All Chapters of She Came Back to Burn: The Return of the Amnesiac Wife.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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~TWENTY-ONE: TRUST

~Arya~I dashed out to the garage where Edgar was leaning against his car, one leg flung over the other casually. His arms were folded across his chest, eyes assessing the place like he was on a stake out. They fell on me, cold and hard. “You’re here. I was starting to think you didn’t want to see me.”“You didn’t tell me you were coming.”“I don’t have a way to contact you. I had to show up unannounced.” He pushed himself off the car and opened the passenger door. “Get in, Arya. You have a life waiting for you back home.”I stood rooted to the floor, the reality of the situation dawning on me. There was no going back. I was really going with Edgar, back into our world. Judging from the mischievous glint in his eyes, he still didn’t believe the story about my amnesia. I knew I'd have a hard time getting him to let his guard down. Taking a deep breath, I walked towards him, holding his gaze so he wouldn’t think I had anything to hide.“Arya,” I heard Lucien call softly. I turned to lo

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~TWENTY-TWO: THE REAL OWNER

~Arya~He was silent, the wheels in his brain turning as he contemplated on a decision. The small space of the car and his presence was enough to make me want to puke. I reached for the door and tried to open it, but it didn’t budge.“Give Lina a few days to get over this new development. She’ll leave once she comes to terms with it.”“So you haven't had a conversation with her?”“I have. But she’s being difficult. You should understand. Lina and I were deeply in love, but I'm putting her aside for you. It’s not easy for her to just leave.”“Mr Sinclair, am I to believe that you’re doing me a favour because you chose to stay as my husband?”“Mr Sinclair?” he echoed, his brows furrowed. “You’re on a first name basis with Lucien Vale. You even went as far as holding hands with him in public, yet you’re addressing me in such a formal manner?”“Lucien is not you…”“Don’t be delusional, Arya. I won’t let that man anywhere near you ever again. You have to learn to trust me.” He grabbed my

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~TWENTY-THREE: FAKE A PREGNANCY

~Arya~For a full minute, the room was filled with thick silence. Lina’s eyes were pinned on me, defiance in her features. She was keen to rile me up and didn’t have the decency to hide it. As for Edgar, he was by her side in an instant, his face flooded with excitement.“You’re pregnant?” he exclaimed. “Since when, Lina. Why didn’t you tell me?” He doubled over, placing his head near her belly with a bright smile on his face. “This is the best news I have heard all year.”But Lina didn’t share his sentiment. Instead, she was focused on me. “Don’t you have anything to say?”My eyes dropped to her stomach. “A pregnancy," I stated in a calm tone. “You’re quite good at deceit, but don’t you think you’re going too far? Faking a pregnancy just to remain where you don’t belong. That’s quite pathetic, Lina."Her jaw dropped. She sucked in a sharp breath, knuckles turning white. “Why would I go through the stress to fake a pregnancy? Do you want me to take a test right here? I don’t mind.”“

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~TWENTY-FOUR: LET'S MAKE THIS OFFICIAL

~Lucien~I could still feel her lips on mine.No matter how many times I went back to that moment, I couldn't understand Arya. She had always been audacious, but this? It was something else. She’d looked at me like it was right for me to want her, like these recent years didn’t pass. Like she didn’t shove me to the side at the first chance she got. And I let her do it.It took all the restraint I could muster to not give her the invitation she requested and kiss her senseless on the spot. It made no sense. No matter how addicted I had been to her in the past, times had changed. I was supposed to change too. I should have pushed her away the moment she crossed the line. I shouldn’t have savoured that moment even for a brief second.“A penny for your thoughts?” Cassie's voice floated into my ears. She was seated beside the pool in front of me, her legs dunked in the water. For the past hour, she’d been focused on her iPad, scrolling through the screen with apt attention. This was suppo

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~TWENTY-FIVE: MISUNDERSTANDINGS

~Arya~The yard bubbled with excitement. Maids and stewards ran around, setting tables, arranging flowers. Lina stood in the center of it all, dishing out orders at them. I watched her from the balcony of my wing, wondering when she had the time to prepare all this. It was her way of doing damage control. People were starting to see her for who she truly was. She was receiving backlash on social media for her involvement with Edgar. She organized this dinner to redeem herself, to seem like a pure angel who had no fault in all this.I had my phone clutched tightly in my hand. Lina had invited Lucien. While I wanted nothing more than to avoid him after what happened between us, I also wanted him here. One thing was for sure, Lina had also invited her allies. I’d be left all alone in a pack of wolves if he didn’t come. “I don’t want Lucien Vale anywhere near here.” Edgar's voice echoed behind me. In a haste, I turned off the phone and placed it by my side. How long did he stand there

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~TWENTY-SIX: ATTENTION

~Arya~“Mr Vale.” Edgar rose up to his feet in alarm. Everyone else followed suit immediately, suddenly in their best characters. Lucien assessed each of them with the aura of a man who knew he had power over everything. I could feel the excitement emanating from everyone at the table.His eyes landed on me. He trailed them down my form slowly, searching for god knows what. Seconds passed, and satisfaction flickered across his face before he looked away. Behind him, Cassie stood tall with a bouquet of flowers and a plastic smile.“I’m surprised you could make it,” Edgar let out. “Lina sent an invitation just for the fun of it.”With a cold expression, Lucien replied. “The email said it was a dinner to celebrate Arya. How could I possibly decline?”Lina let out an awkward chuckle, stepping forward. “You’re too kind, Mr Vale. You and Arya must have formed a bond in the short time you spent together.”Upon hearing that, Cassie’s smile wavered. Clearing her throat subtly, she walked over

Last Updated : 2025-11-02

~TWENTY-SEVEN: I'M HER HUSBAND

~Arya~The silence that settled over the table was so thick I could hear my own heartbeat. Edgar and Lina exchanged a glance. He bared his teeth, revealing his frustration. His feigned patience, Lina's suspicious smile, the perfect trap they had laid out for me, I could see through it all. “This is the main dish, Arya,” Amanda said. She smeared butter over the seafood on her plate and filled her mouth with it. “You don’t want to miss this divine taste for anything in the world.”I arched a brow at her. Was she in on this too? Was that why they were here? To watch me fall? To see if I was still the foolish Arya I had been back then.”“You should eat up, all of you,” I said softly. “If it’s that delicious, then I can't stop you from enjoying yourselves."Lily snickered. “But you’re the star of the show. We can’t eat if you aren’t eating.”That was all the confirmation I needed. They were all in on this. A few nervous laughs came from the guests. Edgar leaned into me, his breath warm a

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~TWENTY-EIGHT: JACKPOT

~Edgar~I froze mid step, turning in the direction of the formidable voice. Two figures advanced towards me, looking like luxury and class embodied. I didn’t need an introduction. No one needed that when the most influential couple in the country just walked into the room.The Manchesters. George and his wife, Matilda. Ever since I discovered them in high school, they became people I looked up to. I had always hoped that I would meet them someday. I didn’t expect that day to be today.Lina’s hands flew to her mouth. Her eyes widened in pure horror as she stared at them. Pure panic flashed across her features. “”Oh my god!” she exclaimed. “Why on earth are they here?”I inched closer to her. “What’s wrong?”Before she could reply, George stopped in front of me. “Edgar Sinclair, we should have met a long time ago.”I glanced behind me to see if he was referring to someone else, but he wasn’t. Did he just call me by my name? This man knew me of all people? Was I dreaming or something?

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~TWENTY-NINE: THE MANCHESTER HEIRESS

~Arya~I woke up to my parents by my bedside. My mom framed my hand with hers, her tear streaked cheeks coming into focus. My father stood behind her, a stern expression on his face. He doesn’t look happy, or pleased. That was to be expected, considering the fact that I almost killed myself just to prove a point to Lina and Edgar. Lucien leaned against the wall in the distance, his jaw set like stone.“Sweetheart.” Matilda's grip on my hand tightened. “You’re awake.”“What were you thinking, Arya?” my father thundered. “How could you risk your life like that?”“Dad,” I protested, sitting up on the bed weakly. “You don’t have to worry about me. I knew what I was doing.”My words only made him flare up. “You are a very stubborn woman. I let you live your life the way you want, and I refuse to take any more chances. If Lucien wasn’t present at that dinner, those fools would have let you die.”I knew that. I wouldn’t have eaten that dish if Lucien wasn’t present either. I could understan

Last Updated : 2025-11-05

~THIRTY: BLIND

~Arya~The words made Lina whip her head around to look at him in shock. I suppressed a smirk. What the hell was she expecting? Now that Edgar knew who I really was, he’d do all he could to get on my good side. Did she think he’d pick her over climbing the social ladder?Lucien came up beside me. Edgar glanced at him expressionless. “I’m certain Mr Vale here made the accusation against me, but I'm innocent. I totally forgot that you’re allergic to lobsters. That was foolish of me.”Lina crossed her arms, leaning back in her seat. “How come we’re just finding out who your parents are, Arya? Why did you hide your identity ever since?”I blew out a breath, signalling for the sheriff to leave the room. Once we were left alone, I sank in a chair across them. “I’m as surprised as you are,” I huffed, feigning confusion. “Edgar, you should know about my parents. I must have mentioned them to you before we got married or something.”“You didn’t.” The excitement in his voice was palpable. “Th

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