Zero Mercy: The Aloof Ex's Meltdown のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Evelyn Ramsey was 25 weeks pregnant when she saw him. Outside the hospital, her husband, Carlton Shaw, was holding another woman.Carlton looked every bit the protective lover, his tall frame clad in a sharp black coat. In his arms was Serena Albright—a doll-like beauty swathed in expensive white fur, a wool scarf framing her delicate, rosy face.Evelyn clenched the prenatal exam report so tightly that her fingers turned white. A chilly breeze whipped against her face, but the cold was nothing compared to the stabbing pain in her heart.Carlton spotted her from a distance, but his expression remained impassive. He didn't look the least bit mortified that he'd been seen cheating on her.His expression softened as he opened the car door for Serena.Evelyn never knew that the proud, high-and-mighty Carlton had such a tender and protective side to him.When Serena noticed Evelyn, she paused and eyed her curiously before asking Carlton, "Why does that matronly lady keep staring at you

When Heath looked up and saw the woman standing in the doorway, he froze. He didn't recognize Evelyn at first, not until she called out, "Professor Jensen."Making sure not to make his reaction noticeable, he schooled his expression and said, "You're here."Evelyn took off her face mask and stepped into the office, saying, "It's been a while since I last saw you, Professor Jensen."Heath smiled gently. "It has been quite some time. I almost couldn't recognize you.""I was pretty embarrassed about showing up like this in front of you, too," Evelyn said with a self-deprecating smile.Heath stood up and rounded the desk. "It's normal for your figure to change during pregnancy. Once the baby's born, it'll get better. Have a seat."Evelyn sat down on the couch, and Heath poured her a cup of warm water. "Warm yourself up.""Thanks," she said as she took the cup from him.Heath glanced at her belly. "How far along are you?""It's been 25 weeks," Evelyn replied."That means your due

Sherry's expression hardened. She slammed her hand on the desk and stood up. "Evelyn Ramsey!"Evelyn simply ignored her and went back to her desk.She pulled out a compact mirror and inspected the faint streak of blood on the side of her cheek. The mark wasn't very deep, so she wiped it with a damp tissue and didn't bother cleaning it further. After all, with a face like hers, what was the harm in adding a scar to it?Evelyn was reminded of Serena again. For some reason, Serena looked a little familiar to her.…Nearing the end of the workday, Evelyn got a call from her father, Walter Ramsey. After informing her that Julian Parker was back, he told her to come back for dinner today.The news was a joyous surprise to her. "Jules is back? Wasn't he supposed to come back on the 15th?""He finished his work matters ahead of time, so he came back early," Walter explained."Okay. I'll head over as soon as I get off work."Evelyn drove back to the Ramsey residence. It was a resale a

That night, Evelyn stayed over at the Ramsey residence. She got the most restful sleep she'd had in a long time.The next morning, when preparing breakfast, Louise made some chicken soup just for Evelyn. She also packed a nutritious lunch in a thermal container for her to take to work.The night before, Evelyn had told them about her decision to resign and work as Heath's assistant for a month. Her family had objected to it at first, wanting her to stay home and take it easy for the rest of her pregnancy.However, Evelyn insisted on working. Apart from being a little clumsier when she moved, she didn't feel any physical discomfort. It wouldn't be a problem for her to do some simple work.Besides, she needed a change of environment and to keep herself busy as well. Otherwise, if she had to just sit around doing nothing, she'd start thinking too much about everything.In the end, Walter stopped protesting.Evelyn wanted to help Louise with breakfast, but Louise refused to let her,

Carlton let out a faint chuckle. He watched as Serena came toward them, saying, "You can't let Serena find out you have a biological younger sister, and that you miss her that much. She'd definitely get jealous."Elijah said, "I'm not against you being with Serena, but until you settle things in your private life, I won't allow her to move in with you."Carlton's lips curved into a faint smile, but he said nothing."Eli, what are you two talking about?" Serena asked.Smiling, Elijah replied, "It's nothing."…"What's the meaning of this, Evelyn? Do you think you're so great?"Sherry slammed a stack of documents onto Evelyn's desk.Just moments ago, Sherry had done what she usually did—she instructed Evelyn to handle all kinds of work that weren't part of her job description.Evelyn refused to do any of it.Looking at the furious Sherry, Evelyn smirked mockingly. "If you can't even handle such simple work yourself and have to pass it off to someone else, Ms. Howe, then maybe y