Chapter 2 With a splash , Noah jumped in without hesitation . When Chloe saw Alice sink , a glint of triumph flashed in her eyes Good , she thought Thes dond Feigning weakness , she tugged at Calebs sleeve Cough , cough . Caleb , I want to save Alice too . She fell inthecae of me Caleb , also worried , quickly comforted Chloe . Dont be silly , Noahs got it . Alice did råte to herself , she wont diar Caleb glanced at the pool , his expression complex . In the water , Alice watched Noah swim towards her , his concern seeming genuine . It was he who had earlier pressed her to spe coldly watched her struggle in the water . This time , she didnt want his help A cynical smile touched Alices lips . She swam to the surface . After the near drowning incident in her par life , Noah had faced here swimming lessons with Chloe . She had already developed a phobia , bur to please Noah , she overcame her fear and leaned is win Be end . Noah only praised Chloes bravery for conquering her fear . No one cared about how she felt ; Noah only had eyes for Chloe . Alice , what are you doing ? Do you think faking a near drowning will erase your mistake ? Noah blocked her park , seneng tar Alice weeke different . When did she learn to swim ? Alice looked up at Noah . She had loved him the most . Ethan was strict ; only Noah had shown her affection . Now , Noallseyes held only dispar and impatience . Chloes soft voice cut through the air . Noah , its not Alices fault . I know shes always disliked me being part of the Welch family was greedy , I shouldnt have wanted a family . Dont fight because of me . Alice and six brothers , youre all so important to me ? Caleb glared at Alice . You happy now ?! If it werent for her father dying to save you , she wouldnt be an orphan . We should have ler you dier Noah frowned . Alice , at least be kind to her . We should treat Chloe like family . Its what our family owes her , what you owe her Understand ? Noah , someone as ungrateful as her wouldnt understand . If she did , she wouldnt have tried to kill Chloe . Saving a dog would have been better than saving her ! Alice felt utterly alone and cold . If she could , she wished she hadnt been saved . Ignoring the burning pain in her lungs , she croaked , It was my fault . I wont do it again . Because she wouldnt be a fool anymore . If they preferred Chloe as their sister , she would withdraw . Alice , you really did it on purpose ? Do you know Chloe cant swim? You could have killed her ! Noah was disappointed . Hed thought it was an accident , but it was Alice who had deliberately put Chloe in danger . When had she became in malicious ? The family doctor arrived . Caleb turned to yell at Alice . I hope Chloes alright , or when Ethan gets back , youll regret this Noah took a few steps , then turned back , seeing Alice drenched and pale , standing alone . He softened slightly . Go back to your room and change your clothes . The partys about to start . Alice didnt respond , left alone . She waited until everyone left , then bent over in a violent coughing fit , as if shed cough out her lungs . She swallowed the blood in her throat and dragged herself to her room . This lifetime , she would have nothing to do with the Welch family ! 18:53 051 < Chapter 3 Menu Chapter 3 Title: CEO, Your Wife Is Gone Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic Status: ongoing In "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone," Elise battles cancer while striving to fulfill her role as the perfect wife to George. Trinity, Elise's sister, orchestrates a deceitful scheme against her... Embark on a heartfelt journey in this modern romance novel that explores themes of love and betrayal amidst the challenges of illness. Follow Elise as she navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts unexpected twists orchestrated by those closest to her. What sets "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone" apart is its poignant portrayal of love tested by adversity and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with emotional depth and intricate character dynamics. Discover the unique blend of romance and suspense that defines this captivating story available to read at CrushReel. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Elise's journey online at CrushReel today.