All Chapters of When My Husband Takes Another Wife: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Ever since my husband, James Zeller, and I got married, we'd been following the common-law marriage system from his hometown.In other words, we didn't hold a wedding ceremony, held no official marriage license, and refrained from interacting with each other's relatives. I also retained my family name.Ever since he moved to the military base, I'd pretty much lost all contact with him.All I had of him was the photo we took when we got married, the occasional letters he sent home, and some transaction receipts.I felt heavily distressed at the sight of my son, Jasper Chalder, sobbing pitifully about not being a bastard child. He asked tearfully why other children had fathers to pick them up after school.I recalled the contents of a letter James had sent to me a while back. He informed me that he'd given up the opportunity to head home over the new year to another soldier who needed it more, so he wasn't coming home to celebrate with us this year.When I read the news, I was both

Chapter 2

I felt as if my world was spinning. So, James already had accompanying family members on base, and he'd even held a wedding here?What was that possible?Just as I was feeling at a loss, the young guard's words ignited my hope once more."Why don't you ask around? There are many people who share the same name, so the person you're talking about might not be the same one I know. It just so happens that Ms. Samson is here. She knows everything there is to know around our base, so you can ask her!"As soon as he said that, he warmly called out to the woman he mentioned.He was right. There were many people named James these days.So, I put on my friendliest smile and asked the smiling woman, who introduced herself as Regina Samson, about him.The woman had been smiling and praising Jasper for being such an obedient child. However, her smile slowly faded away when she heard my question.It was instead replaced by a disgusted expression."Did you say your husband's name is James Ze

Chapter 3

As soon as Regina's words left her mouth, I was stunned.She became even more arrogant at that. "Come and see, everyone! She claims her husband is James Zeller! Everyone on base knows that James married my daughter long ago! They even reported their marriage to the higher-ups!"Moreover, which soldier wouldn't have their family members live with them on base after marriage? Her child is so grown-up already, yet has anyone on base ever seen the two of them?"Everyone around us nodded in agreement. They also made critical remarks about my new custom-made clothes and high heels."That's right. Back when Captain Zeller got married, he immediately reported it to the higher-ups and specially held a wedding ceremony on base.""That's right. Captain Zeller treats his wife so well. I can see him picking her up after work every day.""You can tell just by the way she dresses that she definitely isn't the proper sort."I finally understood the gist of the situation through their comments—J

Chapter 4

The newcomer bellowed, "It's so unbecoming to fight like this in front of the base! How utterly disgraceful! Well? Are you still not going to let go?"It was only then that Regina reluctantly let go of my hair.The instant she let go, I collapsed weakly to the ground.Still, I continued calling intermittently for help. "Please… S-Save my child…"The newcomer—a military officer—took two steps forward. The surrounding people conscientiously made way for him.When he saw my son lying on the ground, barely breathing, he instantly sucked in a sharp breath. "Quick! Send the child to the hospital!"One of the officers behind him immediately followed his instructions and carried Jasper into a car.…Meanwhile, another officer took the initiative to take off his own clothes to cover up my exposed skin.It was only when I saw the car's engine start up that I felt slightly more at ease."What brings you to the base, young lady?" asked the first officer.Regina started yelling before I

Chapter 5

My eyes widened in surprise. I didn't think someone would actually recognize the name I'd mentioned offhandedly.My dad, Niall Chalder, had always kept his job a mystery until he was seriously injured ten years ago.After being hospitalized for more than half a year, he retired from the front lines. It was only then that I gradually started becoming closer to him.It was also when people wearing different military uniforms visited him every day during his hospitalization that I vaguely realized Dad seemed to hold quite a prestigious position.I remembered that before I'd packed my bags and left, my mom—Esme Nightingale—had told me to mention Dad's name if I ever encountered any difficulties on the road.I'd joked that she was being a worrywart back then.After all, I was just going to see James to spend the new year holidays together, so how could I possibly run into any problems? Since my childhood, Dad had barely spent any time at home.Whenever I asked Mom where he was, she

Chapter 6

Before passing out completely, I caught sight of Colonel Lewell's worried face and Regina's panicked expression upon hearing him call out my name.When I next regained consciousness, I was in the hospital.Mom immediately cried emotional tears upon seeing me wake up. "It's great that you're awake, Linny."Dad, in contrast to his usual dignified attitude, also asked in concern, "How are you feeling? Are you hungry? If there's anything you want to eat, I'll go buy it for you."Mom stopped him before he could go any further. "What are you in such a hurry for? Linny just woke up.""Why are you two here, Mom and Dad? Where's Jasper? How's Jasper doing right now?"At the mention of Jasper's name, Mom and Dad glanced at each other with stiff smiles. They avoided answering my question about Jasper and instead explained how they came to be here.Adrian had once fought alongside Dad. They were sworn brothers who'd worked together before Dad left the base.When he heard me bring up Dad's

Chapter 7

I didn't understand. How did my plan to take Jasper to see his father for a family reunion lead to our eternal separation?When James and I first got married, we agreed that we would follow common-law marriage rules.In my opinion, since he was already married to me, he should have had the conscience to uphold his duty as a husband even if we didn't register our marriage officially.I'd done my own part over the years.Not long after our marriage, he'd secretly left for the military base.In fact, he'd left in such a hurry that I hadn't had the time to inform him of my pregnancy.From Jasper's conception to his birth, James never once returned.Instead, he relied solely on the few things he would write to me in his letters to convince me to willingly give up on a better future for his sake.While pregnant with Jasper, I happened to receive the opportunity to enroll at the National Academy of Sciences for further studies.However, I'd passed on the long-cherished opportunity fo

Chapter 8

James hugged Dad's leg tightly, looking aggrieved. It was as if we'd wronged him.I gazed at the fake emotions he wore on his face. I simply couldn't understand how he had the nerve to call all this a misunderstanding after playing me like a fool for seven years.A misunderstanding? His so-called misunderstanding had killed Jasper!Dad yelled furiously, "A misunderstanding? Do you call your son getting beaten to death and your wife being hospitalized from assault a misunderstanding? Fine! You can tell me it's all a misunderstanding once I beat the perpetrators up so badly they end up in the hospital too!"His rage frightened James a little, but James still retorted stubbornly, "I already asked them if they did it on purpose, Mr. Chalder. Who would've expected a child to die from a couple of blows?"I'd still been crying in Mom's arms, but his words angered me greatly. "A couple of blows? Do you hear yourself, James Zeller? I carried Jasper in my belly for nine months before giving

Chapter 9

James' reprimand failed to shut Isabella up. Instead, it made her even more enraged."How dare you yell at me, James Zeller? You were the one who told me that this woman shamelessly crawled into your bed back then! If you hadn't guaranteed that you definitely wouldn't allow this woman to show up before us, I wouldn't have married you!"Has the sight of her lying on a hospital bed made your heart ache?" Isabella confronted James aggressively. His face had turned red with anger, but he didn't dare act rashly. He grabbed her hands and tried to drag her out of the ward, but Isabella refused to budge.She slapped James across the face, and he became annoyed after being hit several times for no reason.He let go of Isabella's hand and shoved her. "Are you done?"Isabella's stomach hit the doorframe. Her face twisted in pain, and she started crying out in pain with her hands on her belly.James assumed she was putting on an act and snorted coldly. "Enough. It was just a light bump, wa

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