THE WIFE HE NEVER HAD, NOW HE REGRETS IT의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 50

ScarlettI knew sooner or later, Evelyn was going to be a problem, but I hadn't expected it to happen this quickly, nor had I expected this.In my previous life, I had been too busy sacrificing everything for Ethan to be aware of a world where Adrian and Evelyn existed. My entire existence had revolved around raising his bastard child, playing the role of a faithful wife, and convincing myself that suffering was proof of love.That meant for the first time since my rebirth, I found myself in a situation I absolutely knew nothing about, and I hated it along with the feeling of uncertainty. My gaze drifted toward Nathan. The idiot's mouth was literally watering from the news. He even looked more shocked than I was after hearing Evelyn's announcement. His eyes glittered with excitement, and I had no doubt that he had crafted different versions of this story in his twisted little mind.Knowing Nathan, he was currently deciding which version would create the most buzz before lunch. I need

Adrian“I never brought this up because I knew you were bound to react this way, Evelyn. But now, I'm left with no choice after this ridiculous stunt you pulled.”Vincent's eyes widened as he stared at the picture. “Is this some kind of joke, Adrian? This is—”“Alexander Mills. I know.”Everyone knew Alexander Mills, a forty-year-old married to Assemblywoman Cassandra Mills. Together, they had two children, and their marriage was one of the most admired in the country. If word got out that Evelyn slept with a married man—A loud smack interrupted my thoughts. Vincent had slapped his precious daughter across the face. I hadn't been expecting that but kept my expression neutral.Evelyn stumbled backward, holding onto her reddened cheeks in dismay. “Father!”“What is wrong with you? You slept with a married man of all people?!” Vincent's loud voice thundered.Gesturing for him to lower his tone, I advised, “Lower your voice, or else you want everyone outside this glass wall to hear your

Ethan“Did you hear that?” I asked, placing a finger over Aurelia's lips.She pushed my hand away with an annoyed frown. “Hear what?”I was already moving, taking long strides toward the front door as a strange feeling of unease settled heavily across my chest. The sound had been a faint dull thud—almost like something being dropped—but it had come from outside.Someone had stopped by, or at least that's what my instincts were telling me.Grabbing the handle, I yanked the door open and stepped onto the porch. My eyes scanned the driveway for signs of strange movements, but there were none. After another careful search, I stepped back inside and locked the door behind me.Even then, I stood by the front door for a few seconds, peeping through the peephole, watching and waiting, but nothing seemed out of place.Satisfied, I strode into the living room, where Aurelia was still waiting with her arms crossed. “Well, was anyone there?”I shook my head. “No.”Her shoulders relaxed visibly. M

ScarlettThere was no way Ethan had discovered that I had been meeting Adrian behind his back. He simply wasn't smart enough to reach that conclusion on his own with that brain of his.If Ethan possessed half the intelligence he bragged about, he would have developed a successful drug on his own instead of clinging to my research like his life depended on it. Besides, I had been careful.Every meeting with Adrian had taken place out of Ethan's line of sight, so I was certain his accusation of an affair wasn't based on evidence but rather insecurity and the pathetic assumption that because he was unfaithful, everyone else must be too.And if I were having an affair, Ethan hardly qualified to lecture me about loyalty when infidelity was one thing he excelled at the most.The sharp sting of pain exploded across my scalp as his fingers tangled deeper in my hair. My last thread of patience snapped as my hand landed a hot smack across his cheek before I could stop myself. The slap echoed th

Scarlett “Ethan, you're hurting me,” I gasped, clawing at his wrist, but his fingers only tightened around my throat like the monster he was trying to be. “Are you going to answer my question if I let go?” he asked. I nodded, incapable of uttering another word. Only then did he release me. Air rushed back into my lungs as I stumbled backward, pressing a hand around my burning throat. Ethan rolled his eyes dramatically, as though I was putting on a fake performance. “Start talking. I don't have all day. Why do you have this recording? Were you planning to use it against us?” The denial came easily. “No.” “Then why?” I opened my mouth to explain myself but couldn't think of the perfect excuse. A short, ugly laugh escaped Ethan's lips. “You can't answer? Fine, let's pretend none of this ever happened.” My gaze dropped to his hand. “Can I have my phone back?” He smashed my phone hard against the marble floor, pieces scattering across the living room. “Oops, my hand slipped,” he