A Tenth of His Love

I thought Edward would at least show me some respect after Peter's intervention. But to my surprise, he became even more brazen.

I was jolted awake early the following day by a commotion outside my door.

"You can't move in!"

"I'm the heir of the company! You're fired!"

"This isn't your bedroom!"

"Get lost!"

I got dressed and stepped outside, only to see Edward and Daisy standing there with their luggage behind them. My maids were blocking their way, refusing to let them in.

The moment he saw me, he let out a cold laugh. "Stella, did you really think you could deny me what I want just because Dad backed you up? Use your brain. You're just the woman I married, but Daisy is carrying his biological grandson. It's obvious who's more important."

"So?" My voice trembled. I couldn't believe they could be this heartless.

"Dad and I have already discussed it. Once Daisy gives birth, the child will be handed over to you to raise. If you can have a child of your own, then they'll be the heir. But if you can't…" Edward's gaze drifted to my flat stomach, and he smirked mockingly.

"You and your father are truly shameless."

"We're only thinking about Abend Group's future. Daisy really likes your bedroom, so why don't you let her have it? Once she gives birth, she'll return it to you.

"I gave you the title of my wife, so I need to compensate Daisy in other ways. I promised her I'd repay her ten times over," Edward continued, trying to persuade me, but I couldn't listen any longer. His words made me nauseous.

"Edward, how did we end up like this? There was a time when we truly loved each other. We vowed to love only one another for a lifetime in that chapel."

He hadn't expected me to say that. He was stunned, as if recalling the happy moments we had once shared.

After a long moment of silence, he finally lowered his head and said, "Back then, we were young. Hormones control our brains. We didn't understand how long a lifetime really was, so we thought loving only one person forever would be easy."

"I love you now, and I love Daisy too. I can't give her the title of my wife, so I want to make it up to her in other ways. But one thing is certain—no matter how many women I have outside, you will always be my wife."

A sharp pain tore through my chest, making it hard to breathe.

"So now, can you let Daisy have the bedroom?"

I turned away, letting them come and go as they pleased.

What did a bedroom matter? I would let Daisy have my husband as well.

"Mrs. Abend, I'll help you pack." A man with blond hair and blue eyes approached me.

"Who are you? Why haven't I seen you before?"

"I'm Arthur Burke, an assistant at the company," he said with a slight smile, his long lashes fluttering gracefully.

I didn't think much of it and simply let him pack a few essential belongings for me.