Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 Separation

Tyrone let out a long sigh. “Does Aella know you came to see me?”

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Brad held Clyde back by the arm, but the boy still kicked at Tyrone with fury. “You don’t even deserve to say my sister’s name! I’d rather sell my blood than let my sister stay married to you. I’ll pay you back and make sure my sister divorces you!”

Tyrone frowned, exhausted. He said each word slowly, “Clyde, I’ll always be your brother–in- law. I’m not divorcing Aella.”

He told Brad to let go of Clyde, then stepped forward and grabbed Clyde’s arm. “Come on. I’ll take you home.”

The next second, Clyde swung his leg sideways in a powerful kick aimed at Tyrone’s head. Tyrone turned just in time, raising an arm to block the blow.

He locked Clyde by the shoulders so the boy couldn’t move. “I know you’re good at kickboxing,” he said coldly, “but if you want to beat me, you’ll need a few more years of training.”

“Tyrone, you jerk!”

Aella burst into the room just as Tyrone had Clyde pinned. She rushed over and shoved Tyrone hard, pulling Clyde behind her.

Tyrone instantly released him.

Aella shoved him hard and pulled Clyde behind her.

She quickly checked him over. “Clyde, are you

hurt?”

The tall, strong boy stood protectively in front of his sister, his voice both stubborn and fierce. “Aella, when I grow up, I’ll help you to teach him a lesson.”

Their parents came in and quickly pulled both kids toward the door.

Tyrone watched Aella leave with her family, his chest tightening until he could hardly breathe.

He stepped forward and caught her wrist. “Aella—”

Aella looked up at him. “Tyrone, I’ll be staying with my parents for now. I’ll repay every dollar I owe you and end this marriage. If you have any concerns, think them through. When the time comes, tell me, and I’ll do my best to cooperate.”

He froze, staring at her determined face, then slowly let go.

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Raine, desperate to clear her name, rushed to speak. “Aella, Tyrone’s the one who messed not me. You won’t cut me off too, will you?”

Aella

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gave her a gentle but firm look. “Raine, even if Tyrone and I get divorced, you’ll still be my best friend for life.”

She turned, leading Clyde and her parents out. Before leaving, she gave Brad a polite nod. “Brad, Tyrone, we’ll be going now.”

Brad and Raine escorted them to the door.

When Aella was gone, Raine glared at Tyrone. She grabbed her bag and stormed out too.

Once everyone had left, Brad couldn’t help but turn to Tyrone. “Aella sounded serious. You think she’s found a way to get the money?”

Tyrone sank onto the couch, tired. He poured himself a drink. “Her mom has a jewelry set worth billions,” he said quietly.

“Aella’s parents have spoiled her since the day she was born. Of course she went to them.”

Her parents, heartbroken by how much she had suffered, gave her the jewelry set as a bargaining chip for divorce.

Otherwise, there was no way she could have spoken so firmly about paying the money back and ending their marriage.

Brad leaned against the cabinet, watching from a short distance. “Aella’s already decided to divorce you. Aren’t you going to explain yourself?”

Tyrone’s voice was steady but heavy. “Years ago, my grandfather went behind my back and threatened Zera. He forced her to leave the country and marry someone else. That destroyed any chance I had with her. Zera left silently for my sake–so I could still have a future, so I could inherit everything. She hid the truth for six years. In those years, she suffered more than I can even imagine. If she hadn’t run out of options, she never would’ve come back to find me.”

He looked down. “If I come clean about Zera and the child, my grandpa would never allow them near me again. For the sake of the company reputation, he’d do anything to erase them from my life. The only way my grandpa and my dad will look the other way is if I prove that Zera’s child is mine. That’s the only protection for her and her son.”

Brad frowned, frustration spilling over. “Why not set them up in another city? Keep them safe but away from here?”

Tyrone rubbed his temples, his face tight with exhaustion. “I tried. She refused to go. Her mom and her brother didn’t want to leave either. I offered money, but she wouldn’t take it.”

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Brad blurted out. “She’ll take your gifts but not your money. She says she doesn’t want to disturb your marriage with Aella, yet she refuses to leave? Come on, Tyrone. That’s not innocent—she’s doing this on purpose.”

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Tyrone lowered his head, looking completely worn out. “She’s been through too many terrible things. She’s scared of my grandpa. I understand that.”

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