Chapter 5 After a few seconds , his frustration kicked in , and he tossed the papers onto the table . Anastacia , enough with the drama . Im exhausted . I forced my voice to stay calm . This isnt drama . Read it when you have time . If you have any issues , let me know soon Ive already given it to my lawyer . Anastacia , twelve years together , and you havent changed at all . Still so stubborn . Olivia is five years younger than you , but shes gentle , understanding . She knows her situation is difficult , yet she never asks too much from me . She just wants to raise her child in peace . Cant you be a little more forgiving ? I dodged Josephs outstretched hand . No , I cant . I looked past him at Olivia , who was barely hiding her smirk , and I smiled . You dont have to sneak around anymore . This disgusting excuse of a man is all yours . But remember dont go outside when its raining . Lightning might strike . I turned to leave , but Joseph grabbed my wrist again . His voice was soft , almost pleading . Anastacia , lets go home and talk . I stopped in my tracks . Youre right . Theres still one thing I havent figured out . Who else knows about you and Olivia ? Josephs grip loosened like he had been electrocuted . His eyes darted away , avoiding inine . After my hysterectomy , his parents who had been desperate for grandkids hadnt been sad at all . Instead , they went on a vacation tour . The truth was obvious . Ifs parents knew . His friends , the ones covering for him during his late nights , knew . 20:48 The Double kitanĚ MŮ DÍNK Hushanah Win Unimed Thin Worn Boo By Hors Chapter 5 Maybe even his coworkers knew . The only person who had been in the dark this whole time was me . Ill ask you one more thing . You told me your vacation was canceled . That was a lie , wasnt it ? And that bullshit about the economy being bad , about your salary being cut by 30 % -that was a lie too , wasnt it ? Joseph suddenly looked irritated . Anastacia , have I ever mistreated you ? Youve been a stay at home wife all these years . Havent I given you everything you wanted ? Oh , absolutely . Hes been so good to me . I took a deep breath , trying to steady myself . No way was I going to waste my emotions on people like them . Joseph , do you really not remember why I stepped down from the company ? Before I got pregnant , I was right there with him , working late nights , grinding through endless meetings and business deals . I was running on fumes , my dark circles practically reaching my chin . But the real wake up call ? My period never came . Then one night , I started bleeding . And just like that , we lost our first child . Besides , everything earned during our marriage is legally ours . I spent what was rightfully mine , not some handout from you , Joseph . And as for every dime you spent on her , Ill be collecting it back . I locked eyes with Olivia as I said it . Her face flickered with something panic , maybe but she forced a weak smile , Anastacia , I already told you , I never wanted his money . I havent even touched it I can give it all back . Joseph tried to stop me from leaving , but Daniel grabbed onto him first . The kids face was flushed red , choking on sobs before breaking into a violent coughing fit . Both of them scrambled patting his back , calling for a doctor . I walked past the chaos without a second glance . Right before boarding my flight , I made a call . 20:49 Chapter 5 Hey , still looking for a business partner ? Over the noise of a party , my old mentors voice came through . Anastacia , that spots been yours this whole time . Gratitude welled up inside me , thick in my throat . Years ago , after back to back surgeries , Joseph convinced me to quit my job and focus on recovery . But I wasnt happy . Being stuck in the same four walls every day ? It dragged me into the darkest place Id ever been . I felt abandoned . And Joseph ? He never wavered . Back then , I thought he was just putting on a brave face for me . Turns out , he was securing his backup plan all along . It was past midnight when my plane landed . I dragged my exhausted body toward the exit , only to spot my mentor standing in the cold , his nose red from the wind . Without a word , he unwrapped his scarf and wrapped it around my neck . That was it . Everything Id been holding in shattered , and I collapsed against him , sobbing . I told you , didnt I ? His voice was soft , steady . A guy like him ? You were never gonna hold him down . On the drive home , my phone wouldnt stop buzzing . Calls from Joseph . His family . His friends . Same script , different voices . Anastacia , come on , do you really wanna take it this far ? Youve been married for twelve years just let this go . Look , Josephs situation , its … understandable . A man needs an heir , you know ? Hes not like a woman , who can just- Listen , why dont we compromise ? You can be the kids godmother . When hes older , he can take care of you problem solved , right ? I barely registered the words before my mentor snatched the phone and shut off . Anastacia , you dont get burned by the same fire twice . I leaned back , exhaustion swallowing me whole . 20:49 The Double Life of My DINK Husband : What is Business Trims U Chapter 5 How could people change so easily ? When I miscarried , Josephs parents cried while comforting me . His friends told me to move on , that time would heal . But now ? Chapter 6 Chapter 6 In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. 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