All Chapters of Leaving Him in Seven Days: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

The day my father was sent to an overseas branch, Rory Lawson brought home his first love, who had just gotten divorced.He entered my room with a poker face and announced, "Sienna is moving in next week. I owe her too much. Don't complain about it."My father had been forced to step down after being accused of workplace harassment. And now, Rory couldn't even wait to make his intentions clear.I looked up and met his gaze, now devoid of any warmth.We had been married for three years, but I had never managed to win his heart.I looked away, hiding the sting in my heart. "Alright."I was leaving soon, so it didn't matter anymore. He was free to bring anyone home.Surprised by my easy compliance, Rory tried to say something, but no words came out.He had always been reticent in front of me.After he left, I opened the safe in my vanity and retrieved a piece of paper from beneath my jewelry box. It was the divorce agreement he gave me three years ago. Signed and stamped.All it

Chapter 2

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

I tucked the divorce agreement away in the bottom drawer of my vanity, trying to convince myself that there was still hope.After all, Sienna had just gotten married. However, fate played a cruel joke on me. Sienna's marriage was unhappy.Two months ago, Rory hired the best lawyer to help with her divorce and even brought her to Riverhaven to settle down.Now he wanted her to move into our house.I was in the middle of taking stock of my assets when they walked in.When I married Rory, my father had given me tremendous gifts. Now I needed to liquidate them to see him through the crisis.As Rory entered the room, I turned off my phone and stood up.He announced, "Sienna wants to stay in this room. You need to move out."After our marriage, he often worked late into the night. He said he didn't want to disturb my sleep, so he had me move out of the master bedroom.This room was closest to his bedroom. The balcony was adorned with blooming roses that he had planted, and the terra

Chapter 3

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

I avoided his gaze. "I'm not wearing it."Rory's grip tightened around my wrist, the pain making me wince.Sienna quickly intervened. "Rory..."As if waking from a daze, he released me and smiled at her. "Pardon my crudeness."I walked away, the eyes of those around me following me with a strange intensity....On the sixth day before I left, I went through the papers.Rory's mother called, asking me to move out of their house as soon as possible. I refused, saying I still had work to finish.Unhappy about it, she reprimanded me, "You've been married for three years, and there's still no sign of a baby. It's time for Rory to find someone else."I lowered my head. "He's free to. But it'll only happen once he agrees to divorce me."Rory could marry anyone he liked. It had nothing to do with me.Anyway, the divorce agreement was already signed. All that was left was to go to the courthouse with him to get it approved.I ended the call and returned to my room. In the corridor,

Chapter 4

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

The wedding dress slipped from my hands, its fabric torn and tattered.Rory was disgusted, looking at me with contempt.He spat, "As I said, I only wanted to make up for the past regrets. Why do you still make things difficult for her?"A lump of fire burned in my chest, rendering me speechless. After a long pause, I managed, "That dress was designed by my mother."He scoffed, "So what? It's just a piece of clothing. Why can't you lend it to her for a few days? You'd rather tear it apart. Give it a rest. You're no longer the pampered heiress."His words sent a shiver through me, despite the spring warmth. He always knew how to hit me where it hurt the most.Sienna snuggled into his arms and glanced at the ruined dress.Rory reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll get you a new one. It'll be ready in time for the wedding."I bent down to pick up the remnants of my dress and left with a searing pain in my chest.'Just a few more days,' I told myself.Once the paperwork was done, I co

Chapter 5

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

There were two days to go before Rory and Sienna's wedding.The villa was decorated with festive ornaments, so much so that even my secluded room seemed to have caught the cheerful atmosphere.I pushed open the window and looked outside. There was a banner with bold and elegant handwriting on it. I recognized Rory's handwriting, and it wrote, [Hold your hand and grow old together.]No such things were there when I married him three years ago.My eyes then landed on Sienna, who was at the far end of the corridor. Her steps were brisk as she walked toward my room. The white wedding gown she wore swirled around her like a patch of cloud.She stopped at my door and asked warmly, "What kind of necklace do you think I should wear for the wedding?"She wore the dress she had just tried on. Her hair hadn't been done, and she looked like a naïve girl.I answered, "You're not a first-time bride. Don't you know it well? Why bother asking me?"Her smile froze. She wanted to say something,

Chapter 6

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

The fabric was a luxurious silk, shimmering under the warm yellow light. The maid in the room took the dress from her, but the assistant lingered.She added, "There is one more thing. Mr. Lawson didn't mean his words yesterday. He hopes you won't take it to heart."He could take back his words, but the pain he caused me was irrevocable.I was silent for a while before acknowledging her message."Is there anything you'd like to say to Mr. Lawson?" she asked tentatively.The wind was cold, stinging my eyes. I shrugged. "No. You can go back and report to him."She left quickly after that....That night, I tossed and turned on the bed.On the wedding day, I woke up early. The sky was just beginning to brighten as I put on a simple dress and donned a pair of sunglasses."Ms. Bernard, where are you headed? The wedding starts in an hour," the butler said.Sienna was to marry Rory, and my divorce from him was already a done deal. To distinguish between us, he addressed me by my fam

Chapter 7

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

I could taste fruits that weren't available and see landscapes that were impossible back home.The sunlight and the sea breeze were liberating. I found myself falling in love with this new life.The bits and pieces of my time with Rory started to fade away. The occasional moments of warmth, the rare bursts of happiness, the long, lonely nights, the silent, unasked-for waiting were all behind me now....I returned from a wedding. The bridegroom was the son of my father's friend.My mother took my hand and asked, "I saw you zoning out earlier. Were you thinking about him again?"I blinked. "I was just wondering how they made the fish at the banquet. It tasted different from the ones you make."She laughed, "I'll have your dad ask them."I snuggled up against her. It was a peaceful, loving moment....Before the wedding began, Rory stood outside my room for a long time.He wanted to explain himself. This wedding wasn't about love. It was just to make up for Sienna's regrets.

Chapter 8

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

Sienna was just a lingering obsession from his youth.Rory had always believed he married me because of family pressure.He thought he should hate me, keep his distance from me, and make amends to Sienna. But after spending day after day with me, he couldn't deny his feelings anymore.Now he finally understood. Without me, his life was devoid of all color....I thought I'd stay abroad for a long time, but two years later, my father was promoted to the deputy president of the company.The crisis had been resolved, and he'd won the lawsuit against the sexual harassment allegations. The scandal surrounding him vanished overnight.The people who helped him gather evidence weren't just his brother. Rory had helped too.My father's tone was bland when he mentioned Rory.To Rory, my father was both a former father-in-law and a benefactor who had supported him when he was in need. His concern for my father's situation, in hindsight, seemed natural.That spring, my parents and I retu

Chapter 9

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

I ignored Sienna, focusing on the tiramisu in front of me.Maryam Kinchin chattered, "She divorced a playboy and married a rich CEO. What more could she want?"I pondered. "Who knows?"I handed Maryam a macaron. She sat down, and we enjoyed our afternoon tea together. The sweet aroma of the pastries filled the air, adding a touch of warmth to the auction.Maryam couldn't sit still. After a couple of bites, she got up to take photos.Sienna approached me and spat, "Tiffany, this is all your fault."I was puzzled. "My fault? Not again."I might be young and healthy, but I couldn't bear all kinds of accusations.She huffed, "If you hadn't married Rory, he and I would have been together five years ago. I wouldn't have suffered so much, and he wouldn't have you on his mind. We wouldn't be in this situation, tired of each other."I pressed my temples, feeling a dull ache. "Why don't you blame him?"She was speechless, and I went on, "His family was broke. To save the day, Rory woul

Chapter 10

Leaving Him in Seven Days/Timeless Echo

Sienna sniffled, "I hate him."I propped my chin in my hand, unsure how to respond. I just hoped she would not blame things on me.Sienna seemed to have been holding back for a long time, and now she was spilling her heart out to me. I tried to stay focused but only got sleepier.Finally, she asked, "Do you think you could ever forgive me? I fought with you for Rory. I took him away from you and broke your heart. I was wrong."I pondered. "I don't really care. If you can fix the wedding dress, I'll forgive you."Six months later, Sienna returned my wedding dress. The lace that had been ripped was replaced with a finer, more delicate version, and the pearls that had fallen off were sewn back on.It looked as good as new, and this was not a bad thing for her. At least, in the past six months, she hadn't had time to wallow in self-pity.During this time, two major things happened.The girl who had accused my dad of sexual harassment was sentenced, and he was reinstated as the CEO.

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