All Chapters of Lover is Gone as the Wind Rises: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

Half an hour later, I returned home carrying a beautifully packaged jewelry box. When Lorenzo returned, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.He was still holding a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hands, “Honey, I’ve been swamped with work and haven’t had time to spend with you. I brought some freesia. It’s your favorite. Do you like it?”As he leaned in for a kiss, I caught a whiff of perfume on him. I glanced sideways and noticed a tiny tooth mark on his throat, along with a bright, eye-catching lipstick stain on his collar. That was eye-catching red.I gave a cold laugh, “You must be busy with Scarlett.”Lorenzo sniffed the air, “Why are you so mad again?‌”I pushed him away, “I’m just a bit tired.”“Let me carry you to bed.” He crouched down, preparing to scoop me up into his arms.I pushed him away again, “You must be tired too. Go take a shower and get some rest early.”Lorenzo reached for my hand, but his eyes suddenly locked onto my bare finger. “Anastasia, where is y

Chapter 2

Just then, Lorenzo's phone rang. He moved to silence it, but hesitated at the sight of the caller ID. I could clearly see the embarrassment and worry on his face. I offered a generous smile, "Go ahead. It must be something important.""I'll be back soon. Just give me five minutes." Lorenzo scuttled away. "Wait." As Lorenzo tried to distance himself, I called him back, "Why not take a call here? I don't understand family affairs anyway. You don't need to worry about me leaking any business secrets." Lorenzo stopped awkwardly. He hesitated for a moment and finally answered, his brow furrowed in anger, "Didn't I tell you not to call me today? What’s up?"I couldn't make out the words on the other end, but faintly heard a woman crying.Lorenzo spoke with cautious care. "Alright, I got it. Just wait a moment."Hanging up, he turned to me with an apologetic look. "Anastasia, I'm so sorry. There's an important document. The manager has brought it to the company downstairs. I'll sign it an

Chapter 3

Three days before the flight took off, Scarlett sent a photo of Lorenzo having a barbecue by the seaside.[Scarlett]: To celebrate me carrying his baby, Lorenzo rewarded me with a vacation in the Maldives. He can’t bear me working so hard.‌I didn't reply because I didn’t care about what they did anymore. Instead, I met up with a few close friends for one last get-together and enjoyed a wonderful time. Deep down, I knew we probably wouldn't be able to see each other again in the future. Two days before the flight, Scarlett sent another photo. It was Lorenzo reading a book titled A Guide to Early Childhood Education.[Scarlett]: Lorenzo is concerned about the baby's education. Even though it's just a little bean in my tummy, Daddy keeps talking through my belly every single day.I still didn't reply. I went to the bank, exchanged all my money for cash in Euros, and then canceled all my bank cards.One day before the flight, Scarlett sent a video that showed a beautiful and romantic fir

Chapter 4

Lorenzo hung up the phone, sensing nothing amiss.Scarlett pouted in dissatisfaction, "The days when you belong only to me are almost over. Soon, we'll have to go back to sneaking around."Lorenzo warned her sternly, "Don't let Anastasia suspect, or you'll know the consequences."Scarlett looked aggrieved as if she were on the verge of tears. "Okay! Okay! I know it. You've repeated it many times."Seeing her about to cry, Lorenzo finally softened and lowered his head to coax her. "Don’t be sad. You're pregnant. It's not good for the baby.""You yelled at me.""I'll buy you a handbag later. Which one do you have your eye on?"Scarlett lifted her head. "I don’t like bag. I want you. Before you go home, let's do it one more time."Lorenzo disapproved, "I already told Anastasia I'd be home in two hours. There won't be enough time.""Just tell her there was traffic. The airport expressway gets congested all the time anyway..."Lorenzo checked his watch, still hesitating. Scarlett threw her

Chapter 5

Scarlett fell silent, feeling a bit sullen. She was convinced that she would eventually possess Lorenzo and his wealth sooner or later anyway. ‌If this could be tolerated, what couldn’t? ‌ It had been a while since Lorenzo had come home during the day. Standing in front of the villa, he felt a sense of strangeness mixed with novelty. He thought this might be the reason why absence makes the heart grow fonder."Anastasia, I'm back," Lorenzo called my name, walking briskly through the courtyard and into the living room.The flowers and plants in the yard were neatly trimmed, and the interior decor remained exactly as it always was. Everything was spotless, showcasing the homeowners' taste and style. Lorenzo keenly knew exactly who to credit for this. It was Anastasia.He wanted Anastasia to know his love and said softly, "You've worked hard, my dear wife." But as he looked around, he couldn't find me anywhere. He then turned to the servants who were working and asked, "Where is Madam? D

Chapter 6

The more Lorenzo thought about it, the more panicked he became. He was terrified that I had acted on a sudden impulse, missed something while staying in a hotel, suffered from an accident in daily life, or ran out of money while traveling. In his desperation, Lorenzo simply sat down on the swing. He logged into his bank account and just kept transferring money non-stop‌. He was genuinely afraid I might encounter difficulties out there, completely unaware that I had never needed his support. It wasn't long before a call came in from the bank, "Mr. Vitale, your recent transfer attempts have all failed."Lorenzo was on the edge of a breakdown, stripped of his usual rationality. He blurted out, "Is there an issue with the transfer limit or frequency? I can prove this is my own operation. If you need verification codes or signatures, I can provide them immediately. I just need to transfer money to my wife."He couldn't even remember the last time he had personally transferred money to me.

Chapter 7

Hardly had the words been uttered when Lorenzo began to feel ashamed. He felt utterly humiliated, knowing I had left him precisely because of his affair.The female officer asked bluntly, "So your wife ran away because you were having an affair?"Lorenzo didn't say a word. He just nodded with an awkward expression on his face. Fortunately, an incoming call from an unknown number saved him. He picked up, desperately hoping it was me. The man on the other end identified himself as a lawyer from a law firm, "Is this Mr. Lorenzo Vitale? I am the attorney commissioned by Ms. Anastasia Ivanova. There is something I need to discuss with you in person. Are you available right now?" "Yes, I'm coming over immediately!" Lorenzo didn't bother explaining himself further to the police. He drove to the law firm as fast as he possibly could.All Lorenzo could think about was meeting the lawyer and convincing Anastasia to come back. He ran red lights along the way and didn't care about the curses fro

Chapter 8

[The perspective of Anastasia] I migrated and changed my name, Renee. In the forests of Norway, there stood a wooden cabin. It was the dead of winter. Most of the townsfolk stayed indoors, enjoying the snow and resting, and I followed the local custom, making the same choice.I set up the easel by the window, sketching the silver-wrapped winter scenery while occasionally sipping a cup of freshly ground coffee. At my feet lay my adopted kitten. Suddenly, a knock sounded at the door. I scooped up the kitten and went to answer it. It was my landlady, Lisa, coming for a visit. I stepped aside to let her in, "It’s so clingy. I have no choice but to bring it along.""It's alright, it’s cute." Lisa shook the bag in her hands, "I baked some cookies at home and I want to share some with you.""Thank you." I poured a cup of coffee for Lisa as well. The winter life in this simple town tended to be a bit dull. With little else to do, dropping by a neighbor's house was a common occurrence. It ha

Chapter 9

Being alone, I couldn't think of a reason to refuse Lisa’s invitation. So, I carefully picked out some fresh flowers, took my kitten and a pot of hot coffee over to Lisa's house.Lisa lived alone for a long time before she knew me. She was absolutely thrilled to have a female companion around her own age. Looking at the decorations scattered all over the floor, she said apologetically, "My brother bought them. He was supposed to set them up, but I'm afraid we'll have to do it ourselves."The Christmas tree was nearly two meters tall and looked stunning next to the fireplace. However, it was not an easy task to put stars on the top. I, however, didn't mind at all, "It's alright. Just get me a stool. I can do it."I was a bit taller than Lisa. Standing on the stool, I could easily reach the top of the tree. Working together, it didn't take a long time to fully decorate the tree. Those blinking stars gave the living room a wonderful festive atmosphere.Lisa couldn't help but complain, "I

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