Chapter 5
Sharon walked out of Mathew’s study room, he walked closely behind Dee with her eyes scanning through the house. She didn’t get to take a proper glance at the whole house earlier, She could confess that it was bigger and prettier than what she thought.
After walking through the long hallway, they finally stopped in front of a room. Dee opened the door revealing a big room to her face.
“This will be your room, Ma’am.” She gestured
“If you need anything, you can put a call across to me,” she added softly.
Sharon nodded and walked into the room, she watched Dee take her leave and instantly close the door after her.
Her eyes scanned through the whole room; she didn’t think much about it when she slumped into the big bed.
She grunted with her mind running through a lot of things. She couldn’t believe she had really divorced Andrew and got into a contract with another man. Not just any man but Andrew’s brother.
Sharon never regretted her actions she was going to do even worse to Andrew.
She suddenly got out of bed to take a bath; Sharon had been feeling so stuffy.
She was about to walk into the bathroom, which was just at the corner of the room when she heard a knock on the door. Her brow raised slightly in surprise, wondering who it could be. She dismissed the thought and walked over to the door. The moment she pulled it open, she was greeted by a young lady with a rounded face and a small smile
“Who are you?” Sharon asked instantly
“I’m sorry for the late introduction, I’m Tara, your maid.” She introduced
Sharon's eyes scanned through her from head to toe, She looked two years younger than her. She had clearly remembered that Mathew talked about her.
Sharon only nodded with no stain of a smile on her face and opened the door widely for her to come in
“You look prettier than I thought ma’am.” Tara smiled even more at Sharon as she walked into her room
Sharon simply ignored her and walked into the bathroom.
She stripped naked under the shower and took a warm bath. Sharon took her time in the bathroom. When she was done she walked out of the bathroom with a grey towel tied across her chest
Her brow raised a little seeing Tara still in her room she thought she would be gone by then. Sharon looked at the young lady busy tidying up the room that was already cleaned. She ignored her presence and sat in front of the mirror
The moment she sat in front of the mirror, her eyes went all over her face and she touched it feeling it again, she couldn’t believe she was really back to twenty-three when her face was still blossoming with youthful beauty.
When she married Andrew her beauty was already fading out at twenty-six, even though Andrew had insisted she be a full housewife, she hardly had time to rest, she had to attend to his family. Her mind reeled back to her feisty sister-in-law and her mother-in-law who complained at every single thing she did. Sharon breathed heavily at the thought of that, she was glad she would be leaving that life behind.
Chapter 6 Tara helped Sharon pick out the dress she would be wearing.“Ma’am, the white dress or the yellow dress? Tara asked meekly, holding up both dresses. Sharon looked at them through the mirror and she seemed to contemplate for a while. She didn’t think much about it when she chose the white one. It wasn’t the time for her to be deliberating over mere clothes. “The white dress,” Sharon told her. Tara brought the white dress to her at once and she got her dressed up. She helped her dress adequately and her long brunette hair was combed down until it shone and her scalp ached.Sharon stared at her reflection in the mirror, which was almost blinding. She looked markedly different from when she first arrived at the mansion.Tara kept looking at her, not daring to take her eyes off even for a second; she had never seen anyone as stunning as her new mistress“You look, pretty ma’am, you had the prettiest face I had ever seen.” She complemented herSharon only nodded, no smile cre
Chapter sevenTara went over to get the door. When she opened the door, Dee’s face was instantly revealed to her.“It’s time for dinner.” She announced and left instantly Tara shut the door and walked back to Sharon.It’s time for dinner and Sir Mathew had requested for you.Sharon stood up from where she had sat and without hesitation, she walked out of the roomSince she doesn’t know her way around, Tara volunteered to be her guard, showing her some places around the house but she didn’t put much mind on them After all she knew she wouldn’t be needing them. She will only be staying with him for a short time Finally, they arrived at a grand dining hall. Sharon's eyes scanned through the whole room and they finally rested on two people in the room, Sharon didn’t need a soothsayer to know who they were, the man sitting on one of the chairs like a king upon his throne would be her new husband and the middle-aged woman right beside him dishing out the meals is Dee, the motherly houseke
Chapter eightSharon looked at the rude man, She couldn’t believe he could say that to her face However, her next words were interrupted by a call that came suddenly on his phone.Mathew took a glance at his cell phone and his expression instantly changed, he stood up from where he sat and walked slightly away from the dining tableSharon clenched her fist tightly as his words kept coming back to her. She was greatly insulted by him, well it was never his fault, she was the one who was so stupid to believe all his lies.“Do you want second, Miss?” Dee's voice managed to jolt her out of her thoughtShe looked down at her meal that she had only nibbled on the whole day, she had hardly taken a spoon from it so why would she ask if she wanted more?Sharon didn’t want to act rude, she only looked up at the woman forcing a smile across her face“No. I’m fine.” She mumbledAfter all, she had her pride too, it was just her first day in the house, so why would she ask for a second? It would on
Chapter nine"What do you mean when you say you 'died' before?" Tara asked, walking closely behind Sharon. Sharon had left her in a lot of confusion with just a few words.Sharon suddenly paused. She tilted her head in her direction, trying to see if anyone could try to understand her at least.“I died once before.Even before she could continue, she could see how confused Tara already was. She had probably thought that she was crazy.“Never mind.” Sharon sighed and instantly walked away from her side. Tara took her feet and walked after she ignored her loud footsteps that echoed through the hallway.“Did you by chance hit your head on your way here?” She raised a brow, trying to meet up with Sharon.Sharon ignored her and walked towards her room. The moment she arrived in front of the familiar door, she looked over at the giant door close to her. She raised a brow, slightly turning to Tara.“Who does this room belong to?” She asked, piqued with curiosity.“It’s Sir Mathew’s room,” T
Chapter TenShe had been so startled to see the man that she had never expected anyone in the middle of the night.“What are you doing in the middle of the night? Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping?” She questioned.Sharon knew it wasn’t the right question to ask; it was his house, and he could do whatever he wanted.Matthew ignored her; he walked over to the switch, reached up for the light switch, and flickered it on. The light immediately poured into the dark room, and Sharon squinted her eyes at the sudden reflex.He returned to the sofa, where he took his seat.“Is he having difficulty sleeping?” Sharon thought.Sharon ignored the thought; she crouched to the floor and started to pack everything she dropped. “You should know how to keep your voices low; your cries are quite disturbing and irritating.” The man said it to her face.Sharon's brows instantly snapped together.How did he know that she cried?“Have you been sneaking on me?” She scoffed. For a minute, she had forgotte
Chapter ElevenSharon sat there and watched as he spun on his heels and walked away, the shadow of his silhouette reflecting on the walls.After the man left, she drank to her satisfaction, and upon finishing the last drop, she collapsed onto the bed.“Young Miss.” Sharon could feel a soft tap on her shoulder, waking her up.Her eyes quietly opened, and right before she was Dee.“I’m sorry, I didn’t know when I slept off.” Sharon apologized and sat up."It's morning already?" Her eyes went out of the window, seeing how fast morning had come.Sharon's eyes suddenly scanned around the room as if she were in search of something.“What about Mathew?” She asked Dee.“He left for work,” Dee responded.She quietly nodded. She got on her feet, ready to leave for her room, but she was stopped halfway by Dee’s voice.“Sir Mathew instructed me to take you shopping,” Dee told her.Sharon was a little surprised. When she checked her closet earlier, she saw enough clothes in there.“And is there an
Chapter Twelve Sharon stepped vividly on the accelerator, heading for the lawyer’s office. The moment she pulled up in front of the building, she alighted, catching some attention as usual.She ignored all the gazes and walked through the door, her three-inch heels sounding clearly on the tilted floor.“Good morning. I’m here to see lawyer Chatterley.” Sharon stated this as she approached the receptionist's counter.“Do you have an appointment with him?” She smiled at Sharon warmly. “Yes.” She said it without hesitation.“Your name?” The lady asked as she glanced through the big book in front of her.“Sharon. Sharon George." She added her father's name.A satisfied smile escaped from her lips when she saw Sharon's name in the appointment room.“Okay. Mr. Chatterley is waiting for you in his office.” She mumbled.Sharon mouthed a thank you and left in the direction of the lawyer's office.The moment she arrived in front of his door, she stifled the traces of nervousness she was feeli
Chapter Thirteen Sharon regretted every minute she spent believing Aria. Tears pooled in Sharon's eyes, but she quickly sent away her tears; right now she was done sobbing because of them.She will be getting her company back and making Andrew regret leaving her for Aria.Sharon suddenly found her phone buzzing, indicating a call coming in. She had grabbed her phone back after visiting the hotel with Remo.The moment she glanced at the phone screen, Sharon immediately saw that it was the same devil who was calling.Sharon parked beside the road and didn’t hesitate to pick up at the first ring; she wanted to listen to what Aria had to say, even though she had no time for such a pretentious bitch. “Sister!” Aria's sweet voice came the moment she picked up.“Where have you been? I have been really worried about you.” Aria's voice added, and she squeezed her face from the other end. Aria had faked a broken voice, but Sharon was still not moved. Sharon said nothing; she bit her lip and
Chapter 141Matthew watched Sharon for a long moment, his eyes searching hers. He could feel a strange mix of emotions swirling inside him, but the overwhelming one was relief. She didn't push him away, not like he expected.She didn't yell, didn't accuse him. She was only calm, almost too calm, like she had accepted whatever it was that had happened between them. It was both comforting and unsettling at the same time.He took a deep breath, pushing aside his emotions for the moment. He could already feel the weight of his decision pressing on his chest. "I’ll be leaving soon," he said quietly, standing up from the chair beside her bed. "But before I go…"He pulled a cheque from his jacket pocket, the crisp paper a stark reminder of the distance between them, both literal and emotional. "I want you to take this," he said, his tone firm yet softer than usual. "It’s $50,000. It’s not much, but it’s something."Sharon looked at the cheque, her brow furrowing. She shook her head, her voi
Chapter 140 Sharon’s vision blurred as she leaned back against the passenger seat, pain pulsing through her body with every jolt of the car. Ella drove like a woman possessed, her hands gripping the wheel tightly, her foot pressing hard on the accelerator. She didn’t even seem to notice how fast they were going, speeding past streetlights and weaving through traffic. Nothing mattered to her but getting Sharon to the hospital. "Hold on, Sharon," Ella urged, her voice tight with fear. "We’re almost there." Sharon could barely respond. Her head was spinning, and her stomach felt like it was on fire. The pain from Sophie’s blow had only worsened, and she could feel a warmth trickling down her body, blood. Panic set in, but she fought it down, focusing on Ella’s words, trying to stay conscious. The hospital loomed ahead, and Ella barely slowed as she pulled into the parking lot. She rushed out of the car, barely waiting for the nurse to help them before she was ushered into the
Chapter 139Sharon and Ella walked out of the office. She had signed the correct documents, sent them out, and everything had been approved.The project was moving forward, and Sharon was preparing herself for the hard work ahead. This was her chance to take back the company, and she knew she couldn’t afford to relent. The thoughts of what she was about to do made her heart beat faster. She had to keep going. She had to stay strong. But just as they were walking down the sidewalk, Sharon suddenly stopped, her footsteps faltering.Ella noticed immediately, glancing over to her. “What’s wrong?”She didn’t expect it to hit her like this. She touched her belly instinctively, feeling the tightening sensation. The longing, anger, frustration, and that deep yearning. A desire to be near him, even though he was the last person she should be thinking about right now.Ella caught the movement and immediately understood. Her face softened with concern as she stepped closer to Sharon. “Don’t le
Chapter 138Sharon sat back in her chair, her hands steady as she signed the last of the documents that had been sitting on her desk for days. It was a simple task, yet one that had felt like it was looming over her, as if the weight of her recent troubles would stop her from getting it done. But now, she was finally on track. Her signature was swift, confident, and with it, she sent the documents off to their partners.She leaned back, a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. The email confirmation came in almost immediately, the message saying it had been approved. Her success was undeniable, and she could already feel the wave of praise building in the air. Not just from her team, but from the shareholders. They had always been watching, and now, they were congratulating her for the success she brought to the company. "Good work, Sharon," came a voice from the doorway. A colleague had stepped in, offering a smile. "Your efforts are paying off.""Thanks," Sharon sai
Chapter 137Aria’s heart pounded as she ran through the streets, clutching her bag tightly to her side. She didn’t know why she was running, or why the fear that gripped her chest was growing with each step. But it was there, clawing at her insides, and she couldn’t stop running.Her mind raced as she replayed the events over and over in her head, Sharon’s collapse, her own actions that led to it, and now the crushing weight of uncertainty bearing down on her. She had never been afraid of consequences before. But now, something was different. She couldn’t stop herself from running.By the time she arrived back home, she was out of breath, her chest rising and falling with each heavy inhale. She slammed the door behind her, locking it with trembling hands. Her entire body felt stiff, as if she were trapped in a nightmare that she couldn’t escape. She leaned against the door for a moment, gathering herself, trying to steady the shaking of her limbs. She had to think. She had to make a
Chapter 136The next morning, Aria walked into the office, her mind was already prepared for the chaos she expected to unfold. She’d set everything up the night before, knowing that the humiliation of Sharon was only a matter of time. She had made sure the photoshopped images of Sharon would circulate, ensuring that her reputation would take a hit. The plan was perfect, or so she thought. Everything would be done once she got to find a dramatic scene. She had anticipated a dramatic confrontation, the kind of scene where Sharon would be caught off guard and fall into the trap. Instead, what greeted her was far from what she imagined.As she stepped into the office, she found Sharon laughing, a wide, genuine smile stretched across her face as she engaged with her project partners. The usual tension that Aria had hoped for was nowhere to be found. Instead, Sharon seemed completely at ease, surrounded by people who seemed to enjoy her company. Her laughter rang through the room, and Ar
Chapter 135Aria's grip tightened on the steering wheel as she glanced in the rearview mirror. Matthew’s car was still there, trailing her down the road like a persistent shadow. The thought of him following her made her blood boil, but she didn’t let it show. She wasn’t about to let him get the best of her, not now, not when she had more important things to take care of.Without hesitating, she veered her car off the main road and onto a side street, taking a sharp turn that led her to a nearby church. It was quiet there, peaceful even, and most importantly, away from Matthew's prying eyes. If he wanted to follow her, let him. She wasn’t going to let him ruin her plans.The old stone church loomed ahead as she parked, locking her car behind her as she stepped out. She made sure to keep her pace slow, not wanting to give away the fact that she was intentionally trying to lose him. Her heels clicked against the cobblestone walkway as she walked toward the entrance, the cool night air b
Chapter 134Leo sat quietly across from Matthew, his gaze fixed to his friend, who seemed lost in his thoughts. They had just finished a rather tense phone call with Sharon. Matthew dialed her number, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for her to pick up. When she finally did, her voice was soft, distant. He was able to hear her voice and that was all he wanted to hear, just a reassurance that she was okay. But despite the calmness in her voice, he knew that it wasn't real.Leo watched the entire interaction in silence, his concern for his friend growing. As Matthew ended the call, Leo couldn’t hold back any longer.“You’ve got to step up your game, Matt,” Leo said, his tone laced with frustration. “I can’t keep watching you like this. You need to do something if you want her back.”Matthew sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to push away the weight of the conversation. “I know. But I’m not going to rush in blind. I need to figure out what’s going on with her. What’
Chapter 133Sharon watched Tilly leave after handing her lunch, and for a moment, she let her thoughts drift. The office was quiet, save for the occasional shuffle of papers or a soft murmur of conversation. She thought she could finally get some peace, but then a small nagging voice reminded her of something. She hadn’t dropped off the project file on her colleague’s desk yet.“Wait,” Sharon called out, stopping Tilly before she could leave. Tilly turned back, waiting for Sharon to speak. “The file,” Sharon said, her voice calm but with a hint of urgency. “You didn’t leave it on my desk.”Tilly hesitated for a moment, then replied, “I haven’t finished it yet, Sharon. I was just getting your lunch and… I’ll finish the file now.”Sharon nodded, appreciating the quick response but still feeling a slight tension building up in her chest. “Make sure you finish it quickly. I need it on my desk soon.”With that, Tilly nodded hurriedly and excused herself, leaving Sharon alone with her thou