Semua Bab The Chubby Wife's Revenge.: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Nathaniel.By the time I arrived at the rehabilitation facility, the morning rush was already in full swing. Doctors and nurses moved briskly through the halls, charts in hand, while patients sat quietly in the common areas. Some read books, others simply stared out the windows at the garden beyond. On the surface, everything looked peaceful. Calm. Almost serene.One of the nurses recognized me immediately and offered a polite smile before leading me down the familiar hallway.“Miss Mariah is waiting for you in the visitors’ room.”I nodded without speaking.When I pushed the door open, Mariah looked up from the book in her hands. The moment she saw me, a bright smile spread across her face.“Well, well,” she teased, closing the book and setting it aside. “Twice in one month. Should I be worried? Am I dying or something?”Normally, I would have smiled back. Today, I couldn’t.Something was wrong.I studied her carefully as I crossed the room and lowered myself into the chair opposite

Amelia.I had barely finished cleaning up the breakfast dishes when my phone vibrated on the counter. For a split second, my heart lifted, thinking it might be Nathaniel checking in on me. Instead, Daniel’s name appeared on the screen.I opened the message and read it slowly.Dinner tonight? Just the two of us. No pressure. No games. I want the chance to talk properly.I stared at the words for several long seconds before a slow smile tugged at the corner of my mouth. He actually believed it. After all the lies, the manipulation, and the very public humiliation he had put me through, he honestly thought one dinner invitation would be enough to start pulling me back in.I couldn’t help it. I laughed. It was not a cruel laugh. It was pure disbelief.I took a quick screenshot of the message and sent it straight to Nathaniel without any comment. His reply came back in less than a minute.Don’t answer yet.That was all. No questions. No accusations. No hint of jealousy. Just three simple

Nathaniel.The warehouse was silent when I walked in.Mercer stood near the center of the room with four of our men. The attendant sat tied to a metal chair beneath a single hanging light. His lip was split, and one eye had already started to swell.Mercer looked up as I approached."He hasn't said much," Mercer said."He will," I replied.The man lifted his head slowly."Mr. Vaughn, I swear I don't know why I'm here."I pulled up a chair and sat directly in front of him. For nearly a minute, I said nothing.Silence had a way of making guilty men nervous.He shifted uncomfortably in the chair."I have a family," he said."I know," I said."My wife... my children...""I know where they live," I said before he could continue. His breathing faltered."I know where your daughter goes to elementary school. I know your son plays baseball every Saturday. I know your wife works the afternoon shift at Walgreens."His face immediately drained of color."I have never harmed innocent people," I s

AmeliaI had never spent so much time getting ready for a dinner before. The stylist Nathaniel sent arrived with two assistants, a whole rack of evening gowns, makeup cases, shoes, and more jewelry than I had ever seen in one place. By the time they took over the master bedroom, the room no longer felt like mine. One woman worked on my hair while another carefully applied my makeup. Every time I caught my reflection, I looked a little different. A little more polished. A little more elegant. "You have beautiful skin," the makeup artist said as she blended the last of the foundation. "We barely have to do anything."I smiled. "I will pretend I believe you."She laughed softly. "You should."When my makeup was done, they brought over the dress Nathaniel had chosen. The moment I saw it, I understood why he had insisted on sending a stylist. It was breathtaking. The fabric flowed beautifully against my skin, gently hugging my waist before falling gracefully to the floor. It was elegant

AmeliaThe driver pulled up outside the hotel a few minutes later. I took a slow breath before reaching for the door handle."You have got this," Nathaniel said softly through the earbud.A smile found its way onto my face."I know," I replied."I am upstairs if you need me.""Stop acting like I am stepping into some sort of danger.""Humor me," Nathaniel said."You worry too much.""Maybe."A brief silence followed."I love you," he said."I love you too," I repeated with a quiet laugh."Good."I stepped out of the car. The cool evening air brushed against my skin as I looked up at the hotel. It was beautiful, elegant without trying too hard.A valet hurried over to open the restaurant doors for me. The moment I stepped inside, I saw him.Daniel was already on his feet.Surprise flashed across his face before it softened into something warmer.Wonder.He looked genuinely happy to see me.I walked toward him at an unhurried pace."You came," he said with a smile."I said I would.""I