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A New Beginning After Divorce

Chapter 2 Shane and Linda's Emotional Standoff

Word Count: 1225    |    Released on: 07/11/2025

Shane arrived ba

SUV rolled into the villa's drivew

ed out and opene

talled the driver's attempt to retrieve the luggage.

ly's maid. "The Adams family patriarch was in an accide

e of the events surrou

upstairs and pushed open the bedroom door. He found Linda s

ened his tie, and sank onto

, organizing, even baking. Shane often thought that if it weren't for her stri

retched be

dressing room, grabbed his bathrobe and stepped into the shower. During his shower, he assumed Lin

n he walked out of the bathroom and found that his suitc

fa and took a magaz

doing? About what happened that night...

sual, lacking g

fting her gaze to meet hi

possessed sharp, handsome featur

d to drape more elegantly on

s aching, before finally speaking in a

visibly ta

ew that after the accident in the Adams family, he also asked Secretary Es

had defied him. Previously,

from the coffee table, shook out a cigarette from it an

smoke slow

ng to find work a few days ago. Why.

all this time? Do you wan

eanuts and having to grin and bear it? You live in a 2,000-square-meter vi

s sharp and

ips trembling, she gave a hollow laugh. "Mrs. S

into the dressing room, throwing op

keys and access belonging

y piece of jewelry to her husband's secretary? What kind of wife has to fill out forms for every penny spent

cline, and you toss me 1

, I feel like some kept woman, ju

.

voice sharp: "Is that

ow how to please a man? Who can barely manage a kitten's whimper? You want a

ds and grip, raised a h

gaze fixed and cold on her bare ring

old

with sorrow: "So, Shane,

r six long years. If it hadn't been for witnessing the fireworks that fateful nig

em, and she refused t

nt situation. As Shane had pointed out, she'd be for

, Linda began to p

gan to

ile back, stunned that Linda would display such unexpe

licable anger pu

ped Linda up and tossed her

n frame pin

ked, the tips of their noses almost touching.

s whisper: "Is this all about Maria? Is that why you're acting up? Linda, why can't you

mbled ben

lieved she was respon

ason, Shane was suddenly aroused. He stared at her intently, then cupped her chin an

kingly beautiful,

imself utterly unable to resist. He kissed her delicate neck

bed, often overwhelming Linda, a

of divorce, how could

e... Plea

in the soft bed. Her dark hair framed her face against the pillows

sive, his words laced with vulgarity: "We're still legally married. W

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1 Chapter 1 Shattered Reflections2 Chapter 2 Shane and Linda's Emotional Standoff3 Chapter 3 A Visit to Family4 Chapter 4 Linda's Determined Quest for a New Beginning5 Chapter 5 A Power Struggle6 Chapter 6 Linda's Dilemma in a Broken Marriage7 Chapter 7 Navigating Life After Shane8 Chapter 8 Mrs. Deborah Confronts Linda's Choices9 Chapter 9 Music, Love, and Conflict10 Chapter 10 Linda's Refusal of Shane's Offer11 Chapter 11 A Friend's Insight12 Chapter 12 Anna's Sacrifice for Linda's Bright Future13 Chapter 13 Shane's Emotional Turmoil at Unique Hotel14 Chapter 14 Confrontation and Consequences15 Chapter 15 A Moment of Vulnerability16 Chapter 16 Between Love and Divorce17 Chapter 17 The Tension of Desire18 Chapter 18 Navigating Relationships19 Chapter 19 The Unexpected Kiss20 Chapter 20 A Delicate Balance21 Chapter 21 Love, Regret, and Reflection22 Chapter 22 The Ties That Bind23 Chapter 23 Solomon's Intriguing Presence24 Chapter 24 An Unexpected Meeting25 Chapter 25 A Night of Deception26 Chapter 26 Torn Between Trust and Desire27 Chapter 27 The Strain of Infidelity28 Chapter 28 A Night of Decisions29 Chapter 29 Banquet Preparations30 Chapter 30 The Price of Compromise31 Chapter 31 Tension and Intrigue32 Chapter 32 The Role of Mrs. Linda33 Chapter 33 Linda's Evening34 Chapter 34 Unraveling Emotions35 Chapter 35 Between Desire and Duty36 Chapter 36 Mrs. Rachel's Silent Observations37 Chapter 37 Intimacy Redefined38 Chapter 38 A Journey of Unease39 Chapter 39 A Heartfelt Goodbye40 Chapter 40 The Fragile Ties of Friendship and Love41 Chapter 41 The End of an Illusion42 Chapter 42 Navigating Heartbreak and Violence43 Chapter 43 The Tumultuous Relationship of John and Anna44 Chapter 44 Linda's Choices Amidst Family Turmoil and Hope45 Chapter 45 Linda and Shane's Turbulent Meeting46 Chapter 46 Linda's Struggle Against Emotional Manipulation47 Chapter 47 The Impact of a Forgotten Video48 Chapter 48 Linda's Unforgettable Night of Choices49 Chapter 49 A Blood-Stained Redemption50 Chapter 50 Shane and Linda's Challenging Moments51 Chapter 51 Exploring Fear and Desire in Healing52 Chapter 52 Shane's Reflection53 Chapter 53 A Heart-Wrenching Dialogue in the Ward54 Chapter 54 Shane's Reflection on Linda's Departure55 Chapter 55 The Cost of Indifference