Semua Bab Loving My EX HUSBAND’S Brother: Bab 1 - Bab 10

ESSIE“Leonard Richardson, CEO,” was beautiful crested in bold letters on the door leading to my husband’s office. I am here as a dutiful wife to bring him his birthday cake.Balancing the cake properly on my hands, I turned sideways and used my hip to push the door open. And froze. The excitement I had felt vanished into thin air. For one horrifying second, time stopped. My breath immediately caught painfully in my throat as my world narrowed into a single devastating moment.Leo was bent over his mahogany desk, thrusting into a woman sprawled across it. Her skirt was pushed up around her waist, her red nails digging into his shoulders as soft moans filled the office.His once clean organized office was a mess. Papers littered the floor, chairs pushed to a corner of his office… And the wet rhythmic sounds of sex echoed through the room.The cake box slipped from my hands and crashed against the carpet as chocolate frosting splattered across the office floor… my entire world has just

ESSIENews?”I ignored Bella completely, unable to understand how anything about this situation could possibly be good. My husband had cheated on me. He had brought his mistress into our home.Turning to Leo, I spoke softly. “You didn’t come home last night.”I clasped my trembling hands together tightly, trying to not show weakness.“I made dinner…umm your favorite.” My voice cracked slightly. “I thought we would talk… like we used to.”Leo didn’t answer, he didn’t even look at me. Instead, his fingers moved lazily along Bella’s arm while she leaned comfortably against him.And I watched them.. Bella sat gracefully in a flowing dress that reached her legs. Her golden hair cascaded in soft waves past her shoulders, and creating a warm, radiant glow around her. Delicate features framed her face…her eyes bright, long lashes. They ignored me like I wasn’t there like I didn’t exist.A sharp ache spread through my chest. I wanted to scream at him, to demand answers and break something. B

ESSIEFor the first time since he walked in, something that almost resembled concern crossed his face.My throat tightened. “I…I don’t know.”Why the sudden change, It confused me more than Bella’s hatred ever had…and though I hate to admit it, it brought me a strange sense of warmth.His eyes narrowed slightly, like he was trying to decide whether to believe me. Before he could speak, Bella’s voice cut in sharply.“Oh, don’t start that,” she said as she came down the stairs.She was holding one of my bags.My things. My life reduced to fabric and memory. She dropped it at my feet like it was garbage.“Take your things and leave.”I stared at the bag for a moment too long. Something inside me cracked quietly. My chest twisted. This pain was not loud but it felt… permanent.“Leo,” I choked. My voice softened without permission. “Please. I need to go to the hospital.”His jaw tightened.For a second, he looked like he might say something different, something human.Bella stepped closer

A sharp intake of breath cut through the line.“Essie? Oh my God, Essie! Where are you? Are you okay? You sound…”“I’m at the hospital,” I whispered, tears already streaming down my face. “Please… I need help.”Serena didn’t hesitate. “Stay right there. I’m coming to get you.”I sent her the address and Less than an hour later, her car pulled up outside the entrance. I stepped out into the light drizzle still wearing the same damp clothes from the night before. The second Serena saw me, she was out of the car and pulling me into a crushing embrace.“Essie, what happened to you?” Her voice was thick with worry.“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry,” I cried, the pain of the last few days pouring out of me without restraint.“Hey. It’s okay. Whatever it is…” She wiped my tears with her thumbs while still holding me tightly. “Where’s Leo? I will drive you home.”“No!” The word ripped out of me. My heart slammed against my ribs. “I can’t go back there.”Serena studied my face. She didn’t ask quest

The apartment felt smaller the moment the message left my phone. Like the walls had inhaled and forgotten how to breathe out again.Serena didn’t move. She just stared at the glowing screen in my hand as if it might still reverse itself, as if the words address now could be unsent by sheer force of will. “Essie.” Serena’s voice was low, careful, the way people speak when they’re trying not to startle someone. “You don’t have to open the door. You don’t owe him anything. Not the address. Not the baby. Not one more second of your life.”I pressed the heel of my hand against my stomach. Sincerely, the hope was still there, fluttering like something with broken wings that refused to die. I hated it how i felt but also needed it. Both feelings lived in the same tight space under my ribs and they were tearing each other apart.“I know,” I whispered.But knowing and doing were different countries, and right now I am sitting here quietly not knowing what I should do.My phone buzzed agai