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Lily“Pregnant?” I let out a chuckle, despite the dread curling in the depths of my stomach. “You think I'd get married to a man as spineless as Chaise? Only you would do that kind of thing.”It was a lie. This baby was one I prayed for. I thought if I just gave him a child, he would finally see me but I was just being naive.“Oh so now he’s spinless? Does it hurt that he’s standing up for me?” She smirked. “He hasn’t seen you home in days and he doesn’t even care. Isn't it time you give up?”“I have already given up on him,” I smiled bitterly. “You can go ahead and keep him as much as you like.” Using Ri’s hand for support, I managed to stand on my feet. Rachelle stared closely at me. I almost panicked for a second, thinking she could see through my act. Another wave of dizziness hit me but I tightened my grip on Ri’s hand, refusing to sway. “You're a very terrible liar, Lily. You spent years trying to get Chaise to notice you and even more, trying to win his love. You really expec

Lily“What papers?” He asked and I shot him a glare. “The di…”“Sir, ma’am, if you may,” a man in a security uniform suddenly interrupted. Our faces turned to him and he gave a polite bow. “You’re in front of the cafe. Our customers might think you’re causing trouble.”“Sorry about that,” Chaise apologized sincerely. “My wife is having a moodswing. We'll be on our way.”I offered the man a sugary smile even though I badly wanted to punch this asshole in the face. He pulled me along with him.“Hey! Where are you taking me? What about grandma?” I questioned as we reached the Mercedes. The guards will bring her back!” he answered, shoving me inside the car. “The doors locked immediately and I cursed him aloud. Why was he doing this to me? He never wanted me in his space and now I was doing just that, he was forcing me?He opened the door and got in the driver’s seat. “Hey! Let me out! I have an important meeting with someone!” I hit him repeatedly in the arm but he paid no attention t

LilyChaise looked like he’d been slapped across the face. He moved Rachelle out of the way and stepped towards me with a look I couldn't quite decipher. My stomach curled tightly but I willed myself not to move.“What did you just say?” His voice was low and murderous. I stared back at him with the same fire, irritated that he was acting like this was all new to him. Didn't he send me the divorce papers himself? Or was he expecting me to refuse signing it and beg?“You heard me, Chaise. Rachelle is pure and harmless. She's better than me in every way and the only woman worthy of you. I've kept you away from each other for so long, so I've decided to let true love have its course,” I shrugged.He grabbed my arm, anger flashing in those beautiful blue eyes, “Do you even know what you’re saying? It’s been three years, Lily. Three whole years and now you want to throw that all away?”My heart ached from hearing him say those words. Hearing him say something like this, you’d think he cher

Lily“Grandma, I know that you are upset but please forgive Lily. I don’t want to pursue the matter any further for Chaise’s sake,” Rachelle said meekly, attempting to come over to Grandma Crownell’s side but the woman flung the documents at her.Rachelle staggered back in shock. The document hit her hand and dropped to the floor.“And who said I am upset with Lily?” She shot back, surprising all three of us. Happy tears brimmed in my eyes. She was supporting me even without asking for explanations. Something my so-called husband couldn’t do for me. “So what if she copied your so called research? If she didn't have the proper skills to execute it, things would have gone south but here I am, standing strong and healthy. Isn't that enough proof that my daughter-in-law is brilliant?” Grandma huffed. Rachelle's jaw dropped. She opened her mouth countless times to speak but the words wouldn’t come out, She was speechless. “And you…” she faced Chaise with a disappointed look. “Which pres

LilyHis question hung in the air."Even if I were to divorce you, Lily, how exactly are you going to survive out there without any source of income?"I stared at him for a long moment before a bitter smile tugged at my lips. "So that's what you think of me? In your eyes, I am just a desperate unemployed woman leeching off you."Chaise frowned. I thought he might say something to refute the claim but his lips pressed tightly together."You think I can't survive without you,” I scoffed, disgruntled. "I just think you're being unrealistic,” Chaise finally said. “Instead of making rash decisions, you should calm down and consider things carefully. You shouldn’t be in a haste to do something you might end up regretting.”I laughed softly, but there wasn't an ounce of amusement in it. "You know what? You're right." His expression eased slightly like he was waiting to hear that all along. "I don't have a job. I don't have any savings worth mentioning either.""Then—""But whose fault is th