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When My Husband’s First Love Returned, I Ran Away with the Baby /
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Chapter 1
I excitedly opened the door to Ashton Wallace's office, ready to surprise him with a piece of good news. However, what I saw stopped me in my tracks—he was holding a delicate, tearful woman in his arms and comforting her tenderly.Startled by the noise, the woman turned toward me with her tear-streaked face. She looked beautiful yet pitiful. Ashton's expression briefly flickered with panic and confusion when he noticed me.I froze on the spot for a moment before managing to say, "Sorry for interrupting." Without waiting for a response, I stepped out and quietly shut the door behind me.Leaning against the door, I gently placed a hand on my abdomen. "I'm sorry, baby. It looks like you might not have a dad, after all."The woman I just saw was Mallory Stevens—my half-sister.Ashton and I had been married for five years. But before our marriage, he had been Mallory's long-time boyfriend.Our wedding was not born out of love; it was completely a coincidence.The Wallace and Stevens
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Mallory's eyes briefly showed a hint of surprise, as though she had not expected me to be so decisive. Meanwhile, Ashton's dark gaze rested on me, but he said nothing.I forced a smile. "Take your time catching up. I'll head home now."At that moment, a faint pain tugged at my lower abdomen. I just could not wait to leave.Noticing my pale face, Ashton frowned slightly. "I'll have Cameron drive you home."Cameron Sullivan was his secretary, and he was an efficient yet surprisingly reserved man.In the past, when I frequently visited the office, Cameron often interrupted my tender moments with Ashton to deliver work updates. When we grew familiar, I teased him one time, "Cameron, with how strict and oblivious you are, it's going to be hard for you to find a girlfriend."He then replied in his usual professional tone, "Mrs. Wallace, you're mistaken. I don't like women."I was speechless at the time. Yet Ashton laughed heartily at that while I stared at Cameron in shock, feeling as
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When I stayed silent for too long, Ashton's patience began to waver. "Say something," he demanded.I bit my lip, feeling a pang of bitterness. His attitude toward me had shifted dramatically now that his first love had returned."I moved out—""Who told you to move out?" Ashton interrupted before I could finish.A wave of frustration welled up in me. "Mallory is back. It doesn't feel right for me to stay."He seemed to sigh, and his voice softened as he said, "Pip, come back."Every time Ashton wanted to persuade me, he would use that same tone. It was gentle, almost coaxing, and hard to resist. For a moment, I nearly gave in, but I held myself back. "Ashton, we're getting a divorce."His voice suddenly turned angry. "We're not divorced yet!"I flinched at his outburst, and my chest was hurting. "Why are you yelling?! I'm the one being abandoned here! I should be angry, not you!" I shouted back at him, my voice breaking into sobs.Hearing me cry seemed to throw Ashton off. "I'
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Mallory casually sat on the couch. When she saw me standing hesitantly at the door, she called out, "Pip? Come in."Feeling more like a guest in someone else's home now, I walked in slowly. The three of us ended up sitting facing each other on the couch.Ashton spoke first, "Mal, the divorce needs to be put on hold for now—""Why?!" she interrupted, reacting as fiercely as a cat with its fur standing on end.Her sudden outburst startled me. It seemed like ever since I got pregnant, I was easily frightened. My reaction time had gotten slower, and my courage had diminished.Before Ashton could explain, Mallory turned her sharp gaze to me. "Did you change your mind again?" she snapped.I quickly shook my head. "No, I didn't!" "This has nothing to do with her," Ashton said calmly. "My grandfather's health hasn't been great lately. I'm worried the divorce might upset him."Mallory's expression softened almost instantly. She looked at Ashton with tearful, pleading eyes. "Ash, if we
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When I saw Ashton's name on my phone screen, a wave of panic washed over me. I took a deep breath to steady myself, reassuring myself that I had not left any loose ends. Only then did I answer the call.As soon as Ashton spoke, his tone was heavy. "Pip, my grandfather isn't going to make it."After hanging up, I opened my phone and searched the news online. For the past few months, I had not paid much attention to the news in Regensburg.It seemed Ashton and Mallory made headlines two weeks ago.The top story was titled: "Scandal Exposed: Heir of Business Giant, Wallace Corporation, Caught in an Affair! Spotted Leaving Hospital with New Flame with Rumored Pregnancy!"The accompanying photo showed Ashton carefully supporting Mallory as they left the hospital, his expression filled with tenderness.Years ago, the wedding between the Wallace and Stevens families was a grand spectacle in Regensburg. Ashton's scandal now drew intense attention from the business community.In response
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All of us immediately turned to look at Elliott.His cloudy eyes slowly opened, scanning the ward and lingering on each of us before finally settling on me.Ashton understood at once and led Leighton and Mallory out of the ward, leaving me alone with Elliott.I sat by the bed and fixed my gaze on him. When I spoke, my voice was choked with emotion, "Mr. Wallace Senior, I'm sorry I came late."He smiled faintly, and I could see his cracked lips moving slightly. I could not make out his words, so I leaned closer. He said slowly in a hoarse voice, "Pip, our family owes you an apology."My tears immediately came flooding out, and it was unstoppable. I shook my head frantically. "Mr. Wallace Senior, you've always been good to me. I'm just unlucky."When I left the ward, Ashton was sitting on a bench in the corridor. Mallory and Leighton were nowhere to be seen.He stood as I approached, taking in the redness around my eyes. Without a word, he seemed to understand most of what had tra
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I quickly got out of bed and rushed to the hospital.Elliott was still in the middle of emergency treatment. Outside the operating room, a few members of the Wallace family stood scattered around, their expressions tense and anxious.I looked around and noticed that Mallory was not there. Ashton stood alone in a corner with his head bowed, exuding an air of isolation. I walked over and gently touched his hand. He lifted his head in surprise, then turned his hand over to clasp mine tightly. His grip grew firmer as time passed.After what felt like an eternity, the light above the emergency room switched off.The doctor said something, and Leighton immediately broke into sobs. The others around her began crying quietly as well.Ashton and I stood off in a distant corner, watching the scene unfold. My mind felt utterly blank, like it had been hollowed out.The funeral followed soon after.Everyone was overcome with grief, except for Ashton, whose face remained emotionless throughou
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I let out a breath, reassuring myself. With Regensburg so far from Zionsville, there was no way he would come all the way to this hospital. I must have been imagining things.After giving myself a lengthy pep talk, I slowly made my way home.The next day, I started taking evening walks in the small garden below my apartment after dinner. This routine lasted for a week—until that day.The sky had been clear when I left, but before long, a heavy downpour started unexpectedly. I had been enjoying my leisurely stroll and taking in the scenery, when the rain suddenly drenched me from head to toe.I hurried to a nearby gazebo for shelter, watching as the rain grew heavier and heavier.Normally, I would not hesitate to dash through the rain back home, but now—looking down at my rounded belly—I sighed silently.A gust of wind swept through, and my soaked body began to shiver. I crossed my arms, rubbing them for warmth, only to notice my shoelace had come undone.Just my luck.I had mos
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I discreetly wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes and forced myself to speak in a lighthearted tone, "You don't need to worry about me. With all the money you gave me, I could raise ten kids!"Ashton chuckled at my words. "Is that money enough to buy the kids a father?"I froze for a moment, then replied softly, "A person can live without a father. I did when I was a child."Ashton's tone turned stern. "Piper Stevens!"He only called me by my full name when he was angry.I pushed him away. "Ashton, you should leave. I can take care of myself just fine."He shot back, "You can't even tie your own shoelaces."I insisted stubbornly, "I'll hire a nanny to help me."He dismissed my idea with a scoff. "Nannies don't tie shoelaces for you."Frustrated, I puffed up my cheeks. "I'll pay her extra! Ten times more!"Ashton ruffled my hair gently. "Be good and listen to me. I'll finish up everything in Regensburg and come here to stay with you."His sincerity startled me, and I w
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When I was nearly nine months pregnant, I came down with a severe cold. I resisted taking any medication for the baby's safety. However, a week passed, and I showed no signs of improvement. Worried about my condition, the nanny secretly informed Ashton.That night, I felt parched and feverish while I was half-asleep. It was as if I were dying of thirst. As I murmured for water, I never expected someone to actually give me a drink. Sweet, cool water slid down my throat, soothing the discomfort.As I slowly opened my eyes, I saw Ashton's silhouette under the dim glow of the bedside lamp.A wave of vulnerability washed over me, and I threw my arms around him, bursting into tears.Ashton comforted me in a gentle voice, "Pip, it's my fault. I came too late."I continued to sob uncontrollably, refusing to let go.He patted my back lightly. "You've been burning with fever. You can't keep toughing it out like this. If the baby's fine but you harm your body, what then?"His teasing broug
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