Todos los capítulos de He Chose Her, I Left with My Daughter: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

"What are you talking about?" Connor Steele's sharp eyes flashed with sarcasm. "I cleared my schedule today just to celebrate with you. Don't be a buzzkill."He pulled a fancy watch from the gift box and moved to slip it onto my wrist. "Your anniversary present."The watch had a cool, unique face and a shiny band. I recognized it right away—the same rare piece he and his alumna, Ashley Davenport, had bid on at a high-end auction.Once, I'd treasure anything from him, even a random flower he picked off the street, and keep it like it was gold. But now? I just yanked my hand away. "Don't bother. Just put it down."He frowned, fighting to keep his cool. "Why the attitude? Mad I got home late? Ashley's cat went missing, and she freaked out. I spent hours helping her find it, so yeah, I missed our dinner."Ashley was his junior from college, the one he had been hooking up with in all sorts of ways.I stared him down, thinking back to when our dog got sick, throwing up and having diarr

I looked up and saw a young woman standing at the door, looking enchanting beside Connor. That was his junior in college, Ashley Davenport.She blinked innocently. "Connor brought me home for a meal. Hope you guys don't mind."Connor shrugged. "Don't worry. You're welcome here."Before I could respond, he led her into the living room, not even glancing my way. I couldn't quite tell if he was ignoring me like he used to or if he was still upset about the cold shoulder I'd given him yesterday.Evie scampered after them, holding her sheet music and standing by the couch."Dad, I learned a new piano piece. Can I play it for you?" she said eagerly, her eyes sparkling.Connor ruffled her hair with a smile. "Sure thing."She beamed and set up her music, but Ashley butted in. "I know that one from back then. Let's play it together for your dad, okay?"Evie frowned, but before she could say no, Ashley plopped down and scooted her aside.During the process, Ashley's elbow knocked over a

Connor looked worried. "Ashley texted, mentioning a bad stomachache. It must be the spicy food from last night. I need to go check on her."My heart sank, and I grabbed his sleeve. "She is an adult and can get help from someone else. We've waited forever for this, and Evie's pumped to go with you. You can't back out now."He yanked free, unhappy. "We can do Disneyland anytime—next year even. But this could be serious; she ate your cooking. What if something bad happens?"I watched him leave, tears blurring my vision as I recalled Evie's hopeful look yesterday."Connor!" I called after him, biting my lip and bowing to him.He turned around, shocked. "What are you doing? Get up.""Evie has gotten so little from you growing up," I pleaded. "She's always been such a good girl. You promised this as her reward for gold stars. Please, don't flake. Just go with her this time."He hesitated, but his phone buzzed. His jaw tightened as he read the text. "Ashley is in real pain. How can I e

When I married Connor, he promised to take care of me for life.It had led me to give up a job opportunity in Turothford and become a housewife instead. But later, I learned all confidence came from within.Free from his clutch, I could finally shine in my field.I smiled and shook Millicent's hand firmly. "I'll do my best for the job and the company."In the afternoon, I finished my tasks and went to pick up Evie. But at the school gate, I ran into someone unexpected.Connor approached, grabbing my arm. "Come home with me."He tried to drag me to his car. I shook him off and smirked mockingly at him. "Who are you to order me?"He stared at me intently. "I don't agree with divorce. You're still my wife."I shrugged, having anticipated this. "Fine, then I'll file a lawsuit. Once we're separated for two years, it will be forced through."His face darkened. "You sure you want to be so heartless?""Heartless?" I laughed. "For ten years, I slaved away without complaint. What did y

I looked at Connor with a smile that didn't quite reach my eyes."You're incredibly self-centered, aren't you?" I snorted. "Do you seriously believe that one casual apology can just erase all the years of hurt you've caused me?"He paused, then said, "Then name your terms for making it right. Whatever compensation you want, I'll make it happen."Raising my chin slightly, I recalled the humiliating scene from not long ago when I'd been driven to bow in desperation, and a sly, challenging smirk tugged at my lips. "Well, how about you bow to me now?"His expression darkened instantly. "Daisy, you're crossing a line.""Oh, really?" I scoffed, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "I managed to do it without a second thought. Can't you?"My words stirred up the memory of that moment. He hesitated, wrestling with his pride and reluctance.When he didn't move after a long pause, I sighed, acknowledging that a man as arrogant and self-assured as Connor would never lower himself like that.Wi