All Chapters of Turns Out She Was Never Mine: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1 Eloise's Double Standard

Eloise Harper was gone for thirty minutes.During that time, Matthew Pierce called her five times.She answered each of them and always waited for him to hang up first.I struggled to digest what I had discovered. She had established rules and made sure our call would not last longer than two minutes.As soon as the call exceeded two minutes, she would hang up without notice.…Last night, I called her to ask for the apartment's new door code.After two failed attempts, the call had also exceeded two minutes. At that moment, Eloise had not hesitated to hang up on me.I waited outside the apartment with the takeaway food I had bought for her. By the time she finally came home, reeking of alcohol, the food had gone completely cold.I demanded her explanation. After all, she posted a picture of her and Matthew on social media, yet she did not bother to reply to my message.Her frankness stunned me into speechlessness."Andrew, just because you're a social pariah doesn't mean I

Chapter 2 A Burden to Eloise

I paid for the meal and took a taxi home.…Eloise came home past four in the morning.She cast a glance at me on the sofa before returning to her phone screen. She casually asked, "You looked pale earlier during dinner. Is it angina again?"My heart skipped a beat at the mention of the memory.When we first arrived in Brolis to chase our dreams, I often suffered from chest pain because I stayed up late networking.During the worst episode, Eloise had continued working from my hospital room. She monitored me when I was on a drip while managing her work.From that time on, I always kept my chest pain from her to avoid delaying her work.Her concern warmed my heart and eased my frustration.I calmly began. "Eloise, about our marriage—""Andrew, I've had enough of your untimely jealousy." She interrupted me, her brows knitting together impatiently. "If seeing the fake wedding photo of me and Matthew drives you to force marriage on me, it only proves you're dwelling on something

Chapter 3 Who Am I to You?

Mom was not referring to the childhood home where she had settled down with Dad.Instead, it was the scenic rural area where she grew up.…I returned home to pack my belongings.I opened the door to find Matthew and his colleagues playing a card game in the living room.Their scrutinizing gaze darted from my face to Matthew's.Someone asked, "Who is that, Mr. Pierce?"A smug grin appeared on Matthew's face. He did not answer right away, deliberately keeping them in suspense.I strode into the room and announced, "I'm Eloise's boyfriend."Matthew's grin widened as he rose to his feet unhurriedly.He challenged me, "Really? Eloise never mentioned having a boyfriend."His friends snapped out of their trance and seconded him."That's right. We all know Ms. Harper and Mr. Pierce are dating.""I remember you! You're the suspicious guy in the elevator the other day! You're stalking Ms. Harper, aren't you?"In their eyes, Matthew was the true master of the house."Mr. Pierce, h

Chapter 4 The Final Straw

Just as I boarded the train home, hoping to start a new life, the security officer at the station stopped me."I'm sorry, Mr. Reed. You're currently the main suspect in a burglary case. You're not allowed to leave the city for the time being."I stared at her in bewilderment. "You must've made a mistake."She replied sternly, "That's for the police to decide."The officer waiting behind her handcuffed me and escorted me to the police station.Eloise and Matthew were already waiting there with a private settlement agreement.…After a series of mishaps, Eloise brought me home. She forced me to wait at the dining table before she went into the kitchen to prepare a meal for me.Matthew sat across from me.As soon as the cooker hood buzzed in the kitchen, a smug grin split across his face."Andrew, if you know better, you should break up with Eloise now."In the past, I naively believed him when he claimed that he had lost interest in pursuing a new relationship after his ex-gir

Chapter 5 Gone Without a Trace

Eloise shoved the new tenant aside and barged into the room.Only then did she suddenly realise that she actually had time and patience for Andrew.She knew she had come to the right place.One time when she visited, she helped Cassandra drive the nail into the wall.Ten wall calendars had been hung there over ten years.Andrew always circled Valentine's Day and their birthday.Whenever she asked, he would scratch his head bashfully and answer, "I want us to get married on either of these dates."She immediately recognized the hints, but the thought of going through a tedious ceremony and spending time with a crowd of relatives whose names she could not even remember made her heart sink.The next time he brought up marriage again, the burden weighed heavier in her chest, and she felt like he was pressuring her into marriage.The refrigerator standing in the living room was one she had bought for Cassandra.It was covered with fridge magnets she and Andrew brought back from th

Chapter 6 Worst in Man's Nature

Eloise had always been straightforward.Before, Matthew rejoiced in hearing her snap at Andrew.Therefore, being the recipient of her wrath today wounded his pride.He cautiously asked, "Did I say something wrong, Eloise? I just want to remind you that the meeting later is crucial to your promotion. Did Andrew tell you that I overstepped? You can tell him that I'll move out once you're promoted."She pinched the bridge of her nose, finding him no different from a buzzing fly. "There's no need to wait for the promotion. You'll move out of my place now. I reckon you don't need my explanation, right?"And that was Eloise. She moved fast, skipped the process, and went straight to the conclusion.Matthew had prepared sweet words and gentle flattery to lower her guard, but against Andrew's departure, he stood no chance. "Eloise, I—"She hung up on him, not giving him the chance to finish.She entered the office group chat. As always, Matthew was seeking attention again.She edited

Chapter 7 A Slow Realization

After being fired, Matthew accused Eloise online of being a playgirl who abandoned him.It dealt a devastating blow to Eloise, who had only just stepped into the role of General Manager.She did not respond to it.…Right now, that haggard woman was standing in front of me.She reached out with hope to grab my hand. "There you are, Andrew. It's been three months."I found her unusual way of thinking amusing. "I suppose three months is considered inefficient to you?She shook her head. "No, it's the longest time we've been apart. Back then, you never stayed for more than two months when you were visiting your parents."I crossed my arms and studied her face.She could hardly stand on her feet after days of sleeplessness."Allow me to correct you. From the day I left, I planned for it to last forever. You should go home. After all, you fought so hard for the position. It would be a shame if you lost it."Her lips curved into a sorrowful smile."I deserve the consequences of m

Chapter 8 Pulling a Publicity Stunt

I watched as the crowd quickly circled us. Only then did I realise she had staged this entire show to get rid of the scandal.She slowly took my hand between hers. Her expression was unbelievably earnest, as though she was the most devoted woman in the world."Andrew, the only way to fix this is to announce our relationship to the world. From nobody to General Manager, you are the man who has stayed by my side. You're the only husband I want, Andrew. "Matthew is neither my boyfriend nor husband. It was a contract marriage between us. Once we're home, we'll have a proper wedding. My name will be next to yours on the marriage certificate, and my annual bonus will all go to you."I looked at her before shifting my gaze to the cameras surrounding us.The old Eloise would never bother with an explanation.I could not have imagined her pulling a publicity stunt either, yet she now took the matter into her own hands.Once this video went viral, her company's image would surely suffer

Chapter 9 Different Futures

After the incident, Eloise had to return to the city to deal with the scandal surrounding her.The board of directors held her accountable for the plummeting stock price and removed her from her position. None of those storms affected me. I enjoyed a leisurely life.Mom and I moved to a new place where Eloise could not find us.…To my surprise, six months later, Matthew reached out to me through the media.After being fired, he had fallen into a spiral of despair. He was targeted by a romance scam and lost all his savings.Having fallen from grace, he had no choice but to embrace his old life.When he found me, I did not expect to see a timid, cautious man who apologized profusely. He confessed, "Andrew, there's something I've never told you. My first love only broke up with me because I demanded that she treat me as nicely as Eloise had treated you. She couldn't bear it, so she cheated on me. "To be honest, I was jealous whenever I saw how loving the two of you were. I bla

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