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Praiseley
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Married to my high school bully

Married to my high school bully

Mia Hartley felt her heart pound with disbelief as she stood at the altar, staring at Nicholas Hernandez, her former tormentor from high school, now poised to be her husband.The memories flooded back,the cruel jokes, the relentless bullying. How could fate be so cruel as to bind her to him in marriage? Nicholas, now successful and charming, had meticulously planned this marriage to secure his inheritance. However, he became shocked when he saw Mia at the altar and also Mia’s best friend. . . Meanwhile, Mia's supposed friend, who harbored hidden animosity since high school, was equally stunned. As Mia's bridesmaid, she realized Nicholas, the groom, is the guy who she has been trying to force herself on for the past ten years. What happens when Mia realizes that her friend is her greatest enemy? How would Mia cope being married to her bully who she is scared of?
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Chapter: Chapter 22
Mia’s POV“What is this woman saying? Is she kidding me? How could I be pregnant?” I thought, my mind racing in disbelief.When I first heard the word “pregnancy,” I was so shocked I couldn’t process it. I wasn’t expecting her to say that at all. But as I thought it over again, I realized she was serious. She really meant the word “pregnancy.” I could feel my heart racing as panic gripped me.“No... no, ma,” I stammered, my voice trembling. Before I could say anything more, I heard Nicholas’s voice, and he cut me off.“Mum, she’s not pregnant. I just got back from the doctor. She passed out because of shock, not because she’s pregnant,” Nicholas said. I felt a wave of relief wash over me when I heard his voice, but I was still in a daze.I couldn’t even bring myself to look at him.“Shock?” his parents both chorused at the same time.“Yes, Mum. Shock!” Nicholas replied firmly.They were about to ask me more questions when Nicholas spoke up again, interrupting them.“Mum, please, leave
Last Updated: 2025-01-17
Chapter: Chapter 21
Nicholas' POVI couldn’t stop staring at her. She looked stunning. The red gown she wore clung to her body like it was made just for her. I found myself mesmerized by her beauty, unable to tear my eyes away. I didn’t even realize when I started speaking to her.“Good morning,” I said softly, though it felt strange, as if my voice was drowned by the silence between us.But there was no response. I repeated myself, slightly louder this time, trying to catch her attention. Still, nothing.I felt a wave of frustration rise within me. I was already on edge, but now irritation started bubbling up. Before I could react further, I remembered.I was the one who had set the rules between us, the one who insisted on communicating only through text. I couldn’t say anything face to face, and neither could she. I had forced her into this rigid silence, and now I was angry that she wasn’t responding. But it wasn’t her fault,at least not directly. It was mine.I let out a frustrated sigh and turned t
Last Updated: 2025-01-09
Chapter: Chapter 20: The past memories suddenly flooded in
Nicholas POVI could hear my wife’s voice echoing through the hallway. The words hit me like a slap in the face. I didn’t know how to react, but before I could stop myself, I found myself standing there, tense and ready to snap.“Don’t you dare mention my wife in that filthy mouth of yours,” I growled, anger rising in my chest.“Oooh! Now I get it!” Emily's voice was taunting. “I know why you’re mad. It’s Mia, isn’t it? You can’t stand hearing her name. That’s why you gave her that car so easily. Last time you said you weren’t in love with her anymore, but now look at you. You still defend her! Hah, I should’ve known.”The words stung, each one slicing deeper than the last. I wanted to lash out at her, but I held back. I couldn’t let my emotions get the best of me.“Emily, please,” I started, taking a deep breath. “Calm down. I understand that you’re angry because of what Mia did to you. I get it. She took your best friend’s fiancé, and that’s messed up. But you need to stop projecting
Last Updated: 2025-01-03
Chapter: Chapter 19
Mia's POVI watched him closely as he listed the rules. I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that he was spiraling further into madness each day. The demon in front of me could easily kill me at any moment, just like Charlotte had warned.At first, when he mentioned the rules, I thought they would be something severe, something that would trap me in his grip even more. But to my surprise, they were simple enough,rules I could live with. It seemed too easy. Could it really be this simple? I wondered.As I was lost in my thoughts, I suddenly heard him scream. The sound startled me, and without realizing it, I closed my eyes, bracing myself for whatever might come next. I bowed my head, expecting a blow.But moments passed, and there was no sound. Tentatively, I opened my eyes, only to be met with the shocking realization that he was gone. Vanished. Nowhere to be found."Where did he disappear to?" I thought, confusion spreading through me. Then, just as quickly, I shrugged off the thou
Last Updated: 2025-01-01
Chapter: Chapter 18
Mia's POV“Charlotte, you’ve already said enough for today. Please, I need to go home now. First, you told me to kill him, and now you're asking me to stand on him and slap him? Is that even possible? Please! I need to go home. He must be waiting for me already. Maybe that’s the reason he called,” I thought as I quickly grabbed my bag and left the house. The driver was waiting for me outside.It took us only a few minutes to get home, but in that short time, all that was on my mind was what Charlotte had told me. I couldn’t believe she would be so wicked, asking me to kill someone just to take revenge and be free.“It can never be possible. I am not that wicked. That would make me a monster,” I murmured to myself, shaking my head vigorously.“Ma, are you talking to me?” the driver asked, hearing me.“No! No!” I quickly replied, my voice shaking with unease.A few minutes later, we arrived home, and I saw him standing outside. It looked like he had been waiting for me.I took a deep bre
Last Updated: 2024-12-27
Chapter: Chapter 17
Nicholas' POVI had been back home for the past two hours, pacing around the living room, my mind spinning. Where was she? Mia hadn't come back yet, and I couldn't shake the uneasy feeling creeping over me. I didn't even know when it started, but now, all I could do was check the time every few minutes. I couldn't believe how much I was actually worrying about her.As I sat there, lost in my thoughts, my phone suddenly buzzed in my hand. I checked the caller ID, and to my surprise, it was her mother. I had saved her number the last time we spoke."Hello, good afternoon! How are you doing, and how is your daughter?" her voice came through, warm but laced with concern."She went out," I replied, trying to sound casual."What? Why would you allow her to go out alone just like that, when you’re newly married?" Her tone shifted, an edge of panic creeping into her voice."She's not a child, and I'm not supposed to lock her inside," I answered, frustration bubbling in my chest. I was starting
Last Updated: 2024-12-21
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