All Chapters of Dear Husband, Let's Have An Open Marriage : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: The Good Little Girl

~Lora~“Why can’t you learn to control your wife?”Those words hit me before I even reached the table. I didn’t need to look up to know it was Michael’s mother.Around the table, the air felt heavy. Every relative sat frozen. They looked like they wanted to hide under the table just to escape her mean spirit.Perfect. Her irritation is my main target tonight.A slow smile pulled at my lips as I walked towards them.“There you are,” I said to Michael, my voice was bright and loud.Micheal’s head snapped toward me with dark eyes. His jaw was locked so tight I thought his teeth might break. “Where the hell have you been?” He didn't say it, but I saw the rage in the lines of his face.“Good evening, everyone,” I said, acting like I didn't feel the heat around. I moved to the empty seat beside him, my dress brushed against his suit.He didn't say hello, just stared. “Ahem.” My father cleared his throat loudly. “My dear, it has been a long time. And you show up this late? What will y

Chapter 22: Dear Pea?

~Lora~“Why didn't you say anything?” I asked, faking my tone, as I met his mother's eyes.Then I looked back at Michael. I made sure my voice sounded sad and sweet. “I saw this dress saved on your Pinterest,” I lied. “I thought you wanted to see me in it. I wanted to surprise you. I’m sorry... I didn't know.” I shook my head.I knew exactly whose dress this was. Michael hadn't saved it for me. He had plans of buying it for Ivy and I just decided to wear it first.And honestly? If it was good enough to wear for George earlier tonight, it was good enough to wear here.My mind drifted back to earlier today. I had gone to a public restroom, fixed my makeup and had taken off the fancy dress Alex gave me and slipped into this one instead.I didn't want to ruin such a cute dress.So I slipped into this. It looked more daring and seductive. That was all I wanted.“Enough!” Michael’s voice snapped me back to the table.He looked at me with pure anger. “You have insulted my mother and e

Chapter 23: It's A Lie!

~Lora~As I stared at my father, a slow heat crawled up the back of my neck. It made me feel dizzy, like the floor was tilting.My heart was beating fast, trying to break out.Deep down, I knew. Whatever this was, it wasn't a gift. It was a disaster.Father stood there so proud, his broad shoulders were relaxed, and he looked like he was about to expose a top secret. The silver in his hair sparkled under the big lights, and his smile looked like it was carved into his face.I wanted to run. I wanted to stand up and vanish into the night. But if I left now, I’d just be giving them more power over me.“Ah… mhm.” He cleared his throat and fixed his suit. “It is no secret that our families have been close for many years,” he began. His voice was warm, but to me, it sounded like a threat.My brows pulled together. I couldn't breathe.“And now that our children are married…” He looked around the table, his smile getting wider. “That bond is even stronger.”Everyone around the table

Chapter 24: Am I really pregnant?

~Lora~“Woah, Pops… it doesn’t have to get this serious.” Adrian quickly reached for Father’s arm, trying to ease the tension growing around the table.But I couldn’t move.I stood there frozen beside my chair, my fingers trembling slightly against the fabric of my dress.Confused.Terrified.Everything around me suddenly felt distant.Why was he taking things this far?“No, no, son.” Father pulled his arm away with a frown. “It's not good to leave a wrong impression with our in-laws.”My brows pulled tightly together.What does he mean?No one asked him to bring up such nonsense.. Now he's acting like the victim.Slowly, I looked around the table.At their faces, their smiles, the excitement slowly spreading between them.None of them believed me.And somehow… that was not even the worst part.The worst part was that tiny crack forming inside my own certainty.Because even I was beginning to doubt myself.“It’s alright.” Michael’s mother smiled calmly. “This should be a happy moment.

Chapter 25: Walls Have Ears

~Lora~The next time I woke up, a sudden flash hit my mind.An accident.Rain.Headlights, a loud crashing sound.I blinked hard, my chest rising unevenly as the memory disappeared as quickly as it came.What was that?A dull headache pulsed behind my eyes.Outside, heavy rain poured against the roof loudly, filling the room with endless tapping sounds. The weather felt cold and restless, matching the uneasy feeling twisting inside my chest.Slowly, I looked around. My old room.The familiar cream walls, long curtains beside the window.The faint scent of lavender that had always lingered here since I was younger.I was home.They really brought me back.Just then, the doorknob turned quietly.Adrian stepped inside carrying a glass bottle of fruit juice in one hand.“You’re awake.” Relief crossed his face immediately. “Has it been long?”“Not really…” I slowly shook my head before pushing my messy hair away from my face and sitting upright carefully.My body still felt weak.“How lon

Chapter 26: My Fault

~Lora~THE NEXT DAY“Wow. Look who finally decided to come downstairs and meet the rest of humanity.” Clara's voice echoed through the dining room the moment I stepped in.Just hearing her voice that early in the morning already made something tighten painfully inside my chest.I ignored her completely.The smell of coffee and buttered toast filled the air while morning sunlight poured through the large windows, making the polished dining table shine softly.Everyone was already seated like they had been waiting for me.Which honestly meant they probably had.“Hi, sis!”Before I could react, Lauren suddenly wrapped her arms around me in a quick hug.I flinched instinctively.Not because I hated her.But because after everything that happened last night, my body still felt tense around everyone.Still, I didn’t bother hiding the discomfort on my face as I gently pulled away from her.I turned toward the maid standing nearby.“I thought you said Dad specifically called us here.”“Yes, I

Chapter 27: Complicated?

~Lora~The sharp smell of antiseptics hit me the moment I stepped into the doctor’s office.It clung heavily to the air along with the faint scent of medicine and polished hospital floors, making my growing headache even worse as I paced restlessly across the room.Although it's been hours since the issue with Lauren happened. But everything was becoming too complicated.And somehow, every single thing kept dragging me farther away from my original plan.The open marriage.Getting closer to Ivy.Finding out Michael’s secrets.Worse, everything had suddenly been pushed aside because of this stupid pregnancy situation.I sighed heavily and dragged a hand through my hair.According to Adrian, the doctor was a close friend of his and had agreed to keep everything discreet for us. He had promised the results would be ready within an hour.But it had already gone past that.Thirty extra minutes.And every second felt worse.Then there was the issue with Lauren’s fiance too.That problem s

Chapter 28: Poisoned

~Lora~“How's that possible?” I asked, my voice shaky.The doctor adjusted his glasses slightly, before setting the file down.“That,” he said, “is exactly what I can't seem to figure out.”I looked at him closely, the banging ache in my head increasing.Poisoned.I was poisoned.Beside me, Adrian surged forward. “Hold on,” he rasped, his brows drawing together in a hard line. “Are you actually saying someone fed this to her?”The doctor let out a long, weary breath. “I can’t speak to the intent just yet,” he replied. “But I can tell you this substance didn’t find its way into your body by accident.”A numbing chill began to crawl through my stomach. “How?” I whispered, the word barely catching in my throat. “How does something like that even happen?”“The dosage in your blood was tiny,” he explained, gesturing toward the charts.“Insignificant on its own. But that’s the trick… it’s small enough to be hidden in almost anything without a trace.”My skin felt tight. What did he mean?

Chapter 29: Not Dangerous

~Lora~ I stood quietly in front of the large cafe, staring up at the glass building for a moment before slowly exhaling. The weather had become cooler now. Gray clouds stretched across the afternoon sky, while soft wind brushed lightly against my skin and hair. Adrian had already left for the office a few minutes ago. But somehow, his last words still refused to leave my head. “Sis… then why did Father say you were pregnant?” “And how did he get those reports?” My chest tightened again. Because he was right. None of it made sense. Father had announced the pregnancy so confidently. But now the reports were fake. So where exactly did they come from? And why would he lie about something like that? A tired sigh escaped my lips as I pushed the cafe door open and stepped inside. Warm air immediately wrapped around me along with the rich smell of coffee, pastries, and vanilla. The place was crowded but calm. Soft music played quietly from hidden speakers while people chatted o

Chapter 30: Charming Rival

~Lora~An hour later, I finally stepped into the showroom.The familiar scent of fabric, fresh flowers, steam-ironed clothing, and expensive perfume instantly wrapped around me the moment I walked inside.Voices echoed across the large space while staff hurried around carrying gowns, fabric rolls, and measurement kits.For the first time all day, my chest loosened slightly.“Hi boss!”I barely had time to react before James suddenly wrapped his arms around me.“You finally decided to show up,” he complained loudly while hugging me tightly.I laughed softly despite myself. “I’ve been busy.”“Mhm.” He pulled back suspiciously. “That’s what they all say before abandoning me.”I rolled my eyes lightly while he continued staring at me dramatically.James looked exactly the same as always.Stylish, overdressed. And impossible to ignore.The sharp scent of his perfume lingered in the air between us. Something expensive and clean, mixed with sandalwood, citrus, and a faint smoky undertone.A

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