All Chapters of Temporary Alliance: I Married a Man Who Loves Another: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Chapter 2(Larissa)I let the air escape past my lips and turned off the phone; looking at those pictures wouldn’t help me at all. It was nothing new that Alessandro Moratti, my husband, was constantly going out with other women. Unfortunately, our marriage is a secret to anyone outside the Santini family.An arrangement that in the beginning made no difference to me, and I even thought it was better that way, but today… It’s been five years together, impossible to deny the feelings I grew over time.I returned my focus to my work, finalizing the details for a new packaging for a groundbreaking face cream at Moratti Essenza, where after much fighting, I landed a job as a designer. Since for Alessandro, I would stay at home doing nothing.The delicate scent of fragrant products hung in the air, creating a relaxing atmosphere in my office. On the computer, a screen full of vibrant colors and sleek shapes was displayed as I meticulously adjusted every detail.Suddenly, the door swung ope

Chapter 4—Alessandro, we need to talk.He was looking at his phone again, raised his eyes briefly, but quickly turned his attention back to the phone, ignoring me completely.— Alessandro. — I tried again, my tone growing more insistent. —Please, listen to me.But he kept typing frantically on his phone, as if I wasn't there. I felt a mix of pain and frustration growing inside me as I watched him, without even bothering to give me attention.I slowly approached, he hadn't even noticed my presence, completely absorbed in whatever he was reading.I took a deep breath, trying to contain the insecurity building up inside me. When I called him earlier, he just murmured something without taking his eyes off the device.Now, already out of patience, I reached out and lightly touched the phone.His eyes immediately lifted to me, his expression loaded with irritation. In a quick movement, he pulled the phone back, gripping it tightly between his fingers.— What do you want? — His voice came o

Chapter 6Once again, the other side of the bed dawned empty. The images from last night flooded my mind, causing my day to start off dreary early on.I forced my body up and headed to the bathroom for my morning routine. Brushing my teeth, I looked in the mirror, noticing that with every passing day, my gaze lost what little remained of its spark.Alessandro, who had always despised betrayal after witnessing his mother suffer so much because of his father, now acted just like him, proving that blood truly influences character.I finished getting ready and went down to have breakfast. Margarida always prepared a lovely spread, filled with options and set with two place settings whenever Alessandro was not traveling, like now.I stared at Alessandro's empty place, knowing he would not come down to have breakfast.— Is Mr. Moratti coming down soon? I'll bring the warm milk.I looked at her and shook my head, about to speak when the sound of a car parking caught our attention. Margarida

She nodded already closing her eyes and I got up. I went to my old room and grabbed a change of clothes that I always left here and at my grandmother's house. I took a shower and when I came back to my mother's room, she was already sleeping.I touched her forehead, still feeling a slightly high fever. I went back to my room and worked through the night, still remembering Larissa's interaction with Rafael.It was no surprise to me that he was interested in her, that I knew from the moment he laid his eyes on her, when she started at the company.I didn't care that the two of them dated, but that had to be after our divorce. I promised my mother that I would never cheat on a partner and I always keep my promises.The next day, I got up early and after making sure my mother was better, I went home. Larissa was already having breakfast, so I hurried so I could talk to her about yesterday. Even though I didn't owe her explanations.But I felt her a bit different and before the mood could

(Larissa)I left the room, feeling my breath catch as I went down the stairs, trying to escape the situation I had just left behind.I could barely believe the cruel words I had just heard, but I knew my fragility would be exploited even more. I had to put myself in front of these stupid feelings I have for him.Before I could reach the bottom of the stairs, a firm hand grabbed my arm, making me stop abruptly. I turned, finding Alessandro standing behind me, his face twisted in an expression of controlled anger.—Larissa, do you think you can just leave like that? — He said, with his low and dangerous voice. — You know very well that you can't leave our marriage before the contract ends.I swallowed dry, feeling a chill run down my spine as I faced him. I raised my face, trying in vain to keep my composure but I felt my voice trembling.— I don't care about the contract, Alessandro. I won't live in this lie anymore, being humiliated by you!He squeezed my arm even tighter, his express