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Chasing His Substitute Wife

Chapter 9 Annoying Man

Word Count: 1153    |    Released on: 02/12/2024

usual laid-back vibe. I leaned against the counter, chopping carrots, stealing glances at him every now and

about his off-key humming, Janice burst

declared, flopping onto

t," I said, smirking as I dropped t

t's a joke. Everyone's so... rich. And they think they

s already forming. "Sounds like y

kicking her feet

counter, crossing his arms. "Let me guess. There

at him suspiciously. "

h," Orion said,

ow at her. "So, w

"He's always picking on me, stealing my lunch

hting a grin. "Ma

a look of pure disgust. "

sure about that? Boys have a funny way

No way. He's mean. And annoying. He's more like... I don't

t her. "So, you're sayi

ed, throwing her hands

is head. "Lyra, you're t

king. "It's my j

rt me!" Janice shot b

o hide my grin. "I support y

g an apple from the counter and bit

level. "Look, kiddo, if he's really bothering you, sta

ned slightly. "You me

in quickly.

physically. Just stand your ground. S

s, nodding slowly. "Y

er hair. "But if he doesn't ba

anice quipped, he

hest dramatically. "

ice hopped off the stool. "Dinner

he disappeared around the corner, she turned back and stuc

alled after

-

n turned to me, his expression softening.

counter. "She's alright, I g

ornness," he a

said, pretendin

" he teased, holding h

to the carrots. Orion's voice

about getting back

oulder. "Orion, we've talked about t

r. "You've got a gift, Lyra. The way you see the wo

that simple. It's a luxury career, and I can't afford

t. But you don't have to give up on something you love j

words striking a chord

hter, "I know someone who might b

brow. "And who

simply, his

ng my head. "You

ing," he pointed out,

e smile lingered. "We'll

, I couldn't help but feel grateful. Orion had a way of making everything s

the moment, a nagging thought linge

him out of my head, he always fou

*

sers. Practical, professional, and safe. I pulled my hair into a low bun, letting only a few strands es

rificed eno

ke a challenge, one I wasn't

me, as it always did. Adrian's driver was nothing if not

word, and I slid into the backseat, foldin

oncrete, but something felt off. I glanced out the windo

" I asked, my tone s

hrough the rearview mirror. "Mr. Sterling

t. Why would Adrian want me there? Was thi

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1 Chapter 1 How It All Began2 Chapter 2 She Was Back3 Chapter 3 Taking The Fall4 Chapter 4 Well Played Adrian5 Chapter 5 Six Years Later6 Chapter 6 Ghostwriter7 Chapter 7 Hidden Lies8 Chapter 8 Not Wearing Her Ring9 Chapter 9 Annoying Man10 Chapter 10 Old Memories11 Chapter 11 Goodbye Mommy12 Chapter 12 Thoughts13 Chapter 13 Investigation and Feelings.14 Chapter 14 Wanting15 Chapter 15 A Drunken Night16 Chapter 16 Talk and Hold17 Chapter 17 I Cheated18 Chapter 18 The Guilt19 Chapter 19 I forgive you20 Chapter 20 Not worth it21 Chapter 21 Burning Jealousy22 Chapter 22 Frog Boy23 Chapter 23 Weird Daddy24 Chapter 24 What's going on25 Chapter 25 Blackmail26 Chapter 26 New Information27 Chapter 27 Distracted With Kisses28 Chapter 28 She is Safe29 Chapter 29 Her Contacts30 Chapter 30 Beating Of His Life31 Chapter 31 Comment Issue32 Chapter 32 Let Them Disappear33 Chapter 33 More Questions34 Chapter 34 Investigations35 Chapter 35 Drinking Escapade36 Chapter 36 I Regret It37 Chapter 37 A Deep Kiss38 Chapter 38 A Mistake39 Chapter 39 Oh My God40 Chapter 40 A Surprise41 Chapter 41 Worth Every Penny42 Chapter 42 Can We Not43 Chapter 43 Nina Again44 Chapter 44 Escort Her45 Chapter 45 Something In Return46 Chapter 46 Disagreement47 Chapter 47 Surprising Turn48 Chapter 48 A Slap49 Chapter 49 Fix Your Shit50 Chapter 50 Gaslighting51 Chapter 51 Self Worth52 Chapter 52 Questions53 Chapter 53 None Of Your Business54 Chapter 54 Girl Talk55 Chapter 55 Know The Truth56 Chapter 56 Surprise57 Chapter 57 Talks Of The Past58 Chapter 58 Time With Him59 Chapter 59 Leave Or Get Burned60 Chapter 60 How Sad61 Chapter 61 What do You Think 62 Chapter 62 Moving In63 Chapter 63 Talks64 Chapter 64 Who Is He65 Chapter 65 A Ridiculous Situation66 Chapter 66 Elder Brother67 Chapter 67 A Parade68 Chapter 68 A Loud Scream69 Chapter 69 Fear Kids70 Chapter 70 King Of Dolls71 Chapter 71 He is So Cryptic72 Chapter 72 Grown Ass Woman73 Chapter 73 Let Her Go74 Chapter 74 Bygones Be Bygones75 Chapter 75 Matchmakers76 Chapter 76 Business Troubles77 Chapter 77 Visiting Her78 Chapter 78 A Coward79 Chapter 79 Searching For Memories80 Chapter 80 Forbidden Feeling81 Chapter 81 Just Sleep82 Chapter 82 Angry Nina83 Chapter 83 Acting Humble84 Chapter 84 Sticking Together85 Chapter 85 Defending her.86 Chapter 86 A Surprise For Him87 Chapter 87 If You'd Remember