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All Chapters of Her Biggest Mistake Was Him: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

The room fell into an uncomfortable silence that grated on everyone. Even friends who had been trying to mediate got up and left.My infertility was hardly a secret. Some people had even thrown it in my face to humiliate me, calling me impotent right to my face.For the sake of my family, I'd learned to brush it off and pretend it didn't bother me. But hearing those same words come out of Lilibeth Saunders' mouth suddenly made me question whether any of it had been worth it.Perhaps because I had stayed quiet too long, Lilibeth stood up."I won't stop you if you want a divorce, but don't think you're getting any of the money. Carl's counting on it."Then, she turned to leave.I drew a deep breath and blocked her path. "Mom's in the hospital right now, waiting for the money to pay for her surgery. This is a matter of life and death. Get the money back. Now." Lilibeth's patience was wearing thin. "Do you not understand what I'm saying? I don't want my future child's father to end

Chapter 2

I never imagined that all our years together would boil down to Lilibeth calling me a good-for-nothing impotent piece of trash.I shook my head, pushed my emotions aside, and called Ryan Carter, a friend of mine who was a lawyer, to sort out the divorce papers.Before I could even finish the call, my phone buzzed with a call from the hospital.The moment I picked up, Rosaline's shrill voice exploded from the other end. "Why is it so damn hard for you to just pay the bill? Are you trying to let me die here? The doctor's already pushing for the surgery!"Marrying you was the biggest mistake of Lily's life, you good-for-nothing impotent trash! I swear you want to leave Lily without her mother and any children, just so you can keep her under your thumb forever. You have two hours to bring that money, or I'll make sure Lily divorces you!"Her venomous words made my temples throb. Ever since the test results came back, Rosaline had grown increasingly cruel, slipping in a dig at me every

Chapter 3

When Carlson saw me, he held his head high like some kind of victor, pulling Lilibeth closer and fixing me with a look full of contempt."Josiah, Lily seemed upset and had too much to drink, so I brought her back," he said, his voice dripping with false respect even as his face gradually dipped toward her neck.Lilibeth, seeming to feel his breath on her skin, let out a soft, drowsy hum and pressed herself closer to him. Carlson seized the opportunity and swept her up in his arms."Josiah, I'll just take Lily to the bedroom first."The mockery on his face deepened. Then, as if he owned the place, he walked toward the bedroom with the easy familiarity of someone who'd done it a hundred times before.I had thought I was past caring, but seeing this still ignited a nameless fury inside me. My breath came in shallow tremors, and it took me a long moment to steady myself.Just as I was about to leave, the bedroom door swung open again. Carlson emerged, loosening his tie. "Hey, Josh, l

Chapter 4

By now, I was used to it. Ever since Carlson appeared, no matter how low or absurd his accusations against me were, Lilibeth would believe him unconditionally and turn the full force of her anger on me."Lily, I'm okay. It's just... I think the watch you gave me broke when I fell," Carlson said softly, his voice laced with feigned hurt.It was only then that I noticed the expensive mechanical watch on his wrist.It was a model from ten years ago—the exact one I had dreamed of owning. I felt something inside me shatter all over again.As I stood there dazed, Lilibeth suddenly rose and slapped me hard across the face."Josiah, have I been too easy on you that you think you can get away with hurting Carlson over and over again? Apologize to him right now. Or else we're done—completely done."My cheek stung. The hysterical woman before me felt like a stranger, worlds apart from the Lilibeth I remembered, the one who'd presented me with that watch with such bright eyes.Behind her, C

Chapter 5

The sight of that worn watch on the nightstand plunged Lilibeth into sheer panic.Its strap had long since been polished smooth from years of wear, and the paint around the dial had chipped away in large patches. It was the exact one she had scrimped and saved for three whole months to buy Josiah ten years ago.She lunged toward the bedside, her trembling fingers tracing the cold metal surface. Her heart felt as if it were crushed by an invisible hand, suffocation spreading through her chest.Her phone was still clutched in her other hand, the nurse's words echoing relentlessly in her ears."Ms. Saunders, Mr. Gibson made it very clear last night that the two of you are divorced. You need to settle your mother's surgery fees as soon as possible, otherwise the procedure will have to be postponed. We will not be held responsible for the risk of her cancer spreading."In a panic, Lilibeth dialed Josiah's number. A robotic female voice answered, "The number you have dialed is currently

Chapter 6

Rosaline's words hit Lilibeth like a bucket of ice water, jolting her fully awake.All these years, Rosaline had taken advantage of Josiah's easygoing nature and made things difficult for him at every turn, and Lilibeth had always sided with her, never once considering how he felt.Now that she was about to lose him for real, Lilibeth finally realized that the good-for-nothing impotent man she and Rosaline had so freely insulted had long become the pillar of her entire life.No sooner had she hung up than an unfamiliar number called. A calm, steady male voice came through when she answered."Am I speaking with Ms. Lilibeth Saunders? I'm Ryan Carter, the attorney representing Mr. Josiah Gibson. I'd like to discuss the divorce proceedings between Mr. Gibson and yourself.""Divorce? He's really going through with it?"Lilibeth slumped to the floor as darkness swam before her eyes. "I won't agree to it! I'm not getting a divorce!""Ms. Saunders, Mr. Gibson has already signed the div

Chapter 7

After we went inside, my mother busied herself in the kitchen while my father sat beside me, silently lighting a cigarette."Josh, did you and Lily… have a fight?" he asked hesitantly. I gave a bitter laugh and nodded. "Dad, we're getting a divorce."My father's hand paused mid-motion as he brought the cigarette to his lips. He didn't press for reasons but just let out a heavy sigh. "Maybe it's for the best. You've had it hard all these years."That one simple sentence broke something within me, and all the emotions I'd kept bottled up over the years came flooding out.All this time, I'd endured the taunts of being called impotent, silently guarding the secret that Lilibeth couldn't have children. I also worked myself to the bone to give her the best life possible, but in the end, all I got was betrayal and humiliation.Only in front of my parents could I drop the act completely and just be a vulnerable kid again."Dad, I'm sorry," I choked out. "For not coming home to see you

Chapter 8

"If you agree to the divorce, we can proceed with the division of assets quickly. You'll receive a portion of the marital property, which will be smaller than what it might have been since you're the party at fault. But at least it will be able to cover your mother's immediate medical expenses."If you insist on refusing, we'll have no choice but to go to court. Not only will that process be time-consuming and a huge hassle, but it also won't do your mother's condition any good."Ryan's words struck Lilibeth like a hammer to the chest.While she stood frozen in indecision, her phone suddenly rang. It was Jayda Murray, her distant cousin who worked as a nurse at the hospital and had been helping take care of Rosaline during her stay."Lily! Come quick! Aunt Rose's condition has taken a turn for the worse! The doctor says she needs surgery immediately! If we wait any longer, it'll be too late!" Jayda's panicked voice came through the line, thick with tears.Lilibeth jolted in shock.

Chapter 9

Desperate, Lilibeth went to the police. But the officers explained that even if the money could eventually be recovered, the process would take a long time.Left with no other options, Lilibeth returned to the law firm and agreed to the divorce.As the at-fault party, and having transferred joint marital assets, she ended up with only a small apartment and a modest sum of cash.She took out a mortgage on the apartment and, together with the cash she'd received, barely scraped together enough to cover Rosaline's surgery.The surgery didn't go well. Midway through, Rosaline suffered massive hemorrhaging. Despite the doctors' best efforts, they couldn't save her.The news of Rosaline's death hit Lilibeth like a thunderbolt, shattering her completely. She stayed by her mother's body, weeping through the entire night as remorse crashed over her in relentless waves. But worse was yet to come. Soon after, she received court summons.Carlson had been arrested on charges of fraud, drug

Chapter 10

In the days that followed, Kaia always found subtle ways to create moments for just the two of us.After some time together, she finally confessed her feelings. "Josiah, I know you've been through a lot, but I don't care about any of that. I love your maturity, your steadiness, and the way you take responsibility. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."My heart swelled with emotion when I looked into her eyes and saw the sincerity in them. However, a shadow of hesitation lingered. The wounds from my previous marriage ran too deep. I was terrified of getting hurt again, and I was even more afraid that I might not be able to give her the happiness she deserved."Kaia, I'm sorry," I said, the words catching in my throat. "I'm not ready yet. I'm afraid I'll only end up hurting you."Kaia didn't take offense. Instead, she simply took my hand gently and said, "That's okay. I can wait. I'll stay by your side until you're ready."With Kaia's companionship and encouragement, I sl

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