Chapter 4 The nurse looked panicked . 1 helplessly said , Grandpa carried away the baby . Elliott was about to say something more when his phone rang . The moment he picked up , his face twisted with fury . Without warning , he slapped me across the face . Daniella ! What did you do to Joanna ?! If anything happens to her , I swear you will regret it ! Already weak from childbirth , I stumbled back , crashing into the hospital beds railing . The nurse quickly rushed over to support me . Stone , your wife just gave birth ! If you keep this up , youll kill her ! But Elliott didnt care . He acted as if he hadnt heard . Elliott didnt even seem to hear her . With concern for Joanna and without sparing me another glance , he rushed out . The nurse looked at me with a heartbroken face . But on my pale face , there was no emotion at all . It was as if all the love , hate , and everything in between had been completely drained over the course of these ten years . After the checkup , the doctor advised me to rest . It was then that I finally realized the reason why Elliotts had lost his temper . The child had died , and Elliotts grandfather , overwhelmed with grief , had used his influence to blacklist Joanna from the entire industry . Joanna , mistakenly thought it was I had orchestrated it . She had run to Elliott , crying and the situation and added more fuel to the fire to complain to him . As if that wasnt enough , erating 12:38 Bearing His Child , Burying My Heart 3.2 % Chapter 4 Elliott revoked my shareholder status in the Stone Group and replaced me with Joanna . To please her , he even bought a whole set of twenty stars , all named after her . In an interview , Joanna proudly flaunted the diamond ring on her finger . I dont consider myself a mistress , she said . If a woman cant keep her husbands heart , she has no one to blame but herself . Besides , the current Mrs. Stone married for the Stone familys money . But me ? I only only have a pure heart for Elliott . The Internet erupted into chaos . A group of mindless fans tagged my account , bombarding me with insults and demanding I step aside for Joanna . I stared at my phone , but instead of anger , I felt … irony . After all these years , Elliotts tricks for coaxing women hadnt changed one bit . He had done the same with me . When he learned that I grew up poor and had never celebrated my birthday , he surprised me on my 20th birthday with twenty gifts . From a gold lock when I was one to a villa at twenty . He claimed it was to make up for the hardships I endured in the past . I still remember that day . He held my hand under a sky full of stars . Daniella , I lost my parents when I was young . From now on , Ill treat your mother like my own , and well build the happiest family together . I melted under his loving gaze . I was naïve , thinking I had found someone to spend my life with . But soon , the novelty wore off . Elliott quickly fell out of love with me . On one date , he abandoned me on a mountain to deliver flowers to his mistress . That day , I walked back home alone , covering hundreds of kilometers of mountain roads . 12:38 Bearing His Child , Burying My Heart 3.5 % $ My fext wave bloody and blistered , and my cales still bear scars that will never fade . Looking back , 1 dould have understood then . This ex was selfish and fickle he would never settle for anyone . Our marriage contract ? just an excuse for his infidelity . Thinking of this , I left a comment under Joannas latest video . Wish you both a lifetime of happiness and an early birth . Soon after , Joanna deleted the video , Elliotts call came right after . I didnt pick up . Instead , I did what he had always done to me calmly blocked him . Title: Contracted CEO Husband Regrets On Divorce Eve In "Contracted CEO Husband Regrets On Divorce Eve" by CrushReel, a unique romance unfolds between two individuals bound by a marriage contract yet estranged for years. Just as divorce seems imminent, unexpected connections spark between them, leading to a twist of fate. Within this modern romance novel, the protagonists navigate the complexities of their contracted relationship and the uncharted territory of rediscovering each other. As they delve into their past and present, themes of love, regret, and second chances intertwine with the fast-paced world of CEOs and office dynamics. What sets this story apart is the magnetic pull between characters from different worlds, drawing readers into a captivating tale of unlikely love. The sweet romance between the contract lovers adds a layer of intrigue to this office-based narrative filled with twists and turns. Experience the unfolding drama of "Contracted CEO Husband Regrets On Divorce Eve" on CrushReel, where love defies expectations and hearts find their way back together. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a heartfelt journey through the realms of modern romance and office intrigue.