Book 1 My Cheating Husband
Bets I’ll Beg for His Love Like a
Dog
Ethan Brooks‘ secretary was pregnant–with his
child.
On our ninth anniversary, he brought her home.
Casually, he instructed me:
“The girl is picky. From now on, make sure no meal is ever repeated.”
“She’s easily frightened–she needs someone to
sleep beside her. Pack your things and move to the guest room–then.”
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I didn’t argue. Instead, I grabbed the suitcase I’d already prepared and walked calmly toward the
door.
The butler tried to stop me, but the man just
sneered.
“Let her throw her tantrum. She’ll come
crawling back within three days.”
At that, everyone burst into laughter.
Right in front of me, they placed bets–a million dollars–on how long I’d last.
They wagered I wouldn’t even make it through the night before begging Ethan Brooks, like a desperate stray; to let me back in.
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But they didn’t know–the black Maybach someone had arranged for me was already
waiting outside.
This time, I was really leaving.
Just as I reached the villa’s gates, Ethan Brooks
suddenly called out to me.
“Claire Shaw–leave the jade bracelet. Nina’s been having nightmares and it’s supposed to
bring her peace.”
That bracelet was the last thing my parents left
- me.
Meeting his cold gaze with my own bloodshot eyes, I clenched my fists.
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“Name your price,” he said indifferently.
Nine years of marriage–how much was it
worth?
I didn’t bother calculating.
All I knew was the last time I refused to give Nina Turner my ski goggles, he stripped me naked and left me stranded on the
mountainside.
Silently, I unclasped the bracelet and fastened it
around Nina’s wrist.
“May your child be safe and sound,” I told her.
Hearing this, Ethan Brooks, for once, offered me
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an olive branch.
“Claire Shaw, if you know your place, my child
can be yours too.”
The moment the words left his lips-
The bracelet slipped from Nina’s wrist and
shattered on the floor.
When Ethan saw the cut on Nina’s leg, he swept her into his arms like a princess and barked at
the butler to call the family doctor.
The panic in his eyes made everyone in the
room smirk at me.
The scene was ridiculous–not just to them, but
even to me.
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Last night, when my heart condition flared up, Ethan was on his way out to watch meteors with Nina.
Even as I foamed at the mouth and collapsed, he stepped right over me.
The last thing I heard before blacking out was his order to the butler:
“Disinfect the entire living room. I won’t have Nina smelling anything foul when she comes home tomorrow.”
Gripping my suitcase, I turned to leave–but Ethan seized my wrist.
“Apologize.”
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“Wha—”
Before I could finish, he forced me to my knees before Nina.
Shards of jade sliced into my skin, staining the marble floor red.
At the sight of blood, Ethan’s grip loosened in disgust.
“You broke Nina’s bracelet and hurt her on
purpose. Don’t you think you owe her an apology?”
Since marrying Ethan Brooks, “I’m sorry” had become my catchphrase.
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The soup was too bland? I’m sorry.
Texted him out of concern when he was
drinking? I’m sorry.
Accidentally saw Nina’s hotel invitation on his phone? I’m so sorry for invading his privacy.
Biting down hard on the inside of my cheek, I straightened up.
I bowed deeply–three times–and apologized.
Then, lifting my gaze, I met Ethan’s eyes.
“Is that enough?” I asked softly.
His chest heayed slightly as he took in the blood
on my lips.
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“Claire Shaw, your precious grandfather isn’t here to protect you. Who are you putting on this pathetic act for?”
Before I could respond, the family doctor rushed
- in.
Ethan shoved me aside and ushered him to
Nina’s side.
While his attention was entirely on her, I slipped
out the door.
The moment I stepped outside-
Beep! Beep!
A silver luxury car idled beyond the gates.
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I quickened my pace–but before the gates could open, two bodyguards seized me and dragged me back inside.
Ethan had me bound in his study.
Then, he ordered a doctor to plunge a needle the width of a child’s arm into my vein.
Through the half–open door, I heard the doctor’s
hesitant voice:
“Mr. Brooks, while both your wife and Ms.Turner share the same rare RH–negative blood type, your wife has a history of heart disease. Forcing a transfusion could trigger acute shock. I think it would be better to take her to the hospital first and then proceed with a blood transfusion for
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anemic Ms.Turner…”
“Enough.”
Ethan’s voice was ice.
“Your only job is to make sure Nina recovers. The rest is none of your concern.”
As his footsteps drew nearer, I shut my eyes.
“Does it hurt?”
For once, his tone held something resembling sympathy.
“Just bear with it. It’ll be over soon.”
I turned my head away, refusing to dignify him
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with a response.
After 800 milliliters of blood, my lips had turned
blue.
Then–from the master bedroom–Nina
coughed.
Instantly, Ethan stopped the doctor from removing the needle.
“Double it.”
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