Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214 Caught in the Rain

After everyone left, Tyrone turned to Virginia. “Mom, what are you doing here?”

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Virginia didn’t bother with small talk. “Zera and her son can’t stay in their old house anymore. I had them rent a place downtown so it’ll be casier for you to take care of them.”

The mention of Zera made Tyrone’s face darken.

“If you have something to say, let’s

go to my office.”

Virginia pointed toward the meeting room. “It’s fine. This will only take a minute.”

Tyrone gave Noel a look and followed her inside.

Noel closed the door and stood guard outside.

Tyrone poured her a glass of water and said, “Mom, how many times do I have to tell you? Please stay out of

stay out of my business.”

Virginia slammed the cup onto the table. “You cheated, and the entire family gets dragged through the mud. You think this is just your problem?”

He fell silent-it was the same argument again.

Virginia pressed on, showing no mercy. “Since you’ve already accepted that woman and her son, you need to take responsibility. They’re going through a hard time. Go stay with them for a few days. Be there for them.”

Tyrone’s patience wore thin. He couldn’t explain himself; all he could do was endure this.

“Mom, will you only be happy once I divorce Aella?”

Virginia scoffed coldly. “You know better than anyone whether Aella still wants to be with you.”

Tyrone braced both hands on the edge of the meeting table. His shoulders sank.

He was silent for a long moment.

After a long pause, he said quietly, “Mom, I know you’ve watched Aella grow up. You hate to see her suffer. But I’m your son. I already told you, I don’t want a divorce, I’m trying to fix things with her. Can you please stop pushing me?”

Virginia folded her arms. “Orson is your son too, Tyrone. He’s a Winters by blood. You need to take responsibility for them both.”

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Her tone hardened. “You’ll go stay with them tonight. If you don’t, tomorrow I’ll bring that child home myself. He’ll be officially recognized-without his mother.”

Virginia stormed out with that threat hanging in the air.

When she left, Tyrone slumped into his chair, exhausted.

He’d only acknowledged Orson as his son to stop his grandfather from giving Zera a hard time.

The boy wasn’t his. If his mother brought that child home, claiming him as one of their own, there would be no turning back.

Tyrone stayed silent for several long minutes.

He took a deep breath, then called Aella.

Tyrone lied and told Aella he had a business dinner that night and would be home late. Aella simply said “okay” and hung up.

After work, a few of Aella’s coworkers dragged her to a trendy new restaurant downtown.

By the time they left, it was past eight. A light drizzle began to fall.

After waving goodbye to her coworkers, Aella pulled her coat tighter. She walked alone down the sidewalk.

Then, in the soft glow of the streetlights, she caught sight of a familiar figure up ahead.

She stopped.

There stood Tyrone, dressed sharply in a suit, and Zera in pajamas and slippers. She was crying as she threw herself into his arms.

The night was hazy with drizzle, the golden glow of the streetlights blurring against the mist. Under that dim light, Tyrone and Zera stood in an embrace that looked almost romantic, like something out of a movie.

When Aella saw Tyrone push Zera away, an ironic smile curved on her lips.

That man had tricked her into an accidental pregnancy.

Lately, she’d been wondering how to test his loyalty.

Well, fate had just handed her the perfect opportunity.

She straightened her coat, her steps calm and deliberate as she walked toward them.

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Zera noticed her first. Guilt flickered across her face as she quickly let go of Tyrone’s arm.

Tyrone followed Zera’s gaze. The moment his eyes met Aella’s, he instinctively shoved Zera

aside.

“Aella,” he said, stepping toward her, reaching out to hold her hand.

Aella took a step back. “Don’t touch me. You’re filthy.”

Tyrone froze. His movements stiffening all at once.

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