Chapter 2 A Long Overdue Gathering only one still in the music industry–she participated in music competitions everywhere and was determined to become a singer. “Look at our special guest!” Jean acted like a boss surveying her employees. She hopped off her stool and excitedly held my hand. The other two nodded vigorously–I’d pretty much disappeared after getting married, after all, I’d forgone my social circle for Rowan’s sake. After a few drinks, Olivia said, “If you’d turned us down again this time, Ivy, I would’ve started suspecting that I’d attended your funeral five years ago, not your wedding ” I supposed it wasn’t much different from me being dead. “It’s weird that you haven’t prepared a candlelight dinner at home tonight. ” Jean tried to pry my eye open. “C’mon, let me see whether it’s because your scumbag of a husband ignored you. Did you cry? Iswatted her hand away. “Don’t pull off my lake lashes. Chapter 3 Aday in University Jean, Olivia, and Natalie were my best friends in my previous life, after Rowan had lost his mind because of his love for Ashley and destroyed my family, my friends had stepped in to help They hadn’t managed to take Rowan down, but they’d still proven to me that I coulderly on them when I needed help. I wouldn’t forget everything they’d done for me So, I told them that I wanted to divorce was left out the part about me having been reborn, though. They fell silent for a few seconds after that before clapping their hands. ” This is great! We’re grena drink the bar die tonight to celebrate Ivy finally snapping out of being a hopeless romantic!” “Cheers!” I cried happily, thrusting my glass into the air. I could already see myself sprinting freely a brand new life after my divorce from Rowan. The old me, the one who’d debble death in her previor, would finally be behind me, we quickly grew bolder when we became psy Natale patted me on the shoulder and said, “Look around and see whether there are any hot guys who catch your eye, hy. Don’t be scared–after them if you like them! Rowan’s always involved in scandals you can’t lose to him! “That that makes sense 1 drunkenly scoped out the place, my gas finally landing on a tall figure judging from how he was dressed, he was young. Was he in university? Well if Rowen could go to university students, so could L I staggered over to him with my wine glass hand and patted him on the shoulder. I slurred, “Hey there, handsome. How about buy you a drink? He turned to look at me, and I was pleased to see he was handsome. His ace was surprised, but it soon turned apologetic. “I’m sorry, miss, but I already have a girlfriend” “Oh, okay Sorry, sorry I’ll go look for someone who isn’t taken. Telinked glasses with him. The alcohol had addled my brain, so I had no idea what I was saying. I went in and direction to seek out my next target Ididn’t get far beme 1 tripped over someone. My wine glass shattered on the floor. My head was spinning, and i got the odd age to just go to sleep att after falling to the floor. **Let me help you up, miss!” The pay university held out a hand. I looked up at hun while seated on the floor My face was bright red, Was I seeing things? The guy’s face morphed into Rowan’s, and he was looking at me icily. I tried hard to get up, but all did was pass my palm to the glass on the floor Bloed oozed out, and I stared at it dadly for a seconds. Then, 1 blacked out. Ed you think your family could stop me, Ivory?” in my dream, I now Rowan’s cold, ruthless face again trashed the living room like a madwoman before collapsing on the floos. My tears flomedendiensly My parents had worked together with Rowan’s toplessure him after learning that he wanted to dissere me. Rowan hadn’t budged despite all the objections, and he’d insisted on doing when he wanted. He’d even done everything he could to bring down the Sadler family. His family had gone from initially objecting to having no choice but to help him. I heard that they’d later accepted Ashley, too. She’d even gradually camed Rowan’s parents acknowledgment, thanks to Howan protecting her every step of the way. Matrimportantly, she’d already gotten pregnant at the time “I’ve loved youtor in years, Rowan. Don’t you have even the sightest feelings for me toovered my face as my tears flawed “I feel nothing for you, Ivory I gave you the chance to make this a peaceful separation, but you didn’t taket,” Rowan said icily. Then, his phone rang with a custom ringtone. Ashley’s lodious voice tang out “Answer the phone, Mihine Hurry up and answer!– stened to the love filled ringtone and watched as Rowan hurried out My head spus, and my chest hurt like hell. Then, amatut the suffocating pain, jolted awake. As I gasped for breath, I realized I was in my bedrooms. The sun shone brightly ourside, and birds chirped. How had the pun unversity known to take me home! Hooked at my bandaged hand and clutched my aching head was about to leave the room to look for the pay in university when head town’s role sing out “You guys po atrad. not tested today” He was leaning against the second–floor rading with a cigarette dangling from his fingers His voice was Lary, and his side profile was handsome Istrated sellest the door jamb. When I him approach me, I asked, “Where have you hidden him?” from Rowan that found to be not bad. I was a little pluctant to let slip away The guys every day that came across a guy–aside fro Besides, Rowan would start losing his mind over Ashley in month. It was time for me to start looking someone to set my soud and distract me from the pain. Rowan get mad at my answer. He glanced at my out and dragged me into the bedroom before Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… forcing me to the wardrobe. “Change out of that dress, dan it! Who gave you the person to dress like such a she? Hooked down at my chest. My almost nonexistent breasts were barely holding the material in place, and it was only because of the dress that one could see mychest rising and Calling I didn’t think it was suitable for own to call me a slut. Besides, he didn’t low What did it matter to him whether or not I was sluity? “Is it true that you slept with that hele staren two days ago, Bowen Lasked him rally without modig “‘ none of your business. His answer was the same as always “Well, I’mmon of your business, if you don’t wait to get advice, let’s just live separate lives. ” So, this was what it felt like not to care–it felt great. I wouldn’t need to feel happy or upset because of Rowan’s actions, and it felt like my soul was finally returning to its original All men had double standards. They could have as many affairs as they wanted, but their wives had to stay home and remain loyal and althful to them.