Chapter fifty. “Manners? I think I should be asking that. How dare you come to this house after divorcing me? Are you here to shame me?” Andrew screamed at her face. "I came here with my husband for his family get-together. Did I do anything wrong?" Sharon smirked. Hearing the word ‘husband’ completely annoyed Andrew. He moved towards Sharon at a fast pace. “Please get out of here before I lose my temper.” Sharon gave him her warning, but he refused to walk closer to her. “I won’t leave until you tell me the reason why you are here!” Andrew said, looking so determined. Sharon suddenly scoffed the moment she remembered Aria’s words. ‘How can he be so shameless?’ She thought. “Get out of here, Andrew, and stop pestering my life!” Sharon screamed in his face. Sharon scoffed the moment she remembered Aria's words. ‘How could he be so shameless?’ She thought. “I even heard that you got engaged to Aria.” Andrew's face dropped a little. “Sh- Sharon it’s not what
Chapter fifty one. Sharon walked out of the room, heading for the dining room. The moment she arrived, her eyes scanned the familiar faces, most of which were filled with disdain.“She is finally here, Grandmother; can we eat now?” Brielle rolled her eyes immediately at the sight of Sharon.Everyone was already present, and Sharon could instantly guess that she was the one they were waiting for. Sharon ignored it, and she took a seat beside Matthew.“Why were you late? She had come to call you out for some while.” Matthew said in a perfectly low voice.Late? Sharon was a little perplexed. She wasn’t late. Sharon had come out the moment Aria came in to call her. Disrupting her thoughts, Jane dished out everyone's meal. They grabbed their cutlery and started eating.Sharon's eyes drifted over to Andrew, but she quietly turned them away. She was a little disgusted when they fell on Aria, who was right beside him. Sharon couldn’t do much but nibble on her food; seeing the faces of so
Chapter fifty-two.“What of Remo?” Sharon asked Matthew as they walked towards the room.“I told him to return home. I can take care of things here.” Matthew told her.She nodded slightly.Matthew suddenly stretched out his arms, passing a small box to Sharon.“Here,” she told him. “What’s that?” Sharon raised her brow at him. “You should eat this. I noticed you couldn’t eat at the dining table,” Matthew told her. Her jaw slackened a little; Sharon wasn’t expecting that.“Thank you,” she mumbled and took the box from him. “I need to talk to you this instant, Matthew!” A voice suddenly came from behind them. It was Andrew’s voice. "This instant!” he screamed again, seeing Matthew wouldn’t budge.“What do you think you are doing?” Matthew turned to him, and his eyes turned red. He hates anyone interrupting him, especially someone like Andrew. “I will leave you two to talk.” Sharon wanted to leave the two brothers to talk, but Matthew’s stern voice stopped her.“I never ask you to
Chapter fifty-three “What do you mean by that?” Matthew looked at her a little perplexed.Isn’t he supposed to be sleeping at this time of the night?“What is that?” She asked again, seeing how Sharon kept staring at him.“Why are you getting on the bed?” She asked him.Matthew immediately scoffed.“Where am I supposed to lay? On the couch?” Matthew said sarcastically, but Sharon nodded in agreement.Matthew scoffed even more loudly; he didn’t want to believe what she meant.“Then am I expected to sleep on the couch?” Sharon asked, sitting up on the bed.“Please do,” Matthew said freely.“I can’t do that too.” Sharon immediately frowned.“So what am I expected to do? Sleep there?” Matthew ran his fingers into his hair, looking so frustrated.“Of course! Are you not a man?” Sharon said to his face, leaving the man dumbfounded. “I am a man, but I don’t sleep on couches!” He stated plainly at her face.“Man? It doesn’t look that way.” Sharon said in a whisper and rolled her eyes.Matth
Chapter fifty-four“Not his type?” Sharon scoffed in a fit of anger as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. She couldn’t believe her ears. She couldn’t believe Matthew could say that, and strangely, it annoyed her greatly.“There is no way he would mean that.” Sharon tried to assure herself, but it wasn’t working.She frowned almost immediately the moment she remembered the expression on his face when he said it.He definitely meant it!“There is no way I won’t be anyone type.” She said it angrily and took a peep at her flawless face in the mirror again. Her face was so perfect that no man could resist it. Suddenly a bang came on the bathroom door from outside. “Are you going to sleep in there?” Matthew's grumpy voice came inHearing Matthew's voice, she frowned more.When she was finally done with brushing and washing her face. Sharon stepped out.“I thought you were going to use the whole day,” Matthew mumbled to her face before walking into the bathroom. Sharon sat on th
Chapter fifty-fiveMadison immediately turned bloodshot.“How dare you say that?” She clenched her fist tightly. “I didn’t say anything wrong. I was just stating the fact.” She told her.Madison's anger increased even more, just at the same moment the door opened behind them and Brielle walked in.Seeing the tension in the room, her brows snapped together with curiosity.“What’s going on here?” She asked, walking closer to Madison, who had a strong expression on her face.“Sister just told Madison that she isn’t her sister-in-law. She clearly stated that she doesn’t belong here.” Aria explained the whole situation almost immediately to Brielle.Her jaw slackened a little, and her eyes reeled with anger towards Sharon.She turned to Sharon angrily. “What did you just do, you crazy bitch?” She yelled at her face.Sharon wasn’t ready to be repeating words or exchange words with any of them. She ignored their rants, grabbed her bottle of water, and proceeded to leave the scene, but sudd
Chapter fifty-six Aria angrily broke the eggs into the bowl and scooped it. She grunted out angrily as she looked back at the spaciously empty kitchen with no one around. She was forced by Jane to do the cooking, and she didn’t have any choice but to. “Youngest in the house? So lame!” “How dare she do this to me!” She grated her teeth out of anger. “Ouch!” Aria suddenly screamed the moment the little scoop fell on her newly made nails. “How can this happen to my nails?” She sounded so frustrated, and she immediately wiped the stain away, groaning more loudly in anger. Just then the door opened behind her, and Brielle strode in. “Are you almost done?” She asked her. Aria forced a soft smile on her face and turned in her direction. “Almost sister-in-law.” She beamed Brielle nodded in satisfaction, and she walked over to the fridge, where she grabbed an apple and took a bite. “I hope you get it done faster and neatly. Everyone is already waiting.” She told her. Even though Ar
Chapter fifty-seven.“Good day, grandmother.” Sharon greeted the old woman with a bow, and she responded with a soft smile.She wanted to take a turn and leave, but her voice suddenly stopped her again. “Why are you leaving? Is it because of me?” She enquired and frowned shortly.“No, Grandmother. I’m just…” She stuttered, unable to find the best word to use.“Just take a seat.” The woman interrupted her again, pointing to the garden bench.Sharon seemed to contemplate for a minute before she finally moved closer to the bench.She took a seat, and the old woman looked satisfied. “What of Matthew?” She asked her.“I have no idea where he is,” Sharon mumbled and lowered her head a little.It was a little embarrassing for her not to know where her husband was.The old woman sighed.“He probably went there again.” She mumbled.Sharon's brows snapped together a little, heading that Went where?“Where are you talking about?” She asked, leaning a bit close to her.The woman only smiled wi
Chapter 141Matthew watched Sharon for a long moment, his eyes searching hers. He could feel a strange mix of emotions swirling inside him, but the overwhelming one was relief. She didn't push him away, not like he expected.She didn't yell, didn't accuse him. She was only calm, almost too calm, like she had accepted whatever it was that had happened between them. It was both comforting and unsettling at the same time.He took a deep breath, pushing aside his emotions for the moment. He could already feel the weight of his decision pressing on his chest. "I’ll be leaving soon," he said quietly, standing up from the chair beside her bed. "But before I go…"He pulled a cheque from his jacket pocket, the crisp paper a stark reminder of the distance between them, both literal and emotional. "I want you to take this," he said, his tone firm yet softer than usual. "It’s $50,000. It’s not much, but it’s something."Sharon looked at the cheque, her brow furrowing. She shook her head, her voi
Chapter 140 Sharon’s vision blurred as she leaned back against the passenger seat, pain pulsing through her body with every jolt of the car. Ella drove like a woman possessed, her hands gripping the wheel tightly, her foot pressing hard on the accelerator. She didn’t even seem to notice how fast they were going, speeding past streetlights and weaving through traffic. Nothing mattered to her but getting Sharon to the hospital. "Hold on, Sharon," Ella urged, her voice tight with fear. "We’re almost there." Sharon could barely respond. Her head was spinning, and her stomach felt like it was on fire. The pain from Sophie’s blow had only worsened, and she could feel a warmth trickling down her body, blood. Panic set in, but she fought it down, focusing on Ella’s words, trying to stay conscious. The hospital loomed ahead, and Ella barely slowed as she pulled into the parking lot. She rushed out of the car, barely waiting for the nurse to help them before she was ushered into the
Chapter 139Sharon and Ella walked out of the office. She had signed the correct documents, sent them out, and everything had been approved.The project was moving forward, and Sharon was preparing herself for the hard work ahead. This was her chance to take back the company, and she knew she couldn’t afford to relent. The thoughts of what she was about to do made her heart beat faster. She had to keep going. She had to stay strong. But just as they were walking down the sidewalk, Sharon suddenly stopped, her footsteps faltering.Ella noticed immediately, glancing over to her. “What’s wrong?”She didn’t expect it to hit her like this. She touched her belly instinctively, feeling the tightening sensation. The longing, anger, frustration, and that deep yearning. A desire to be near him, even though he was the last person she should be thinking about right now.Ella caught the movement and immediately understood. Her face softened with concern as she stepped closer to Sharon. “Don’t le
Chapter 138Sharon sat back in her chair, her hands steady as she signed the last of the documents that had been sitting on her desk for days. It was a simple task, yet one that had felt like it was looming over her, as if the weight of her recent troubles would stop her from getting it done. But now, she was finally on track. Her signature was swift, confident, and with it, she sent the documents off to their partners.She leaned back, a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. The email confirmation came in almost immediately, the message saying it had been approved. Her success was undeniable, and she could already feel the wave of praise building in the air. Not just from her team, but from the shareholders. They had always been watching, and now, they were congratulating her for the success she brought to the company. "Good work, Sharon," came a voice from the doorway. A colleague had stepped in, offering a smile. "Your efforts are paying off.""Thanks," Sharon sai
Chapter 137Aria’s heart pounded as she ran through the streets, clutching her bag tightly to her side. She didn’t know why she was running, or why the fear that gripped her chest was growing with each step. But it was there, clawing at her insides, and she couldn’t stop running.Her mind raced as she replayed the events over and over in her head, Sharon’s collapse, her own actions that led to it, and now the crushing weight of uncertainty bearing down on her. She had never been afraid of consequences before. But now, something was different. She couldn’t stop herself from running.By the time she arrived back home, she was out of breath, her chest rising and falling with each heavy inhale. She slammed the door behind her, locking it with trembling hands. Her entire body felt stiff, as if she were trapped in a nightmare that she couldn’t escape. She leaned against the door for a moment, gathering herself, trying to steady the shaking of her limbs. She had to think. She had to make a
Chapter 136The next morning, Aria walked into the office, her mind was already prepared for the chaos she expected to unfold. She’d set everything up the night before, knowing that the humiliation of Sharon was only a matter of time. She had made sure the photoshopped images of Sharon would circulate, ensuring that her reputation would take a hit. The plan was perfect, or so she thought. Everything would be done once she got to find a dramatic scene. She had anticipated a dramatic confrontation, the kind of scene where Sharon would be caught off guard and fall into the trap. Instead, what greeted her was far from what she imagined.As she stepped into the office, she found Sharon laughing, a wide, genuine smile stretched across her face as she engaged with her project partners. The usual tension that Aria had hoped for was nowhere to be found. Instead, Sharon seemed completely at ease, surrounded by people who seemed to enjoy her company. Her laughter rang through the room, and Ar
Chapter 135Aria's grip tightened on the steering wheel as she glanced in the rearview mirror. Matthew’s car was still there, trailing her down the road like a persistent shadow. The thought of him following her made her blood boil, but she didn’t let it show. She wasn’t about to let him get the best of her, not now, not when she had more important things to take care of.Without hesitating, she veered her car off the main road and onto a side street, taking a sharp turn that led her to a nearby church. It was quiet there, peaceful even, and most importantly, away from Matthew's prying eyes. If he wanted to follow her, let him. She wasn’t going to let him ruin her plans.The old stone church loomed ahead as she parked, locking her car behind her as she stepped out. She made sure to keep her pace slow, not wanting to give away the fact that she was intentionally trying to lose him. Her heels clicked against the cobblestone walkway as she walked toward the entrance, the cool night air b
Chapter 134Leo sat quietly across from Matthew, his gaze fixed to his friend, who seemed lost in his thoughts. They had just finished a rather tense phone call with Sharon. Matthew dialed her number, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for her to pick up. When she finally did, her voice was soft, distant. He was able to hear her voice and that was all he wanted to hear, just a reassurance that she was okay. But despite the calmness in her voice, he knew that it wasn't real.Leo watched the entire interaction in silence, his concern for his friend growing. As Matthew ended the call, Leo couldn’t hold back any longer.“You’ve got to step up your game, Matt,” Leo said, his tone laced with frustration. “I can’t keep watching you like this. You need to do something if you want her back.”Matthew sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to push away the weight of the conversation. “I know. But I’m not going to rush in blind. I need to figure out what’s going on with her. What’
Chapter 133Sharon watched Tilly leave after handing her lunch, and for a moment, she let her thoughts drift. The office was quiet, save for the occasional shuffle of papers or a soft murmur of conversation. She thought she could finally get some peace, but then a small nagging voice reminded her of something. She hadn’t dropped off the project file on her colleague’s desk yet.“Wait,” Sharon called out, stopping Tilly before she could leave. Tilly turned back, waiting for Sharon to speak. “The file,” Sharon said, her voice calm but with a hint of urgency. “You didn’t leave it on my desk.”Tilly hesitated for a moment, then replied, “I haven’t finished it yet, Sharon. I was just getting your lunch and… I’ll finish the file now.”Sharon nodded, appreciating the quick response but still feeling a slight tension building up in her chest. “Make sure you finish it quickly. I need it on my desk soon.”With that, Tilly nodded hurriedly and excused herself, leaving Sharon alone with her thou