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CHAPTER TWO:“Have sex with me.”Those words shocked Rose as much as they shocked Jasper. Why had she requested that? She had no idea.Perhaps it was desperation? Or was she truly jealous of Lillian? “You can’t be serious,” he laughed.The mockery in his tone made her feel small and stupid. She probably shouldn't have asked that. But she couldn't back down now. “I’m serious, Jasper,” she said firmly. “We haven't had sex in over a year…” His eyes narrowed. “Sometimes, I think I know you all too well but then I realize I don't. Weren’t you the one who needed a break from sex and now you’re demanding it?”Alright. That was not really true. She hadn't outrightly asked for a ‘break from sex.’ After she lost the ninth pregnancy last year, she’d been depressed, tired, and on the verge of losing her sanity. So naturally, their sexual encounters declined. But Rose couldn't understand why he seemed upset, shouldn't he be happy that she was ready now? She took a deep breath. “Why are y

CHAPTER FOUR:‘Yes, what about it?’She couldn't recognize the woman whose eyes shone with hatred and contempt directed at her. Rose could handle public humiliation from her mother-in-law and cold treatment from her husband, but this? It felt like her heart had been brutally ripped from her chest. Her body shook as tears threatened to spill. “Why?” She managed. “Why did you do it? Why are you acting this way?” Lillian rolled her eyes and looked away, completely ignoring her.God. How blind and foolish had she been? Rose had this strong, overwhelming urge to scream, to break things—she wanted to slap herself hard until her cheeks burned. But instead, she dug her nails into her flesh, grounding herself with every ounce of energy she had left. “Lillian, Jasper. I need to speak with you in private.” “Who are you to demand that?” Elaine jumped in. “And these guests are here for them, don’t ruin their moment.” Rose turned to her, her eyes filled with rage. “I’ll create a bigger scen

CHAPTER SIX:The shocked expression on Jasper’s face gave her a tiny bit of satisfaction, however, she’d just put herself in a very awkward position.“Roseanne, are you drunk?” Kai’s deep voice boomed through the speakers.How did he even know it was her? She’d only saved his contact on her phone earlier but she hadn't called until now.She brushed the thought aside and resumed her act. “Of course,” she giggled. “I’ve just told him about the divorce. We can finally be together. I’ll tell you everything, just please, come pick me up. Please!” She said the last word with every bit of urgency, hoping Kai would read her cry for help as she abruptly ended the call, facing a red-faced Jasper.“You were cheating on me.” He didn't ask, he accused and if eyes could kill, Rose would have been six feet under by now.“You pretended to be a dutiful and loyal wife, you acted like you were in love with me and yet, you had an affair?!” He bellowed, body trembling with pure rage.Rose subtly took a st

CHAPTER EIGHT:The sinking feeling in her stomach was undeniable proof to her that Jasper had everything to do with this mess. Rose flashed the receptionist one last, embarrassed smile, ignoring the weird stares as she hurried out of the hotel. Just then, the clouds opened and it started pouring—heavily. Rose sighed wearily. Just her luck that it would start raining when she practically had no roof over her head. She quickly dialed Jasper’s number—the last person she needed to hear from at the moment. Thrice she tried and he never answered, but on the fourth try, his aggravating voice filtered through the speakers. “Well, that didn't take long,” he said smugly. She could literally hear the smile in his voice.“What did you do to my card?” Rose asked, with anger and frustration. “Your card?” He mocked. “Now, we both know the truth. That’s my account, baby.”She felt like smashing her head into the wall, her grip on her phone tightened as she drew in a sharp breath. “I worked hard