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Chapter 11: Is she that important?

Caroline Grey's hot breath fans my face, and the living room grows silent; only the sound of our panting echoes through the room. The living room feels cold and empty, lacking the love that once filled it when our daughter was alive. He's pressed against me on the wall, his body hot and alive. I wait for him to choke me or maybe hit me hard enough to splatter my blood everywhere. He just glares at me with a cold, angry expression. "Do it!" I dare him. He should finish me off once and for all. The pain from this torture is worse. I'd prefer a quick death. "Why don't you just do it? You disgrace of a man. You betrayed me. You betrayed our daughter. And you betrayed your wedding vows." I wish I could stop talking, but the words burst out of my mouth with a rage I've never felt before. "Do you want to die so badly,” he says, his tone mocking. Degrading. He pushes himself off me, stepping far away as if I have a contagious disease. "Well, I won't be the one to kill you." I

Chapter 12: Too light.

Grey Caroline sways, and the anger burning inside me disappears so suddenly that it disorients me. “Carrie,” I call, but she doesn't listen. Her knees buckle, and she falls, hitting the floor with a sickening thud. “Caroline!” The name tears from my throat before I can stop it. I reach her in seconds; her eyes are closed, her skin cold. A strange sensation crawls through me, almost shocking me out of my skin—fear. Raw and unfamiliar. I shake her shoulder—nothing. The maids rush into the room. Ginger gasps, “Oh my God!” “What happened to her?” I barely hear them; my focus is on the woman lying unconscious on the floor. A woman I just handed divorce papers to, a woman I told I’ve never loved, and something twists painfully in my chest. “Grab the car keys,” I say to no one in particular. The maids freeze. “Now!” Everyone scatters immediately. I slide one arm beneath Caroline’s knees and the other around her neck. She feels frighteningly light—too light. As I lift her, he

Chapter 13: I melt into his arms.

Caroline I try to open my eyes, but the light feels like a knife to my brain. Groggily, I manage to crack them open a slit. I'm in a hospital room. Why? The beeping of machines fills my ears, along with the smell of disinfectant. My body feels numb, and I scan my brain before everything comes rushing back. The fight. The divorce papers. Grey's body flushed against mine as he pinned me to the wall. The photos. I blink my eyes, trying to clear my vision. As my vision clears, I see him. Grey. His head is bowed, his eyes closed. He's holding my hand. His fingers are wrapped around mine, clutching them delicately, like I'm a fragile thing that might break. His cologne hits me, a familiar scent I'm used to. A mix of emotions washes over me. Anger, hurt, confusion. The pictures of him and Callie flash in my mind. The pain of betrayal stirs again. I try to pull my hand away, but his grip tightens slightly. His eyes open, meeting mine. For a moment, we just stare

Chapter 14: I’ve ruined everything. Again.

Grey I can't believe I kissed her. I meant to comfort her, to apologize, but it turned into something more—something I didn't expect. As I pull back, Caroline's eyes are wide, her lips parted. Shock, hurt, confusion, and a flicker of something else ripple in her gaze—something that gives me hope. I wait for her to push me away, to slap me, but she doesn't. She just stares at me, her chest rising and falling with each breath. Her heart beats against mine, and I know I'm not the only one who's affected. I try to read her expression, to understand what's going on inside that beautiful head of hers. But she's like a closed book, her emotions locked tight. I whisper her name, "Carrie..." My voice seems to break the spell. She blinks, and her eyes focus on mine. I see a flicker of anger, of hurt, and I realize I've messed up—again. But before she can push me away, I tighten my hold on her. "I'm sorry," I say softly. "I didn't mean to..." She cuts me off, her voice bar

Chapter 15: I’m done being made a fool of.

Caroline The next morning, I sit in the living room with my hands gripping the divorce papers Grey dumped on the table. I keep reading them over and over, unable to believe my marriage has finally come to this. My knuckles turn white, my throat tightens, and I struggle to catch my breath. Saying I'm stupid is an understatement. I let him fool me again. He gave me false hope. I cling to him like a desperate child. He will always choose her over me, just like he did yesterday. It’s time I accept it and stop hoping for the impossible. The papers need my signature, and this marriage is over. But what will I do afterward? What will happen? Callie will take my place in my husband’s house, and I’ll be left with nowhere to go. I have no house, no money. Leaving this marriage means I’d have nothing; the thought of moving back with my parents and siblings makes me want to vomit. I have no friends. My life revolves around Grey, to the point that I couldn't engage i

Chapter 16: I think I'm dead.

CarolineMy eyes widen in their sockets. I stand frozen to the spot, my gaze meeting Grey’s intense blue eyes. Taking a step back, I swallow hard. My body trembles slightly. As my eyes lock onto his, something flashes across his face—shock, maybe. I want to leave; there's nothing else to wait for, but my body refuses to obey my brain.My eyes linger on the little boy. He’s about five years old—the sharp jaw unmistakable. The resemblance is uncanny. My eyes throb.I jerk my chin toward the boy. “Who is he?”I know the answer, but part of me wishes Grey would deny it. Tell me he’s not the father. Yet Grey does neither; he takes the boy and walks into the house, pushing past me, Callie following without sparing me a glance. A smug smile paints her lips, and it’s mocking. Triumph sparkles brightly in her eyes.My pulse hammers loudly in my ears. I clench my fists to stop trembling.“I’m talking to you!” I cry out, my voice piercing through the silence.No one answers. They all exchan

Chapter 17: I wake up in a hospital bed.

Caroline I wake up in a hospital bed. My head throbs, and my entire body feels numb, as if I haven't walked for days. Memories flood back swiftly. I remember leaving my parents' house angry, then getting into the car and driving heedlessly without a clear destination. Suddenly, my car crashes into something. Did I have an accident? The coldness of the hospital bed seeping into my body is enough to answer that question. I slowly force my eyes open, the room blurring in my sight. The monitor's beeping cuts through the haze—a steady rhythm that’s both familiar and irritating. As my vision clears, I scan the room. I am alone—no sign of Grey. Or my mom. Or any of my family. So, who brought me here? Just then, a woman about seventy, with her grey hair tied into a messy bun, enters, worry etched on her face. “Oh my God, you are awake,” she says, a bright smile spreading on her lips. Who is she? She takes a seat beside me, taking my hand in hers. I don't flin

Chapter 18: She has taken over my home.

CarolineAir gets stuck in my lungs. I lie motionless on the bed, with the woman not leaving my side. It’s been a week since I received the news from the doctor, and I’ve done nothing but eat, sleep, and think. I was told yesterday I could be discharged now, until the rehabilitation begins—starting next week. I lie on the bed, eyes fixed on the white ceiling. Still no sign of Grey, my mom, or anyone I consider family. I wonder why this woman has stayed all these days when the people I’ve known my whole life are nowhere to be found. My gaze lands on her worried eyes, I swallow. “Why are you doing all this? You barely even know me.” It's so hard to believe. A little smile touches her lips as she gently runs her hand over my cheek, caressing. “It doesn't matter. Sometimes, the people we depend on most are the ones who let us down the most. It’s time you learn to stop putting your hopes in others. Everyone loves you when they benefit from you, not because you are so precious. So,

Chapter 19: Everything has changed.

CarolineI stare at Mr. Thompson. "I'm okay now, thanks. I will take it from here.”"Okay, Ma’am," he smiles softly, his eyes filled with warmth.My voice draws their attention, and they look up, their eyes scanning my position."Afternoon, Sir," Mr. Thompson greets politely.“Hey, how's it going?” Grey asks, clearly ignoring me.“Fine, thanks. I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow, boss," he says before exiting the room.Without sparing them a glance, I wheel myself past them toward the bedroom.My back aches, and my legs hurt so badly.Grey’s eyes narrow as he steps into my path. “Where do you think you are going?""Inside, or do I no longer have the right to go into the room?" I ask, nostrils flaring slightly. I take a deep breath, keeping my voice steady despite the tension."This is my house. You’ve been gone for over a week, and you think you can just come in?"I let out a laugh, the sound echoing through the room.He can’t be serious. "Well, for your information, dear husband, this

Chapter 20: I’m alone, and vulnerable to them.

CarolineCallie’s fingers tighten around my neck, and I struggle for breath. The pressure is crushing, like a vice squeezing my throat. My vision blurs, and my lungs burn for air. I try to peel her fingers away, but they only dig deeper. My head spins, and stars dance before my eyes.Ginger comes to my rescue, pushing her angrily off me.“What the hell are you doing? Why are you so cruel? So selfish? So uncultured?” She raises her hand to hit Callie in the face but catches herself mid-action.I cough as air rushes into my lungs, tears pouring from my eyes.Callie turns to face Ginger. “Did you just call me uncultured? How dare you? You lowly servant.”Grey’s footsteps echo, and Callie intentionally falls to the floor, bursting into fake tears.Just then, he appears by the door, taking in the scene. The scent of his cologne hits immediately. He rushes over to her, helping her up.His eyes meet mine, and the anger so intense I flinch emanates.“What the fuck did you do to her?” he gro

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