All Chapters of No Longer Theirs: The One They Can't Replace: Chapter 301 - Chapter 310

Elijah drove Winter back to the hospital. Watching the empty streets slide past, the man who was usually so talkative sank into silence."I've said everything that needed to be said tonight. If Joshua still won't give in, then there's nothing left to do but file for divorce."Winter recalled the anguish in Joshua's reddened eyes when he looked at her that evening. A crushing pressure tightened around her throat."If things turn ugly, the Stroud family won't be the only ones disgraced. Even Jessica—whom he's gone to such lengths to protect—will be swept into the public storm. By then, Joshua won't have the option of refusing a divorce."Elijah remained quiet, his thoughts drifting to the photo tucked inside Ezekiel's wallet. The chubby boy in it sparked a sense of familiarity, as if he had once crossed Elijah's path long ago."Eli?" Winter called out. "Are you alright?"Elijah came back to himself and gave a faint smile. "Yes. I was just thinking about things at the firm."The me

"Exactly! Why on earth would Winter be jealous of her sister?" Blake had once said. "Does she keep a jealousy cauldron constantly boiling? Josh, don't bring her over. She's socially awkward. If she shows up, she'll just ruin the whole vibe!"A chorus of harsh, grating voices rattled through Joshua's mind.His eyes instantly turned bloodshot. "Terence, get over here!" he roared."Dad…" Terence walked slowly toward him."Pick up everything on the floor," Joshua snapped, his body trembling with rage. "When you're done, call your mother and apologize.""With all the maids in the house, why am I the one stuck with cleaning duty? I'm the future heir of the Strouds, for crying out loud!" Terence pouted, looking aggrieved. "Dad, what did I even do this time? Why should I apologize to Mom? I refuse!""You just destroyed the gifts your mother gave me!" Joshua bellowed. "For that alone, you should be groveling for mercy!"Gretchen froze. What was going on with Joshua? He used to treat Wint

Corey shot Elijah an embarrassed look. "So I'm a champ at the best?""Then I guess you already have your answer," Elijah replied, his smile widening.With that, he dialed Winter's number."Hey, Eli," came her sweet voice on the other end.A chord stirred in Elijah's chest. "Win, are you resting?" he asked softly."I'm actually having dinner right now. Have you just finished your meeting?" Winter asked, her tone tinged with curiosity."Yes, we've just wrapped up," Elijah replied with a sigh. "It's a shame we still can't identify the culprit."Despite being the victim, Winter sounded surprisingly composed. "It's fine. A little pressure could do the thief some good. As for the rest, let Heaven be the judge."…Natalie dashed home after work, too frazzled even to eat. She paced her room, glancing at the clock again and again.Hours passed, and night fell.After changing into a black tracksuit and pulling a baseball cap over her head, she took a cab back to the law firm.It seem

Elijah was left with nothing but guilt for having dragged Winter into this mess. His voice turned heavy and hoarse. "The truth is, I did ask Natalie if anyone else was pulling the strings. Even last night, the police questioned her about the same thing. But her mouth was sealed shut."She insisted it had nothing to do with anyone else. She also denied any theft, claiming she was only trying to access some files."Still, the evidence is solid. There's no way she can talk her way out of it. At the very least, she's guaranteed to lose her law license. Her reputation in the domestic legal circles is completely ruined."Winter's mind raced, and she immediately offered a suggestion. "Have you gone through her phone, computer, and emails? We can check her chats and call history to see who she's been in close contact with. There could be a clue there."Ezekiel looked at her intently. "I was thinking the same thing."Seeing them so inexplicably in sync, Elijah felt a wave of bitterness swe

Sasha stared at the thermal flask in her hand, her gaze dark and thoughtful. "Is my herbal tonic really that powerful?"Winter responded, "Wouldn't you say so?""I'll prepare another batch when I get home. Blake should give it a try.""Well, that's certainly considerate of you," Winter remarked.Abel arched an eyebrow. "Considerate? I'd say Ms. Sutton's heart is as poisonous as they come.""Ms. Sutton?" Winter's eyes widened in surprise. "Dr. McGill, if I remember correctly, this is your first time meeting Sasha. How do you know her last name is Sutton?""At the bar last time…" Abel's words trailed off. He quickly corrected himself. "During the days you were unconscious, Ms. Sutton came to see you, so it's not really the first time we've met."The bar?Winter's ears perked up. But before she could think further, her phone rang.The moment she saw Joshua's name on the screen, her good mood vanished.Though Winter had no wish to answer, she was concerned that this troublesome m