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

eyes narrowed, his voice as cold as ice. "If you're thinking of crying to Declan about how I've mistreated you, think again. I hold your secrets, Shelia. One word from you, and you're finished." Shelia bit her lip to stay collected. "Edgar, you're misunderstanding. How could I betray you? You hold all the cards. I wouldn't

long as

a pawn. If she stepped out of line, he'd discard her without

he said, his voice dripping with disinterest. "But remember,

Shelia agreed hastily.

to get away from Edgar. Once she was free, she'd find a way

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help, Melody would never let her

nearby with a worried expression. "Sir, are you sure about

Edgar said firmly. "She has her agenda. It's better if she

"Understood."