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Because of her lack of memory, Belle had to learn to rely on her instincts. She wasn't always right, but something inside her tells her that this Evelyn woman cannot be trusted.She was acting timid, but confident enough to show herself inside the house. The least he could do was knock at the door. These security people should have also informed her.“Okay. She's gone. You can stop shooting those laser eyes.” Bonnie held her back.She lost track of time, observing until the woman was out of sight. “I'm not shooting laser eyes.”“Shooting daggers then? Either way, you were staring to kill, Belle.” Her friend started teasing her. “I don't blame you, don't worry. I was having my little observatory moment here as well.”She tried to be subtle and not quick to judge. Mission failed for both, apparently. Stopping the ‘I’m not the least bothered by that woman’, her forehead furrowed in all these negative emotions, she couldn't quite figure out what direction was heading to.“I don't like her
The Wife's Return Chapter Fifty-six
It was like one of those moments when you go to class, feeling like you did all the preparation for an exam, only to be asked a single question you have not studied. Belle got the right gears, just not the answer to this question. And just her luck, Nikolai doesn’t seem to know the answer either. Now, they are stuck in a situation with a curious child, waiting for a response. “When is she coming, Mommy?” Her already wide eyes widened even more. “Uhm, who’s… coming, Liam?” “My baby sister.” Her body lost the strength to stand still having a sudden dizzy spell from Liam’s continuous attack. The innocence and curiosity in his face didn’t help, either. If anything, it only made her feel worse. Out of the blue, Nikolai started laughing. He kissed Liam’s head before putting him down. “Go take a bath then, we’ll have breakfast together.” It worked like a magic spell. Liam ran away for h
The Wife's Return Chapter Fifty-seven
It was completely unfair how Nikolai dropped those words and then left. Just like that. ‘Classic Nikolai.’ She thought. Leaving her with her raging imagination again. What makes her even crazier is getting that idea and knowing that it happened. ‘Am I supposed to seat here all day thinking about how I literally fucked him? Fuck him and all the ways I could imagine fucking him.’ “Where's Daddy, Mommy?” “Uhm,” Setting all these thoughts aside to focus on the present. Besides, it's much more suitable to think of it later at night. “Daddy has to go to work, but you can have breakfast with Mommy!” *** As big as their mansion, it was so well-maintained that there was no other thing to do. This must be why some rich people get into trouble. They have all the time to think about… stuff. It's not fair that she'd look at a blooming rose and start to freaking think about sex! Everything goe
The Wife's Return Chapter Fifty-eight
Time was moving slower than ever. Belle was looking at the screen for a long time now, only blinking when she felt a sting after staring at the computer for a long time.She pressed the refresh button and rested her back. Still keeping her eyes locked on the laptop screen. Anytime now, that email might arrive and she’ll finally know if she’s accepted at the job that she applied for or not.She enjoyed being a teacher, but it wasn’t her calling. Deep inside, she knew there was a different path out there for her. She was okay. She was surviving. The day would start like how it did the day before, and the day before that. It would end the same way. From time to time, she’d sit by herself and with that thought of why there’s a part of her that feels… empty.The only way to find that piece of herself was taking a risk, even when there was an internal struggle and screaming inside her head that she wasn't enough. Belle thought her resume wasn’t that impressive,
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First day at her job. She hasn’t even officially started yet, and one of the most important secrets that she would like to keep a secret is already known. Belle was too stunned to react to this random stranger she didn't recognize.“Do we know each other?”“I know you.”“I don’t know you,” Belle replied. She wanted to sound convincing and not the least bothered. Even to her own ears, she didn’t sound like it. She wasn’t doing anything wrong, but she didn’t want to experience the possible effects of the other employee knowing that she’s married to Nikolai.The guy simply nodded. Belle doesn’t know if she should be relieved that he didn’t look interested. Even then, what’s the point of the conversation they are having? He could have simply pretended he doesn’t know her and he doesn’t care. Yet, he stirred the pot with unclear intentions.“You don’t have to worry. I usually mind my own business. It was simply… interesting. Finding you here when you can be somewhere else, but as I said, I
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The smile that she forced to put on her face dropped.This wasn’t even the first time this happened to her in this lifetime. All she wanted was something secured and instead, what she got were two marriages with foundation built on anything but love. It was a bitter truth to swallow that it was easier to let Jack go, but with Nikolai, it was a different story.Belle had a disinterested look on her face, with eyes locked on Evelyn. Her hand was itching the mouth that had the same shade of lipstick on Nikolai’s collar. Every wife who felt wronged would love to take matter into their own hands and Belle is no different. Just not right now.“Isobelle.” Nikolai was surprised. If he’s really cheating, he’d easily pass as a great actor. No sign of guilt or remorse there. “Liam, you’re here.”“We wanted to surprise you.”“Yes. We brought food, Daddy.” The clueless child repeated.For Liam’s sake, Belle puts on her happy mask again, even
The Wife's Return Chapter Sixty-one
“What do you mean?” “Are you interested now?” “With you? No way.” It was the first time that Belle saw Leo laugh sincerely. What she said was indeed stupid, so, who is she to blame him… but really? Leo laughing? “Do you think I’m flirting with you?” “Gosh, I hope not.” She flinched as she carelessly sipped the hot coffee and got her tongue burnt. “What if I am?” She proudly showed her ring on her hand. “You know I’m married. You know who I’m married to. Even if I don’t have the kindest first impression of you, I hope that you are not that kind of ass.” Leo started to drink his coffee. Because he was silent for once, Belle had the chance to examine him. He could easily pass as a model. His well-defined curls even looked cooler when wet. His almond-shaped eyes and thin lips suited his pale skin. “Let me know if you’re done checking me out.” Belle was in disbelief. She had to place the coffee back on the table, fearing that she might cause a scene and throw it to the
The Wife's Return Chapter Sixty-two
“I’m already yours.” “How true could that be?” she asked, unable to brush away the memory of him rejecting her. What he said was one of the sweetest words she had ever heard and she will have it engraved in her heart forever. But then, these sweet words are as memorable as hurtful actions. “Sometimes… I feel like you are, and then the next day, you aren’t anymore.” Her voice was barely audible, but with Nikolai’s face so close to her, he heard every word that she said. “I can feel it, Nikolai. You are haunted by the past that I know, but couldn’t remember.” “I’m ready to put the past behind and move on. I’ve moved on.” “Maybe this is a good thing that you’re here.” Belle pointed at the extra chair in front of the vanity mirror. “We can’t have this conversation over and over again. I need clear lines.” Slightly distracted from the glimpse of Nikolai’s chest from the unbuttoned part of his shirt
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