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He Thought I Was A Doormat, Until I Ruined Him
The sterile white of the operating room blurred, then sharpened, as Skye Sterling felt the cold clawing its way up her body. The heart monitor flatlined, a steady, high-pitched whine announcing her end. Her uterus had been removed, a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding, but the blood wouldn't clot. It just kept flowing, warm and sticky, pooling beneath her. Through heavy eyes, she saw a trembling nurse holding a phone on speaker. "Mr. Kensington," the nurse's voice cracked, "your wife... she's critical." A pause, then a sweet, poisonous giggle. Seraphina Miller. "Liam is in the shower," Seraphina's voice purred. "Stop calling, Skye. It's pathetic. Faking a medical emergency on our anniversary? Even for you, that's low." Then, Liam's bored voice: "If she dies, call the funeral home. I have a meeting in the morning." Click. The line went dead. A second later, so did Skye. The darkness that followed was absolute, suffocating, a black ocean crushing her lungs. She screamed into the void, a silent, agonizing wail of regret for loving a man who saw her as a nuisance, for dying without ever truly living. Until she died, she didn't understand. Why was her life so tragically wasted? Why did her husband, the man she loved, abandon her so cruelly? The injustice of it all burned hotter than the fever in her body. Then, the air rushed back in. Skye gasped, her body convulsing violently on the mattress. Her eyes flew open, wide and terrified, staring blindly into the darkness. Her trembling hand reached for her phone. May 12th. Five years ago. She was back."Hmm..." Sadie Hudson murmured in a gentle whisper, her eyes fluttering open into a drowsy blur, only to be met with the intense gaze of another pair of eyes.
Her husband, Noah Wall, had quietly returned, his presence subtly marked by the faint aroma of alcohol.
He sealed their reunion with a kiss that was unyieldingly dominant, compelling her into a reluctant acquiescence.
A wave of unease surged through Sadie's chest, and reflexively, she attempted to withdraw.
"Stay still." Noah's voice rumbled, deep and seductive, tinged with a compelling charm that was hard to resist.
For a moment, Sadie's body tensed, caught in a struggle between resistance and submission.
Today was significant—their second anniversary—and she was determined not to spoil the celebratory spirit.
With a sigh, she closed her eyes, allowing herself to melt into his embrace.
The robust scent of his cologne masked the alcohol, swirling around her and piercing her heart with its potent allure.
Noah's eyes darkened with desire as he observed her yielding, his actions becoming bolder and less restrained.
Just as Sadie was about to regain her composure, she gasped softly, her plea laced with a tender fragility. "Please, not too harsh... because I..."
She couldn't complete her revelation of being pregnant. The sharp ring of a phone sliced through the thick tension, abruptly severing the intimate moment between them.
Noah's eyes, still ablaze with longing, flickered as he caught sight of the caller ID.
He got up and began to dress, his movements betraying none of the fervor that had engulfed him just moments before.
"Are you heading out?" Sadie inquired, her voice tinged with a mix of confusion and concern as she tightened the grip on her nightgown.
"Yeah," Noah answered, his tone breezy and dismissive, as if evading further inquiry.
"But..."
"Go back to sleep," he interjected smoothly, his voice soft yet detached. He leaned forward, his lips briefly caressing her forehead in a fleeting, tender gesture.
Without a single backward glance, he strode out of the room.
Sadie's eyes lingered on the empty doorway, her heart sinking slowly.
She convinced herself it had to be an emergency at work.
Understanding was essential; any sign of displeasure could drive him further away.
After all, she had loved Noah for over a decade, and becoming his wife was a dream realized. She could hardly expect more.
With a sigh, Sadie quickly freshened up and returned to bed, her hand resting gently on her belly, a hopeful smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
"Sweetheart, Daddy didn't mean to leave us by ourselves. Please, don't hold it against him, alright?"
No sooner had she uttered these words than her phone buzzed with an unexpected news alert, startling her.
"Wall Group CEO Spotted at the Airport Late at Night, Allegedly Picking up Mysterious Girlfriend."
The photo that accompanied the headline captured Noah at the airport's private terminal entrance, clad in a black suit. He stood with impeccable posture, exuding an undeniable aura of authority.
His eyes conveyed a softness, a tender warmth that Sadie had never observed before.
Shock flashed across Sadie's face as her heart thudded painfully in her chest, the sharp sensation nearly stealing her breath.
It took a considerable effort for her to regain her composure. Clutching onto a sliver of hope, she clicked on the article, her fingers quivering.
As she had feared, a familiar face filled the screen—Kyla Wade.
The woman Noah had seemingly been unable to forget was evidently back in his life.
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Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband's Regret
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went un/0/18263/coverorgin.jpg?v=74ebd03ae9604f5c95867b6e4a3ceba1&imageMogr2/format/webp)
My Mr. Soldier
When her boyfriend betrayed her, all light and joy was gone from Cherry’s life. Deserted, bereft of hope, she married a man that she had barely met, but she had never expected him to be her ex-boyfriend’s uncle. Cherry thought that she had finally found her happiness, but she had no idea about th/0/18204/coverorgin.jpg?v=10feac1f215686888254a6623dbadc17&imageMogr2/format/webp)
A Change of Heart - Yaoi
‘Hardly anyone ever comes to this part of the library’ Ken said casually. ‘Is that right?’ Mustang said. ‘So…we won’t be disturbed.’ Ken’s heart jolted. He instantly tried to rise but Mustang stopped him, grabbing him by the arms and sitting on his lap facing him, pinning him down. ‘Oh no you/0/18324/coverorgin.jpg?v=ce0aa153577cb8a7382e22b81efe20d0&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Billionaire Casanova in Love
"Why? I know it's not that you actually care about me. Then why? Tell me." I demanded looking down. "Be MINE, Caroline" he said. I always loved the way my name rolled on his tongue. I saw him coming towards me as I took small steps backwards until my back hit the wall. I could see his face gettin/0/18530/coverorgin.jpg?v=12bcc192a0a4e94398599e9a3e6217f8&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Trial Of The Senses
Seven years ago, a night with a mysterious man brought Ashley a child. However, she suffered an accidental miscarriage. What was worse, her boyfriend cheated on her with her younger sister, and the two of them kicked her out of the house. In order to make a living, she became a member of the papar/0/18498/coverorgin.jpg?v=a70e4c41ef97dc97dab0728321fa7125&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Love Takes Time
She took her friend’s advice and walked into the man’s room, the man she had long had a secret crush on. Yet, when she was pushed into the wrong room–everything changed overnight. One night in the unknown brought her to a different fate. It would become the source of her troubles as she drowned in/0/18342/coverorgin.jpg?v=132e5583326975c4b5a036ce01721b28&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Enchanted Night
Four years ago, Cassandra had to marry a wealthy man, though she had no feelings toward him. Similarly, the man whose name was written against hers on the marriage certificate couldn't care less about her either. Four years later, she was drunk on a cruise ship in Rome and the fate sent her a gra/0/18105/coverorgin.jpg?v=f44c89b17c3a95bab709f2e6d945ec78&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Phoenix Reborn: The Peerless Fourth Lady
In her previous life, she was married to the Crown Prince since youth, and ruled over the six palaces for more than 10 years. In the end however, she met her demise at the betrayal of her younger sister and a fire burned everything to ashes. The phoenix is nirvana, reborn in fire, peerless eleg/0/18574/coverorgin.jpg?v=194733ebc94a0b86eca7485c9fc2a4a4&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Closer, The Better
It had been her grandfather’s last wish to see her wed to Arvin. However, on Belinda's wedding day, no sooner had they wedded than Arvin left his bride behind. The gossip spread like wildfire, and overnight, everyone took her as a joke. Since then, the fighting between them had no end. Until the/0/18300/coverorgin.jpg?v=2504492d7c05718c6648e3bc3efc3c69&imageMogr2/format/webp)
