All Chapters of Never Again Yours: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

When Gideon handed me the signed agreement, impatience was written all over his face. "From now on, if it's anything about the renovation contract, talk to Chelsea. Do whatever she says."He had no idea that the document he had just signed was not a renovation contract at all. It was our divorce agreement.I had wanted us to part on good terms.The first time I asked Gideon for a divorce was at a family gathering. Without warning, he threw a glass of water in my face and demanded coldly, "What are you trying to pull?"The second time, I brought the divorce papers to his lab. He tore them to pieces on the spot and flung them in my face. "Would you quit bothering me?"The third time, I waited outside his study for hours, blocking the doorway. He never came out. Instead, through the closed door, he told me to get lost.This time, I learned my lesson. I went to his adopted sister, Chelsea, first. A faint smile curved her crimson lips as she called Gideon right in front of me.Just o

It took me an entire day to handle my grandmother's funeral arrangements.At daybreak, I returned to pack my things before leaving for good. The moment I walked in, I ran straight into Gideon."There's a celebration banquet for me at the estate tomorrow night. You're coming."As always, he gave the order while shrugging off his coat."I'm not."The moment the words left my mouth, Gideon looked as if he had misheard me. He stared at me blankly before finally asking, "What did you say?"For the first time, I looked him straight in the eye and let out a cold laugh."Isn't your precious adopted sister enough? Do you really need me there to keep up appearances? Aren't you worried I'll lose it and expose your relationship in front of everyone?"Now that Grandma was gone, I had nothing left to protect.Gideon's expression darkened, embarrassment and anger flashing across his face."Audrey, Chelsea has taken such good care of you. She keeps your days full. She never hits you or abuse

In an instant, Gideon turned away.I boarded the plane as planned and left Ashbourne behind.…The moment I landed, Benjamin was waiting for me at the VIP exit. One look at the miserable state I was in, and he did not ask a single question.He drove me straight to the hospital. Just as the door closed behind me, I heard the dull thud of a fist slamming into the wall outside.Before boarding my flight, I had changed every phone number I had and deleted all my social media accounts. As a result, the two weeks I spent recovering in the hospital were peaceful.Benjamin brought me three meals a day. Whenever he had free time, he would sit beside me, peel apples, and keep me company.When he saw I was in good spirits, he lowered his voice and asked carefully, "Audrey, how would you feel about working at the museum with me? We're still looking for another researcher."My eyes instantly filled with tears.Back when I left graduate school to get married, none of my professors had suppo

Once again, I realized just how worthless those five years had been.Gideon had always known exactly how I felt about him. He had simply chosen to ignore it."I know I was wrong. I never should've married you for that reason. But back then, I didn't understand. My whole life revolved around my research. Other than my work, there was only Chelsea. "You were the woman I spent the most time with. I never meant to hurt you, and I never meant to neglect your grandmother. Come back. Come back to my family, and let's start over."I looked at the man standing in front of me and almost laughed. There was something I had held onto for a long time. At last, I could finally hand it to him."Gideon." I placed the little booklet I had been clutching in my palm into his hand. "Open it. See what it is."He froze for a moment before doing as I said and opening the booklet.The instant he saw the names inside, his eyes widened. He spun around and stared at me in disbelief."When did this happ

I admitted it without hesitation."But I don't want to spend the rest of my life trapped in that hatred. I want to start over. I want to leave the past behind and forget all about you."I looked at Gideon and said softly, "Gideon, please don't come back. I'm begging you."…After that day, Gideon never came back.My life, which he had thrown into chaos, finally returned to normal. Even Benjamin seemed to be in much better spirits.Sometimes he would tease me in private. "I was honestly afraid he'd talk you into taking him back."Then, one day, I got an unexpected phone call.Gideon's personal assistant told me that Gideon had killed someone and turned himself in to the police. He was facing decades in prison. His only request was to speak with me one last time.After a long hesitation, I called him.His voice over the phone sounded calm. There was no trace of madness in it.I finally asked, "Why?"He answered softly, "Audrey, you probably won't believe me now, but sometime