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2025-02-21 19:38:54Harry and Laura left for their honeymoon not far from the city; they would return in a few days, leaving her completely alone in her new role as wife. Alone with Daniel and the children trying to adjust to her new life and the family's daily routine.
In the morning, the children went to school and Daniel to work, which left her with most of the day wandering around this big house not knowing what to do. She spent most of her time in the small room he had arranged to resemble a music room. They had even put in a piano and some other instruments. The acoustics were good and Deanna could sing without the sound traveling through the rest of the house.
That first week she decided to stay on the sidelines to observe how she could fit in. In the morning they all had breakfast together, and then Daniel would drop the children at school on his way t
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A Wife For My Brother Stay Away From My Wife
Daniel also felt guilty; he had made progress with her and then taken two steps back. He didn't know how to contain the torrent of emotions he felt towards Deanna. He didn't know how to approach her or treat her in the best possible way, tangled between his feelings and his logic. He denied what he felt because in his mind, a relationship with a woman like her was out of the question.With the singing lessons, it seemed Deanna was starting to smile more again; perhaps he should free her a bit from the "obligations" and be more flexible with the rules.He found her sitting outside, covered with a blanket and listening to music. He approached and, without saying anything, sat down beside her. They had already developed that habit."I'm sorry about what happened the other day with your lessons," he murmured without looking at her."Don't worry, I understand what you told Harry.""But I'm glad you found another teacher.""I wanted to ask you som
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-22A Wife For My Brother My Sexy Husband
"It's more than obvious, Harry, how can't you see it?" Susan stopped in front of her brother."I don't know what's obvious, Susan. Daniel is taking this too far.""Harry, Daniel likes Deanna.""Impossible.""Why? It's clear as day that he's smitten with her, it's like you don't know him.""Don't be ridiculous, Susan. Daniel doesn't like anyone.""Why do you think he told you it was your fault? It's because you're close to her and it bothers him, he doesn't know how to approach her the same way. It bothers him to see you together, he must think there was something between you and he's jealous. Come on, Harry! You can't be this blind."This wasn't supposed to happen, it was just a marriage for show. Deanna was everything his brother didn't want in a woman, let alone a wife."Susan's right, dear.""You think the same, Laura? I can't understand it... Deanna isn't even close to being the right woman for my brother.""Anything's possible, Harry. Why does the idea bother you so much?""Becau
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-23A Wife For My Brother I Don't Want To
He stared at the ceiling trying to calm himself. He had to stop the wave of reactions in his body, stop his thoughts. He should get up and leave, but at the same time he didn't want to; he wanted to enjoy this, even if just once. Just a little longer, he probably would never have an opportunity like this again.She surely wouldn't remember anything, and at least he would have something to keep from all this charade.It was so pleasant, as if it had always been this way. Her sleeping peacefully on his chest and him watching over her. His own body was betraying him and suddenly a deep sadness invaded him.There was no point in yearning for her. Everything was a lie: the marriage, her drunken words, this moment. She would never see him that way.
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-23A Wife For My Brother A Kiss
Deanna woke up to gentle knocks on the door. It was Susan who had come to check on the child. Startled, she looked at the time: nearly nine."Susan, come in... Jonathan is still sleeping.""Sorry to disturb you, but yesterday mom told me the child wasn't well so I came to check on him.""Not at all, come in. Ethan and Naomi must have already gone to school, I overslept.""Yes, they've gone. Daniel too."He had preferred to let her sleep, surely the night caring for Jonathan must have been eventful. When he returned home, they would have that pending conversation.Jonathan was better now, the fever had broken and he was resting pe
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-23A Wife For My Brother Impatience
She couldn't move, pressed between his body and the wall, and she didn't want to. If she had known he was just as on edge as she was, she would've acted sooner. But she kept holding back, not wanting to rush things."I'm so done with trying on clothes," she whispered, her voice barely audible."Hmm...""Let's get out of here," she turned her head slightly towards him."Are you... sure?""Definitely."He buried his face in her neck, breathing her in. He was about to lose it completely. She was just as worked up as he was—he could tell from her shaky voice, from every tiny movement. No woman had ever been this forward with him before, so openly showing her desire. This wasn't some fling. They lived together, shared everything. If they crossed this line, there was no going back. And he knew it—knew that tasting her skin just once would undo him forever."We can't go home," Deanna whispered. "The kids are there.""No, we'll find somewhere else...""Right..."But he was frozen, rooted to t
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-23A Wife For My Brother You're Going To Be The Death Of Me
"Have you heard? The Ice King Daniel Crusher married some young girl - bet she's after his money." "That marriage won't last - he's way too cold to keep a young wife happy." "Word is she had a thing with his brother before landing him."That was the kind of gossip making the rounds in their social circles, and Camila heard every whisper.Daniel's mother now had to deal with the awkward silences and hushed conversations whenever she walked into a room. She'd seen this coming - had warned her son countless times. But no, he was too busy falling for that gold-digger who'd eventually make him look like a fool. It was just a matter of time. She wasn't about to let her son become the laughingstock of their so
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-24A Wife For My Brother Painful Truths
That afternoon, they couldn’t go anywhere else. By the time the couples said their goodbyes, it was already late— the kids had school the next day, and he had work. Harry had made sure to keep them in sight the whole time, which only confirmed his suspicions.He had always been intrigued by the closeness between them, that silent language of gestures and looks they seemed to share. But now, he saw clearly that she had never shown anything more than sisterly affection toward Harry, treating him like a younger brother despite being the same age.At some point, he had heard the many rumors that they had been more than just friends.But if Harry had feelings for her, why had he insisted so much on them getting married? There were things that didn’t add up, but he was determined to turn this farce into something real.After so many years, he finally felt something stir inside him again—something beyond work, beyond routine. There was a different kind of woman in his life now. One who didn’
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-25A Wife For My Brother You Deserve to Be Happy
Susan was still completely off-kilter and heartbroken over Harry. Daniel collapsed into his armchair, burying his face in his hands as if he’d just fought a battle."God, oh my God... Harry," she murmured."What am I going to do, Susan? I don't know how we can continue living as brothers after this... He's such a cowardly kid! I knew it—I knew he was in love with Deanna!""Daniel, he can’t do anything about his affection for your wife now. He’s married, and I know he won’t dare hurt Laura," Susan replied."'Affection for my wife'... I'll have to witness it every time I look at her. You know how I am, Susan—I just can't stand it," Daniel grumbled."Then you'll have to make an extraordinary effort because he's still your brother, and in time, things will change. Once his child is born, he'll forget everything," she advised."Believe me, I never expected to develop feelings for her. Ever since I met her, she's all I think about," he admitted."I realized that even before you did, Daniel"
Huling Na-update : 2025-02-25
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A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 16
Once again, she had dinner alone with the kids. This streak of bad luck didn’t seem to want to end. She understood that his responsibilities could pull him away sometimes, but all these last-minute emergencies and late arrivals were starting to really wear on her.What was driving him crazy—or rather, who—was sitting right across from him.A small café, tucked away, discreet. Her green eyes were watery again, and her voice was trembling.“You can’t do this,” Daniel said quietly.“I don’t have a choice,” the woman replied.“But…”“I can’t live hiding forever. I know I shouldn’t have done it, I know I made a mistake, but I can’t take it anymore… Especially not now.”“Leaving won’t solve anything… Please…”She looked at him with sadness, but she’d made up her mind.“I’m going back to my parents, I’ll find another job; I know I can do this on my own.”“What happened? What changed?”“Everything changed… I’m leaving in a week.”“You’re rushing this. Let me fix it.”“You can’t fix it. Are yo
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 15
“What did that snake want? She’s got some nerve coming all the way here,” Leonard asked.Laura ran out of the dressing room. Leonard had a knack for scaring her off.“Just to complain about what you did with Camila,” Deanna said.“Aha! Looks like your mother-in-law heard… Good, good… With any luck, she’ll finally do something about it. She’s spent way too long pretending nothing’s wrong.”“I don’t know, Leonard…” Deanna didn’t look like her usual self.“What’s wrong, baby?” he asked, concerned.“Nothing… I’ve just got a headache,” Deanna replied, rubbing her forehead.“You’re stressed, Deanna. Want to take a few days off? I can talk to Sacha, give him a call. Stay home,” Leonard offered.“No, no… I’ll be fine.”Deanna looked at him closely for the first time since he’d walked in; he was dressed to the nines, in a brand-new suit, his hair carefully styled and a noticeable scent of cologne. She forgot all about Laura and her threats.“Where are you going?” she asked, eyeing him suspicio
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 14
Even though she had her in-laws on her side and knew they would pressure Harry to leave her, Laura still wasn’t at ease. Her limits were slipping. She had been so obsessed with chasing after that woman that she had completely forgotten about Deanna and Leonard. If they spoke out, she’d be cornered—and if Charles found out, he’d move heaven and earth. They wouldn’t give the child to Harry, but they would give her to them. It was the same thing. She could go against Harry, but not against Crusher Sr.The threats toward that woman intensified—more violent, more aggressive. She didn’t just call her anymore—sometimes she waited for her outside work, shouting at her in the street. Unlike Harry, and to her misfortune, the woman had actually fallen in love. So much so that she put up with everything in silence, lowering her head.Many times, she had tried to end things with Harry. Long stretches passed where they were apart. She wouldn’t see him or answer his calls.That’s when Harry started
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 13
When Camila called Laura asking her to come over because Charles wanted to talk to her, Laura panicked. What did he want? Did they know? Well, if they knew about Harry and his lover, maybe she could get them on her side—maybe they'd even help her force her husband to leave her. She put Emma in the car and left; the child would serve as a shield or, at the very least, might stir some pity in her grandparents—either way, it worked for her.“Laura! Emma!” Camila greeted them as soon as they stepped through the door.The little girl ran into her grandmother’s arms. Despite all the constant "trips" and the many hands that cared for her day to day, she was full of energy—always smiling, always running, always trying to climb onto furniture. The love she didn’t get from her mother, she received from everyone else.“Hi Camila, how are you?” Laura greeted her.Looking at her, she seemed like the same old Laura from college.“I’m sorry, dear, but Charles wants to speak with you. I had a very un
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 12
Ethan was waiting for him in the living room; he wasn’t going to hide from the scolding. Yes, he had done something wrong—very wrong—by hitting a younger kid. But that little brat was a pervert. He was sure his dad would understand, even if he punished him too.Naomi, on the other hand, wasn’t so confident. She could already hear him banning her from going out, from seeing friends: school to home, home to school.But Daniel came in and went straight to greet Susan with a kiss on the cheek, and gave Deanna a quick kiss on the lips."Are you okay?" Deanna asked. He looked... off."Yeah, yeah... just a lot of work."He walked directly to where Ethan was, and when Ethan saw him, he stood up. Naomi stayed quiet in a corner, wishing she could disappear into thin air. Daniel stopped in front of his son and said:"Don’t do it again."He turned to Naomi."You either.""Yes, Dad," they both replied at the same time.And that was it? That was it?He took off his jacket and went into his office,
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 11
Daniel and Harry really made a scene that morning. When Harry walked into his brother’s office on the upper floor, he looked terrible. His expression was distressed, his face downcast. As soon as he got the call from Daniel’s secretary, he knew what it was about: Deanna.He was probably furious with him—furious over the way he’d been acting, how he was letting things spiral. Harry knew full well he was putting more weight on her shoulders by leaving Emma at her house, and he felt guilty about it. But he also knew the girl couldn’t be in better hands. Who better than the woman who should’ve been her mother?“Sit down,” Daniel said, standing behind his desk, fiddling with his shirt cuffs like he always did when he was about to get stern and unyielding.“I know why you want to talk to me.”“Oh, do you?”“It’s about Deanna… Look, Daniel, I’m really sorry. I don’t want to be bothering her all the time,” Harry apologized, lowering his gaze.“She had to take Emma to rehearsals. She wants to
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 10
The next morning was another list of family arguments. Daniel and Harry locked themselves in the office and shouted so loudly you could hear them from the hallway. Deanna and Leonard fought in her dressing room and ended with her father storming out, cursing. Charles and Camila clashed too—each one defending a different daughter-in-law. Ethan finally caught his sister with the blond dwarf, hiding behind one of the gym walls, and chaos broke loose. It seemed the fragile peace the Crushers had managed to build was falling apart.“Let’s drop everything and go back to Rome!” Leonard said in the middle of the argument.“Are you out of your mind? You’re not just saying who knows what nonsense to Camila—you want I run away on top of that?” Deanna snapped.“I told that witch exactly what she needed to hear!”“You’re going to drive me crazy! Why are you adding more problems to the ones we already have?”“I don’t want you to get hurt again.”“Sometimes I don’t know if I want to kill you... Does
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 9
Leonard wasn’t going to sit around and do nothing.That Monday, he went looking for Camila at the Club—the same one Alice used to frequent, the one he hadn’t stepped into in twenty years. Even though they were family, their relationship remained tense and distant; Camila still thought the worst of him, and Leonard couldn’t stand her. But they had learned to be “cordial” with each other—though not without the occasional glare of disgust.For Leonard, this was personal—because of how she’d treated Deanna—and for Camila, it was pure loathing. That’s why every head turned when Reed confidently slid into the seat across from her. Everyone knew they couldn’t stand each other. The moment she saw him, Camila’s face said it all: disgust.“Camila, darling, what a coincidence! How have you been?”“What are you doing, Leonard?”“I saw you and wanted to say hello. Don’t tell me that bothers you.”“Of course it bothers me,” she replied under her breath so no one else could hear.She was visibly unc
A Wife For My Brother Epilogue 8
When Harry finally showed up for his daughter, it was Daniel who handed her over. Deanna was too angry to see him; she felt like if she did, she’d explode. She watched him get into the car and buckle Emma into her seat through a window. A few years ago, they would’ve argued endlessly over far less than this. Now she just watched him leave.Was he really that alone? Her old college friends still messaged her, inviting her to sing or to attend one of their performances, and they always asked about him. He had walked away from everything—even old friendships.The anger faded when the heaviness set in. She had everything it took to free him from that situation. She had the words to pull him out of misery—but the consequences Laura threatened were too much. She was sure he wouldn’t choose freedom over his daughter. Otherwise, he would’ve done it long ago. But she couldn’t find peace. She had to find a way to help him. There had to be something she could do without the result being losing E
