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After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge Battles
"Sometimes, the hardest battles aren’t fought with others, but with the pieces of yourself that you’ve lost along the way."Driving home felt like moving through a haze. My hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, knuckles white, as I replayed the events of the day over and over in my mind. Everything was a blur, a whirlwind of emotions I couldn’t seem to get a handle on. How had my life unraveled so completely in just a few hours?My mother—no, not my mother—had told me the most devastating truth of all. I wasn’t hers. The woman who had spent my entire life resenting me, pushing me away, had finally revealed why. I wasn’t her daughter. I had always wondered what I had done wrong, why she never loved me the way a mother should. And now, the answer was simple. I didn’t belong to her.But if I wasn’t hers, then whose was I? Who were my real parents? And why was I given to this family, to be raised in a home where love was withheld like some cruel game?As if that wasn’t enough, Chloe
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge Man in the mirror
"Sometimes, the biggest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves, with no one else to blame but the man in the mirror." my father once said.I stood outside Jake’s house, the bottle in my hand almost empty. The night air was cool, but it did nothing to sober the heat in my chest. I’d screwed up. Big time. Everything was slipping through my fingers—my life, my family, the woman I’d finally realized I couldn’t live without. And for what? A stupid mistake, a night of weakness that had consequences far beyond what I’d ever imagined.I pounded on the door, and after a few moments, Jake opened it, his eyes narrowing as he took in my state. He didn’t say anything, just stepped aside to let me in. I stumbled past him into the living room, collapsing onto the couch. The bottle dangled from my hand, and I stared at it, wondering how I’d gotten to this point.“You look like hell, man,” Jake said, finally breaking the silence as he took the bottle from me and set it on the coffee table. “F
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge The beginning
**"There are moments when life seems to break, shattering everything you’ve held dear, leaving you grasping at fragments, trying to piece together what’s left."**I’d been on edge for days, the threatening messages still haunting me, no matter how hard I tried to push them out of my mind. But today, I told myself, would be different. I was picking up the kids from school, and we would have a normal afternoon—no fear, no anxiety, just us. I clung to that thought like a lifeline as I drove to the school, trying to drown out the nagging voice in my head that kept whispering warnings.Lucas and Lucy were waiting at the front gate, their faces lighting up when they saw me. It was a small moment, but one that made my heart swell. They ran to the car, their backpacks bouncing as they climbed in.“Mom, guess what?” Lucas was already chattering as he buckled up. “I got a gold star on my science project!”“And I made a new friend today!” Lucy added, her excitement contagious.I smiled, trying t
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge Pain and grief
Alanna"When the world takes your heart and tears it apart, you’re left clinging to the pieces, desperate to make something whole again."The days blurred together as the search for Lucas and Lucy began. Nolan and I were hardly sleeping, barely eating, our lives consumed by the desperate need to find our children. Every minute that passed felt like a lifetime, the silence from the kidnappers weighing down on us like a curse. Nolan stayed close, his presence both a comfort and a reminder of everything we stood to lose.When the detectives arrived, I was numb, the events of that terrible day replaying over and over in my mind like a broken record. They led us into the living room, where Nolan and I sat side by side, holding hands so tightly it was as if we were trying to anchor each other to the moment, to reality.One of the detectives, a middle-aged man with graying hair and a stern expression, started the questioning. His partner, a younger woman with sharp eyes, stood beside him, a
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge The Storm
NOLAN**"Sometimes, doing your best feels like it’s never enough, like every step forward only leads to more walls, more pain, more fear."**I sat there, staring at the wall, feeling the weight of everything crashing down on me. I had tried so hard, thrown everything I had into getting Lucas and Lucy back. I made calls, talked to every contact I had, tried every angle I could think of. But it wasn’t enough. Nothing was working.I felt like I was losing them. My kids. My flesh and blood. I’d only just gotten them back, and now they were slipping through my fingers, taken by some faceless monster who wanted to rip my life apart. And I couldn’t stop it. I ran a hand through my hair, frustration gnawing at my insides. “What the hell do they mean by half of our wealth combined?”Alanna stood across from me, her eyes red from crying, her face pale with worry. She looked as tired as I felt. “Maybe they mean our total assets divided by two. In money.”“That means they know us,” I muttered, t
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge ALMOST
NOLAN**“You can spend your life building walls to keep out the darkness, but it only takes one crack for everything to come crumbling down.”**The air in the car felt heavy, filled with the weight of what we were about to do. I could hear Alanna’s breathing, steady but strained, like she was trying to keep it all together. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. Every mile we covered felt like it was taking us further away from safety, deeper into the unknown.“We’re really doing this,” I muttered under my breath, more to myself than to her. Alanna didn’t look at me. Her eyes were fixed on the road ahead, her face pale. “We don’t have a choice, Nolan. We have to get them back.”“But what if something goes wrong?” The question had been gnawing at me from the moment we agreed to this plan. “What if we give them the money, and they still…?”She cut me off before I could finish, her voice tight. “We can’t think like that. We have to believe it will work.”I
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge STERILE WALLS
ALANNA"In the end, all we have is each other, and sometimes, that's enough."I looked into Nolan’s eyes, trying to memorize every detail, every line on his face. My heart felt heavy, weighed down by the reality of what was about to happen. I had no choice. This was the only way to save our children."Take care of the kids," I said softly, my voice steady despite the fear gnawing at me from the inside. I leaned in and kissed him, letting my lips linger on his just a moment longer, as if it could somehow transfer my strength to him. I pulled away, and he grasped my hand, his eyes filled with the same dread that I felt."No," Nolan’s voice cracked. "I can’t let you do this, Alanna."I forced a small smile, trying to be strong for him. "It’s the only way, Nolan. Trust me. I need you to be strong for them, for us."His grip tightened on my hand, but I gently pulled away, turning toward Brad. The sight of him made my stomach turn. He stood there, smug and confident, the kind of man who had
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge MOTIVES
Alanna"Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’"The doctor’s words cut through the air like a knife, making everything around me blur into the background. My heart pounded in my chest, the sound of my pulse deafening in my ears. Complication. The word echoed in my mind, twisting my gut into knots. I had done everything I could to protect Nolan and the kids, but it wasn’t enough.“What kind of complication?” My voice barely came out, strangled by fear.The doctor’s eyes softened, but his expression remained serious. “He’s lost a significant amount of blood, and we’re having trouble stabilizing him. We need a blood transfusion immediately.”A wave of cold fear washed over me, but it was quickly followed by a surge of determination. “Take mine. I’m a universal donor.”The doctor hesitated for a moment, his gaze searching mine for any sign of uncertainty. But there was none. There couldn’t be. Nolan need
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After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge EPILOGUE
ALANNAStanding at the back of the church, the soft melody of the wedding march echoing through the air. Who would have thought that after everything—after all the pain, the heartbreak, and the betrayal—I would find myself here, about to marry Nolan Westbrook, the man I once believed was the source of all my suffering? Life has a strange way of leading you exactly where you need to be, even when you fight it every step of the way.Pedro, my rock, my father in every way that mattered, stood beside me. He looked at me with pride, his eyes shining with unshed tears. "You ready, Dear?" His voice was steady, but I could hear the emotion behind it.I nodded, feeling my heart swell with gratitude. This was the man who had taken me in, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the family I had always longed for. And now, he was about to walk me down the aisle to start a new chapter of my life.As we began to move forward, the sight before me took my breath away. The church was filled with the peop
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge CLOSURE
NOLAN"Closure doesn't come from forgetting the past but from facing it head-on."The wind blew softly as we stood at Chloe's grave, the air filled with the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of the city. It had taken us a long time to get here, to stand at this place with a sense of peace instead of anger or regret. I looked down at the headstone, its cold surface a stark reminder of all that had happened, all that we had lost and gained.In my arms, little Chloe stirred, her tiny hands grasping at the air. She was so innocent, unaware of the twisted history that brought her into this world. But that was how it would stay. Alanna and I had promised each other that this child, this beautiful little girl, would never know the darkness that shadowed her birth. She would be loved, cherished, and protected from the truth that could shatter her world.Alanna knelt beside the grave, placing a single white rose on the headstone. Her voice was soft, but there was strength in it
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge CHOICES
ALANNAWhen Lucas stepped out of the shadows, gun in hand, my heart clenched with a fear I hadn’t felt in years. The happiness of moments before—Nolan’s proposal, the promises of a future together—seemed to shatter like glass around us. All I could see was Lucas, his face twisted with rage and pain, his eyes filled with a darkness that sent chills down my spine.It was as if everything we’d gone through, every battle we’d fought, was leading up to this moment. But instead of feeling strong, I felt vulnerable, exposed. Lucas was no longer the boy I once knew. He was a man consumed by hatred, and that hatred was directed at me.“You came into my life and took everything,” Lucas snarled, his voice trembling with barely suppressed anger. “You took my family, you took the only love I had ever known, and now you’ve ruined everything!”I tried to find the right words, something that could reach him, something that could make him see reason. But nothing came. All I could do was stand there, f
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge WILL YOU?
ALANNA"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."Shopping with Angela was just the distraction I needed. The weight of everything—Nolan’s court case, the uncertainty of our future—had been pressing down on me like a storm cloud. But here, in the brightly lit aisles, surrounded by the scent of fresh clothes and the chatter of happy customers, I felt lighter. Angela had a way of making even the most mundane tasks feel like an adventure.We wandered through racks of dresses, holding up options and debating the merits of each one. Angela was in the middle of showing me a deep red dress when she suddenly paused, a small smile playing on her lips.“Jake asked me to move in with him.”The words hung in the air between us, and I felt a surge of happiness for her. “He did? That’s amazing, Angela! How do you feel about it?”Angela looked thoughtful, her fingers brushing the fabric of the dress she was holding. “I don’t know. I mean, I love him, and I can see a future with him.
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge Justice
Nolan"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."The courthouse loomed before me, a symbol of the justice I’d been seeking ever since that fateful day. The memories of what Brad had done—of what he’d put my family through—played on a loop in my mind. There was no forgetting the fear in Alanna’s eyes, the sound of the gunshot, the moment when everything nearly ended for us. Today was about more than just a verdict; it was about setting things right, about reclaiming the peace that Brad had stolen from us.As I sat in the courtroom, the weight of the moment settled heavily on my shoulders. This wasn’t just about me. It was about Alanna, about our children, about the future we’d almost lost. I glanced over at Alanna, who was seated beside me. Her hand rested in mine, her grip tight and unyielding. We had come this far together, and we were going to see it through to the end.Mr. Collins, my lawyer, stood and approached the stand where I was seated. He was calm, composed, the
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge Family
ALANNA“Family isn't just about blood; it's about who stands by you when the world falls apart."As we walked into the restaurant, the warm glow of the lights and the soft hum of conversation made me feel at ease. This place, with its cozy ambiance and inviting atmosphere, was perfect for the first dinner we’d have together as a family—one that finally felt whole. I glanced around at everyone, feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness. It had been a whirlwind of emotions since discovering the truth about my past, and now, here we were, trying to create something new from the ashes of what once was.Nolan squeezed my hand gently as we approached our table. He could sense my nerves and, as always, knew exactly what I needed—a reminder that I wasn’t alone in this. The kids ran ahead, excited to see the menu and all the possibilities it promised. Mrs. Westbrook, who had become such a steady presence in our lives, followed behind them, her eyes twinkling with affection as she watched
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge THE TRUTH
ALANNAALANNA*"The truth is like a slow-burning fuse—inevitable and explosive, lighting up the darkest corners of our past."*The air in the room felt heavy, laden with the weight of all the secrets that had been suffocating us for years. Chloe's father sat across from me, his eyes tired and red, as if he had been wrestling with his conscience for a long time. I knew this conversation would change everything, yet I wasn’t prepared for what was coming.For so long, I had lived under the shadow of a truth I didn’t fully understand. I knew that the people I had called my parents weren’t truly mine, but beyond that, there was only darkness—a void that left me feeling lost and incomplete. Today, it seemed, that void was about to be filled.He took a deep breath, as if trying to steady himself for what he was about to reveal. "Alanna, I owe you the truth, even though it's a truth I've buried for far too long. You see, your real parents—they weren’t who you thought they were."I nodded, my
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge DEATH
ALANNA“Some truths are too heavy to bear, but they must be carried nonetheless.”The phone rang late in the evening. Nolan and I were curled up on the couch, enjoying a rare moment of peace. When he saw Chloe’s name flash across the screen, he hesitated, the tension immediately creeping back into his shoulders. He glanced at me, his brows furrowed in concern.“I’ll answer,” I offered, knowing that whatever she had to say would weigh on him. He handed me the phone, relief mingled with worry in his eyes.“Hello?” I tried to keep my voice steady, but my mind raced with possibilities. Why was she calling now?“Alanna,” Chloe’s voice was weak, almost unrecognizable. There was an urgency in her tone that sent a chill down my spine. “I’m at the hospital. I need you and Nolan to come… please, it’s important.”Before I could respond, she hung up. I stared at the phone, my mind reeling.“What did she say?” Nolan’s voice broke through my thoughts.“She’s at the hospital. She wants us to come… N
After Divorce, The Heiress Decides to Revenge MAKE LOVE
NOLANI don't want this night to end," I murmured, my lips brushing against her ear. The words hung in the air, heavy with meaning and longing. I looked into Alanna's deep blue eyes, and I knew she felt the same way."Then let's not let it end," Alanna whispered back, her fingers trailing down my chest, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. The touch of her hands on my skin sent a shiver of anticipation running through me. I couldn't resist her any longer. I swept her off her feet, carrying her up the stairs to our bedroom, where we could forget about the rest of the world and just be with each other.I couldn't help but think about how far we had come. It wasn't just about the physical connection, though that was incredible. It was about the way she looked at me, the way she touched me, the way she made me feel. I knew that I had found something special with Alanna, something that I never wanted to let go of.I kissed her deeply, my tongue exploring her mouth as our bodies pressed t
