All Chapters of I Quit My Job, I Left My Marriage, and My Ex Lost His Mind: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lucas had even arranged her daily needs down to the smallest detail. The moment something happened to her, he rushed straight to the hospital, transferred her to a facility owned by his family, and made sure she received the best care possible.And what had she done in return?Not even a proper thank-you.Layla pressed a hand over her face, about to scold herself, when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside. The sound grew louder, coming straight toward the restroom.She looked up just as a loud bang shook the door.The lock snapped, the door swung open, and a tall figure filled the doorway. Backlit by the bright hallway lights, he looked almost unreal like someone carved out of light, impossible to look at directly.Before Layla could even process what was happening, the man strode toward her, bent down, and scooped her into his arms.“Sorry. I’m late.”The moment his voice hit her ears—low, deep, almost musical—her whole body trembled.“Lucas?”“I’m here.”Lucas adjus

Lily’s eyes went cold. She was about to snap, but she forced herself to swallow it down.“But I’ve never met Mr. Moore either,” she said, lowering her voice into a pouty whine. “Dylan, take me with you. Please?”She was certain that acting cute would get her what she wanted. It always worked.But tonight, the man was unmoved.His expression even darkened. His tone stayed gentle, but anyone could see he was rejecting her. “Listen to me, Lily.”The others noticed the tension and chimed in, eager to smooth things over.“Mr. Moore is famously indifferent to women. They say he hasn’t had a single female assistant in years. Lily, it’s better if you wait here.”“That’s right.”“We’re talking business anyway. Even if you go, you won’t be able to join the conversation. No point in tagging along.”Lily’s fists clenched in anger.These same people had been flattering her minutes ago. Now they acted like she was invisible.Dylan didn’t console her either. He just patted her shoulder bri

“You actually have decent self-awareness.”Lucas let out a quiet laugh. “But unfortunately for you, the Moore family is not the cold, heartless machine you imagine.“If there is something you need and it is within our ability, we will help you.“Pregnancy is difficult. A woman carrying a child for ten months should never be treated without compassion.”Layla stared at him, stunned.She had always assumed that what existed between them was nothing more than a transaction. From the very first meeting, everything about him suggested that he only cared about the baby. Their marriage was nothing more than paperwork. How could she expect anything more?Yet here he was, telling her that the Moore family would never treat her without humanity.Did that mean he did not completely reject her?She remembered what Ezra had told her about the clothes.Suddenly she realized that Lucas had been quietly helping her from the shadows. She had simply been too consumed by betrayal to notice.“Th

Dylan’s toothbrush slipped from his hand and hit the floor with a sharp clatter.His blank memories snapped back into place in an instant. Everything from the night before came rushing back.“You are sure you notified her?”The assistant answered without hesitation. “I am positive I did.”Dylan’s expression shifted in a dozen directions. He finally muttered, “Fine. I will deal with it when I get to the office,” and hung up.On the other end, the assistant rolled his eyes.Everyone at the company knew exactly who had carried Alya this far. Layla had been gone only a few days and they were already drowning in chaos. Who knew what disasters were waiting next.The assistant shook his head, reassured anxious employees that Dylan was on his way, then quietly began thinking about updating his resume.When Dylan came out of the bathroom, Lily was still sound asleep on the bed.He approached with a complicated expression and gently tapped her cheek. “Lily, wake up.”She let out a soft

After she was brought back to the Spencer family, Layla had always lived like she was borrowing space in someone else’s home.Later, when she got together with Dylan, she let him cross every boundary she had. She had gotten so used to doing everything alone that she could barely remember what it felt like to have someone in her corner.It was not until she met Lucas that she finally understood what it meant to be cared for.Back when Alya Corp was first founded, almost no one took her seriously. People knew she was Dylan Hall’s girlfriend and looked at her with open disdain. Everyone thought she was just a girl relying on a man’s success, waiting for her boyfriend to make it big so she could swoop in and enjoy the benefits.She fought tooth and nail to shake off that label. She worked through countless nights, pushed through endless resistance, and built her reputation from nothing.Now she had suddenly “landed” the identity of Lucas Moore's fiancée, and she was pregnant on top of