All Chapters of HER REVENGE AFTER DIVORCE: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

CHAPTER 001The only thing you could hear was the espresso machine humming to itself and the slight scrape of a chair against the wooden floor. The streets of New York were blanketed in a pristine layer of white snow that fell steadily outside. I leaned slightly against the window, pretending to clean a stubborn smudge that didn’t actually exist, and my breath fogged the glass.People my age walked down the street out there, their laughter muted by the thick panes of glass. Outside they stopped in a group, bundled into scarves and coats and carrying armsful of paper bags from the bakery next door. Another girl pressed a muffin to her face; her eyes widened, announcing the muffin to her friend in a way that may or may not have been a joke. Their voices filled with warmth and joy; they laughed.I didn’t know I was staring until one of them looked up and made eye contact. I embarrassed myself quickly, turning away and concentrating hard on the counter that I was wiping down. Regret gnawe

CHAPTER 003After I spoke, the room went dead silent. I didn’t look away, all eyes were on me. My words fell like a stone in a pond; ripples out, and settled in an awkward, heavy quiet. My chest pounded and I kept my face calm, I stood my ground. The first to break the silence was Lilith. She laughed a sharp, mocking laugh that I couldn’t stand. She smirked, “Run away?” “And where would you go, Sarah?” “Do you think you’re brave enough for that?” I forced my voice to stay steady and said evenly, “I don’t think.” “I know. And I mean it.” Lilith snorted, crossing her arms as if she didn’t believe me. On the other hand, Mom looked furious. Her lips pressed into a thin line, her face had gone red, and she glared at me. She shook her voice, “You’ve lost your mind.” “This is not a game, Sarah. You don’t just get to make demands,” he said. I met her gaze and said, “I’m not making demands.” I’m asking for basic respect. You want me to get married? Fine. I won’t do it on your terms a

CHAPTER 005THREE YEARS LATERThe grocery store was busy, the chatter hummed and the carts clinked. Trying to ignore the noise around me, I moved through the aisles looking at my list. This was the last task on my long list for the day, and dinner needed to be made. I heard someone say my name and reached for a carton of milk. “Sarah?” The voice pulled me out of my thoughts, and I froze. Turning, I saw him. Jervis Stone. My heart skipped a beat. I hadn’t seen him in years, but he was the same—tall, confident, with the same easy smile I remembered from high school. I blinked in surprise, saying, “Jervis.” “I didn’t expect to see you here,” he said. He stepped closer, and said “Likewise.” “How long has it been?” I brushed a strand of hair out of my face and said, “Too long.” He said, with a warm tone, “You haven’t changed much.” I smiled, genuinely, and replied, “Neither have you.” He leaned casually against the cart, then asked, “What brings you back to town?” 'I mo

CHAPTER 007: Sarah Confronts Rowan’s Cruel ControlI sat at the vanity, staring at my reflection; the house was suffocatingly quiet. The dress Rowan had chosen to wear fit against my body just so, and my makeup was perfect; I looked flawless, the shimmering eyeshadow catching when the room light dimmed, and it was time for me to bid him goodnight. I was the perfect wife, just as he wanted me to be. No amount of beauty could mask the emptiness in my eyes.“Are you ready yet?” Rowan’s voice cut through the silence, looking like a blade. Arriving in the doorway, he stood there, perfectly suited. His eyes passed over me in a cool, detached perusal, as if he were looking at a doll.I nodded, standing slowly, and swallowed hard. “Yes, I’m ready.”He said, his tone without warmth. “Don’t embarrass me tonight, okay?”His words hit like a whip, but I kept my face neutral. It was pointless to react. Defiance would only bring more cruelty. I walked out to the car, the click of my heels on the po

Chapter 009: Jervis Offers Sarah an Unexpected Escape. In the peaceful sanctuary of the park, the chaos of my life was absent. The crisp air nipped at my skin as the bare branches of the trees stretched toward a gray sky, and tall shadows twisted darkly like veins along that frozen pond. The sound resembled the innocent laughter of children from the playground, and it seemed almost unrent.I curled my fingers into my coat and pulled it tighter around me. The chill wasn’t enough to keep me out. Lilith's taunts and Rowan's suffocating control swirled in my mind, each memory digging more profound than the last, tearing me apart. The only reprieve I had was being here, away from the house. Still, even here, my mind was heavy, weighing me down.A small part of me had hoped he would find me. I couldn’t help it; it was stupid and pathetic, but I couldn’t help it. I couldn’t help but recall the warmth of Jervis’s smile and how he looked at me like I meant something. No one had looked at me li