All Chapters of THE EXTRAORDINARY BRIDE OF THE WYNDHAM FAMILY : Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Isla stood in her bedroom, her phone pressed tightly against her ear. “Gabriel, please, pick up your phone.” Her fingers twirled the hem of her nightwear, waiting for her husband to pick up his phone. But he wasn't picking up. She began pacing across the wide, beautifully furnished room. She wasn’t expecting a miracle. She only wanted one thing—that her husband would be there tomorrow for her parents’ wedding anniversary. “Beep——Please leave a message after the prompt tone.” Unsurprisingly, Gabriel didn't answer her calls. Isla looked at the call record on the screen and smiled bitterly. Gabriel was a billionaire, always busy with work, and during their years of marriage, Isla spent less time with him than even his secretary. But tomorrow was Isla's parent's anniversary and her parents had called and said that Gabriel "must" be there. Isla frowned tightly. If Gabriel didn't show up tomorrow afternoon, she planned to attend her parents' anniversary by herself. Her sisters wou

The celebration was over. The guests had left. Ainsworth's home was quiet now. Gabriel and Isla had also gone back home. As always, they went into their separate rooms. No words were spoken. Just silence. But Isla did not sleep. Instead, she pulled out two large suitcases from her closet. She began to pack her things. She folded her clothes, her shoes, and every other item into them. Tonight, there were no tears left. Only determination. At twenty-five, she told herself that her life was not over. She had dreams, goals, and so much ahead of her. She could not keep wasting herself in a loveless marriage, trying to please everyone else while punishing herself. In the morning, Gabriel prepared for work as he always did. His routine never changed. Before leaving, he went to the kitchen for the one thing he never missed—Isla’s chicken consommé. He had grown addicted to it. No matter what was happening between them, he always looked forward to that soup. When he entered, the houseke

The moment Isla stepped out of the airport, her phone buzzed. She checked it and her heart cut immediately. It was Gabriel calling. She scoffed. She had just seen him with Delphine just a few hours ago. What does he want now? She declined the call and walked forward. A message chimed on her phone and she refused to check it. If there was anything she wanted. She wants to finalise the divorce so she can move on with her life. She thought of going to Betsy’s place to change before heading to her parents’ place. But as she lifted her hand to stop a taxi, a familiar voice stopped her. “Isla.” She turned, almost immediately. She saw Gabriel was walking toward her, bodyguards clearing a path as they always did. Her pulse quickened. Just hours ago, she had seen him with Delphine in Teriporto. How was he standing here now? Did he follow her from Teriporto? The question tumbled through her mind, but she kept her face calm and unreadable. Gabriel reached her and spoke without hesitatio

“We’re here, sir,” the driver said politely. “Thanks, Thomas,” Gabriel replied flatly. He opened the door and stepped out without even glancing at Isla. It was as if she wasn’t even there. Isla remained in the back seat, frozen for a moment. Her lips pressed together. Her mind was still spinning from his earlier words, from the way he had demanded that she give Delphine the lead runway job. She let out a long, shaky sigh before finally stepping out of the car. When they reached the penthouse, Gabriel disappeared upstairs. A while later, he returned to the sitting room, no longer in his business suit. He had changed into something softer yet beautiful. A black trousers with fitted black shirt, and a brown jacket that gave him an effortless authority. Isla was seated on the couch, her tablet in her lap. She scrolled through new earring designs, checking preorder lists, trying to lose herself in her work. When Gabriel stopped in front of her, she looked up at him. “There’s no