All Chapters of Threads Unbound, Hearts Unmade: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

After finding out that Nathan Cresswell planned to go abroad with a pregnant Evelyn Lowry three days later, I decided to call my mother-in-law, Deborah Redgrave."Deborah, I want a divorce."On the other end of the line, I could hear Deborah sigh. "Valerie, it's Nathan who's at fault here."Ever since Nathan publicly claimed that my child was illegitimate, we'd found ourselves in the worst argument we'd had in seven years.But when he discovered I wanted to terminate the pregnancy, he had me locked inside our villa.Even when I went for prenatal checkups, a dozen bodyguards shadowed me."This is our child. You can't have an abortion," he said firmly.It turned out Nathan had known all along that the baby was his.With just one careless, hypocritical remark, he had the power to destroy both my life and my child's future.Even though he knew the baby in my womb was his own flesh and blood, he didn't care.Meanwhile, Evelyn's child had been conceived with a man she could barely

"I didn't realize the birthday girl got here so early. It's my fault. Walking around with this belly is a struggle."Nate didn't want me riding in another car. He was worried I'd be uncomfortable, so he insisted on picking me up himself."With that, Evelyn proudly stroked her stomach, her gaze lingering on my belly.It felt like she was silently saying, "You're pregnant too, but look who's really being taken care of."Her words sent a ripple of laughter through the room."Nathan's been doting on Evelyn since they were kids.""Once the baby's born, are you two planning to tie the knot?""Don't forget to invite us to your wedding!"Caught in the flood of congratulations, it felt like no one remembered I was still Nathan's wife.They seemed to have forgotten this wasn't an engagement party at all. Nathan had only organized this party to ease his own guilt.Looking at their faces, I couldn't help but feel a wave of nausea.Just as I was about to stand and leave, Nathan's atten

"What have I ever done to betray you?"I stepped closer to Nathan and whispered, "Mr. Cresswell, have you lied so much that you no longer remember whose womb holds your child?"Nathan froze. Realizing Evelyn and her family were still nearby, he opened his mouth to reprimand me.But before he could say a word, I dismissed him with a wave of my hand."Don't worry. I'll leave now. I won't get in the way of your family reunion."The instant Nathan mentioned sending me away, Evelyn's stomach miraculously felt better.She immediately stopped insisting on going to the hospital and instead "kindly" urged Nathan to help me pack my things.I let out a bitter laugh and gestured toward the bedroom."My luggage is already packed. You can bring it down. I'm leaving now."Nathan stared at me, disbelief written all over his face.Without further delay, I slipped on my coat and headed for the door."I was planning to stay at Deborah's place for a few days anyway," I said.With a sigh of rel

No matter where I was in the world, I would make sure to embrace the moment and cherish the freedom each day offered. Before I knew it, a few months had slipped by.One day, I was eating and singing karaoke with a group of friends.Leaving my hometown behind to start over in a new city wasn't easy, but the hardest part was only at the beginning.Within a month, I went from struggling with social anxiety to feeling like I truly belonged.In that short time, I made many new friends.The old me had invested everything in my relationship with Nathan.For seven years, I had no friends and seldom socialized.I poured all my heart and energy into just one man.In the process, I lost myself completely."Valerie, you're looking all dressed up today. Is there someone special you're trying to impress?" Zoe Brown teased. With a smirk, she glanced at the man sitting beside me.A few months back, I started working at a small company.As the CEO, Felix Underwood was responsible for ove

Even in the open air, the roses made me cough, gag, and sneeze uncontrollably.Watching as I covered my nose and mouth, Nathan finally realized his mistake.In an attempt to salvage the moment, he carried the bouquet outside the cafe."I'm guessing Deborah already told you about the divorce."Since you came looking for me, that saves me the hassle of going through the courts," I said.This was the sole reason I agreed to sit down with him in person.It had been half a year since I walked away.I didn't want to drag things out any longer. All I wanted was a clean break.As soon as he heard my words, the light in Nathan's eyes faded away.Beyond the topic of divorce, there was nothing left for me to say."I don't want a divorce."I came hoping you'd agree to come back with me."Was he seriously asking us to reconcile?How laughable.Did he really think I was some plaything?Unfortunately for him, I was no longer someone he could summon and dismiss at his convenience.Afte