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The Outsider's Vows The Forgotten Wife
David’s gaze shifted toward Stephanie, his eyes softening in a way that made Avery’s heart sink. The man she had just begun to love was looking at another woman with affection—as it seemed to her—and it tore her apart. “You’re awake!” Stephanie rushed to his side, gripping his hand as though it were a lifeline. “Get away from him!” Avery’s shout echoed through the hospital room. Stephanie turned, her face contorting into a mockery of confusion. “David, who is this woman, and why is she yelling at me?” David's brow furrowed as he glanced from one woman to the other. “I... I don’t know her.” Avery’s fists clenched, her frustration bubbling over. “Stephanie cheated on you with her own brother and got pregnant! We were forced into marriage a week after, and we’ve been living together ever since! I am your wife!” Stephanie’s eyebrows shot up, her voice laced with feigned innocence. “Why are you yelling at him?! And who is Stephanie?” she asked, echoing David’s bewilderment. A
Last Updated : 2024-09-05The Outsider's Vows Not Your Maid
The days that followed were harder than Avery imagined. David avoided her like the plague, retreating into his shell whenever she tried to get close. Every effort she made seemed to push him further away, making her feel desperate and foolish. She tried to recreate moments from their past, hoping to spark a memory, but it only left her feeling more isolated.One evening, as she was chopping vegetables in the kitchen, lost in thought, a voice cut through her reverie."Hey, Stranger."Avery didn’t look up from the chopping board. She knew the voice too well."Look at you. Who would believe Avery could act so desperately like this for a man's attention?" Stephanie sneered, stepping into the kitchen."Stop disturbing me. Don't make me tell Alex what you've been up to for the past week," Avery warned, her voice steady, but her grip on the knife tightened."Don’t make me tell David that you’re a lesbian," Stephanie countered, a smirk curling on her lips.Avery scoffed, finally looking up, h
Last Updated : 2024-09-06The Outsider's Vows A Memory Almost Found
Back inside the house, David stood at the window, watching her. The moonlight bathed Avery's silhouette in a soft glow, accentuating the quiet sadness that clung to her like a second skin. She stood still, gazing up at the sky, as if searching for something. He couldn’t place the ache in his chest, but it was there, persistent and gnawing, stirring feelings that had been buried under the fog of his memory.He sighed deeply, running a hand over his face as he tried to make sense of the emotions swirling inside him. Everything felt like a mess—his thoughts, his memories, his life. Every time he reached for a familiar memory, it slipped through his fingers, leaving him more lost than before.Yet there was something about Avery that tugged at the edges of his mind, a pull that made him want to remember. The fire in her eyes, the way she stood her ground... It felt like home, even though he couldn’t quite grasp why.With a heavy sigh, David pushed away from the window. Before he could ta
Last Updated : 2024-09-07The Outsider's Vows Who Is Right?
"Who is right?!" Stephanie repeated, her voice sharp and demanding.David looked between the two women, his brow furrowing as he tried to make sense of the situation. He could see the determination in Avery’s eyes, the strength she was clinging to. And then there was Melissa, a symbol of everything he was trying to remember but somehow felt so wrong. The more he looked at Melissa, the more he realized she definitely wasn’t the one.David finally stood, moving to Avery’s side. His hand rested gently on her shoulder. The gesture was simple but spoke volumes.Stephanie’s face twisted in shock and anger, her eyes darting between David and Avery as if searching for some crack in their united front. But there was none.“You’re really going to side with her? The maid?” she demanded, her voice rising with disbelief."My wife," David said firmly, his voice leaving no room for argument.Avery felt the tension in David’s grip, the conflict he was still grappling with. But he was standing with he
Last Updated : 2024-09-08The Outsider's Vows The Coma's True Cause
The door creaked open, and David looked up, half-expecting to see his mother or Avery. But instead, it was Alex. His tall figure filled the doorway, his presence immediately commanding the room. The air thickened with tension as Alex’s eyes swept over the room, finally settling on David with an unreadable expression.“What's up, dweeb?” Alex smirked, stepping into the room with a swagger that immediately grated on David. He circled to the other side of the bed, his gaze briefly flicking to their unconscious father before landing back on his brother.“What are you doing here?” David’s voice was tight, his anger barely contained. “Dad’s been here for weeks, and you didn’t bother to show up once. Don't bring your negative energy into his room. He wouldn’t want you here if he woke up. Just leave.”Alex’s smirk didn’t waver, though there was a hardness in his eyes. “I came to say goodnight to Dad,” he said, his tone deceptively calm. There was something chilling about the way he said it,
Last Updated : 2024-09-09The Outsider's Vows A Mother's Wrath
The conference room buzzed as the board members filed in, settling into their seats around the polished mahogany table. The usual atmosphere of order and strategy had given way to something darker—anticipation, tension, and an undercurrent of dread.At the head of the table, Alex sat with a smug look of satisfaction, his fingers drumming rhythmically on the surface. His suit was sharp, his posture commanding. Today, he was in control.He glanced at the empty seat where David should have been. A crooked smile tugged at his lips as he remembered how easily he had swayed the board, securing himself the role of temporary Chief Operating Officer. Now, with his father incapacitated, Alex was ready to seize the ultimate prize—CEO.James Park’s empty chair loomed as a silent reminder of what was at stake. Alex’s gaze flickered over it, but there was no remorse—only ambition.The board members exchanged uneasy glances. Some were resigned; others had seen Alex’s ruthless side before, but neve
Last Updated : 2024-09-10The Outsider's Vows She Knows
“Mom,” David rushed to hug Emma the moment she entered the hospital room.“You had me worried. Where were you for the last six hours?” David asked, but Emma remained silent, her face unreadable.She gently pulled out of David’s embrace and moved to sit beside James’ bed, her eyes softening as they fell on her husband.“It’s been up to a month now. Why hasn’t he woken up?” Emma whispered, her voice trembling as she fought back tears.David stepped closer and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “We—”“When were you planning to tell me?” she interrupted, her eyes never leaving James.“Tell you what?” David asked, his confusion growing.“The person responsible for putting my husband in this condition.”David hesitated. “Mom, we’ve been investigating, but so far, the security team hasn’t uncovered anything concrete. The CCTVs—”“David!” Emma snapped, cutting him off sharply.David flinched at the sound of her voice. “Mom?”“David!!” She practically shouted this time, her anger reverb
Last Updated : 2024-09-11The Outsider's Vows Hot And Heavy On The Couch
The soft, flickering light of candles bathed the entire living room. They were everywhere—on the coffee table, the mantel, even the windowsills. The soft, warm glow made the room feel intimate, almost sacred. Avery stepped inside, her earlier worries momentarily replaced by surprise and curiosity. “David?” she called out softly, her voice barely above a whisper as she took in the sight. Her eyes scanned the room, searching for him, her heart pounding in her chest. But there was no sign of him. Just the candles, their light dancing on the walls, casting gentle shadows that made everything feel like a dream.Avery stood there, rooted to the spot, trying to make sense of what she was seeing. Why were there candles everywhere? Was this some kind of surprise? “David?” she called out again, her voice trembling slightly. There was no immediate response, just the gentle crackling of the candle flames. She took another tentative step forward, her heels clicking softly on the floor.And the
Last Updated : 2024-09-12
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The Outsider's Vows Michael and Marissa; A New Beginning
**Four Years Later** The jet touched down softly on the private airstrip, its engines humming as it rolled to a stop. Inside, Avery stared out the window, her thoughts swirling like the clouds they had just descended through. Her twins, Michael and Marissa, were too excited to sit still, their small faces pressed against the glass, eyes wide with anticipation. It had been four long years since she had left, and now, the thought of stepping back into her past, of reclaiming her role at Stellar and the life she had once known, filled her with a strange mix of emotions—nervousness, hope, and maybe even a touch of fear. As the plane's door opened, the cool breeze rushed in, sweeping across the cabin. Avery took a deep breath, steeling herself for what lay ahead. The twins, unbuckled and bursting with energy, leapt out of their seats, their laughter echoing through the cabin as they bounded toward the open door. "Mom! It's Uncle Simon!" Marissa squealed, her small hand pointing towar
The Outsider's Vows Bittersweet Embrace
Avery remained under the covers, her fingers tracing the edges of the divorce agreement, rereading the terms yet again. The cold legal language mirrored the hollow feeling in her chest. A soft knock interrupted her thoughts, followed by the familiar sound of Simon stepping into the room. “Hey,” she greeted him, sitting up slowly, trying to muster a smile. "Here’s the lemonade you asked for," Simon said, chuckling as he handed her the glass. "Though it’s store-bought, not homemade." “I wasn’t expecting you to squeeze lemons in the kitchen,” she smiled, accepting the drink. As she took a sip, her eyes fell on the fresh cut on his lip. “What happened to you? Your lip…” “Oh, that,” Simon shrugged casually. “Got into a fight with some guy at the store. He wanted the last bottle of lemonade. You should’ve seen him—it was ridiculous,” he added with a playful wink. Avery shook her head lightly, amused by his antics, but her smile faded as her thoughts returned to the papers in her ha
The Outsider's Vows Vanished
"Avery..." His voice cracked as he whispered her name into the silent room. He rushed out in search of her, running through the house in a frantic hurry. He flung open her bedroom door, but it hit him like a punch to the gut—her things were gone. "No... no... no... don’t do this to me, Avery," he muttered, breathlessly, racing outside to the driveway. Her car was missing too. Panic seized him, his heart hammering in his chest. He hurried back inside, grabbing his phone with trembling hands, dialing her number. "The number you are trying to call doesn’t exist..." was the cold, automated response. The phone slipped from his grip, landing on the bed with a soft thud. David stared at it in disbelief, his mind whirling. She’d disconnected her phone. It was as if she’d wiped herself clean from his life, leaving him in a void of emptiness. "No, no, no... this can’t be happening," he whispered to himself, a mixture of fear and frustration bubbling up inside him. He snatched his car key
The Outsider's Vows Stay With Me
David stared at the paper in disbelief. "Divorce Agreement." The words felt foreign on the paper, like they belonged in someone else’s life—not his. Not Avery’s. Not their life. "Avery..." His voice cracked as he looked up at her, his eyes searching for answers, for a trace of hope. "I thought we were okay. I thought we were—" "Okay?" Avery interrupted, her voice sharp, laced with anger and hurt. "We were never okay. Not since the moment you betrayed me. Not since you let Stephanie and the rest of them walk all over me." David shook his head, stepping closer to her, desperation evident in his every movement. "But I thought we were moving past it. We’ve been through so much together—this doesn’t have to end like this. We can fix this, Avery." Avery's expression hardened, the tears threatening to spill over but held back by sheer force of will. "You slept with Stephanie! Stephanie!" She spat the name out like poison. "All because you found out that she and I had a thing in the
The Outsider's Vows What Is Wrong With Avery?
The room felt suffocating, thick with unsaid words and emotions neither could fully express. Avery stood still, her eyes reflecting a mix of resolve and vulnerability, while Emma, regarded her with an air of superiority, completely unbothered by the emotional storm brewing between them. "What exactly are you doing, Avery?" Emma asked, her tone still icy. "Trying to win some sort of 'wife of the year' award? You certainly won't be getting any accolades here." Avery’s throat tightened. She knew Emma's better nature still existed, and she was just hurt by her kids' actions and it was heartbreaking, standing in front of her and seeing nothing but disdain. "I am supporting my husband," Avery responded, her voice steady, though her eyes were pleading for some semblance of understanding. But it was clear Emma had none to offer. "Support him?" Emma scoffed. She snapped her fingers, her face hardening as she barked, "Security!" The door opened, and two large men entered the room, their
The Outsider's Vows Demote The CEO
The room descended into a profound silence, each word from Avery hanging heavy in the air, striking like a hammer on stone. Her calm, controlled demeanor was a stark contrast to the chaos Stephanie had attempted to create. David sat still beneath her firm yet gentle grip on his shoulders, the weight of her presence both comforting and intimidating. He had no idea what was coming next, but he was certain that nothing would remain the same. Stephanie’s eyes darted around the room, searching for someone to back her up, but she found none. Olivia, her ally, had fallen silent, her confidence shattered by Avery’s revelations. The air buzzed with tension as every eye fixated on Avery, waiting for her next move. "Stephanie," Avery’s voice sliced through the quiet, calm yet laced with an edge of steel. "You’ve spun a web of lies, hoping to destroy the man I love. But your plan was flawed from the beginning." Her gaze hardened, her words precise and cutting. "Your desperation led you t
The Outsider's Vows The CEO's Wife
All eyes turned toward her as she strode confidently into the room, the clicking of her heels echoing through the tense silence. She was dressed in a sharp, corporate ensemble—a tailored navy blazer over a crisp white blouse, paired with form-fitting pants that emphasized her graceful yet commanding presence. Her dark, wavy hair cascaded just past her shoulders, framing a face set with bold determination. A pop of red lipstick gave her a look of unshakable confidence. In her hand, an elegant leather bag swayed as she approached the table. Without hesitation, she dropped it onto the surface with a controlled authority. Standing behind David, she gently placed her manicured hands on his tense shoulders, her touch both reassuring and unwavering. The air in the room shifted, and her presence seemed to electrify the space, demanding attention without uttering a word.David’s heart raced. His shoulders tensed beneath her hands. What was she doing here? This wasn’t how he imagined her fi
The Outsider's Vows Surprise Guest At The Meeting
As the meeting adjourned, David stormed back into his office, his mind swirling with unanswered questions. The situation with Stephanie should have been wrapped up by now, but somehow, Alex had twisted things in his favor. Now, this scandalous post was threatening to bring everything crashing down. Grabbing his phone, David quickly dialed his lawyer. "I need damage control, and I need it now," David barked into the phone. "Find out who truly made that post, and locate Stephanie. We can't afford to let this story gain any more traction." His lawyer's voice came through steady but cautious. "We'll get to work, but David, this is going to be tricky. We need solid evidence on your side-and fast. Especially considering the... steps you took to distance her from the situation." David ran a frustrated hand through his hair, trying to maintain his composure. "Get it done. Fast. And prepare something for the emergency board meeting. I'm not going down without a fight." After hangin
The Outsider's Vows Tailing His Wife
He was busy in his office when Olivia knocked on his door and entered."Is there a problem?" David asked."Not exactly. I just came to report to you that Stephanie resigned. She dropped her resignation letter this morning, and everyone said they didn't see her when she came to drop it," Olivia said. "Ohh, that's cool. Her paycheck should be sent to her," David ordered. "Yeah... they are working on that, but don't you think it is weird? The letter just showed up on the table this morning even though she wasn't at Phoenix this morning, and she isn't even reachable too," Olivia said."Reachable? You tried contacting her?" "Yes. Not just me. We all tried. She was passionate about her job, and it is super odd that she resigned out of the blue," Olivia said."Well... do I look like I care? Also, is that your job?" David frowned at Olivia.Her gaze fell to the floor, and she bowed her head before exiting.His door opened again, and this time around, it was Avery."Hey, look at you, lookin
