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Chapter 30% Julian was busy at the stove that evening while I leaned against the counter, slowly sipping my wine “You’re acting a little off today, he said, breaking the silence. I didn’t try to hide it. “Jonathan came to see me again. His movements paused for a moment. “He still won’t let go, huh?8 … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 30” »
Chapter 29% “Yvonne came to see me herself,” I said, crossing my arms. “She spilled all your dirty little secrets.” Jonathan froze as if struck by lightning, his lips trembling as he tried to explain, “She deliberately seduced me. thought it was I was drunk that day and I “Thought it was me?” I cut … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 29” »
Chapter 28 I frowned when I recognized the person standing across from me as Dean’s new wife, wondering what she was trying to pull I opened the door coolly, clarifying she wasn’t invited in. “Yes?” “Aren’t you going to invite me in? I flew from our hometown to discuss a collaboration with you.” “We have … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 28” »
Chapter 27% The sunlight was blinding. I stood in the courtyard, taking deep breaths, trying to calm the churning emotions in my chest My phone rang at that moment. The screen showed Julian’s name. “Daphne, I’m back in the country,” his warm and steady voice came through the speaker. “Where are you staying? Only then … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 27” »
Chapter 26 He strode towards Wendy I thought he was going to help her, but he sneered condescendingly. “Are you done with your act?” Wendy’s crying stopped abruptly & “There are security cameras in the house,” Jonathan said, each word distinct. “Do you need me to pull up the footage right now?” Wendy’s face turned … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 26” »
Chapter 25% A week later, the plane I was on landed in the familiar city. The humid air hit me as I stepped off. On the way to the City Hall, Jonathan suddenly told the driver to make a turn. “Where are we going?” I asked, a sense of unease creeping in. “Just for a … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 25” »
Chapter 243 The next morning, the clatter of a spatula against a pan d drifted from the kitchen. I pushed open the door and saw Jonathan wearing my pink apron and frying eggs. The sight was so absurd that I froze on the spot!! In seven years of marriage, he’d barely stepped into the kitchen. … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 24” »
Chapter 23% “Jonathan?” Yvonne’s voice held just the right amount of surprise. “What are you “H She was wrapped in nothing but a towel, damp hair clinging to her pale shoulders. Droplets slid down her collarbone and disappeared into the barely visible cleavage.S Jonathan’s breathing grew heavy. Yvonne took a step forward, her fingers lightly … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 23” »
Chapter 22 Jonathan slumped on the sofa, the whiskey glass in his hand long emptied. The alcohol burned through his nerves and the world in front of him began to blur and sway. He grabbed his phone, fingers clumsily swiping through his contacts until they stopped on a familiar number Ring! Ring! The moment the … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 22” »
Chapter 213 After Jonathan returned to the country, he kept dodging the lawyer’s calls. However, no matter how hard he tried to avoid it, the legal notice still landed in his hands. He stood before the floor–to–ceiling window, gripping the document so tightly the paper crinkled under his fingers. Outside, a torrential rain poured down, … Read More “You chose your mistress, now I thrived without you 21” »