The Man She Lost의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

“Why am I wasting my time with the deadbeat? I should dump him already.” For the umpteenth time, Cassidy threw yet another glass, her delicate facial features grimacing with rage. As the shattered glass shards landed near my feet, I quietly bent over to pick them up. Her shrill voice boomed above my head. “Just look at this! What am I supposed to do with peanuts? It’s not even enough to cover a designer bag!” I looked up and saw the bank transaction notification on her mobile screen. My eyes widened in surprise at the 50,000-dollar transfer. Josh Fray’s pay had climbed to the 50,000-mark. A subtle emotion stirred within me.I regularly came across pictures of Josh leaving the office late into the night that he shared on social media. “Cass, Josh’s been swamped with work lately. I heard that his firm is bidding for a massive project.” I disposed of the glass shards in the waste can with caution. “Plus, he hands over his entire paycheck to you. That’s more than what mo

Josh made me feel like a princess, showing up after work with a different surprise each day.Sometimes, it was a bouquet. Other times, my sweet tooth would be in for a treat. He was always quick to help around the house at home, often saying, “I can’t let my wife overwork herself, can I? Take a break. I’ve got this covered.” I’d get creative in preparing his lunches, making sure he had a balanced diet of meat and vegetables. I even used cutters to make adorable shapes of his food. The smile never left his face whenever he was home at night. “Since the meeting ran late today, I had my lunch in the conference room. Edmund from the other department was completely green with envy when I opened my lunchbox. Apparently, the only food his wife would get him is from takeout.” I said with a playful pout, “Duh, my husband deserves the best lunch in the world.” Dragging Josh to the mall, I picked out some well-made clothes for him that were made to last. My eyes sparkled as Josh tr

“Let me be clear. I don’t have an ounce of affection left for you. “From the moment you walked out of our home, you mean nothing to me.” Josh shifted his gaze to me, his eyes softening with tenderness. “Talia has shown me the meaning of family and what it’s like to be loved and cared for.“She’s not you. She is no one’s substitute. “Talia is my wife for life. She’s the one I love and walk alongside forever. My heart belongs solely to her.” Josh set the cake box on the coffee table. Without hesitation, he leaned in for a peck on my lips right before Cassidy’s eyes. Straightening his back, Josh opened the cake box and pulled out my favorite tiramisu. He scooped a spoonful and carefully brought it to my lips. “I spotted a new shop on my way home and picked this up for you, babe. Try and see if you like it.” I opened my mouth to take a bite before giving Josh a sweet smile. “You know what I like for sure. It’s delicious. Thank you, sweetie.” Josh’s tone became cold

“Kids grow up so fast.” While brushing the whole thing off with a remark, I noticed the flicker of gloom across Cassidy’s eyes. After a brief silence, Cassidy had to ask, “Is Josh doing okay?” “Everything is going well for him. Work’s been great, and he’s surrounded by his loving family,” I responded with a smile. However, each word stabbed at her, chipping away at her forced composure. She parted her lips, clearly having something on her mind. In the end, she simply let out a wry smile. “That’s good to hear. I have errands to run. I should get going.” As Cassidy scurried away, a wave of complicated emotions washed over me. Cassidy, once beaming with confidence, couldn’t even find the courage to step into a luxury store. All of this was brought upon by her decisions. For once, I was lost in thought during the drive home. Cassidy’s presence was like a stone dropped in a quiet lake, stirring ripples across the surface.A thought crossed my mind. If Cassidy hadn’t en

“I have no doubt that you’ll be the best older brother in the world. With your love and protection, the baby will be the happiest kid alive.” Picking up on Teddie’s anxiety, Josh started spending more time with him. Josh would take the time to explain that love wouldn’t run out when shared. Instead, love touched every soul like the sun. Our efforts gradually paid off. Teddie’s curiosity began to extend to my pregnant belly. He would make it a bedtime routine to stroke my stomach and say goodnight to the baby. He even painted a picture of four stick figures hand-in-hand. It was a family of four consisting of Mom, Dad, him, and the new addition. “This is our family.” He proudly showed me his masterpiece, his eyes full of expectation. When I went into labor, Josh insisted on being in the delivery room with me. He held my hand tightly and whispered encouragements into my ear. I caught sight of tears threatening to fall in Josh’s eyes as the newborn’s loud cries filled t