All Chapters of The Wife's Return: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Time stopped and in Preston’s own little world, there was no one else but him. Nothing else, but this picture. He knew what it was and of course, it’s his. He wouldn’t dare question whose baby it was. “Now, I finally get the peace and quiet I’ve been dying to enjoy since last night.” Claudia fixed her hair and her bare face looked better than how she looked moments ago. Preston got the picture and showed it to her. “When did you know about this?” “Last, last week.” She answered. Claudia’s unbothered. There was no hint of surprise or worry on her face. There’s even more emotion showing on him than hers. “And you didn’t tell me?” “Why do you think I’ve been forcing myself around you? I don’t want to go around and hang-out with people when I know I’m uninvited, Preston. I don’t even know what to tell you.” “You could start with a simple ‘I’m pregnant.’” He said. Now he feels stupid. He knew there was something unusual about how Claudia was behaving. She doesn’t show up unannounced

“Katherine Isobelle, please tell me you didn’t say yes.”“I didn’t.” She answered. Well, it’s the truth.Preston is awfully quiet and continues to observe her under his keen gaze. “Seems like you didn’t say no also.”“Am I really that easy to read? Why do I have to be surrounded by lawyers!”Answering no to Nikolai’s offer was easier said than done. He let her have at least a night to think. Belle spent a sleepless evening, tossing and turning, even writing to an actual paper the pro’s and con’s of living with a husband she has no memory of marrying.PRO’S She’s closer to her son. She’ll see Liam every day.She can easily ask Nikolai all the questions. He already said yes to this offer. She might as well take advantage of that card.That house is huge. It’s not a house. It’s a freaking mansion.CON’S She might see Nikolai every day.She might see his smile.She might see him

“Are you okay?”“Yes.”“Isobelle-”Belle slapped Nikolai's hand the moment it made contact with her skin. The part of her brain that was in charge of self-defense recognizes Nikolai as danger and has its guards up. “Don’t touch me, and please stay away from me.”“Sorry. It’s just that your cheeks are so red. Are you okay?”She is fine. Nothing's wrong with her body. The only thing that was wrong was the things that were running through her head.Oh, damn all those thoughts.She kept her legs closed together, ashamed of the heat she was feeling in between. She was even scared that she might see such scenes again if she’d closed her eyes.“I'm okay. Don't mind me. Just keep driving.”The rest of the ride was quiet. Through the window, Belle saw Nikolai stealing glances from her and whenever he would, that memory flashes back before her eyes.She swallowed the lump in her throat. All she needs is a distraction and a Nikolai-free place.‘He’s your flame, Belle. You would burn if you go ne

This is what she had been fearing. As she ran her way towards Liam, a staff stopped her on the way because of the broken lamp. After settling the payment, she immediately called Nikolai. Belle was frantically walking around nearby sections of the department store, but the two were nowhere to be found. She starts to panic while her eyes scan every corner of the store. “I’m here with Liam outside.” That one day she had as Liam’s mother was the greatest day of her life. Still. it isn’t enough to make up for her being absent in her life. She could never forgive herself if she ends up ruining things on her second day in Liam’s life as his mother. “Oh my gosh.” She uttered upon seeing Nikolai carrying Liam in his arms. The kid is practically hiding in his father’s neck. ‘This is my fault. I did this.’ She couldn’t help but blame herself. As much as she wanted to wallow in self-pity, it was her priority to fix this for Liam’s sake. “What happened?” Nikolai was obviously confused and wo

Tonight wasn't so bad after all. Having low expectations from the very beginning paved the way for a tolerable evening. She didn't expect she'd make best friends. The goal was to simply not make an enemy.“I believe we have already met.”She recognized the woman. She met her before at Liam's party.“I'm sorry I didn't recognize you before, Adeline.”The lady was all glitters and smile with those pearly white teeth.“I'm sure you had your reason, Katherine Isobelle. Whatever that may be.” She responded, with her smile not disappearing. “I'm glad you came back. Finally. After all those unexplainable years.”“Mother.” Nikolai stopped her. If he didn't speak, Belle might have forgotten that Nikolai's just by her side. “We talked about this already… about not making a scene.”“I'm not making a scene, son. I'm merely voicing out my opinions and observations in a very calm and disciplined manner.”One thing she learned