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The Second Marriage Chance

Chapter 5 Feverish Frustration

Word Count: 1427    |    Released on: 01/05/2024

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pon hearing the news of Sarah's hospitalization, especi

in the racing community; he presently holds the position

Highland Hills for business purposes. He's also collaborated

[u]ck about Mr. Benner's affairs. What consumed

"Boss, Mr. Benner just arrived recently.

thin me. Just moments ago, I had discovered Sarah in the company of another man. Gripped by anger, I'

tal. Exiting the car with Alex at my heels, determination fueled my strides as we made our way th

m, Boss," Alex pointed out,

t of Amir perched on the bed, clutching my wife's hand. A storm brewe

you doing with my w

, his eyes narrowing in my dir

your wife, why did you leave her outside your villa? Your wife is sic

pecially considering my father's warnings about getting into trouble. Amir was here for business with Lumina

his nose into my personal affairs. This is strictly between me and my

efully considering his next words. A smirk played across my lips as I anticip

n from the hallway, his expre

ed sharply. Sarah couldn't stay here, and I

voice bristled with anger. "Your wif

me. My fists clenched so tightly I could feel the bones grinding against each

ke my wife is my decision alone. She's m

le," Amir seethed th

nd doctor burst in. My reputation had preceded me in the hospital nestled within the Highland Hills, a

l..." the d

mounting. I demand to take Sarah home, far remov

l," the doctor res

because she's sick! Her fever hasn't gone dow

. The doctor and nurse recoiled in shock, their eyes widening with ala

ender care for my wife. Our gazes locked in a silent battle, each gl

do with her is none of your f[

m violence here. We implore you. This is a hospital, a

ient's husband. We'll honor the wishes of the prim

worthless!" Amir

nurse nervous

ortunate you don't

ast a final glance at my wi

ed in my embrace as we made our way

against my neck. Her feverish, luminous skin seemed to ignite upon contact with mine.

ferno burning within. Trust was a luxury that people coul

h a command. "Contact Ethan Vanderbilt. Tel

oss," he repli

continued to cling to my arm a

old," she

eater on," I instr

armth, but my mind was ablaze with turmoil,

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surgeon currently assigned to a different hospital, I had called him

ast given medication at the

le to provide a

e response. "I'll contact the hospital to confirm

iend, I disclosed the truth. "I let her stay outs

he muttered un

turbing image that had haunted me earlier, standing at the bedside, seemed etched into my mind, refus

f my wife, I was brought back to the present

medication, Sarah continue

leave," Etha

nes Estate, I headed back inside to change

e I reclaimed my place b

red, her body shiverin

offer. Her eyes fluttered open briefly, revealing a gaze filled with con

lso because my overwhelming desire to poss

e room, a visceral response to the o

band, and no other man shoul

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1 Chapter 1 Echoes of the Past 2 Chapter 2 The Unseen Cost3 Chapter 3 A Son's Burden 4 Chapter 4 Unveiled Betrayal 5 Chapter 5 Feverish Frustration 6 Chapter 6 A Woman Scorned 7 Chapter 7 Grown Distant 8 Chapter 8 Conception of Hope9 Chapter 9 Whimper of Farewell10 Chapter 10 Love, Loss, and Betrayal11 Chapter 11 Empty Cradle12 Chapter 12 Tongue of Malice13 Chapter 13 Vanishing Vows14 Chapter 14 Unforeseen Encounters15 Chapter 15 Love's Countdown16 Chapter 16 Fragile Heart17 Chapter 17 Inferno Within18 Chapter 18 Betrayal in Pixels19 Chapter 19 Behind the Code20 Chapter 20 Sensory Symphony21 Chapter 21 Power Play22 Chapter 22 Unwelcome Trio23 Chapter 23 Request of Trust24 Chapter 24 Puppeteer's Strings25 Chapter 25 Reconnecting Passion26 Chapter 26 Veiled Intrigue27 Chapter 27 Shadow's Grip28 Chapter 28 Familiar Territory29 Chapter 29 That Betrayal30 Chapter 30 Unexpected Duty31 Chapter 31 Navigating the Chaos32 Chapter 32 Secretary's Scheme33 Chapter 33 Seed of Doubt34 Chapter 34 Unfazed35 Chapter 35 Dance of Desire36 Chapter 36 Her Lobster Affair37 Chapter 37 Unwrapping Thief38 Chapter 38 Grip of Unseen39 Chapter 39 Frock Fiasco40 Chapter 40 Password Palooza41 Chapter 41 Shades of Discontent42 Chapter 42 Unveiled Infidelity43 Chapter 43 Unveiled Infidelity 244 Chapter 44 Marriage of Necessity45 Chapter 45 Ties That Strain46 Chapter 46 Ghosts of Yesterday47 Chapter 47 Closed Ward48 Chapter 48 Traces of Heartache49 Chapter 49 Severing Bonds50 Chapter 50 Shades of Kinship51 Chapter 51 Priority Shift52 Chapter 52 Taste of Privilege53 Chapter 53 Unraveling Hearts54 Chapter 54 Bound by Love55 Chapter 55 Unveiling the Stranger56 Chapter 56 Secrets in Shadows57 Chapter 57 Houseguest58 Chapter 58 House Swap Surprise59 Chapter 59 Ashes of Innocence60 Chapter 60 Burning Allegations61 Chapter 61 SDE62 Chapter 62 Price of Wealth63 Chapter 63 Tangled of Schemes64 Chapter 64 Mother's Machinations65 Chapter 65 Mending Fences66 Chapter 66 Unchosen Duty67 Chapter 67 Financial Fidelity68 Chapter 68 Motorcycle Guardian69 Chapter 69 Mother70 Chapter 70 Corrupt Doctor71 Chapter 71 Clues and Uncertainty72 Chapter 72 Masks of Deception73 Chapter 73 Double Life74 Chapter 74 Uncovering Identity75 Chapter 75 Naïve76 Chapter 76 Fragile Hope77 Chapter 77 Clashing Tongues78 Chapter 78 Tangled Webs79 Chapter 79 Unrelenting Burden80 Chapter 80 Rocky Start81 Chapter 81 Past Painted Black82 Chapter 82 Price of Power83 Chapter 83 Family Peril84 Chapter 84 Ticket Trouble85 Chapter 85 Shiny Splurge86 Chapter 86 Entangled Affair87 Chapter 87 Betrayal's Bitter Dawn88 Chapter 88 Intoxicated89 Chapter 89 Sudden Vow90 Chapter 90 Sudden Vow 291 Chapter 91 Velvet Agony92 Chapter 92 Unspoken Knowledge93 Chapter 93 If Only I Could94 Chapter 94 Inclination to Danger95 Chapter 95 Burnt Evidence96 Chapter 96 The Alibi's Web97 Chapter 97 High-Stakes Gamble98 Chapter 98 Guarded Gambit99 Chapter 99 Unexpected Bump100 Chapter 100 Silent Cries