Lahat ng Kabanata ng No Longer Theirs: The One They Can't Replace: Kabanata 331 - Kabanata 340

Joshua narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Winter, after five years of marriage, you don't need to play tough with me."He pressed firmly on the divorce agreement and added, "It clearly states that you have to pay 300 thousand dollars per month in child support after the divorce."Winter responded coolly, "I heard you. 300 thousand dollars. I'll pay."As she said those words, she did feel her chest tighten.Joshua's expression turned cold. "You won't take a single asset from the Stroud family. 300 thousand dollars a month—given your abilities, you'd struggle to manage it unless you sold your current property and car. After all, I was the one who gave you a job after we got married. Once we're divorced, you might not make it on your own in Jeston."About to break free from being his wife, Winter gave the arrogant man a cold look and shot back, "Those are some bold words."Joshua's brow creased with barely contained anger."For the past three years, my work in Stroud Group's R&D depar

Winter lowered her gaze, her voice firm. "No. I'm not waiting. Sign the papers."Joshua stiffened, rising abruptly, anger radiating from him. "Winter! Grandma treats you like family! Don't you care about her at all? All her love… wasted on you!"Winter lifted her eyes slowly, looking at Joshua with exhaustion she couldn't put into words. They were only separated by the coffee table, yet it felt like a chasm. "I know Florence loves me, and I'm grateful. But Joshua, her love for me isn't a reason for me to stay with you."I married you without thinking, endured your indifference, endured knowing your heart belonged to someone else… because I loved you. But now, Joshua, I don't love you anymore."Joshua's throat tightened, his hands clenching."A marriage without love—even one-sided love—isn't something I can keep holding on to. You used to matter to me, and I thought I couldn't live without you. But now, you're what's holding me back. Leaving you is the only way I can truly live," W

"I-It's Grandma!" Terence gritted his teeth and brought Heather into it to make his point. "And I think Grandma is completely right! She's already married to you, Dad, yet she still hugs Alistair's dad. That's so disgusting! I don't want such a filthy mom!"Hearing the fierce argument, the maids quietly crept closer, peeking from the shadows and whispering to each other."Gosh! How can Mr. Terence say that about his own mother? If I said something like that, my father would've gone crazy!""Isn't he just a total ungrateful brat?""Ms. Everhart has no dignity at all as the lady of the house. She's rejected by Mr. Joshua and is being verbally assaulted by her own son. She should just ask for a divorce!""Well, she's married into a wealthy family. She must've seen it coming. Also, after so many years, she must be used to it by now.""Exactly. She's already given the Stroud family an heir. In 20 more years, she'll be the matriarch. How could she possibly divorce? The moment she split

Winter flashed a half-smile. "What's the matter, Eli? What naughty business have you been up to in your office?"Elijah looked utterly speechless. "Could your imagination get any wilder? I change my clothes in my office sometimes, that's all!"Winter chuckled. "What's the big deal, then? A guy without a shirt isn't necessarily a rare sight. I've seen plenty!""You've seen plenty?" Elijah raised a brow. On impulse, he almost lifted his hand, wanting to pinch Winter's cheek as he used to when they were kids. But reality caught up with him. They were no longer children. They were adults now, and they were in public.Awkwardly, he picked up a pastry and placed it on her plate, saying, "Seems like Ms. Sutton has been influencing you. You used to have a lot more… decorum."With an indifferent expression, Winter responded, "I've already forgotten what I used to be like. The Winter I'm now is a divorced woman who's seen through the brutal reality of marriage."Elijah's eyes lit up. "Win,

Joshua narrowed his eyes. The tension that had gripped him for who knew how long finally eased.A sneer tugged at the corner of his mouth.Ezekiel served as the CEO of LightTrace Ventures in the Zuranian region. Without that title, however, he was nothing more than a replaceable senior employee.As for his background, he was an illegitimate son abandoned by Leonard, with no connections or resources in Zurania. He had been sidelined and kept out of sight, far from the public eye.In terms of status, background, and resources, Ezekiel had nothing on Joshua.If Winter hadn't any sense left, she'd know exactly who she should be with.Half an hour later, Winter rushed to the hospital, arms laden with gifts for Florence.By then, Heather and Jasmine had gone, leaving just Joshua and Florence in the ward."Florence!" Winter struggled to push the door open with her body, both hands full."Win! You're here!" Florence's condition was severe this time. Her spirits were clearly weaker tha