All Chapters of The Temporary Mrs. Wade: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

The doctor Ethan called had arrived in Rosa's room in less than ten minutes later. His presence instantly shifted the atmosphere in the hospital room, as Alexander and Rosa were having a warm conversation.But, Ethan had gone out few minutes later to attend to a business matter.The room turned quiet as the doctor checked Rosa’s vitals, his face calm but attentive.Alexander stood close, his arms folded, watching every move like a hawk.“How is she?” He asked the moment the doctor finished checking her pulse.The doctor adjusted his glasses and offered a small, reassuring smile. “She’s stable. Much better than when she was brought in.”Rosa blinked slowly, her lashes fluttering. “I still feel… heavy.”“That’s expected,” the doctor replied gently, turning to her. “Your body has been through a lot. The poison was subtle but consistent. It weakened your system over time. Fortunately, it didn’t reach irreversible levels.”Alexander exhaled a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.Rosa

Susan Wade stood by the tall glass windows of her home, with a cup of untouched tea, cooling in her hands. She gritted her teeth when she remembered how Alexander threw her out. Because of that wench!Whoever poisoned her must have known she was evil. She clicked her tongue, and grabbed her phone to call Daphne, when a notification popped up.Her eyes widened as she read the info and her phone slipped from her fingers and landed softly on the rug. What?The maid was arrested. Rosa's maid was the culprit! Martha?!A dark slow chuckle left her lips. “Keep your friends close and your enemies,” she smirked, “closer.”She slowly bent down and picked up her phone again.Martha, she thought darkly.A mere maid had nearly destroyed Rosa's life.She then sank into her couch, still processing the news.Martha….the goody-two-shoes girl.She laughed, a mocking, self-pleasurable laugh. That maid was a genius!Well, not genius enough to avoid being arrested. She chuckled and sipped her now cold te

The drive back was quiet and gloomy.Ethan kept glancing at Alexander from the corner of his eye as he maneuvered through the busy night roads of New York. The city lights reflected on the windows, but Alexander didn’t seem to notice any of it.Ethan had called Philip to come carry his car, while he drove Alexander home.He sat rigid in the passenger seat, staring straight ahead, his hands loosely clasped in his lap. His eyes were red and unfocused, like someone who had cried himself empty and still had nothing left to give. Hopelessness.“Alex,” Ethan finally said, easing off the accelerator, so he could focus more on him, “you haven’t said a word since we left the airport.”Alexander didn’t respond.Ethan exhaled slowly. “I need to tell you something.”Alexander still didn't speak.“The contract,” Ethan continued carefully. “It’s out.”That did it at least, it should have.But Alexander didn’t flinch. He didn’t blink. He didn’t even breathe differently. He just sat there unmoving, l

Four months later….. Colorado came softly in Rosa’s life. A place that felt so serene and stress free. The air was different here. It didn't carry weight. It carried the faint scent of pine and rain, not exhaust fumes and lots of sounds. It was February. Winter had started losing its power ready to welcome spring at any moment. Rosa often found herself pausing on sidewalks just to breathe it in, as if reminding herself that this was real, that she had truly survived the leaving–that almost killed her. She sighed and shook her head. Old things had passed away… She resumed her jogging on the sidewalk as she slipped her airpods back on her ear, tapping on it so a sweet melody flowed into her ears. Her mornings began early. She woke before her alarm most days, the habit lingering from Alexander's past routine and sleepless nights in New York. She bit her cheek. She was remembering him again… Well, would she ever forget him? Rosa had come to terms that she may probabl

Daphne Cooper had been in New York for some time, then went back to Atlanta. When she realized that Rosa indeed was gone for good, she swayed back into the city after her scheming plans bore fruit.Rosa was gone. The contract had been terminated. Alexander was single. Boom! Daphne strikes. She giggled in ecstasy.She didn't let anyone know she was coming, she just waltzed in uninvited, as usual.She arrived at the Wade mansion in a sleek black car, her sunglasses shielding her eyes, heels tapping against the floors as she stepped inside. She had never been here before. The last time she was with Alexander, he still stayed with his parents. Her eyes took in the environs. Very posh, as expected of her hot ex.She rang the bell and the door was opened by the maid, Constance, who stared at her unblinkingly.Daphne gave the maid a dull look, removing her sunglasses. “Excuse me? Weren't you taught basic manners to greet and move out of the way?”Constance's lips twitched. She knew her.“G