All Chapters of In the Arms of Another: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Ross paused as he picked up his phone, visibly irritated. "I'm going to tell Diana about your attitude right now. She's been so good to me, and you have no right to stop me from calling her."I shot him a look, my breath sharp with hurt. We had been together for five years, and my mother had always treated him like one of her own, even better than she treated me. Every time I brought him home, she would personally cook for him. Once, when he fell ill from the local climate, my mother stayed up all night, taking care of him without a second thought. Over those five years, I could see how much my mother truly cared for him. So, when Ross's family invited us to Fellaton, my mother agreed without hesitation. Before we left for the trip, she had even started preparing days in advance, doing her hair and buying expensive gifts for his family, all to make a good impression. That day, she wore the pocket watch my father had given her years ago. At that moment, my mother wasn't just repr

"You did an excellent job."The moment Laurel appeared, Ross's gaze was glued to her. The two of them were so engrossed in their own little world while exchanging playful, intimate remarks, oblivious to the crowd. Laurel shot me a challenging glance, her eyes practically daring me to react. She was marking her territory, showing off her supposed victory. But I wasn't interested in competing for a man's attention. My value had never been about pleasing men. Laurel's little display of dominance felt more like a childish tantrum to me. I wouldn't let such petty behavior get to me. I never did before, and I surely wouldn't now.Ross was too busy talking to the shareholders with Laurel at his side, both of them the center of attention. Laurel stayed close, making it look like they were a pair. Watching it all with cold detachment, I finished my drink before quietly slipping out of the staged event. I took advantage of the moment and gathered all my personal belongings fr

The day of the wedding arrived, but inside the church, there was only Ross, the groom, and a few of his guests. At this moment, Ross completely panicked. He dialed my number, but it went straight to voicemail. "What's going on with Jennifer? Why isn't she here?" What was supposed to be a wedding had turned into a farce. Laurel watched the scene unfold with a smug grin. "Ross, I don't think Jennifer cares about this wedding at all. A woman like that… she might not even love you. You shouldn't get all worked up because of her. There are so many guests outside. Why don't I step in as the bride? We can just get this ceremony over with," Laurel suggested with a devious smile, hoping to take my place. "Do you think something happened to Jennifer?" Ross was in panic mode. He didn't even hear Laurel's words as he rushed out of the church, leaving a group of guests exchanging confused glances. Laurel gritted her teeth and followed behind. When they got to the house, it w

There was another man beside me now. Ross stopped in his tracks, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at me. His voice shook as he asked, "This is...?" "I'm Jennifer's husband. And you are?" Douglas Hubbert, my husband, shot Ross a look of irritation, already bracing himself to throw a punch if necessary. "Y-you're married?!" Ross couldn't believe it. I almost didn't want to answer him, but then I realized that all of that—everything that had happened—had long faded into the past, like dust blown away by the wind. I nodded. "Yeah, I'm married. I'm happy now." Hearing that, Ross lowered his head, looking completely lost. "Jennifer, I've been searching for you all these years. I want to apologize for everything, for what happened with Diana—" Before he could go on, I cut him off. My mother had been gone for five years. I had been in pain, and I had hated Ross, Laurel, and even myself. But the past was the past. I needed to keep going, no mat

The police and ambulance arrived quickly, then Ross and Laurel were rushed to the hospital.Their injuries were severe.Douglas and I stayed at the hospital until Ross's surgery was over and the doctors assured us he was out of danger. Only then did we leave for the hotel.Before we left Fellaton, Douglas went to visit Ross on my behalf. When he returned, he handed me a ring."He said this was your parting gift," Douglas said, looking at the ring with a hint of distaste. "But honestly, it just feels wrong. Can I throw it away?"The ring had been our symbol of commitment years ago, but now, looking at it, I felt nothing. I opened the window, took the ring in my hand, and tossed it out without a second thought. Then I lay down on the bed beside Douglas, exhausted.We left Fellaton and headed to Ameesia.I shared the photos from all the countries I'd visited over the years with my mother, hoping that in some way, in that other world, she could feel the joy we shared.Douglas and I