All Chapters of Reclaiming Evelyn : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Evelyn 's pov"Jade Holland?!" I read out the invitation list one last time. The name was not on the list the last time I checked. And the fact that it was this particular name, the name I disliked even though I knew nothing of the owner."Kate, do you have any idea who put this name on the list?" I asked my personal assistant."Mr. Byers gave me the list earlier," she hinted and I paused from this disbelief.I turned on my heels, trudging over to my husband's study, a place he found solace than the comfort of my company.He was on a phone call when I walked in, his back to the room.Sensing my presence, he momentarily glanced over his shoulders and continued with his discussion over the phone ignoring that I had come to see him.This was his routine and I always made sure to be invisible to him.After he was done with his call, he cleared his throat and turned to with a questioning look."Is there a problem, Evelyn?" He dryly asked."Did you taper with the list before now?" I return

Evelyn's pov After the doctor's announcement on my pregnancy, my smile has never left my face since I left the hospital.This was a miraculous news to me. It was clear to me that Landon and I were destined to have a new beginning. A beginning where our first child would be the light in our lives.I can't wait to share the news with him once I get back to the house. He would definitely bounce with joy.Maybe, Landon will learn to be warm towards me. No more cold nights of being alone and abandoned. I have always prayed for the blessing of the womb. And that one day, I will be able to carry Landon's child.I took out my little note from my purse and wrote down today's date as the precious day I found out about my pregnancy.The taxi driver threw me a quick glance through the rear mirror of his car and I smiled at him."Something good must have happened today, Miss?" He broke the silence between us starting up a conversation between us.There was no reason not to share the good news wit

Chapter 5: Leaving the Past BehindI feel suffocated, like I can’t breathe not because of the rain pouring down on me as I roam aimlessly, not from the cold, but from the betrayal burning a hole through my chest. Betrayal from the one person I gave my all to. I was a good wife to Landon, loyal to the point of self-destruction, and he still threw it all in my face. I can’t even blame him. I should have seen it coming. From the very beginning, he made it clear that I was the only one truly married in this relationship.On our wedding day, I broke tradition. Instead of Landon waiting at the altar for me, I was the one waiting for him. My groom was missing, off chasing the supposed love of his life, Jade Holland. The night before we exchanged vows, he was in her arms, not mine. I knew it, yet I said nothing. I convinced myself that marriage would change him, that he would finally leave her in the past and focus on building a family with me. How foolish I was.On our wedding night, Landon m

Chapter 7: A New BeginningI woke up to the muffled sounds of hospital life the gentle beeping of machines, the distant murmurs of nurses, and the shuffling of feet in the hallway. The early morning sunlight filtered through the thin curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. My head still throbbed faintly, but it was nothing compared to the ache deep inside me, the one that no painkiller could numb.I lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, wondering if this was the calm before another storm. My mind wandered back to the events of the past few days, and an overwhelming wave of uncertainty washed over me. What now?Feeling restless, I decided to stretch my legs. The hospital room felt stifling, and I needed fresh air desperately. I slipped into the pair of slippers provided by the nurse and wrapped the thin hospital robe around me before stepping out into the corridor.The hospital grounds were a breath of relief. The crisp morning air brushed against my face, bringing a fa

Chapter 9The morning light streamed through the kitchen window, casting warm golden hues over the cozy kitchen. I sat at the table, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. It was my first day at work, and I felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness bubble in my chest. Claire had made a light breakfast for us, but I hardly touched it, my stomach too knotted with anticipation.After breakfast, Claire and Bennett both seemed calm, like they’d done this a thousand times before. They spoke as if it was just another normal day at work, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was more than just a job to me. This was my chance at rebuilding something. Anything.We left the house in the warmth of the early morning, driving through the quiet streets until we reached the restaurant. The small building was tucked away in a busy corner of the neighborhood, with a welcoming sign above the door. The soft hum of chatter and the clinking of plates inside told me it was already bustli