All Chapters of No Longer Theirs: The One They Can't Replace: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Blake's anger shifted into unease.Sasha hadn't been with Winter all night. Her phone was off, and she didn't answer calls. Even at her most reckless in the past, she had never behaved like this.He recalled his usual dominance, ruling Jeston with Joshua as his ally. If anyone bore a grudge, Sasha might've been kidnapped and shipped off somewhere.Just as he feared the worst, Vance shouted, "Mr. Thorne! Ms. Sutton has returned!"Blake scowled and looked down the hall.Sasha had changed out of the expensive red gown he had bought her. She now wore her usual black work uniform, stepping toward them slowly and deliberately."Where were you last night?" Blake grabbed her wrist, pulling her against his chest.His gaze was dark and intimidating. With Joshua present, he restrained himself from disciplining her outright.Sasha laughed coldly, yanking her wrist free. The force sent Blake staggering.Her eyes blazed with fury, and she struck Joshua across the face.The slap echoed thro

Sasha broke down completely, crying like a child. "If I had known she was in that condition, I would've crawled to her side if I had to. At a moment that important, she had no one she could rely on. How unbearable must that have been for her?"Sean bit the bullet and uttered, "Ms. Sutton, please don't think too badly of Mr. Stroud. He was kept in the dark back then. He didn't know about—""Bullshit!" Sasha yelled. "If it weren't for him, Winz's life would've been bright, full of hope. But Joshua destroyed her!"Her fingers, wet with tears, jabbed into Joshua's heaving chest. "Was Winz's suffering some kind of cruel joke? When she needed you most, you were never there!"And now, just because she's finally found someone to care for her, you come out fuming, looking for trouble? Does it eat you alive to see her happy now?" Joshua curled his numb fingers, feeling every heartbeat pounding through his chest. He hadn't cared for Winter the way he should have. But seeing Elijah treat h

That would make Joshua pity Jessica even more and deepen his resentment toward Winter.Jessica leaned against the headboard, sipping the broth Ruth had made, her expression sulky. "Mom, I don't think Josh is coming today. Maybe I should just get discharged tonight.""Has Mr. Stroud not visited you these past few days?" Ruth asked.Jessica shook her head, frustrated. "He only called once to check on me.""Jessie, what's with him? Your relationship doesn't feel as close as before," Ruth said, worry creasing her brow. "You're in this state because of that bitch, Winter. If it were before, Mr. Stroud wouldn't have left you for a second. So why isn't he even here this time? Did you two fight?"Jessica pouted. "I wouldn't dare to have a fight with him! You said you won Dad over by being gentle, patient, and submissive. I've been following your method to the letter.""Then what happened?" Ruth asked, confused."Three days ago, I overheard Josh arguing outside with Winter's best friend.

Clutching her rosary beads, Heather's expression turned cold. "Winter delivered Terry without complications and made it through the critical stage. Why would I need to tell you every detail?"You were forced into marrying her, and you don't even love her. Whether I told you back then, it wouldn't have changed anything. Even if you had rushed back, what could you have done? Why would I make things more complicated than they needed to be?"Joshua's head throbbed, pain shooting through him as his voice came out hoarse and strained. "Are you serious? Is Winter's life worth nothing to you? I may not love her, but that doesn't mean her life isn't worth saving."Is Jessica's life more precious than hers? I may have married Winter against my will, but she's still my wife. That makes her a woman you cannot mistreat, ignore, or deceive!"The vast hall echoed with his fury, each word heavy with anger.Heather paused mid-motion, then laughed, sharp and cruel. "Joshua, what's with you? Playing

Vincent continued, "Please, don't be so harsh on Mrs. Stroud. Back then, she didn't mean to—""She didn't mean to?" Joshua sneered. He then took a folder from Sean and slapped it against Vincent's face, his words directed at Heather. "If I remember correctly, before Winter gave birth, I told you to take care of her and treat her well. Is this your idea of care?"The folder's sharp edge grazed Vincent's skin, but he didn't dare flinch."I investigated," Joshua continued coldly. "You placed her in the worst ward, assigned an inexperienced doctor, and barred her friends from visiting. What was your intention? Were you hoping she wouldn't survive that delivery room?"Joshua's sleeves strained against his tense muscles, veins standing out as his words struck like an interrogation.Heather's tears spilled as she cried out, "Joshua! I'm your mother! I'm not a murderer! How could you think that of me—all because of Winter?"Joshua's eyes blazed. "Yes, because of Winter. She's my wife, an