19:40 Divorced From The Pretender Chapter 2 When Nathaniel returned home , he called me . Seeing his name pop up , my eyes blurred with tears . I took a deep breath and answered . Hey babe , Im home from work . I bought your favorite breakfast , he said . Im busy today and got to the office early . Just eat without me , I replied . Alright then . I will wait for you to come home and make you delicious food . His voice sounded dejected . I nodded and hung up . I decided to take a day off from work to see where Nathaniel went every day and figure out what was really going on . I found a café across the street and sat down . By noon , Nathaniel finally came out . He got into the Bentley , and I quickly put on a mask and flagged down a taxi to follow him . We arrived at a high end restaurant . The valet rushed to open the car door as Nathaniel stepped out , tossing the keys . It was clear he frequented this place . I cautiously followed behind him and watched as he entered a private room filled with several young men , all sharply dressed and looking like rich heirs . I pulled out my phone and pretended to be making a call in the hallway . They ordered an extravagant feast lobster , king crab , all kinds of deluxe dishes Id only ever seen on TV . Meanwhile , Nathaniel wouldnt even let us toss our leftover food at home , saying we could save it for the next meal . Soon , laughter erupted from the private room . Cary , every time I see you in those shabby clothes , I cant help but laugh . Youre a millionaire heir . How long do you plan to keep up this act ? Dont tell me youve actually fallen for that country bumpkin , Celeste . 19.10 Divorced From The Pretendei 0.7 % Chapter 2 I heard Nathaniel retorting . Are you kidding ? Shes just a fling . Shes not worth my feelings . I told her my life is full of debt over a million , and she says shes willing to suffer with me and pay it off together . Ive never met a woman more foolish and love struck than her . Laughter erupted again , their voices echoing mockery of my naivety . At that moment , it felt like my heart had been brutally slashed , leaving me aching and bleeding inside . I thought I was his true love , but it turns out I was just his pastime . The happy marriage he created was nothing but an illusion . Nathaniel wasnt an orphan at all . The story about him going bankrupt and having over a million in debt ? That was a lie . His family was actually very powerful and well connected . Then someone in the box said , By the way , I heard Samantha was really happy when she received the necklace you gave her last night . Shes thinking about rekindling things with you . Do you think shell be heartbroken when she finds out youre married ? Come on . Samantha ditched Mr. Cary to go abroad for an acting career . She deserves it ! You guys have no idea Mr . Cary married that nobody just to get back at Samantha . I felt my body shudder , almost losing my balance . Not only did he not love me , but he also used me to take revenge on another woman . I clutched my chest , my heart aching like it was about to shatter . That woman , Samantha , was his first love . When Nathaniels parents opposed her acting career , she dumped him . Ever since then , Nathaniel has thought women are all the same he took pleasure in toying with their feelings . He cycled through girlfriends and finally decided to marry someone to get back at Samantha while worrying that his wife might be after his money , so he chose a seemingly ordinary woman like me . Its Samantha had hurt him , how could he trample on my self esteem and my feelings like that ?! A wave of suffocation hit me , and just as I turned to leave , I heard someone inside ask Nathaniel , Mr. Cary , what if Celeste finds out who you really are ? 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender 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. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.