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All Chapters of Halt His Wandering Heart: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"Mr. Lannister, Madam has given birth, but she's hemorrhaging badly…""Let her.""And the child?""If it dies, dispose of it."…When Lizzie Bennet forced her eyes open, she found herself seated in a car on the way to a charity banquet.The autumn wind was cool, the sunlight harsh, and beads of sweat clung to the tip of her nose.Hadn't she already died on the delivery bed?She remembered the blood that wouldn't stop flowing, the panic of doctors and nurses, the endless gauze shoved into her body.And then, as consciousness slipped away, she had heard Cedric Lannister's cold, heartless voice."Let her die."Her throat was raw, unable to form words, yet still she had begged in silence, 'No… please, no…'What came next was even crueller."The child… did it survive?""Mr. Lannister, the child is alive.""Send it to the orphanage."He had abandoned even his own flesh and blood.Crushed beneath despair, she died earlier than the doctors had predicted."Madam, we've arrived

Chapter 2

After leaving the banquet, Lizzie slipped into the car. She dismissed the driver, then dialed her lawyer friend."I want a divorce from Cedric."The line went silent for a long beat before a startled voice answered, "You're serious?""Look into his situation as quickly as possible. Draft a divorce agreement for me—the sooner, the better."Her voice was too calm, almost unnervingly so.The lawyer, realizing this wasn't a drunken impulse or a quarrel's aftermath, finally said, "All right. I'll move fast.""Thank you."When the call ended, Lizzie stared blankly at her phone.The screen saver was still their wedding photo. She had never smiled brighter in her life—and now it only mocked her."Lizzie, I'll love you for this life, the next, and the one after that. My love will never change."Lizzie, marrying you is the blessing of lifetimes. I'll make you happy every day. I'll never let you cry."Lizzie, let's have a baby. They'll be the proof of our love. They'll be the most ador

Chapter 3

Lizzie gave a bitter smile.Yes, in her past life, she had been nothing more than a jealous shrew—pinned to the pillar of shame by Cedric himself.During her pregnancy, he had wielded that accusation daily, forcing her to leave him, to leave this home. He never uttered the word divorce, but only because he prized his reputation too much to play the heartless husband in the eyes of others.Back then, she had been tormented, stripped of her dignity, reduced to a shell of a woman. In the end, she hadn't escaped her fate."So," she asked again, "do you still love me or not?"Cedric threw off the quilt and got out of bed, his tone cold. "Stop asking brainless questions. What you need is rest. I'll sleep in the guest room."He was fleeing—fleeing blindly, without even looking back.…Morning came.When Lizzie came downstairs, Susan was in the kitchen, apron tied, fumbling her way through breakfast.Cedric stood at the doorway, arms folded, watching her clumsy but endearing efforts.

Chapter 4

Lizzie nodded calmly.What mattered to her wasn't how much of Cedric's wealth she could claim, but whether he would cut ties cleanly and grant her a swift divorce.Cedric's family and Lizzie's family had too many entangled companies, too many shared interests. Even with a new favorite in his arms, he might not so easily let Lizzie go. Untangling the mess required a lawyer."Jean," she said evenly, "as long as my family's interests remain intact, please draft a reasonable division of property as quickly as possible. The sooner, the better."Jean heard the urgency in her tone. Divorce cases like this were common in high society—never difficult, but time-consuming."Alright."Eva, however, bristled with anger. "You're far too generous. He betrayed the marriage—he should pay for it. Maybe not lose everything, but at least feel the sting of sacrifice. Your tolerance will only pave the way for him and that mistress to live happily ever after."Lizzie understood the logic.But in fron

Chapter 5

Susan's birthday party was held in the home that belonged to Lizzie and Cedric.The villa's lawn was transformed into a dreamscape—strung with fairy lights, balloons, cascades of fresh flowers, and swathes of white gauze.Cedric had invited half of Summersome City's most prominent figures, all gathered to witness Susan's grand celebration.Confetti cannons burst. With ribbons and glitter streaming through the air, Susan walked in on Cedric's arm, her sweet smile blooming under the lights.Guests murmured in admiration."I hear Mrs. Lannister planned this party herself. How thoughtful.""The birthday party is for a girl Mr. Lannister has been sponsoring. For him to care so much, he must truly be a philanthropist.""Mr. Lannister has always loved charity work. Nothing unusual about that."From a distance, Lizzie stood listening, her lips curving into a cold, ironic smile at the praise showered on his so-called kindness.On stage, the couple held the same knife and cut into the t

Chapter 6

Susan's birthday party carried on in full swing.Without the bracelet weighing on her wrist, Lizzie felt an unexpected lightness.So this was what it meant to cast off something meaningless—such liberating relief.She was glad.A breeze swept through the courtyard, making the sheer curtains sway restlessly.Lizzie turned to head back inside. She had no desire to linger at a celebration that had nothing to do with her. But as she pivoted, whether from the force of the wind or a misstep, her body lurched—and she collided squarely with the champagne tower.The tower toppled. Crystal flutes rained down, smashing against the person beside it.A sharp scream split the air.Soaked in champagne and glittering with shards of broken glass, Susan crumpled to the ground, her body streaked with blood.The accident caught even Lizzie off guard.Lying in a pool of red, Susan stared at her with wide, bewildered eyes brimming with hurt."Lizzie… you—"At the commotion, Cedric shoved through

Chapter 7

Deceived?How could Cedric ever be deceived in love?Once he fell in love, there was no chance for anyone to trick him. He would willingly carve out his heart and offer it up himself."Josie, my marriage with Cedric… it's over." Lizzie rubbed at her temples."Madam." The housekeeper's chest tightened. "Are you saying you mean to divorce Sir?""If I filed first, before he cast me aside, maybe I wouldn't look so pathetic. But I know, unless he's the one to propose divorce, I'll never walk away clean."She wasn't sure if Josie truly understood. A marriage gone sour was a tangle far too complicated.Lizzie gave a bitter smile. "From now on, don't treat Susan with hostility. She'll be the mistress of this house eventually. It's only a matter of time."The words cut deep, but Josie could do nothing. She was only a servant."Yes, Madam. I understand."When the housekeeper withdrew, Lizzie went upstairs. With Cedric away, she planned to quietly pack what she would take.After their

Chapter 8

Cedric looked at Lizzie in disbelief.The Lizzie he remembered would whine to him over something as small as a mosquito bite. "Cedric, this mosquito is so annoying! Look, it gave me a huge welt. It's so itchy, it hurts."And he would always soothe her with tenderness. "Then I'll tear it to pieces, hmm? How dare it bite my Lizzie baby."She would usually burst into laughter, unable to stop, teasing him for being childish.But just yesterday, when he treated her wound—a cut deep enough to make him flinch—she hadn't made a sound.Cedric studied her, his expression tangled with unease. "You… you've changed so much.""Have I?" Her voice carried a quiet weariness. The fact that he still had the energy to notice her changes almost amused her. "People grow up, don't they?"Her growth, however, was simple. She had learned not to love him anymore and not to break down for him.Since her rebirth, no matter how deep the pain or how sharp the hatred, not a single tear had fallen.She had cl

Chapter 9

In her past life, Cedric had taken her to the auction too. But it was not just the two of them. Susan had been there as well.The memory left a sour taste in Lizzie's mouth.She turned the wheel and drove back to her parents' home.Her parents were busy with work, leaving only her mischievous younger brother at home.In her previous life, when she and Cedric had quarreled the worst, her sixteen-year-old brother had actually raised his fists, ready to hit Cedric.Her mind back then had been muddled. She'd feared her little brother might get hurt against a six-foot-three man.Even though Cedric no longer had her in his heart, she had still chosen to shield him.Thinking of it now, Lizzie felt guilty toward her brother.She reached out and ruffled Michael Bennet's hair. "Why aren't you in school today? You've got exams coming up. If you don't pass and make it to 12th grade, you're gonna be in big trouble."Michael grinned and wrapped his arms around her arm. "Don't worry, Sis, I'

Chapter 10

Cedric was furious. He nearly slammed his hand against the table.Lizzie met his impatient gaze, her eyes cold as frost."Cedric, on our wedding day you promised—no matter whose fault it was, it would always be yours. And now? You feel wronged?""I—" Once again, he was at a loss for words.Forcing down his temper, he tugged at his collar, lit a cigarette, and drew in a breath.In the past, he would never have smoked in front of her.Lizzie suffered from chronic throat inflammation; even the faintest whiff of smoke would send her into fits of coughing.Now, he didn't seem to care.Two drags later, he stubbed the cigarette out in the ashtray on the coffee table."Get ready in the next couple of days. I'll take you to the auction in Kitteris.""No. I'm going on a business trip," Lizzie refused flatly.His temper ignited at once."Are you deliberately trying to go against me? Lizzie, you're not a child anymore. Can't you be less willful, more tolerant, more generous? Is that so

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