t even give him an heir. Is it because you can’t give him one, or because he doesn’t want one with you?"She laid a hand on her own stomach, slow and deliberate, as if I might miss the gesture."Doesn't matter. You’re leaving anyway. My pup will be the one to inh

Jasper POVFreya's cheerful voice was gone, leaving a silence in the house that made me restless. I stared at the dressing table, thinking about how just a few days ago, she was sitting there, putting on the new necklace I’d given her. Her eyes, still tear-filled from our argument, asked if she looked beautiful. We had just fought about Halle again, but she still accepted the necklace, her beautiful smile returning soon after, even if it was a little strained.I loved her deeply and had given her a life of endless wealth. We got along perfectly on every topic except for one: Halle. Freya always felt I was too close to Halle, but Halle was my childhood friend. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with our closeness. Besides, Halle wasn’t as strong and optimistic as Freya; she needed more of my care.Every time we fought, I felt a pang of guilt and wanted to apologize, but the words would never come out. Instead, I would give her an expensive piece of jewelry, and when she acc

Freya POVJasper left, and his words, "I only love you," echoed in my heart. He was a man of his word, though he was rarely given to sweet talk. Over five years, he had said "I love you" a handful of times at most. I touched my pregnant belly and asked my pup."Sweetheart, are you willing to forgive your father?" My pup rolled around inside me, but I couldn't understand his answer.Hours later, Jasper’s assistant sent me a message:[All negative information has been handled. Please rest easy, Madam.]Attached was a link.I clicked it open and watched Halle on screen, her eyes brimming with tears."For fame and personal gain, I shamelessly used my friendship with Jasper to create a scandal. I have caused severe harm to both Jasper and his wife, and for that, I offer my sincerest apology..."The online world immediately turned on her, criticizing her for her inappropriate boundary-crossing with Jasper, accusing her of coveting my place, and fabricating rumors to damage my public imag