Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

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The sky was dark, and after Shelia saw the news on TV at Edgar's home, she began to fidget.

There, on the screen, was Juan, and nestled beside Melody was none other than Hester. The media was abuzz with speculation that Hester was poised to replace Debra as the next Mrs. Nichols. Shelia's hands fluttered to her slightly rounded belly. That old bat wants Hester to take my place in the Nichols family. Over my dead body!!

Edgar was unhinged, and she couldn't stay with him. If she wanted to survive, she had to cling to Juan like a lifeline.

As Edgar emerged from the bathroom, Shelia instinctively recoiled, but she quickly composed herself. She had to play this smart.

"Edgar," she began, her voice laced with caution. "I haven't been home in days. I miss my dad. Can I..."

Edgar's sneer cut her off. "What are you scheming again?"

I just

think again. I hold your secrets, Shelia. One word from you, and you're finished." Shelia bit her

long as you

of line, he'd discard her without a second thought. Shelia bit the bullet and asked again, "Can I go

his voice dripping with disinterest. "But remember, my people will be watching. Don't try to

won't," Shelia agreed hastily.

to get away from Edgar. Once she was

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Juan refused to help, Melody would never let her

send Shelia off. His secretary hovere nearby with a

won't reveal anything," Edgar said firmly. "She has her agenda.

"Understood."