a husband's regret

**"I want a divorce, Anna. This marriage isn’t working, and it hasn’t been for a long time. We’re both miserable. It’s time to end this."** Michael's cold words hit me like a slap, sending shivers down my spine. "You’re a coward," I spat, throwing the divorce papers back at him. "You want to leave? Fine. But don’t you dare blame me. You’re the one who destroyed us, Michael. You ruined our marriage with your lies." The man I once loved—the man who promised to be with me through thick and thin—was gone, replaced by this stranger. After everything I sacrificed for him, this is how it ends. --- After suffering for years with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and enduring constant nagging from her mother-in-law for being childless, Anna finally receives the miracle she had been praying for. Her doctor delivers the best news of her life—she has a higher chance of conceiving. Eager to share the joy with her husband of five years, Anna rushes home, only to be shattered by betrayal. She discovers Michael has been cheating on her with another woman, who is now pregnant with his child. Heartbroken, Anna is served divorce papers on the same day. Devastated and lost, Anna makes a desperate choice, but is saved by none other than Xavier, her brother-in-law. When all hope seems lost, Xavier offers her a second chance at life—and love—by marrying her. But just as Anna begins to heal, her past comes crashing back when Michael returns, knocking on her door. **Will Anna find the strength to move forward, or will the past pull her back into the arms of the man who broke her heart?**

A plane crash had orphaned her... he too, shared the exact same fate. However, his misfortune was all her father’s doing.She was at the young age of eight when he, who was ten years older, brought her to the Tremont Estate. She thought this kind gesture came from the good will of his heart. Little did she know, it was for retribution.For ten years, she had always thought that he hated her. He was gentle and benevolent to the world, but never towards her…He forbade her from calling him ‘brother’. She could only call him by his name - Mark Tremont, Mark Tremont, over and over again till it was ingrained deeply in her head...

What happens when a simple decision turns your life upside down? Blood, secrets, and ploys await. ------- It was challenging to pay attention to the meal while your husband was staring at you as if you were his next meal. “Stop looking at me like that, baby,” I whispered in his ear. He muttered, “Then kitten, stop licking the spoon with that sexy tongue.” “Am I not allowed to eat my food now?” I inquired, squandering my innocence. But we both knew I was teasing him, and the bulge in his pants was the obvious sign that I had succeeded. He whispered in his husky Italian accent, “Oh, you are not walking straight when I am done with you tonight, my lovely sweet wife.” Oh, God! ------- Anaya Regio is a naïve 22-year-old girl who is a gentle soul with a simple life, but her simple life takes a complicated turn when she discovers her parents are not her biological parents. Nicolas Ricci is a 27-year-old one of the most feared Mafia bosses in Italy. His only goal in life is to become the number one mafia boss in all history, regardless of the lengths to do so. He is ruthless and a cold-blooded killer. What happens when Anaya becomes a pawn in Nicolas's game and has to get involved in a world of hurt and greed? Will she understand his game and leave him or give in to the attraction she feels? Will Nicolas stay hidden behind the walls he built near his heart, or will he let her steal it? Join the roller coaster journey of Anaya and Nicolas. Where they find deceit, greed, and agony with love, lust, and trust. Warning: Mature content, abuse, blood, and fights.

"You've found a better kisser. You never used to pull away from our kisses. At least let me enjoy a moment since we separated. No one has ever touched me the way you did. If I had known you were married, I would have settled for Dennis and never compared you in my mind." ************************ When Marian, Aurora's husband's childhood sweetheart, entered their home, their once-loving marriage faced an immediate threat. Marian implied that Lucas had made Aurora a full-time housewife due to her appearance, denying her the opportunity to work in his company. Aurora, upon discovering her pregnancy, believed it was a chance to prove Marian wrong and convince Lucas to give her a position in his company. Unbeknownst to her, Lucas was grappling with his past and wanted to shield his wife from the pain his late mother had endured. Aurora was shocked when her blood tests revealed traces of abortion pills, resulting in a devastating miscarriage. Lucas suspected that Aurora had intentionally taken the pills after he denied her request. This breach of trust led to an irreparable divorce. To escape the aftermath, Aurora reinvented herself as Daisy, a confident and strong-willed accountant unrecognizable from her former self. However, her past resurfaced when she received a surprising business proposition: to audit her ex-husband's now-billionaire company. Could she face the haunting shadows of her past? What would happen when she confronted the person who tore her marriage apart? And how would her ex-husband react when he couldn't take his eyes off her? "Miss Daisy, I would love to go on a date with you. You resemble the woman I lost," Lucas expressed. "Mr. Lucas, with all due respect, my purpose here is to audit your company, not go on a date," Daisy firmly responded.

Taken in as a son-in-law, he led a miserable life. The moment he gained power, both his mother-in-law and sister-in-law kneeled down in front of him.His mother-in-law begged him, “Please don’t leave my daughter.”His sister-in-law said, “Brother-in-law, I was wrong…”

Memiliki suami berwajah tampan bak artis, tentulah membuat istri merasa bangga. Namun, ketika kebanggaan itu berubah menjadi petaka baginya, apa yang sebaiknya harus ia lakukan? Lari, pasrah, atau segera memberikan balasan.

"A happy girlfriend is a happy life." Iyan ang isa sa mga motto na pinaniniwalaan ni Alexandra Bautista o mas kilalang Alex. Dahil sa sampung taon niyang relasyon kay James Alexander Lopez, ay naging masaya siya. Ngunit ang sayang naramdaman ay napalitan ng pagdududa. Pinilit niyang unawain at huwag bigyan ng kahulugan ang kanyang mga naririnig sa paligid, at piniling pagkatiwalaang muli ang fiance. Ngunit ang pagdududa ay mas lalong napagtibay nang dumating sa buhay nila ang isang babae. Isang babae na tiyak niyang sisira sa sampung taon niyang masayang relasyon sa fiance na si James. Ano ang dapat niyang gawin? Bibitaw na ba o kakapit pa at muling bigyan ng pagkakataon ang sinisinta? Ano naman ang gagawin niya kapag malaman niyang siya ay nagdadalang tao? Paano haharapin ni Alex ang lahat ng pagsubok na darating sa kanyang buhay? Mahahanap kaya niya ang pagmamahal na deserve niya sa taong kanyang iniirog o sa iba niya mahahanap ang pagmamahal na iyon?

Si Claire Sanchez ay mag-aapply bilang sekretarya ni Zekiel Gray sa dalawang dahilan. Una ay gusto niyang mabawi ang kumpanya nang kaniyang yumaong ina at pangalawa ay upang makita ang isa sa kambal niyang anak. Wala siyang nagawa noon kungdi ang iwan ang panganay na lalaki sa tapat nang gate ni Zekiel dahil sa hirap na palakihin ang kambal at dahil nga kamukang kamuka ito nang lalaki pwera sa mata na nakuha sa kaniya ay pinalaki at kinupkop ito ni Zekiel.Ang kambal ay bunga nang isang gabing hindi nila parehong inakala, One-night stand. Ano kaya ang mangyayari kapag nalaman ni Zekiel na ang kaniya palang sekretarya ay ang babaeng matagal na niyang hinahanap lalo na at sigurado niya na ang ina nang anak niyang lalaki na si Zayn ay ang babaeng nakasama niya limang taon na ang nakakalipas.

'She fell first, but he fell harder.' ******* After her billionaire husband divorced her, Bella lost her baby that pained her more. To lessen her sufferings, her parents then decided to send her to New York for her modelling career. After building her name in the industry, she thought that her life would remain calm and in peace. Neither did she know that she'd be forced to go back to her country after signing a contract with a man, and that man was her ex-husband! ******* Her: Do you know why I hate you? It's because you killed my child! Him: If I did, then let's make another one.

Apa yang kamu rasakan, saat pria yang menikahimu hanya ingin balas dendam?Kisah ini, tentang Annastasia yang harus rela menikahi Luxander, agar bisa terbebas dari hukuman penjara. Tapi, dia tak pernah menyangka, kehidupan rumah tangganya dengan Luke, justru lebih menyesakkan dari pada jeruji besi, dan lebih menyakitkan dari pada kematian. Setiap hari, Luke memperlakukannya sebagai budak dan menyiksanya tak berperikemanusiaan. Bahkan, dengan teganya, Luke menyewa seorang wanita pelacuran dan mengajaknya tinggal bersama. "Apa ini?" tanya Anna begitu Luke melemparkan map tepat ke wajahnya. "Poin-poin penting dalam pernikahan kita," jawab Luke santai.Anna membuka map itu, dan membulatkan matanya tak percaya. "Kau menjadikan aku pembantu? tanya Anna tak percaya. "Ini tidak adil!" lanjutnya membuat penolakan. Luke tertawa miring, dengan lantangnya dia pun menjawab, "Jika kau tidak setuju dengan syarat-syaratku, maka ... bersiaplah untuk membusuk di penjara!"Bagaimana kisah rumah tangga mereka selanjutnya? Mampukah Anna bertahan? Atau mungkin memilih pergi, setelah rentetan penyiksaan lahir dan batin yang membuatnya lelah bertahan, dan penantian cinta yang tak kunjung terbalas? Sedangkan, di dalam rahimnya tumbuh bayi yang tak berdosa tanpa diketahui oleh suami berengseknya. "Siapkan hatimu. Karena kau tidak akan pernah ingin dilahirkan jika kau jadi aku." _Annastasia Thomas_