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Chapter 111: Adam’s surprise
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The Wife Swap Chapter 112: The stronger twin
Ashley’s POVI stared at my reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing myself beneath the layers of makeup. My face was flawless, the work of Shannon, who had spent the last hour fussing over me as if I were some kind of doll, which, surprisingly, had made me feel more at ease than I’d expected.“You look absolutely fabulous!” Faye exclaimed from where she sat, her voice bright and animated as always, as Shannon finished up her makeup. Shannon had jumped in last minute after Faye hurried over to the house, desperate because her own makeup artist was running late from another appointment.“Really, you do,” Shannon chimed in, taking a step back to admire her work. “And this dress is perfect for the gala.”I forced a small smile as I glanced down at the gown I’d chosen for tonight. It was elegant but understated, something that wouldn’t draw too much attention while still meeting the occasion’s standards. Exactly how I liked to be. Yet as perfect as it all was—my makeup, the dress, the
The Wife Swap Chapter 113: The better twin
Ashley’s POV“She always had that air about her,” Faye continued, her voice growing more thoughtful. “Like, she’d let you in just enough to feel like you knew her, but never too much. Vulnerability wasn’t her thing. And honestly, I’m surprised we even got as close as we did. I think I wore her down,” Faye said with a small laugh. “I wasn’t really taking no for an answer.”I smiled at that, a soft, bittersweet smile, because that was also true. Faye had a way of worming herself into people’s lives, making sure you felt her presence. It made sense that she’d gotten Ashton to open up in ways I never had.“That sounds like her,” I said, my voice quiet. “She liked to keep things at arm’s length. People, emotions... everything.”Faye nodded, her expression softening as she glanced at me, her eyes searching my face. “But you know, Ash...one thing Ashton always said—whenever anyone asked—was that she wasn’t the better twin.”My breath caught in my throat, my heart pounding in my chest. I turn
The Wife Swap Chapter 114: Playing the part
Ashleyms POVWe arrived at the gala, the car slowing to a stop in front of the grand entrance. The evening air was cool, but I barely felt it as I stepped out, more focused on what awaited me inside. Adam nodded as I exited, and Faye followed, linking her arm with mine as we headed into the hotel. Her usual energy was subdued, a quiet reminder of the conversation we’d had about Ashton. Knowing someone else missed her as deeply as I did, and remembered her so warmly, eased the ache in my chest—if only just a little.Faye let out a soft gasp as we stepped into the hall, and I shared the sentiment. The space was stunning, with crystal chandeliers casting a warm glow over the polished marble floors. A soft hum of conversation filled the room as people, dressed to perfection, mingled in their finest attire. I had to shake off the heaviness that still lingered from the car ride, forcing myself to focus on the event and the part I was supposed to play.As we moved further into the crowd, Faye
The Wife Swap Chapter 115: The misunderstanding
Ashley’s POVI was still reeling, breathless from Andreas’s words—“You look divine.” His compliment had landed softly, but it lingered, wrapping around me like a blanket. I had been preparing myself for a cold, polite greeting from him, something more in line with the “friendship” we had agreed on. But the look in his eyes, the warmth in his voice, it felt real, too real.Before I could fully recover from that moment, Andreas turned toward his secretary, who had been standing quietly by the side. His hand was still holding mine, like he wasn’t ready to let go.“You were saying something before Ashley arrived?” he asked, his tone calm, but I could hear the underlying tension.The secretary’s posture stiffened as she cleared her throat. There was something ominous in her expression as she spoke. “It’s about our major investor in the donations for the gala, Mrs. Veronica Hastings. She’s informed us that she wants to pull out.”I felt Andreas’s entire body go rigid, his hand tightening ove
The Wife Swap Chapter 116: Anything but calm
Ashley’s POVWe made our way towards the door where the secretary said Veronica Hastings would be, and just as I was about to take a deep breath and steel myself for whatever was waiting behind it, I felt Andreas slow beside me. His hand briefly slipped from mine, and I turned to see him pressing his palm to his chest, his breath shallow."Andreas?" I asked, concern threading through my voice. “Are you okay?”He waved me off, his expression strained. “I’m fine,” he muttered, though his voice lacked its usual strength. “Let’s keep going.”I hesitated, but nodded, deciding not to press. Maybe it was just the pressure of everything, the stress catching up with him. But as we neared the door, I heard him gasp again. This time, he clutched his chest harder, his face pale.My heart jumped in my chest. "Andreas, wait!" I reached out, grabbing his arm. “What’s happening? Do you have your inhaler?”He stopped and turned to look at me, confused. “Inhaler?” he repeated weakly.Before I could resp
The Wife Swap Chapter 117: In the Balance
Ashley’s POVPanic clawed at me as the seconds stretched unbearably long, the incessant beeping of his wristwatch only heightening the tension in the room as we waited for the doctor to arrive. Andreas trembled as he forced himself into an upright position as he reached into his pockets, struggling to retrieve something.“Andreas, what are you doing?” I asked, my voice tight with worry.He didn't answer right away, his focus solely on pulling out a small pack of pills from his jacket. His fingers were shaking too much to open it, and I immediately stepped in, my hands steadying his as I helped him tear the pack open."Here," I said softly, my voice a bit shaky, “let me help.”The secretary, ever calm despite the situation, rushed to the refrigerator. She grabbed a bottle of water and handed it to Andreas. He took the pills and the water, his hands still trembling as he swallowed them down. For a few agonizing moments, the room was silent except for his labored breaths and the quiet tic
The Wife Swap Chapter 118: Heightened stakes
Chapter 118Ashley’s POVMy heart was pounding as I stood outside Veronica Hastings’ door, willing myself to stay calm. I rang the doorbell, forcing my nerves down. I couldn’t let my fear take over—not now. As the seconds stretched, I reminded myself of Ashton, my sister. She would never let a situation like this rattle her. No, Ashton would have breezed in with her head held high, completely in control. If she could do it, so could I.The door swung open, revealing Veronica Hastings in all her cold, polished glory. Her eyes were sharp, assessing, and unimpressed. She clearly wasn’t in the mood for any pleasantries, and I had barely uttered a word before she raised an eyebrow at me, already impatient.“Yes?” she asked, her voice clipped.I swallowed, forcing myself to stand a little straighter. “I’m Ashton Thorne, Andreas’s wife.” The word “wife” tasted strange on my tongue as usual, but I forced myself to smile. Now wasn’t the time to be worrying about that. I needed to focus on makin
The Wife Swap Chapter 119: Resolution
Ashley’s povI took a deep breath, steadying myself. “You’re right. I don’t know the business like Andreas does,” I admitted, trying to strike the balance between honesty and confidence. “But that’s exactly why I’m here.”Veronica raised an eyebrow, clearly waiting for an explanation.“Andreas did collapse earlier, although I believe it’s just a stress issue and he needs rest” I continued, choosing my words carefully. “And yes, he wanted to be here more than anything. But the truth is, he’s been pushing himself to the limit for this gala, like everything else that he does. Not just because it’s important to the company, but because it’s important to him—personally. He’s been working himself to the point of exhaustion, and as much as I know he’d drag himself out of bed to meet you if he could, I didn’t want that. As his wife, I could not bear to see him do that when I could come here myself.”Veronica’s eyes narrowed, but she didn’t interrupt. She was listening.“I wanted to be the one
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