All Chapters of My Wife and I: Married in Name, Never on Paper: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Nathan's POVToday marked Emma Davies' and my fifth wedding anniversary, as well as the 15th time we were supposed to register our marriage.We had planned to go to my favorite restaurant for lunch, then head to City Hall afterward.However, when I finished my work and rushed to the restaurant, I found a large crowd of people.I froze, my expression turning dark. I looked at Emma, my eyes full of questions."Nathan, you're here."Emma waved at me. "Keegan landed a big deal today. Everyone wanted to celebrate, but they couldn't get a reservation, so I just brought them along. It's just a meal anyway. It'll be lively with more people."Her words made my chest tighten.It had taken me two weeks to get a reservation at this place, just because it was the only restaurant in Aldrath that made Emma's favorite cuisine.I wanted to make our anniversary perfect.And yet, she… didn't seem to care at all."Hey, Nathan! I didn't want to interrupt your romantic date, but Emma insisted on

Chapter 2

Nathan's POVThe next day, I submitted my request to transfer to HQ.My boss, Trenton Fuller, looked surprised when he saw it. "What's this? You suddenly want to go to HQ? You weren't interested when I suggested it last time."I froze at his words.That was three months after my wedding to Emma and before Keegan joined her company. Aside from work, she devoted all her energy to me.We were inseparable.So when I found out about the opportunity to train at HQ, I turned it down right away. I didn't even tell Emma about it.I didn't want her to feel like she was holding me back.But not two weeks later, Keegan showed up.Since then, Emma's attention had been elsewhere.I looked at Trenton, paused for two seconds, then answered, "I just want to push myself while I'm still young. After all, my career is the most important thing.""But going to HQ for training will take at least five years. Have you discussed it with your wife? You won't be able to come back during that time, and

Chapter 3

Nathan's POVThe day before my flight to HQ in Utheria, Emma returned, holding a mango cake."I got this for you from Cyrenza," she said.I shook my head. "I'm not eating it."At my words, a trace of impatience clouded Emma's features. "What's wrong? You're not mad again, are you? I was just on a business trip with Keegan. Does it really bother you this much? Can't you just—""I'm allergic to mango," I cut her off.Once upon a time, she remembered every single one of our anniversaries. But now, she'd even forgotten I was allergic to mangoes.My eyes burned, and my chest tightened.Emma froze for a moment. "Oh."Guilt flashed across her face. "Sorry, Nathan. I've been so busy lately that I just forgot about it.""It's fine." I did my best to hold back the sorrow rising in my chest.It wasn't the first time anyway. I'd gotten used to it by now.Noticing my foul mood, Emma threw the cake into the trash. "If you can't eat it, I won't eat it either. By the way, Nathan…"She sud

Chapter 4

Third-Person POVMeanwhile, at Keegan's place, Emma had just finished the plumbing repairs. When she glanced at her phone, her pupils suddenly shrank."Goodbye?"A sense of unease crept into her chest."What's this supposed to mean, Nathan?" Emma quickly typed a reply, but the message couldn't be delivered.She froze.It was the first time Nathan had blocked her contact.A wave of panic hit Emma. She repeatedly tried calling him.But every time, the same robotic voice came through. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavailable…"Frustrated, Emma threw her phone against the wall with all her might.Upon hearing the thud, Keegan rushed into the room, concern etched on his face. "Emma, what's wrong?""Nathan blocked my number," Emma said coldly.A nonchalant smile played on Keegan's lips. "Oh, is that it? He's just blocked you. You can apologize to him, and he'll unblock you. Besides, what kind of grown man uses blocking as a way to scare someone?"Emma remained in a daze

Chapter 5

Third-Person POVTrenton was surprised to see Emma. "You didn't know? Nathan's at HQ now."Emma froze at his words. "HQ?"She breathed a sigh of relief. "So he went on a business trip."Trenton gave her an odd look. "What? It's not a business trip. Didn't he tell you? He's been transferred to HQ. He won't be back for five years.""What?" Emma's eyes widened in disbelief."How could this happen?" she murmured.Suddenly, it hit her that Nathan truly didn't want her anymore.She felt a surge of panic.She couldn't lose Nathan. She had to find him.After quickly getting HQ's address, Emma rushed out of the office.As soon as she got home, she grabbed her phone and booked the earliest flight to Utheria.Then, she started packing her bags.Just then, the doorbell rang.A flicker of doubt crossed Emma's eyes, followed quickly by a surge of pure ecstasy as she exclaimed, "It's Nathan. He must have come back!"She opened the door as quickly as she could.But when she saw who was

Chapter 6

Nathan's POVI froze.Emma looked utterly exhausted. Her hair was disheveled, her eyes were bloodshot, and even her clothes were wrinkled and rumpled. Confusion and shock flickered through me."You... How did you get here?"Emma didn't answer. She just reached out and wrapped her arms tightly around me."Nathan, I finally found you!"Her voice caught, and her grip tightened with startling force. I frowned. "Let go! Emma!"She released me. "Nathan, how could you just leave without a word? Do you know I almost went crazy?"She looked utterly wronged, her gaze brimming with longing. I furrowed my brow and took two steps back instinctively, feeling guarded. "What are you doing here?""Nathan." She seemed hurt by my reaction, her eyes reddening."Nathan, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have crossed those boundaries with Keegan. I shouldn't have hurt you. And I definitely shouldn't have abandoned you over and over again."Guilt flooded her face, her tone edging toward desperation.

Chapter 7

Nathan's POVWithout a moment's hesitation, I shut the door.The slam echoed through the hallway. Emma was locked outside, but I didn't care in the slightest. After all, she and I had nothing to do with each other anymore.If she wanted to stand out there all night, that was her choice. I merely glanced at her silhouette through the window.That night, torrential rain poured down outside. Even so, I could still see her silhouette through the window. She just stood there, motionless, like a statue.I felt nothing but exasperation. Did Emma actually think this kind of stunt would move me? She was delusional. Rain or no rain, even if she dropped dead in front of me right now, I wouldn't feel a thing.I pulled the curtains shut and went to bed. I slept soundly through the entire night, completely undisturbed by her arrival.The next morning, I was woken by urgent knocks at my door."Who is it?" I opened the door irritably.When I saw that it was a neighbor I didn't recognize, I fr

Chapter 8

Third-Person POVThe entire living room was plastered with photos of Emma and Nathan in every size imaginable, covering the walls and couches."Do you like them?"Emma's voice pulled Keegan back to his senses. He turned to look at her, anger flashing across his face. "Emma, you called me here just to show me this?""Of course not."Emma paused, then said meaningfully, "I called you here because I want you to help me beg Nathan for forgiveness."Disbelief flashed across Keegan's face."What did you just say? You want me to beg him for you? Are you out of your mind?" he shouted, his gaze full of resentment.A dark glint appeared in Emma's eyes. "You have the nerve to shout at me? If it weren't for you, Nathan would never have left! You need to help me get his forgiveness. Otherwise, don't blame me for what happens next.""Because of me?" Keegan laughed coldly."Emma, I never forced you to do anything! Every single time I called, you were the one who dropped everything and came

Chapter 9

Third-Person POV"Emma… Emma, he was the one who hung up." Keegan looked at Emma cautiously, his face etched with fear."This is all your fault! If you hadn't made Nathan angry, he wouldn't have hung up!" Emma's expression grew increasingly manic. She raised her hand and slapped Keegan hard across the face.The blow sent him crashing to the floor, and blood filled his mouth. But Emma wasn't satisfied. She scanned the room, her gaze landing on a wooden rod she'd prepared earlier.Terror seized Keegan, and he began to tremble. "No, Emma. Please, Emma, don't!"He begged desperately. But the woman who'd once showered him with affection had become someone else entirely. She ignored his pleas, picked up the rod, and beat him savagely.Screams echoed through the room. It was a long time before Emma finally stopped. By then, Keegan had collapsed on the floor, unable to even stand.Emma wiped the sweat from her forehead and tossed the rod aside.She stared down at him coldly, spitting o

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