The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Rachel hissed, "She must've picked up the keepsake herself! Joshua, don't believe a word of her lies!"

If Joshua didn't take her side, she was as good as finished. Right now, he was her only hope.

Joshua replied, "That's possible, but I need to look into it. In the meantime, let's not be in touch. If I was wrong about you, I'll make it up to you later.”

Rachel tried to protest, but Joshua had already hung up.

Staring at her phone screen, Rachel ground her teeth in frustration. If Simone hadn't ruined her plan, she'd have faked her pregnancy, and with Joshua's help, maybe she could've married into the Haynes family by now. But Simone had thrown a wrench into everything, and all her efforts had gone to waste.

What if... what if Simone disappeared? Wouldn't that clear the way for her?

As the thought took hold, Rachel's eyes darkened with a chilling resolve. Hiding in the shadows like a rat, living in constant fear-she'd rather go out in a blaze than cower forever. If she could get Joshua's full support, even a risky move might be worth it. Once Joshua was convinced she was his one true love, he'd do anything to protect her.

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