Goodbye Cheater Hello CEO’s Wife by Payne Walter

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

“You look stunning. You can wear this in the bedroom from now on.” Clayton handed Isabella a bag with a smile. “But remember, you can only wear this in the room. Time to slip into something else before we head downstairs for dinner.”

Isabella felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her and thought, ‘Damn, Clayton, you did this on purpose.

“Shall I give you privacy to change, or would you like to do it yourself?” Clayton noticed Isabella’s flushed cheeks, feeling a sense of accomplishment at her reaction. Seeing her hesitance, he gently approached her.

Clutching the bag tightly, Isabella dodged Clayton’s hand, her blush deepening. “I’ll manage on my own, thank you. You should go out.”

“Let’s head downstairs for dinner once you’ve changed,” Clayton chuckled.

“I’m not hungry!” Isabella protested, but her stomach betrayed her with a loud grumble before she could finish her sentence. Isabella blushed, feeling utterly embarrassed.

Clayton couldn’t contain his laughter. With a warm smile, he reached out, pulling her closer and planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. “You’ve got five minutes. I’ll come in five minutes later.” Then, he turned around and went out.

Isabella hastily emptied the contents of the bag and slipped the underwear on without thinking, surprised by how well it fit. The outfit Clayton had selected for her was a modest, light blue dress that didn’t reveal much. Once she was dressed, the door swung open.

Clayton was pleased as he sized her up, satisfied with the clothes he chose. Approaching her, he took her hand. “Let’s go eat.”

Noticing Isabella standing barefoot on the floor, Clayton frowned, scooping her up into his arms.

“Hey, put me down! I can walk,” Isabella protested.

Clayton pressed a kiss to Isabella’s cheek. “Be good. It’s chilly on the floor. Let me carry you.”

“Isabella dared not struggle, fearing she might fall. As Clayton descended the stairs, he called out, ““Zaylee, fetch a pair of slippers.”

Meanwhile, Lorelai, instructed the maid, Mina, to place a pair of slippers beside the bed and assisted Scarlett in getting out of bed.

Scarlett cast a timid glance at Lorelai. “Thank

k you, Mrs. V

Winslow.”

Lorelai’s expression remained impassive as Mina helped Scarlett to the restroom..

Megan smirked, observing Scarlett with disdain, “Who does she think she is? How dare she try to seduce Zach? She’s hardly fit to be a part of the Winslow family!”

Lorelai made no effort to stop Megan’s outburst, silently acknowledging that she shared similar sentiments.

As if on cue, Zachary entered the room, holding a fruit basket.

“Mom, where’s Scarlett?” he asked, looking at the empty bed.

at the restroom door, holding Mina’s hand.

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approached her. “Scarlett, are you feeling any better?”

“Hmph! Pretentious bitch.”

shot her a sharp glare.

mind my words? What happened between you two? Mom, are you really considering letting someone with such a questionable background join our

didn’t bother choosing her words.

is it that you want? You’ve harbored disdain for Isabella since childhood, and

with Scarlett!”

from Nusridge. She has no wealth or lineage to speak of. Her mother scrapes by on a meager allowance, and

and

trembled as she buried her face in the bed, weeping. “Please, stop arguing. Once I’m feeling better, I’ll leave and never return. You won’t have to worry about me or my child disrupting

sobbing struck a chord in Zachary’s

and Scarlett had once

for assistance or causing him any trouble,

tasks. Whenever she gazed at him with admiration, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of fulfillment. Unlike Isabella, Scarlett

his life perhaps lessened his desire for her. Yet, there was an

please don’t say that. The child is mine, and I will take full responsibility for both

tears with a tissue.

overwhelmed Zachary with guilt. Seeing Scarlett in such pain stirred

feel responsible for her current state.

or she is the Winslow family’s offspring. No matter the circumstances, we must have her bring the

you finished your work at the company? Don’t tell me you sneaked out. Your father wouldn’t be pleased if he found out. Leave Scarlett to me, Megan, and the maid. We’ll handle

Zachary replied without

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for deception. No wonder Isabella was

That’s enough” Zachary

the one who’s blind, Zach. Isabella doesn’t stand a chance against her when it comes to pretending”

compete with her, I love

watching this any longer. “That’s enough, both of you. Megan, stop talking. And you, stop crying. Being so emotional isn’t good for the

Lorelai with

quilt, stepped onto

and let me terminate this pregnancy. This child shouldn’t exist.

up. “Scarlett,

quickly helping Zachary support her. “What are you

could hurt the baby!”

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