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All Chapters of Second Chances Don't Come Easy: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"I'm back."In her bedroom, Sophie Warner stared at the message on her phone, lost in thought. It was from an unknown number.Normally, she would have dismissed it as a message someone had sent by mistake. But for some reason, she found herself inexplicably intrigued.A sudden knock on the door interrupted her thoughts."Ms. Sophie."It was the housekeeper, Wrenn Torres.Sophie set her phone down and said, "Come in."Wrenn entered the room, carrying a tray with a cup of honey tea. With just one glance, Sophie understood what Wrenn was there for.Sophie's husband, Mitchell Warner, often experienced throat discomfort, so he regularly took honey tea as a remedy for it.Sophie lowered her gaze slightly, concealing the emotions swirling in them.Wrenn asked, "Is Mr. Mitchell staying in the guest room again? Ms. Sophie, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but there are certain matters where you should take the initiative as his wife."You can't let those cheap women snatch Mr. Mi

Chapter 2

Mitchell's expression remained unchanged. His tone dripped with sarcasm as he asked, "Is this your new tactic? Retreat to advance?""No, I'm serious."Though Sophie had uttered the words in a moment of impulse, she didn't regret them.Back when she had first found out that she was going to marry Mitchell, she had been overjoyed, thinking that she would spend every moment of her life with him.But who could have imagined that in just three short years, she would be considering divorce?Perhaps she shouldn't have harbored such fantasies from the start."Are you?" Mitchell's gaze swept over Sophie disdainfully, filled with mockery and stark disbelief."You willingly sacrificed your virginity to force me into marrying you. Now you're tired of it and want to be with someone else? Even if we divorce, I'll be the one who brings it up! You have no right!""Fine. I'll wait for you to bring it up."Sophie slowly got up from the floor, adjusted her shirt, and headed out. As she reached t

Chapter 3

Before Sophie had the chance to fully grasp what was happening or understand the meaning behind Mitchell's words, she was swept up in a tumultuous wave.It hurt. Yet, she secretly felt a sense of joy in her heart.She slowly reached out, embracing him tightly.Had he finally accepted her? Did this mean he had forgiven her?But soon, she had no energy to think further.…When Sophie woke up again, it was already the next day. As she recalled the passionate night before, her cheeks flushed slightly.Just then, she heard an unfriendly voice. "Are you awake? Eat this."She turned to see that Mitchell had already risen from bed and was fully dressed. He tossed something over to her."What's this?" Sophie asked in confusion. Her expression froze when she read the label on the box.Morning-after pills?"Why?"Hadn't he already forgiven her? Why did he want her to take these pills?"Isn't it obvious?" Mitchell's gaze was icy, and his tone was filled with contempt.Sophie was mome

Chapter 4

There was a sharp, piercing sound of a blade cutting through flesh. Sophie's body went limp, and she collapsed to the floor."Cherie!" Mitchell exclaimed as he held the unconscious Sophie tightly in his arms, a hint of panic crossing his usually impassive face."Shane!" he growled as he glared at the assailant menacingly.The assailant trembled, too frightened to even flee.Shane Hopkins, Mitchell's assistant, reacted quickly and led a team to apprehend the assailant.While the scene descended into chaos, nobody dared to approach Mitchell. He was so intimidating that the crowd instinctively parted to make way for him.He strode out of the building with Sophie cradled in his arms. "Get her to the hospital now!"In her dazed state, Sophie thought she heard a tremor in Mitchell's voice and the long-forgotten term of endearment he used for her—Cherie.She tried to see his face, but she could only make out his jawline before she blacked out.…When Sophie regained consciousness, s

Chapter 5

As Sophie stirred awake once more, it was already late at night. She shifted her head and found Kendall slouched beside her bed, with no one else in sight.Sophie couldn't help but smile bitterly.Though she had long anticipated this outcome, she couldn't shake off the hope that perhaps, after accompanying Wyola, Mitchell would come to see her.And that perhaps she hadn't just imagined him calling her "Cherie".Mitchell was the only person in the whole world who called her that.Back when the Warners had taken her in, everyone had mocked her for being an unwanted orphan who didn't even have a name.Sophie wasn't her real name. She had been named on a whim on the day she had been adopted.She had often been bullied and ridiculed by the children at school, and she would sneak away to the attic to cry alone. One day, Mitchell had found her. "Since you don't have a name, let me give you one. I'm 'Mitchell', so let's call you 'Cherie'."From then on, he had affectionately called h

Chapter 6

The next day, at the hospital, Sophie gripped her phone tightly, biting her lip. She had been unable to reach Mitchell since the night before.It was almost 8:00 pm. If she didn't show up at Horizon Hotel on time, Gertrude would surely not let her off the hook.But to obey her orders and have a child with Mitchell…At that thought, Sophie smiled bitterly.Even if she set aside her dignity and stooped so low, what could she do to a man who despised her and would rather have an illegitimate child than have one with her?Since Gertrude had said that she would handle everything, Mitchell would surely show up at Horizon Hotel later. When they met, Sophie would talk to him properly about getting a divorce.Determined, Sophie changed into regular clothes and headed to Horizon Hotel.When she arrived, Room 1088 was empty. There were still 15 minutes left until 8:00 pm. She quietly waited in the room.Perhaps due to her injury, Sophie felt dizzy and feverish. She stood up, intending to

Chapter 7

The message was from the same unknown number as before.Agitated, Sophie stared at it. Three years, it said. The time frame was too coincidental. Could it be...An incredulous thought flashed through her mind.Could it be her?No… No way. Sophie kept reassuring herself, but the fear in her heart continued to grow.Where was Mitchell now? Had he received the message too?Her hands trembled as she dialed Mitchell's number. However, all she heard was a tone indicating that the line was busy. The call wouldn't connect.Why couldn't it connect?Normally, she would have stopped calling after the first unsuccessful attempt. But this time, she kept calling Mitchell over and over again like a madwoman.Yet, the call never went through.The fear that had been building up inside Sophie reached its peak.Suddenly, her phone vibrated again, and a notification popped up. Someone had sent her an email.The attached image showed a man lying peacefully on a bed with a faint smile on his

Chapter 8

Startled, Sophie immediately snapped back to reality."Help—"She wanted to cry out, but a hand covered her mouth."Shh, don't be afraid. It's me." A familiar and gentle voice reassured her.Xavier?Sophie calmed down upon recognizing his voice. Then, the person behind her released her, and she turned to see Xavier.It seemed that someone had informed Xavier when she had run out of the hospital, prompting him to follow her."What were you doing?" Xavier frowned, his eyes betraying a hint of panic.But Sophie didn't notice. She just stared at him blankly, murmuring, "I... I need to see him."Xavier's eyes flickered. "Who?"Sophie didn't respond and turned to leave."Wait." Xavier grabbed her and said, "Tell me, who do you want to see? Where are they? I'll take you there."His voice was soft and sounded like he was coaxing her. He was worried that she might become agitated again.Sophie's eyes lit up at his offer. "You'll take me to see him?"Xavier nodded. "Yes.""Great!

Chapter 9

Mitchell's eyes darkened immediately.Seemingly unaware, Sophie continued, "You said that even if we were to divorce, you'd be the one to bring it up. So, go ahead. I'm waiting."At this point, Mitchell's gaze had hardened completely. "Sophie, using the same trick twice isn't fun. My patience is limited. You'd better behave and stop testing my limits!"Sophie looked at him and felt a weariness she had never experienced before. She was simply exhausted and couldn't find it in her heart to continue.All she wanted was a divorce. Why couldn't he understand?Taking a deep breath, she said calmly and earnestly, "Mitchell, I'm serious. I'm not trying to test your limits, nor do I have any ulterior motives. "I've just made up my mind and decided to let go. To set you and myself free. That's all."It finally dawned on Mitchell. He stared at Sophie for a long time, trying to discern something from her expression. However, all he saw was determination.She was serious.His fingers curl

Chapter 10

Sophie froze as Mitchell entered the room, his face dark and brooding. He had a medical kit in his hand.She avoided his gaze and murmured, "That's not necessary."The physical pain couldn't compare to the pain in her heart. Perhaps enduring it would numb her nerves, allowing her to forget everything else."Are you intentionally delaying it, hoping the injury worsens so you can avoid going to court tomorrow?" Mitchell towered over her, his tone dripping with mockery.Faced with his suspicion and ridicule, Sophie felt drained. "Then, I'll have to trouble you."She didn't want to defend herself, nor did she have the strength to do so. Turning away, she let Mitchell help her clean her wounds.The wounds on her back were swollen and gruesome from prolonged soaking in the bath. Several freshly torn stitches were oozing blood.Unable to see what was happening behind her, Sophie could only sense a sudden heaviness in the air, making it hard to breathe.For a moment, Mitchell remained

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