Mag-log inShare
Chapter 40
Huling Na-update:
2025-01-13 16:45:38Abigail
For a moment, I stared at Roxy as if she had just told me the sky was green. A chest went tight as my thoughts started to fly in a thousand different directions. Was this because of Conrad? Had he pulled some strings to sabotage me? I couldn’t put it past him after the cruel side of him I had seen today.
I couldn’t lose my job in the company. It had given me something I desperately needed: normalcy. I needed to feel like my life wasn’t completely falling apart.”
“Abigail?” Roxy’s voice softened, her brows knitting together in concern. “You okay?”
I opened my mouth, but no sound came out. My thoughts had tangled into an incoherent knot. The moment Roxy had said something about it being better for me not to come into work right now, my mind latched onto the worst possible explanation: Conrad had gotten me suspended. Or worse, fired.
“I’m fine,” I finally ground out. &ldqu
Kaugnay na kabanata
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 41
AbigailRoxy stretched her arms over her head, letting out a contented sigh as the breeze ruffled her hair. Inside her bag, her phone buzzed. Grumbling, she fished it, frowning at the text that had just come through.“Still on the hook for clean-up duty?” I teased, watching her frown deepen.“I wish,” she said, scratching her chin. “The dog got into the leftovers and my sister’s rushing him to the vet.”“Because he ate some cake?”“It was chocolate cake.”“Oh.”“Yep,” she said, shaking her head. “Dumb dog. I guess this is where we part ways, huh? You sure you’ll be okay?"I gave her a small
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-14Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 42 (1)
AbigailThe morning sun barely peeked through the heavy gray clouds as I pulled into the parking lot of the police station. The chill in the air wrapped around me, but it wasn’t enough to cool the nervous energy buzzing under my skin. I stepped inside, the fluorescent lights overhead casting an unpleasant glow on the scuffed tile floor. A tired-looking officer glanced up from his computer as I approached the front desk.“Good morning,” I said, offering him a polite smile. “I’m here to see someone. Her name is Marcy.” I paused, then added her full name in case he needed it.The officer typed away at his keyboard, his fingers moving with efficiency. “Give me a moment,” he said, his voice neutral. I shifted my weight from one foot to the other, my gaze darting around the room. There was an odd quiet here, punctuated only by the occasional shuffle of papers or muted conversation.After what felt like an eternity
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-15Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 42 (2)
AbigailThe door creaked open slowly, revealing Marcy on the other side. From the get-go, her expression gave me a sneak peek about how her attitude would only worsen from here on out. With that cold, disdainful look, you would think I was some wild dog tracking dirt and mud into her pristine home after a rainy day. She didn’t need to say a word; the set of her jaw and the sharpness in her eyes told me this was going to be far more troublesome than I had prepared for.Still, I smiled, softening my features as much as I could. Letting my pride dictate how I treated her would do me no good. “Good morning, Marcy. Can I come in?”For a moment, she just stared at me, her lips pressed into a tight line. Then, with a stiff nod, she stepped aside, holding the door open just wide enough for me to slip past her into the house
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-15Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 43
AbigailMarcy’s eyes were on me as she leaned even further back in her seat, arms crossed, her expression unreadable save for the flicker of defiance in her gaze. “You want the truth?” she asked, her voice tinged with bitterness. “Fine. You told me to steal Susanna’s jewelry. That’s the truth.”I blinked, my jaw tightening as I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. The same story. The same nonsense. It was beginning to annoy me. It was as if there was an invisible teleprompter behind my back that was stuck on the words “You told me to steal Susanna’s jewelry”. Her stubbornness would have been impressive if it weren’t so enraging. “Marcy,” I said, keeping my tone even, though irritation was startin
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-16Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 44
AbigailMy blood was boiling as I stormed out of Marcy’s house, the door slamming so hard behind me that I could hear the frame shake. She wasn’t worth my time—her lies, her smugness, her refusal to admit the truth. I hoped, with every ounce of anger boiling in my veins, that whatever Susanna had given her to keep her mouth shut was worth it.The cool morning air hit my face as I stalked toward my car, but it did little to cool my temper. I was shaking, my fists clenched so tightly my nails dug into my palms. My heels clicked against the uneven pavement, the sound as sharp and angry as I felt. I yanked my car door open and slid inside, slamming it shut behind me.For a moment, I just sat there, gripping the steering wheel, breathing heavily. The entire conversation replayed in my head, each word st
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-17Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 45
Abigail“Chat?” he repeated, his tone making the word sound like an unanswered question. His surprise was clear, exposed by a faint stammer before he cleared his throat. “What... uh, what about?”I glanced at the dashboard clock, taking note of the time. That might work to my advantage, it was nearing lunchtime. “It won’t take long,” I promised, smoothing down the front of my blouse as though he could see me. “And since I’m probably cutting into your lunch break, I insist that lunch will be on me. Consider it my way of thanking you for hearing me out.”There was a pause, long enough for me to imagine him debating whether to protest. “That’s not necessary,” he began, but I cut him off, my tone firm but still friendly.
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-18Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 46
AbigailTraffic had been a nightmare, and by the time I arrived at The Seasons Autumn, I was gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles were white. I pulled into a parking space and sat there for a moment, taking a deep breath to steady myself. The restaurant was just ahead, a masterpiece of modern design blended with old-world charm. Its polished marble steps glistened in the sun while the golden lettering above the entrance gleamed like a beacon.I was glad I’d taken the time to dress properly when I had left home that morning as I glanced at my silk blouse shimmering faintly under the sunlight. The outfit was simple, elegant, and thankfully hid the anxious energy coursing through me.The moment I reached the top of the steps, an impeccably dressed server approached me, his black suit so perfectly ta
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-19Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 47 (1)
AbigailAs soon as Daniel raised his hand, the waiter appeared almost instantly, his notebook poised and ready. Daniel gestured for me to begin, and I ordered water to start, planning to keep my meal light.“Just a simple garden salad,” I started, but then paused. A faint memory of my stomach growling earlier this morning intruded, accompanied by a pang of guilt. I had promised my baby I’d do better. Eating properly wasn’t just about me anymore—it was about both of us. I swallowed the lump of hesitation and quickly amended my order. “Actually, I’ll have the rosemary grilled chicken with a side of roasted vegetables. And the soup of the day to start.”The waiter nodded, his pen moving swiftly across the page. I glanced at Daniel, wondering if he would opt for something modest. Instead, he closed his menu and said, “I’ll have the same.”The waiter’s pen stilled for a second before he sm
Huling Na-update : 2025-01-20
Pinakabagong kabanata
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 80
ConradI buried my face in my hands, my fingers pressing hard against my temples as if I could physically force the anger out of my mind. But the rage inside me was an uncontrollable wildfire. It filled my veins, burned through my chest and roared in my ears like a storm that would not end.Susanna had lost the baby.The words the doctor had told me replayed in my head over and over again, each repetition slicing into him like a freshly sharpened blade. The doctor’s voice had been flat and clinical but to me, it might as well have been a gunshot.And it was her fault. Abigail, that conniving, heartless woman had killed Susanna’s child out of pure, disgusting jealousy.I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. I hated her. I hated her so much I could barely breathe. Even now, as I thought about her, I could picture her face while my Susanna was been curled up in a hospital bed, devastated and empty.She didn’t even have a shred of remorse. Not a single tear shed for what she
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 79
Alexander The sharp knock on my office door pulled me from my thoughts. I blinked, dragging myself back to the present, and let out a deep breath before speaking. “Come in.”The door opened, and Daniel stepped inside, a file tucked under his arm. His usual composed expression was there, but I caught the faintest glint of excitement in his eyes as he walked toward my desk. That alone told me he had found something good.I leaned back in my chair, tapping my fingers against the armrest as I watched him place the file in front of me.“You have something?” I asked, my voice even.“I do,” Daniel confirmed, smoothing his tie as he stepped back. “I was looking into Liliana, as you requested, but while I was digging into her background, I came across some troubling information about her son, Harry.”I frowned, my gaze dropping to the file in front of me. The boy had barely crossed my mind before now. I knew he existed but I had never given him much thought. He was just a teenager, hardly sig
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 78
Alexander The words on the document blurred together, a jumble of black ink on white paper that refused to form coherent sentences. I blinked, shook my head, and tried again. The numbers, the projections, the carefully outlined strategies for the next quarter—all of it should have demanded my full attention. And yet, my mind drifted, pulled back to the last time I saw Abigail.Her eyes haunted me. I thought back to that day I had taken her to the hospital after Susanna had caused a fiasco at the company, the way Abigail had looked at that ultrasound picture of her baby, her eyes filled with a fragile kind of happiness, as if she couldn’t quite believe that joy belonged to her. And then, I remembered the look in her eyes when she lost it all. When I had seen her in that hospital bed, almost as pale as the sheets she was lying on. I let out a sharp breath, rubbing a hand down my face. The weight of guilt sat heavily in my chest. The worst part was knowing that maybe, just maybe, I had
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 77 (2)
Abigail Marceline's expression was one of sheer condescension. “Do you think I need Susanna’s sloppy plans to strike at you, Abigail?” She let out a low, humorless laugh. “I am the matriarch of the Remington family. I don’t stoop to such pathetic schemes.”I barely registered her insult. I was too focused on the implications of what she had just admitted. Susanna had done all of this—schemed, manipulated, and tried to eliminate my baby—without Marceline’s blessing.Which meant one thing: Susanna wasn’t working for Marceline.She had a safety net, but it wasn’t who I thought it was. It wasn’t the Remington family at all. It was someone else, someone powerful enough that even Susanna, with her delusions of grandeur, had felt secure enough to act.And suddenly, I knew. Whoever it was, had to be the father of her child as well. I lifted my gaze to Marceline, carefully studying her. She was many things—calculating, ruthless, controlling—but she was also proud. Too proud to ever align her
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 77 (1)
Abigail The moment I saw the syringe glint under the light, a terrible realization settled over me like a suffocating shroud. Liam who had just been pleading for my help, was still Marceline’s pawn. He wasn’t going to beg anymore. He was going to force me into submission if that was what Marceline wanted.I didn’t know what was in that syringe, but I knew one thing with absolute certainty—I could not let its contents anywhere inside my body.His sudden movement sent my pulse skyrocketing. I wrenched my arm back, but he was faster, his fingers locking around my wrist with a desperation that sent cold dread rushing through my veins. He was stronger than me, especially in my current state. My body was still exhausted from everything I had been through. But panic was not an option. If I panicked, I would lose.His voice was hoarse when he spoke, the same desperation from before creeping into his tone. “Please, Abigail. Just stay with Conrad. It’ll fix everything.”He still thought there
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 76 (2)
MarcelineMy nails dug into the smooth fabric of the armrest as I kept my expression neutral listening to Abigail's words. Her confidence was needling under my skin like splinters I couldn’t remove. I had always doubted Abigail had much of a spine, which was one of the reasons I had tolerated her for so long. So what was this audacity? When and where had she decided she had a sharp tongue to use so boldly against me? It made me furious. Negotiating with Abigail was beneath me.Sitting here, listening to her break down my strategy, made me want to snap my fingers, spur my men into action and be done with this mess. There were so many simple ways to end this entire ordeal I could have employed a long time ago.It would have been so easy too. All that would have been needed was a word in the right ears. Then a simple accident would have occurred. A body washed ashore, or perhaps one that simply vanished.She could have snatched away in the parking lot of the company, or taken a bullet t
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 76 (1)
AbigailMarceline lifted a shoulder in a delicate shrug but she said nothing more. For the first time since this conversation began, Liam met my eyes. I wished he hadn’t, because the moment he did, I saw it; the shame, the desperation.The absolute wreck of a man he had become. He swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing. "It wasn’t supposed to be a big deal," he muttered, his voice rough. "I’d just started smoking… you know, to take the edge off. Looking for university funds was—" He exhaled, shaking his head. "It was stressful. I was worried about the future, about making it, and then one of the gardeners invited me for a smoke as I was leaving the house one day. I figured, why not? It was just one time."My stomach twisted. "One time," I echoed, my voice hollow. Liam nodded weakly. "But it didn’t stop, did it?" I asked, my hands trembling at my sides.He hesitated before answering, "No."I shut my eyes for a fraction of a second, inhaling sharply through my nose, willing the fury bubbli
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 75 (2)
AbigailI stared down at Liam, my body rigid with fury. The man kneeling before me, clutching at my dress, was supposed to be my brother, but right now, I could barely recognize him. "You owe Marceline money?" My voice was sharp, my tone disbelieving. "How, Liam? When did you borrow money from her?" Liam opened his mouth, but before he could form a single word, my gaze snapped to Marceline. "You," I spat, my anger redirecting itself at the woman watching us with a small, knowing smile. "You've gone too far. It wasn't enough for you to sneak around behind my back and meet with my brother in secret, but now you’ve loaned him money, too? Who gave you the right to do that?" Marceline didn't react or try to defend herself. She simply watched, and her silence only enraged me further. "You’re despicable," I seethed. "Manipulating my brother, pulling him into whatever twisted scheme you’re running—" "Abigail, stop!" Liam cut me off, his voice rising in desperation. I turned back to him
Abandoned by Ex, Married to His CEO Brother Chapter 75 (1)
Abigail The room felt like it was shrinking around me, the walls closing in inch by inch. But Marceline wasn't finished yet. She turned her gaze to another man, the one standing near the entrance leading deeper into the house. He was a broad-shouldered figure, his expression neutral as though he had been trained not to show emotion. "And this," Marceline said, her tone as light as if she were introducing a friend at a social gathering, "is the lovely caregiver who so graciously escorted your dear mother to her new home, where she is being taken very good care of." My fingers twitched as my breath hitched. Marceline met my gaze with an almost amused expression, as if she enjoyed watching the realization dawn on my face. "You—" My voice was hoarse, my throat dry. I swallowed hard and tried again. "You and Conrad, you took her." Marceline smiled, slow and indulgent. "Of course, Abigail. I would have thought you'd already come to that conclusion." I had suspected Conrad was involved
