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The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Unfamiliar Path
The faint buzzing of fluorescent lights above me roused me. A faint antiseptic scent and something else blended with the hospital's sterile odor that permeated the air.Something that smelt like fear. My head was still pounding from the pain from the day before so I shifted and winced a little.The sterile hospital gown was still sticking to my body when I sat up and saw the light coming in through the window creating long shadows all over the room. It was dawn.The weight of reality also had to bear. I couldn't stay in the hospital but I didn't know where I was going or where I belonged. I struggled to swing my legs over the side of the bed and stood up, my knees quivering a little under me.The nurses had removed the bandage from my side while I slept but the pain persisted—sharp and persistent like a continual reminder of whatever had happened to me. I cautiously touched it but I couldn't afford to worry about that right now. I had to go. Except for my suitcase which was still at
Last Updated : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Familiar Stranger
I froze.I heard the voice, so recognizable yet so distant. It sounded cool and easy as though he had absolutely no worries to speak of when he said my name. He appeared to have known me for quite a long time. I went to search for himself and felt a chill creep down my spine. Alex. Resting up against a smooth dim vehicle across the road he radiated a calm certainty that made him unmissable. He oozed with confidence and his fitted suit fit him like it was specially designed. I felt defenseless and uncooked by the manner in which he looked at me as though he knew it all yet nothing by any means. His eyes met mine and the edges of his lips turned into a smirk. He stood upright and moved toward me with quiet estimated advances. I felt like I needed to run or move away as I felt something about him that was uncanny."Ava." he called out again in a low, smooth voice. "You are out. I figured you would leave soon yet I didn't expect it would be so quickly. How are you?"Attempting to keep
Last Updated : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge A New Beginning
"Welcome to your new home, Ava." Alex's voice broke the stillness with a smooth comforting tone.The car glided to a halt and he parked in front of a huge mansion, he got out quickly and rounded the car to get the door for me and I got out, my legs shaky from exhaustion.I couldn't help but look around as I felt lost in the beauty and magnificent. I had never Imagined stepping into a place like this, much less staying in it."This is where you stay... alone?" I inquired, unable to control the wonder that was beginning to seep into my voice.This world, Alex's unexpected offer of assistance and the peculiar weight of being in a mansion that seemed to belong to someone much more significant than myself were all still rocking my head.Alex smiled, a glimmer of something nearly gentle in his eyes as though he recognized my perplexity.As if it were the most natural thing in the world he stated plainly "For the time being, you are my company."I was at a loss for words. His words hung in m
Last Updated : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Moment of Hope
At the time when Alex was gone, I went into the room. I remained there thinking about everything briefly after the door clicked shut behind me.Everything seemed to be calmly lightened by the delicate light coming in through the windows and the bed was so large and rich that it nearly appeared to be stunning.As I strolled across the room, I stopped sharply. I momentarily had the feeling that I was entering the life and story of another person. I didn't intend to live this way. I wasn't in need of spaces that cried honor and abundance like this one.But then I was right here. Out of nature I put my hand on my stomach and felt the little kick that had turned into a persistent sign of what my life had become. My child .Up to this point I had the opportunity to give it my full thought. It had appeared as though a bit of hindsight in the surge of things covered underneath all the other things I was thinking of.Anyway I became mindful of the fact that it was a piece of me — part of my ne
Last Updated : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge Fragmented Dreams
…In the way that shards of forgotten memories frequently do, I slipped into a haze and found myself in a world that wasn't quite mine but felt remarkably familiar. The candles flickering softly lit the dim room surrounding me. I couldn't remember why or for whom the table was set but it had silverware neatly arranged and food waiting.Everything felt strange and out of place even though the warm comforting smell of roasted chicken filled the air. I stood motionless rearranging the silverware absently as my fingers touched it as though hoping something would make sense.My heart was racing with excitement and I had a nagging feeling that something was missing even though I couldn't recall why I was here. Softly the clock ticked away in the distance. At 7:42 p. m. I had someone to wait for. Who thought?Footsteps muffled by the distance were heard as the door opened. And a man came in. The details of him were fading and changing in my mind and his face was a blur.Although I was unabl
Last Updated : 2025-03-20The Stand In Wife's Revenge Unsettling Clarity
I couldn't help thinking that I had been pulled from a fantasy when I snapped back to the real world and felt my body lift off the bed.My heart started to race, and the dream I had woke up from stayed shady and divided as it had been.The delicate ticking of a clock on the wall was the only sound in the quiet room.With the delicateness of the sheets touching my skin, I rested up against the headboard and exhaled .I felt different now than with how I felt when I was so worn out before.My voice was heavy from sleep as I asked, "Who is it?"A trolley loaded up with various dishes was moved in by two maids as the door squeaked open. They carried it into the room with a cordial smile.The aroma of newly prepared bread, simmered meats, and something sweet filled my nose, making my stomach rumble. Before I got an opportunity to think, my stomach began to thunder uproariously as craving held onto me more furiously than before.One of the maids set the trolley next to the bed, her hair conve
Last Updated : 2025-03-20The Stand In Wife's Revenge Fractured Reflections
After dropping the document, I sat back on the bed and gazed at it for some time feeling the weight leave my hands. A troubling voidin my chest had replaced the yearning that had once consumed me. I was unable to dispose of the biting sensation and anxious vulnerability that was within me. I didn't have a clue about the responses. My memory was blank... the file. Despite the fact that I had barely given it a look it felt importantBut what was I meant to do with it? Finally,I forced myself out of bed and padded across the room barefoot feeling strangely detached from my body with every step as if I wasn't giving this moment my whole attention.I walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind me.As my clothes slipped off my body, I felt both defenseless and uncovered.I felt like a concealed power was overwhelming me from all that I was unable to remember and all that I didn't understand. I turned on the shower without giving it much thought and as I did so steam rose all around m
Last Updated : 2025-03-20The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Heavy Burden
I walked into my room and shut the doorleaving a reverberating sound in the emptyspace. My chest ached with a familiar gnawingpain and my hands felt clammy.I made an effort to ignore it and concentrate onmy tasks but the weight of everything wasbeginning to overwhelm me.With my weight, the mattress dipped under meas I sat down heavily on the bed. Even thoughthe room was dark and the walls were coveredin shadows it made no difference.It seemed as though the darkness had longsince it infiltrated my being. I stared up at theceiling while leaning back against theheadboard. It was clear to me that I should beworking, planning and doing anything thatwould help me save my fortune.Rather I simply sat there and allowed thesilence to linger while my thoughts took over.The phone buzzed on the nightstand, itspiercing ring like a knife cutting through thesilence.With a knot in my stomach I hesitated beforereaching for it. It was from the doctor. My wife'sdoctor. I got up an
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The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Truth and the Pain
The tension between us was thick enough to sever with a knife and the dining room was eerily quiet. Alexander let out a deep breath and rubbed his temples as though he was trying to collect his thoughts while I stood motionless my hands clenched at my sides. His normally unreadable face was marked with something that nearly looked like regret and his jaw was clenched."Ava… "he said at last in a firm but low voice. "I have to share something with you." I squinted. "Whats it?."After a moments hesitation he went on. "I offered to help you because I also needed your assistance."He combed his hair with his hand. "You must behave like Fiona for me. . ."Perplexed I blinked. "What?." He took a deep breath and continued. "Those who own stock in our business the shareholders are unaware that Fiona is in a coma. They will destroy everything we created together if they find out. All of the things she strived for. At least temporarily I needed someone to replace her." I stepped back and shoo
The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Sentiments
Tightening Caden's robe around my body I sat at the mattress with a tiny smile tugging at the corner of my mouth. I tried to hide the elation that welled up inside of me by twirling a lock of hair around my finger.Emerald had witnessed our moment. She had witnessed us together and that was precisely what I desired. I wanted her to realize that Caden was now mine and no matter how hard she tried she should never have him.My smile expanded as I heard the door creak open. There he was.Caden. His dark face and angry eyes were fixed on him as he stood in the doorway. I was unable to control the shiver of pleasure in my chest. This only marked the start.Caden said sharply "Ivy you shouldn't have done that." I feigned confusion by raising an eyebrow. With a harmless gamble I asked "What do you mean?. I didn't do anything wrong.""You know exactly what I mean," he yelled.His fingers were clenched at his sides as he approached me. "You were aware of her reactions. You were aware of the co
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Tears and Regrets
I crawled into the nook of the bed, my knees drawn as much as my chest, and I let myself fall into the softness of the sheets.The room felt so massive and empty, more like my heart. It felt like everything had fallen apart in that one second when I noticed Caden with Ivy. The sound of my heart breaking echoed in my chest, and all I should do was to cry.Tears soaked my cheeks as I buried my face in my arms. My shoulders shook with every sob, and that i couldn’t stop it. I desired to scream, to run away from all of it, but where would i go? What would I do? there has been no escaping the harm inside me.I thought that I might want to consider him. I concept that everything he had said to me, each promise he had made, turned real. But now… now it felt like it changed into a lie.I wiped my face with my sleeve, but the tears simply kept coming. They wouldn’t stop, regardless of how awful it felt,I tried to hold them again. I felt so weak, so small.I ran my hand down my frame, feeling t
The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Heartbreak
I woke up in a comfortable bed with the aroma of water and herbs still permeating the room. My body hurt but after the maids cleaned me up I felt so light. The tension was somewhat reduced by the warmth of the robe they had put on me but my heart's worries persisted. I had to see Caden. I had to explain everything.The situation that had developed between Ivy and me wasn't what she had said. I did not intentionally hurt her. He and I needed to talk. I couldn't bear the thought of him doubting me. I struggled to get out of the mattress. As I limped toward the door I winced because my legs were weak.Every step felt like it required more effort than the last but I continued driving down the quiet hallway while listening to the Packhouse remote. I could almost feel the silence as I passed through the packhouse. Although the thought of seeing Caden again made my heart race I was unable to stop myself at this point. I was forced to confront him. I had to help him understand. I paused when
The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Taste of Something New
The floor of the bedroom was streaked with gold as the morning light came in through the curtains. However warmth did nothing to relieve the cold burden on my chest. The agonizing relics of the nightmare continued to replay in my head. The tears of Ava. the shot. the blood.With a sharp exhale I wiped my face. My head ached and a dull lingering migraine was developing behind my eyes. The visions that wouldnt go away had robbed the sleep. Air was what I needed. After hauling myself from bed I put on a shirt and went into the hallway. I felt the mansions eerie stillness as it encircled me in silence. Too little noise was made. Until—. the slight rumbling of motion. Before I could think my feet dragged me to the kitchen. The air smelled of something savory and fresh herbs as I got closer. Softly the rhythmic sound of a knife striking a cutting board reverberated.I stopped as I rounded a corner. Standing at the kitchen counter Ava chopped tomatoes with a practiced ease her dark hair loo
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Between Two Shadows
The darkness encircled me oppressive and dense. The sheets coiled around my body like shackles and the bed beneath me felt far away but I was immobile. I was confined. A sharp sound faint at first but getting louder reverberated in my mind.Let it drip.Pour. Let it drip. I was standing in a long deserted hospital hallway when my eyes opened—inside the dream. The white sterile walls extended indefinitely on either side and the harsh fluorescent lights flickered overhead. A chill ran down my spine as the chilly air pressed against my skin. Something metallic hung beneath the familiar antiseptic smell that filled my lungs. Blood. The steady rhythmic sound of dripping water grew louder hammering at my skull. Water was absent though.Only silence was heard. Then—action. A door at the far end of the hallway creaked open. My throat tightened with breath. Fiona. She entered the gloomy light radiant and complete. Her delicate features were unaffected by illness and her dark hair fell in ge
The Stand In Wife's Revenge One Step Ahead
The sound of my phone buzzing sharply cut through the quiet of my room and vibrated against the bed. I wrapped a towel around my waist and exited the restroom steam curling behind me. I strode over to pick up the device dripping water from my hair onto my bare shoulders.A name appeared on the screen. Cole. my personal investigator. Quietly I hoped he had some good news. However I had a feeling that whatever he was going to say would be beneficial. I responded right away. "You have something tell me?"Coles tone was tinged with the satisfaction of a job well done and his voice was clear. "I have a lot more than that. I am in possession of everything." My heartbeat intensified. "Proceed." "Liam —where he goes what he does and who he hangs out with. He is constantly being watched."A slow smile pulled at my lip corner. "And?" "A penthouse is where he resides. luxurious confidential and safe. However he is not by himself. . . "A pause.I gripped the phone more tightly. “Ava?" With an
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Unwanted Longing
As soon as Alexander was gone I fell onto my bed and buried my face in my hands. My lips—God my lips still tingled from his kiss—my breath was still erratic and my heart was still pounding. I was embarrassed. However I was unable to ignore the reality at the same moment. I had given him a kiss. Furthermore I had desired it. I didnt fully understand the part of me that had yearned for a mans touch. I let him consume me and melted into him forgetting everything else for those fleeting moments.With a moan I leaned back against the headboard and pressed my fingers to my temples. Why in the world was I acting this way? I ought not to have permitted that to occur. The instant he leaned in and his lips touched mine I should have shoved him away. However I hadnt. He got what he wanted—no we both got what I had stood there and let him have.I traced the area where his mouth had been with my fingers to my lips. I could almost feel him there lingering and asserting. His hands holding me as tho
The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Dangerous Realization
I moved slowly deliberately and unsteadily down the dark hallway. My body was still burning from Avas ghost touch and my mind was still spinning. How in the hell had I become affected? I was out of control. Totally. I was always in charge of my behavior feelings and impulses. I had yelled however as soon as I saw her standing there staring at me with those wide unsure eyes.I felt like something had broken inside of me when she gasped and her lips opened just a little in shock. I then gave her a kiss. It wasnt just a kiss. I gobbled her up. I got to my door and combed my hair in frustration. Before pushing the door open and slamming it behind me my fingers balled into a fist.Though the sound reverberated throughout the room it was insufficient to block out my thoughts. With a groan I leaned against the door and closed my eyes. I had to stop thinking about her. I had to force myself to ignore the memories of how she tasted how her breath caught when I pressed harder on her lips and ho
