Alle Kapitel von The Bride He Abandoned : Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 10

The rain fell in heavy sheets, hammering against the streets of North California, mirroring the storm brewing inside the Montclair estate. Ashley stood at the gates of the Montclair family manor, drenched to the bone, nothing but a single bag hanging from her hand, tears rolling down her cheeks uncontrollably. Today was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, instead, it had become her worst nightmare. A sob tore from her throat as her hand travelled to her stomach, rubbing slow, soothing circles, whispering sweet words, as though the tiny life within her could feel her touch… hear her words. She had only just found out today she was pregnant. The test results were real. Her child… their child… was growing inside her. A heartbeat had flickered on that screen as she sat in Doctor Rain’s office. And for the first time in her life, she had felt hope. Hope that things could finally change between them. Maybe this child, their child, was the miracle she needed to fix the pieces o

“Are you sure you really want to end this, son?” Victor’s calm voice broke through the tension as his eyes landed on the divorce papers lying on the floor. “Oh that’s enough, Victor! What exactly are you trying to imply? Hasn’t Caleb suffered enough already? He and Vanessa were always meant to be together. If it weren’t for this useless bitch, they would’ve been married by now with children of their own.” Caroline spat, her face twisting into disdain. “Mother is right, father. Big brother should be with someone of his own class, not this worthless scum. Ever since he got married to her, my friends have started avoiding me. Even Jessy won’t talk to me anymore.” Beatrice added with a frown, her voice dripping with hatred. “Beatrice is right, Caleb, you deserve to be with someone of your own class. Not some poor nobody. She’s nothing but a stain to our family’s name. A disgusting vermin that needs to be rid of. Throw her out of the house now!” Juliana, Caleb’s aunt joined in with a di

Inside the Montclair family manor, silence descended the moment Ashley walked out the door. The entire family stood frozen in stunned disbelief. For what felt like an eternity, no one spoke. No one moved. They simply stared at the entrance she had just walked through, as though an invisible force still lingered there, suffocating the room with unbearable pressure. And as they stood there in silence, one terrifying realization crept into their minds. For the first time in years… they had felt fear. The thought itself was absurd. They were the Montclair family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in the country. Among the ten richest conglomerate families in the world, the Montclairs ranked ninth and were revered as one of the Four Noble Houses. They stood at the very top of society. People feared them. Worshipped them. Bowed their heads in their presence. And yet… a woman they had always looked down on, a poor nobody named Ashley Stone, had managed to ma

Ashley’s smile widened the moment she felt her little girl’s arms wrap tightly around her back. She deepened the hug, rubbing her back softly as soft giggles escaped her lips. After a few moments, Ashley slowly pulled away just enough to look at her face.“Look who’s up and all dressed up,” Ashley said, rubbing her tiny hands softly. “Ready to follow mama to her big party tonight?”Sophia’s face lit up like the sun itself. She threw her small hands into the air and shouted, “Yes! Let’s go!”Ashley couldn’t help but laugh softly. This little bundle of joy had been her solace for years. That laugh—bright and innocent—was the one thing that had kept her grounded during endless nights of pain and loneliness. She reached over and pulled Sophia into a hug, holding her close.“Okay, princess,” Ashley whispered, her lips pressing lightly against Sophia’s hair. “But you have to promise to listen to mummy throughout tonight alright?”Sophie let out a bright smile, her eyes sparkling. “Okay, mum

Ashley’s heart nearly stopped when saw the person she had bumped into. Her face was just like she remembered. Round, sharp cheekbones and the arrogance she could not forget even after all these years…. for a brief moment, it felt as though she was reliving that rainy day all over again. Ashley had no idea how long she continued to stare before her brain finally registered the man standing next to her…. Caleb…. She had thought she would never see him again. He looked almost exactly the same, chiseled jaw, little mustache and the same cold expression he had always worn. And his eyes…. it was as though she was staring into the eyes of her little angel. She tried to wrap her head on what the hell he was doing here. She remembered warning them never to show their face in front of her again. She snapped out of her thoughts when she saw his mouth quiver and thought he was about to say something. “Asss… Ashley?” he finally voiced out, looking really surprised to see her. However, to his