Chapter One

The heavy, suffocating silence of the villa was broken by a sound I had never heard in six years of marriage.I paused in the hallway, the gift box in my hands suddenly feeling like lead. The sound came from behind the mahogany door of Kevin’s study: low, rhythmic, ragged panting. My stomach plummeted as a sickening wave of heat flooded my veins and the truth forced its way into my mind.He was masturbating. Stroking himself in pure bliss. A quiet, bitter ache radiated through my chest, burning far worse than the smoke that had scorched my lungs years ago. Today was our sixth wedding anniversary. For six agonizing years, we had shared a house, a surname, and a bed, yet he had never touched me. Not once.I had swallowed every drop of quiet rejection, suffocating my own yearning and desperately convincing myself that he was simply a man of extraordinary restraint, a cold corporate titan whose passions were locked behind steel doors.Sinking into the shadows, I crept closer, my heart

Last Updated : 2026-09-15

Chapter Two

I stared down at the glowing smartphone screen, the video repeating on a seamless, agonizing loop.For six years, Kevin had sworn off alcohol. He had turned himself into a portrait of absolute restraint, refusing every glass toasted in his direction and citing an absolute dedication to his health and his work. I had truly believed that moderation and self-control were built into his very DNA. But in this video, under the warm, shimmering lights of an exclusive rooftop lounge, he held a crystal tumbler half-filled with amber whiskey, swirling it with lazy familiarity.He was laughing. It wasn't the polite, measured smile he offered me over breakfast, nor the practiced, gentle smirk he wore for corporate photo ops. It was a genuine, chest-deep laugh that lit up his entire face.He never laughed that way with me."Welcome home, little princess," his voice echoed from the tiny speaker, rich, playful, and dripping with an intimate, fond warmth I had never once heard directed at me. He

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Chapter Three

The violent bang of the mahogany door hitting the wall shattered the room, cutting through the laughter like a blade.The friend who had been mocking me froze mid-gesture, his hand still stretched over his face, his smug smile dying instantly as his eyes locked onto mine. A suffocating silence fell over the private suite, heavy and thick.Iris was leaning directly against Kevin's chest, her fingers resting over his shirt. When her eyes swept toward the doorway, I saw the exact second realization registered in her mind. Her gaze darted from my face to the hair pulled forward over my scar, then up to Kevin's unbothered posture.A flash of sharp, calculating recognition flickered in her eyes.This is the hidden wife.Instead of pulling away in embarrassment, she took her time straightening up and smoothing down her rose silk dress before gliding toward me with a sweet, radiant smile."You must be Elodie," she said, her voice dripping with soft, practiced grace. "I'm Iris. It's so wonderf

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Chapter Four

I stared down at his name flashing against the dark screen, the pale glow illuminating the hotel room bed.Kevin.My thumb hovered over the glowing green button for a fraction of a second before I swiped it away and declined the call. Almost instantly, the screen lit up with a text notification.“Stop sulking, Elodie. It’s late, come home now.”I stared at the words, a dry, bitter chuckle rising in my throat. Stop sulking. To him, my ruined dignity, my shattered heart, and six years of silent endurance were just a childish temper tantrum.I made a move to power down the device entirely, but my trembling fingers accidentally tapped an old saved video in my gallery instead.The sound of a thunderous orchestral introduction echoed softly through the quiet room.On the tiny screen, a younger, radiant version of myself stepped into a brilliant golden spotlight. My skin was smooth, untouched by flames, and my eyes sparkled with unbounded joy as my voice soared through the high, delicate cre

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Chapter Five

"Where were you last night, Elodie? And why are you walking out of a commercial building at nine in the morning?"Kevin stood in front of me on the concrete pavement, blocking the path to my car. His suit was immaculately tailored, his dark hair styled to perfection, but his dark hazel eyes were sharp with an underlying edge of irritation."I was just passing by," I said, my voice remarkably even as I met his gaze. "I saw the architecture and wanted to take a look inside. Is that a crime now?"He stared at me for a long beat, his hazel eyes searching my face. When I didn't back down, he let out a low sigh, refusing to press the matter further. Instead, he reached out with lightning speed and snatched my smartphone right out of my hand."Hey!"Before I could grab it back, he swiped open the screen, his thumb scrolling aggressively through the endless log of missed calls and unread texts he had sent since last night."You turned off your ringtone," he said, looking up from the screen, h

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Chapter 6

I turned around, drying my wet hands with a paper towel as the restroom door swung open.Standing in the doorway was a woman with soft graying hair and kind, perceptive eyes.My breath caught in my throat."Professor Mary?""Elodie! It really is you!" Her face lit up with genuine, overwhelming joy as she bridged the distance between us, taking both of my hands in hers. "My goodness, look at you! I’ve missed you so much, child."Professor Mary had been my mentor during my university years, the legendary vocal coach who had trained me before my big break. Seeing her warm, familiar face brought a sudden, painful lump to my throat."How are you doing?" she asked gently, her gaze softening. "The Opera House in Italy called me yesterday to thank me for putting them in touch with you. Did you get their offer?""I did," I replied, a small, genuine smile finally breaking through my numb composure. "I accepted it last night. I'm leaving in less than a month. Thank you so much for recommending m

Last Updated : 2026-09-18

All Chapters of The Billionaire's Regret: Chasing His Scarred Wife Back : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter 6