I Lost 30 Chapter 0001 Divorced By Mistake : My Ex wife Becomes a CEO Anney GW +25 BONUS Chapter 0001 Serena 1 My husband Bill and his beautiful assistant Doris are laughing and eating like theyre on a first date . But the joke is on me …. Im here , Bills wife , watching them from across the room , tending to my flat belly where a little life is now living . Of course , Bill doesnt know about the baby yet . The news is still fresh in my mind , barely a few hours old . It is supposed to be a family dinner gathering , but Im never the welcome one but an outside Watching Bill take the steak cut and handed over by Doris , his young age best friend who knows him the best , I guess Im spoiling their fun by telling them now that Im having a baby . Doris , Bill mentioned youre getting an MBA . Why dont you tell us about it ? Elena , Bills mom , says . I know this dinner isnt just for catching up . Elena wants to show off Doris , the daughter in law shed rather have . Doris , with her wavy auburn hair , smiles and leans forward in her chair . Its going really well , she says , her emerald green eyes sparkling with enthusiasm . Im learning a lot about global markets . Bill even told me I could be a great asset to his company . Right Bill ? She beams at Bill , seeking confirmation , but hes busy adinfring the way she effortlessly charms everyone at the table . Absolutely . Doris has a sharp mind for business , Bill responds confidently . Hes tall , with impeccably groomed blonde hair , not a strand out of place . He exudes a commanding presence , just like the CEO he is . I clench my fork a little tighter , feeling a mix of anger and helplessness . Bill never talks about my accomplishments like that . He always had an excuse too technical , too mundane , not worth mentioning at a family dinner . But here he is , praising Doris as if shes already part of the family . I see Bills blue eyes , which are usually sharp and piercing , looking at Doris with a warm and gentle expression Its quite different from how he usually looks at me . It hurts to watch them . I knew I shouldnt have come here . The waiter interrupts my thoughts , holding up an expensive bottle of wine . Wine , maam ? Uhm … Can you please get me an iced tea instead ? I ask . He nods and moves away . I gently touch my belly under the table , thinking about my secret . Will anyone guess why Im not drinking wine ? Probably not . Everyones too busy talking to Doris . Im just bere because Bill brought me along . Im still his wife , after all . Excuse me . I need to use the bathroom , I say , standing up . For a second , everyone looks at me , but their faces . arent kind . I guess no one really cares what I do at this poin As I limp toward the bathroom , my sore knee reminds me of what happened earlier . I was so lost in thought and didnt see a bumpy part on the sidewalk . I tripped , and now my left knee throbs with pain . Great , I think I broke it , Congratulations , Serena , Dr. Sanchez told me . Youre four weeks pregnant . Chapter 0001 +25 BONUS Oh , thats … wonderful , I say . I try to sound upbeat , but Im not really feeling it . I wanted to keep the baby . But how can Bill and I raise a child together if he no longer loves me ? Whats wrong ? Dr. Sanchez asked , sensing my hesitation Well , I dont know how my husband will take it , I replied meeting her gaze . Sanchez gave me a reassuring pat on the shoulder . Its your decision , she said . But Id recommend discussing it with him . Now , in the bathroom , I splash my face with water , trying to think straight . Should I tell everyone about the baby at dinner ? Maybe it would make them see me differently , not just as someone who used to work for Bill . But then I remember how cold everyone was when I walked into the ballroom . Bill and his family saw me hobbling , but nobody helped or even said hello . It felt like they were ignoring me on purpose , and Bill just stared at me . Looking in the mirror , I see someone who looks like me but doesnt feel like me . We share the same features : soft brown eyes , chestnut hair in loose waves , and tiny freckles on both cheeks . But this isnt the old Serena I know . She wouldnt let anyone treat her like a doormat . When I head back to my seat , Doris suddenly steps in front of me . She trips , and a waiter who was bringing me the iced tea I asked for cant stop in time . The tea spills all over my white dress . Hey ! Watch it , Doris , I say , surprised and a bit angry . I clean the stain with my handkerchief , but it wont come off . 1 Bill , like a knight in shining armor , quickly goes to Doris and helps her up . Are you okay ? he asks her . Doris starts crying and plays the victim , Im fine . I just dont know why Serena would trip me . My face gets hot . This lying bitch is testing me . What ?! I didnt even touch you . Bill stares coldly at me , Whats wrong with you ? Apologize to her now . I cant believe hes taking her side . Are you fucking serious ? I didnt do anything ! If anyone should apologize , its her for ruining my dress . Seriously ? Is your dress all you care about ? Youre so selfish ! Oh , Im selfish ? You havent even looked at me once . I didnt make a big deal out of it . Youve been too busy with Doris to remember you have a wife ! Now , everyone is looking at us . I dont usually share personal stuff in public , but Im really tired of how everyones been treating me tonight . People can stare at us for all I care . Enough ! Elena yells . Stop this nonsense . If you dont apologize to Doris , then leave . I look at Bill , waiting for him to say something in my defense . He just stares at the table , letting his mom embarrass me without saying a word . I feel tears starting to form in my eyes . Ive never felt so low in my life . 1 take a deep breath and say , Okay , 1 dont want to cause a scene here . Ill go , Elena , if thats what you want . The waiters give me odd looks as I leave the ballroom . Thats it , Ive had enough . If Bill w marriage should be over . I wont even tell him about the baby , and I want a fucking divorce ! In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. 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