Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 32

Once Cast Off Wife, Now Untouchable Queen

Chapter 32 Hierarchy in the Winters

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His chest rose and fell as he wiped the tears from the corner of Aella’s eyes. He said quietly. “How long has it been since we… were together?”

Her gaze dropped to the blood on Tyrone’s lower lip. “Isn’t Zera enough for you?” she asked bitterly.

The heat in his eyes hadn’t fully faded, but he forced himself to calm down. He pulled her nightgown strap back onto her shoulder, lifted her off the sink, and set her down.

“I need a shower,” he muttered, then turned and disappeared into the bathroom.

Aella ordered takeout for herself. She changed her clothes and went downstairs.

They had been married for three years. Tyrone had always had a strong desire for intimacy.

Whenever he came home from business trips or she finished her cycle, he wouldn’t stop until she was in tears, begging him to let up.

But since Zera and her son returned, Tyrone hadn’t been home for more than a month.

Whenever he did come back, it was always followed by fights or long silences.

She knew better than anyone how often he needed that kind of intimacy.

Two months had passed, and he hadn’t touched her. It could only mean he was getting satisfaction from Zera.

The food delivery arrived. Aella sat alone in the dining room, eating breakfast from a takeout box.

Tyrone walked in, dressed neatly for work. His eyes fell on the takeout box in front of her. “Mom called,” he said flatly. “She wants us at the estate tonight.”

Aella had never been much of a cook.

But over the years, she’d managed to learn a few simple meals.

Every time she cooked, she’d bring the dish straight to him, proud, waiting for him to taste it- even if she had to coax him into taking a bite.

But now, even though it was just the two of them at home, she ordered only for herself.

When Tyrone went upstairs to take a phone call, Aella quietly left the house.

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She went back to visit her parents.

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That evening, Tyrone came to pick her up. He even brought vitamins and supplements for her

parents.

Aella sat in the passenger seat with her eyes closed, pretending to rest. She didn’t say a word. He didn’t even try to talk to her either.

His eyes stayed glued to his phone screen the whole time, as if he were messaging someone.

The car rolled slowly through the gates of the estate. Aella followed Tyrone silently into the living room.

Edwin was there, along with Tyrone’s parents and Raine.

When Raine saw Aella, she quickly stood up and whispered a warning to both of them. “Grandpa’s mad. Be careful.”

Aella heard Tyrone give a short, cold snort through his nose. She couldn’t help but look up at him.

His jaw was clenched so tight it seemed it might crack, and the way he stared at Edwin was like he was looking at an enemy.

Aella quietly turned her gaze away.

She knew the history. Years ago, Edwin had broken him and Zera apart.

Zera left the country for six years and gave birth to Tyrone’s son out of wedlock. To protect his reputation and keep the family name clean, Tyrone refused to divorce Aella.

To protect his reputation and the family’s image, Tyrone refused to divorce.

But that choice made the woman he loved a side chick, and their son was labeled illegitimate.

No wonder Tyrone’s hatred ran deep.

“Look at you,” Ralph’s voice cut through the silence. “The daughter–in–law of the Winters working as a lowly assistant in a hospital. What do you think outsiders will say about us?”

Aella snapped back to the moment. She opened her mouth to explain, but Tyrone spoke first, gripping her hand tightly.

“Dad, I’m the one who told Aella to take that job. If you have a problem, take it out on me.”

Edwin slammed his cane against the floor, the sound echoing sharply. “Quit immediately. If you want to work, work in our company.”

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Tyrone’s reply was firm. “Aella studied medicine. What role could she possibly play in our company?”

“Then she doesn’t have to do anything.” Edwin snapped. “She can just sit there and look pretty.”

Aella let out a quiet, bitter laugh in her heart.

So it wasn’t just Tyrone who treated her like a trophy wife.

Even the elders saw her as nothing more than a faded heiress to be put on display.

Tyrone stood tall in the living room, refusing to back down. He spoke firmly, “All of you, please stay out of my marriage.”

Edwin’s face turned dark with fury. “Bring me the whip!”

Ralph pointed toward his son and roared at Justin, “What are you waiting for? Go!”

Justin hurried out without a word.

Virginia, realizing the situation had gone too far, tried to calm things down. “Edwin, they’re young. If they want to work hard, isn’t that a good thing? Maybe—”

“Shut your mouth!” Ralph barked, cutting her off.

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