Chapter 26 Provolding Rowan Were they having a meal at this caté too? I was curious, but I got over that thought immediately. What they were doing here was none of my business, Everyone would have to go their separate ways in the future. to get married!= While eating, Natalie suddenly announced the good news. “By the way, girls, I have something to announce, Kaden and I have decided to Almost choking on my pasta, I started coughing Jean and Olivia widened their eyes in shock. “Oh my god, are you sure? Mariage is the tomb of lovel “Well, it is a tomb for others, but not for Kaden and mel Marriage is the castle of love for us. ” Natalie had a lot of faith in Kaden, Judging by their looks, they were a match made in heaven Interns of family backgrounds, the Harlets couldn’t compare to the Reeds. Hence, he wouldn’t dare to tear her improperly too. “Men are unreliable, Nat. Don’t get blinded by love!” jean worded the most. She grabbed onto Natalie’s shoulder with all her might. “Wake up! Why don’t you think about it for another six months first?” Natalie didn’t get angry because she knew we meant well. Smiling, she gently smacked jean’s hand away, “deez, you guys are just thinking of marriage so horribly. I’ll make you all believe in love again!” Jean wanted to continue persuading her. As I shot her a look, she took the hint and shut up. Though we were best friends, It wasn’t right to interfere too much. After our meal, we drank tea to refresh our palate. “I’m going to the washmom,” I said while standing up 1 was feeling unwell in my lower abdomen Leaving our private room, I made my way to my right. When I passed by a door, I overheard Chester’s voice. “Rowan, you’ve met your soulmate!” I paused in my tracks and continued to listen. Jasper gloated, “What a shame that she’s ignoring you. I guess your charm doesn’t work every time. ” “She’s already taken. Just give up! There’s still plenty of fish in the sea “She’s just a college girl. They’re everywhere!” This was exactly what bad company meant. When one went astray, not only wouldn’t they stop him, but they would also help him I understood too. In the eyes of Chester and his trends, I was never considered Rowan’s wife. By default, they had acknowledged him to be a married bachelor. At that moment, I heard Ivan’s voice, serious and icy. “What about Ivory? your marriage with her is protected by law. ” Suddenly, I felt that I had gone too far by putting lipstick in his themes back then. The room went silent. A moment later, Rowan lazily said, “True love? Total dogshit. I was just messing around. Haven’t you heard of it? You always want what you can’t have. ” I didn’t know what he said after that. As the pain became increasingly intense, thad to rush to the washroom My period had come back after two months. That was unexpected I guessed it was because 1 are well, slept well, and had herbal concoctions. As my anemia improved, my menstrual cycle was back to normal too. Tugging the back of my skirt, I realized the period blood had stained it After thinking for a minute, I called Rowan. He declined it! He wouldn’t even spare one minute to even give me a half–hearted response. He’d rather chat with his friends about how to pursue Ashley. My period made me more imitable than ever i stomped over to the private room where he was and shoved the door open Everyone was stunned at my appearance, especially Chester who had been chattering excitedly just now. He started stuttering Rowan sat directly opposite the door. Dressed in a black polo shirt, he looked sophisticated and mature. His smile faded immediately upon seeing me, tuming into a scowl. “Why are you here?” He furrowed his eyebrows. Ignored him and waved at Ivan sheepishly. York, I have a favor to ask. Can you help me? Ivan exchanged looks with Rowan, obviously unwilling to comply. He eventually game in atter my foxy gaze lingered on him. Rowan gave us both a strange look. After leaving the room, an asked, “What is it?” “Help me buy something. ” I gave a smile that I thought looked sweet. I could’ve asked Jean and the others for help, but 1 just didn’t want to “Buy what Ivan was confused. “Lower your head. ” I stood on my tiptoes. As he followed my orders, Equickly said, “Pads and a slizi!” Ivan’s expression changed, He probably didn’t understand why I asked him for help in this kind of matter. He rejected, “No way!” “If you can join Rowan’s discussion on how to chase girls, can’t you help his poor wife buy some pads? You’re a doctor; can’t you at least have some morals? started criticizing him. Ivan’s gaze became even more complex. In Rowan’s circle of friends, Iran was the only one with his values still intact. Although he had done some wild things to win Ashley over, he was single at that time. Pursuing women was normall He was way briter than Rowan–the latter was a madman who knew no boundades. Sure enough, Ivan didn’t say another word. Pusing his lips, he lamed and headed towards the stairway. I stood and watred at the doorway. I sent a text to seassure jean and the others. Chapter 26 Provoking Rowan 2/2 While waiting, the private room’s door opened again. Rowan stepped out and saw me all alone. He asked, “Where’s Ivan?” I pointed towards the stairway, “There. ” Holding a black bag, Ivan slightly blushed. His six–foot figure exuded a hint of embarrassment. He handed the bag to me, his tone unnatural. “Take it!” Ignoring Rowan’s presence, I happily took the bag and shyly thanked Ivan “Thank you, Dr. Yorld 1’ll treat you to a meal next time. ” “Wait, what’s this? Rowan grabbed my wrist. I couldn’t walk away. His gaze was Intense as he stared at the bag in my hands. I felt pleasant. Didn’t Rowan have double standards? Wasn’t he scared of letting people know I was unfaithful to him? I might as well have pissed him off. I let him snatch the bag and open it. His expression worsened “You goddamn…” As a trashy person, Rowan always had a bad temper. “You made Ivan buy these kinds of things for you?” “Oh, what’s wrong? Is it illegal to have him buy pads for me? 1 pretended to be confused. “And this too!” Rowan was close to hurling the pink underwear at my face. His face darkened as his anger surged. Ivan gazed at me, contemplating something. I had never expected Ivan to be such an attentive and thoughtful person. I only needed pads and a skirt, but he also considered that my underwear was stained too, As such a handsome, rich, and caring man with boundaries, how did he lose to Rowan in his previous life?aChapter 27 Breaking Up “You guys continue. I’ll go back tint, Rowanted tvan, beliling his anger in. He then dragged me away. notionless, hangared at me. He had probably figured our my motive. Bewan dragged me as we walked towaldn’t keep up with his steps and almost tripped. “Are you out of your mind, Bowan? Could you at least let me get changed in the washroom?” Iscolded him angrily. He fully membered why I had let Ivan buy the pads Scowling, he brought me to the washroom. “co and change, quick!” Trotated my wrist. He was undeniably violent, almost bruising me with his grip. Ashley had about the same weight as me. Could she bear him? 1couldn’t help but imagine Rowan and Ashley in bed. Rowan must’ve forced himself on her at first. After Ashley eventually fell for him, their lovemaking then became intiinate. 1 must’ve been crazy to think of these inappropriate scenes, swiftly changing my clothes, I got rid of those obscene thoughts and left the washroom. Rowan glanced at me. “Let’s go. ” He seemed to be less angry. After texting the girls‘ group chat, theaded back with Rowan. I wanted to see what else he would tell me. Yer, he was silent like a statue throughout our journey. When we got home, Rowan entered the study alone. I went to take a bath and prepared to call it a day. Just after finished drving my hair, Rowan came in. Fouldn’t tell what kind of gaze he held, but it upset me. avory Sadler, let’s talk,” he calmly said. After ten minutes, I concluded what Rowan meant. Besides not getting in the way of each other, there was an additional requirement, I couldn’t mess around with his close Inends. As discussed previously, I couldn’t post on Instagramer let our parents know. En total, there were thure rules to follow. “Rowan, why don’t you just divorce me?” 1 asked miserably “We don’t have a reason to divorce,” he said before leaving I had a feeling that his words were related to Ashley. He probably wanted to make promises to me so that he could pursue Ashley undisturbed. He wouldn’t expect himself to be so madly in love in the future. From that day on Rowan never wan never returned to Windwill Estate for over half a month. It was as if he just disappeared. Tiesumed the widowed life I once had. But this time, Thad a few more maids with me. one aftemoon, I overheard Ella making a phone call “Both of you arends anymore. If there are any problems, face them like adults. There’s no use quarteling or giving each other the silent treatment. ” She was hiding under the staircase, speaking quietly. 1 stood at the stairway, focusing on her words. Benjamin is a good man who treats you well too. Your dad and are at ease when you two are together. No matter what happens, communicate properly. Got it?” It seems that Ella was rather satisfied with Benjamin Did Ashley and Benjamin quanel? Rowan must’ve put in a lot of effort while he was gone. Or else, how would be make such a loving couple get into Into a light? I didn’t want to meddle anymore. I’d just do nothing until Rowan filed for divorce. When the time came, all I had to do was happily sign the papers. With these thoughts in mind, I turned to head upstairs. Payne, can I take half a day off?” Ella stopped me and sheepishly said, “Something happened at home. I’ll have to go back and deal with it. You can deduct my Thad no choice but to stop in my tracks. Turning around, I gazed concemingly at Ella from high above. “What happened, Ella? I’ll give you a lift. I was planning to headout too “That’s too much trouble, Mrs. You don’t have to do that, I’ll just take a taxi…” Ella was stunned “It’s hard to take a taxinear Windwill Estate. It’s alright give me ten minutes. I’ll get changed and come down,” teplied softly. Afterten minutes, I left Windwill Estate with Ella 1 pretended to ask her for her house address, then headed for our destination. With my subtle probing throughout the joumey, Ella told me a lot about Ashley and Benjamin. Tel, she still didn’t know why they fought this time, even though she was Ashley’s mother. There must have been some unspeakable reasone When we almost reached the neighborhood, I saw Benjamin sitting near the roadside flower bed. He looked forlom “Mrs. Pay, I can’t thank you enough. If you don’t mind, you can come in and have coffee!” Ella said gratefully. “You’re welcome. Don’t you have matters to deal with? I shall not add to your troubles. Hurry up and go!” I replied with a smalle Ella thanked me again before pushing upstairs. I quickly headed towards where Benjamin was just now. Thank god he was still there moping Straightening out my clothes, I lowered the car window and greeted him. “Benjamin, what are you doing here?” “Ms. Sadler!” Benjamin was startled upon seeing me. “It’s so sunny. Get in, I’ll take you wherever you want to go!” I said decisively. “No, Ms. Sadler, I want to be alone. ” He shook his head. He looked lethargic as it he didn’t sleep well. I got down and dragged him towards my car. “You don’t have to be alone under the sun. Let’s go and have a Benjamin didn’t refuse and took the passenger seat obediently. I had him wrapped around my finger. After half an hour, I brought Benjamin to Symphonica. I got ourselves a private room. drink” “Here Whatever upsets you, just sing them all away!” I exclaimed while handing a microphone to Benjamin. With the microphone in hand, he suddenly burst into tears. I was caught off guard since this was my first time seeing a man crying in front of me. Sadler, Ash is breaking up with me. What do I do. ” Benjamin was choked up Breaking up? I was confused. In my past life, when I knew about Ashley’s existence, Rowan had pestered ber for over a year before Benjamin backed off. But, wasn’t he backing off too early now? “What’s wrong? Tell me about it–maybe I can help you,” I said after calming down “Yesterday, when we were out for a meal, I accidentally saw a text on her phone. It was a flirty text by some guy i didn’t know. “I was pissed, and I argued with her. I demanded that she give me the guy’s contacts but she refused. She said that I didn’t trust her, and we should just break up…” Covering his eyes, he sounded devastated and anguished. I calmly asked, “What did the text say?” After a brief silence, he replied, “I want to see you. Can you give me a chance? That was the power of love–it would make even an arrogant man like Rowan say Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… these humble words. If he had to say them to me, even casting spells wouldn’t work