All Chapters of ENTANGLED MARRIAGE : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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CHAPTER TWENTY_ONE: A DEFENSIVE HUSBAND

News spread like wildfire across New York. Before anyone could blink, it was everywhere—tabloids, blogs, social media, and newspapers.Jason stood before a crowd of curious journalists at a press conference, cameras flashing nonstop.“Good day, everyone,” he began calmly. “I’m here to address the rumors circulating online about my wife. Many of you accused her of inappropriate behavior, and this has caused her immense emotional distress.”Murmurs rippled through the crowd.“I want these rumors taken down immediately. Stop interfering in our personal lives. None of you made proper findings, and you clearly don’t care whether the information is true or not. The man in that picture was merely an acquaintance. My wife is not what you’ve portrayed her to be. So I’m pleading—end this now.”A female journalist raised her hand.“Sir, are you absolutely certain about this?”“Yes,” Jason replied firmly.“But the picture clearly suggests flirting. The expressions, the body language—”“I trust my

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO: THE EVIL PLOT

SYDNEY’S POV“So, Mom, what exactly are you trying to do? And who is this man?” I asked sharply, irritation clear in my voice as my eyes settled on the stranger seated across from us.“Well,” my mother said calmly, “this man is helping me with Gresham’s documents.”I stared harder at him. The strange man was dressed entirely in black, from head to toe — even his face was hidden behind a mask.“And how does this concern me?” I asked coldly.“Sydney, I know you’re against Alexa. That makes you useful,” my mother said evenly.“Mom, I’m not interested in your business. Handle your problems while I handle mine. Leave me out of this.”“Sydney,” she said patiently, “we can bring her down together. I’m already working on something.”“Mom—”“Listen carefully,” Mrs. Stones interrupted. “If we work together, we can both get what we want. I already have someone inside her company who will get me those documents. Everything is in motion. You just need to trust me. This man here is a great help.”I

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: UNFINISHED BUSINES

JASON’S POVI stepped out of the conference room after a long meeting with my associates and department heads. We were currently finalizing preparations for the grand opening of my new boutique complex in Georgia. Expanding the business had always been my goal — regardless of Jace’s recent laziness.The malls, theatre organizations, restaurants, and boutiques in other states were performing well, and that alone kept me motivated.I returned to my office and sank into my chair, checking updates on my phone. Most of the responsibility had fallen on me lately. Jace’s nonchalant attitude wasn’t helping, and I refused to let years of hard work crumble because of it.Suddenly, I heard raised voices from my secretary’s office.Curious, I stepped out.“I said I want to see your boss! Do you even know who I am?” a familiar female voice snapped.“Do you have an appointment?” Sandra replied calmly.“You don’t know me? I’m—”“Holly,” I said, exhaling slowly.She turned dramatically. “Jason! This

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: DRAWING THE LINE

ALEXA’S POVI knew it.I was right not to get my hopes up.Last night, I expected Jason to continue being… different. Softer. Warmer.Instead, he walked past me at dinner as if nothing had changed. Cold. Distant. Back to being the grumpy, unreadable man I married.I shouldn’t have expected anything.Today was exhausting. I had a press interview scheduled, back-to-back meetings, pending contracts to review, and documents stacked endlessly on my desk.Thankfully, the company was improving steadily. Clients were returning. New partnerships were forming. Business-wise, things were finally stabilizing.Emotionally?That was another story.“Mrs. Anderson?” Tiffany’s voice pulled me from my thoughts as she stepped into my office.I arched an eyebrow. “Yes?”“There’s someone here to see you.”“I’m extremely busy,” I sighed, rubbing my temples. “Who is it?”Tiffany hesitated.“Mrs. Stones.”My head snapped up.“Mrs. Stones?”*****************************SYDNEY’S POV“Okay,” I said sharply. “W

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE: THE STORM

The rain poured relentlessly from the dark sky.Thunder roared across the clouds while lightning flashed violently.The wind howled like a warning.A storm was coming.JASON’S POVThe moment I heard what my father said on the phone, everything inside me froze.Then panic took over.I grabbed my car keys and rushed downstairs.Alexa was sitting in the living room when I passed.“Jason, where are you going?” she asked, standing up quickly. “It’s raining heavily outside.”I didn’t answer.I couldn’t.I opened the door and ran straight into the heavy rain. Within seconds, I was drenched, but I didn’t care. I jumped into my car and sped toward the hospital.My heart pounded violently against my chest the entire drive.Please… please let it not be true.When I arrived at the hospital, I saw them immediately.Jace.Jennifer.My father.My aunt.They all looked tense and worried.Fear gripped my chest.I hurried toward Jace.“Jace, what’s going on?” I asked anxiously.Before he could answer,

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: THE END OF HOPE

ALEXA’S POVI walked into his room and pulled the curtains open.Sunlight streamed in, falling directly on his face. He stirred slightly, then opened his eyes slowly.The moment he saw me, he sat up.“What are you doing here?”“I just came to check on you,” I replied softly.He rubbed his face and got out of bed immediately.“Where are you going?” I asked, following him.“To the hospital. Where else?”“At least take a shower or eat something first.”He let out a dry scoff.“My mother is my priority right now. The first thing I need to do is see her. Bathing or eating isn’t something I can think about right now.”He walked past me.“Jason—” I called.He didn’t respond.A bad feeling settled deep in my chest.****I drove behind Jason all the way to the hospital.The moment we arrived, I stepped out quickly and followed him inside.I had been told to keep him at home this morning…But I failed.As soon as we got in, I noticed the atmosphere.Mr. Anderson stood still, his eyes filled wit

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: GRIEF, PAIN, ANGUISH, AND DESPAIR

ALEXA’S POV“Today, we gather to celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Mrs. Suzan Anderson. May the Lord comfort us in our grief, and may we find strength in the memories we shared with her.”The priest’s voice echoed softly through the hall.Silence followed.We were all dressed in black, seated among a large congregation—business partners, family members, acquaintances, and even celebrities who had arrived in long lines of sleek cars. The atmosphere was heavy… suffocating.Then it was time for tributes.A woman who looked to be in her forties stepped forward, her hands trembling slightly.“I… I want to say to the family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”Her voice cracked.“Mrs. Anderson was a kind woman. Very generous, despite her status. Not all celebrities are like that… some are quite the opposite. But she was different.”Tears rolled down her cheeks.“She helped my son continue his education when I couldn’t afford it. My husband had left

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: A CONSOLING WIFE

NEWS REPORT“Mrs. Suzan Anderson, a renowned celebrity known for owning multiple spas and boutiques across the country, has passed away.She died on the 18th of May, 2027, after a battle with cervical cancer.Her family is currently in deep grief and mourning. Many have described her as a kind and generous woman—indeed, a philanthropist.Several public figures, including Mrs. Joan Wilson, have expressed their condolences.She will be remembered for her impact and compassion.May her soul rest in perfect peace.”Mrs. Stones scoffed.“Bullshit. A great woman indeed… If only the world knew what we were all involved in.”She picked up her phone.“Hello. What’s the next move?”“Mrs. Stones, you need to relax. We’ll get what we want soon. Just be patient.”The call ended.“Good,” she muttered.She stared at an old photo—herself, Jessica, and Suzan back in high school.With a pen, she slowly shaded Suzan’s face.“Out of the picture.”ALEXAFor days, Jason barely spoke.He stayed locked in hi

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: FILING A DIVORCE

JASON’S POV“A divorce? Hell no!”“Dad, you can’t make decisions for me,” I said coldly. “The only reason I married Alexa was to make Mom happy. Now she’s gone… it’s time we go our separate ways and live our lives.”“Would Mom be happy about this?” Jace asked.“This isn’t about Mom—”“It is about Mom, Jason,” Jace cut in firmly. “You got married for her sake. Don’t you think you should still honor that, even now? Make a reasonable decision, bro.”“Jace is right,” my father added. “Filing for a divorce right now isn’t a good idea.”I let out a scoff.“And why exactly is it a bad idea?”Jace glanced at Alexa, a knowing look on his face.“Does Alexa even want this divorce?” he asked.All eyes turned to her.“Urm…” she hesitated, clearly anxious.Jace smirked slightly. “Exactly.”“If Alexa doesn’t agree,” my dad continued, “then there’s nothing you can do, Jason. It has to be a mutual decision.”Annoyed, I turned sharply to her.“Alexa, I thought we agreed there would be no feelings invol

CHAPTER THIRTY: MAX'S SECRET

Jason’s POVIt had been weeks. Life had grown unbearably hard. Alexa and I hadn’t spoken about the divorce since that day.Instead, we fell back into the cold treatments, passing each other like strangers in our own home.This time, though… it felt different. Awkward. Heavy.There was something else gnawing at me—something shocking.The woman who had shown up at the house.†Flashback†“Max, who is this?” I asked my dad, disbelief clear in my voice.The woman smiled warmly. “Oh, I guess he hasn’t told you. I’m Laura Jackson, your dad’s new wife, and this is Lisa Anderson—your biological sister.”I chuckled dryly. “Is this some kind of joke? New wife? We just lost Mom.” My frown deepened.“Dad, who are these people?” Jace demanded, his eyes fixed on him.Dad rubbed his palms nervously. “Okay… there’s a long explanation.”“Mom, I don’t want to stay here,” Lisa said, pouting and stamping her foot.“We’re listening,” I said, folding my arms.Dad took a deep breath. “When Jennifer was aroun

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