Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 68

Tyrone stopped for a second, then stretched his hand toward her again. “Aclla, stop being angry. Come home with me.”

She ripped her hand away, voice firm. “I can see how much you care for her in all the little things you do. You told me you feel responsible for Zera and her kid. They make you happy. If you divorce me, you can be with them. That’s the best choice for everyone.”

Their eyes locked. Tyrone could see the despair and sadness in her eyes.

A dull pain pressed in his chest. He stepped closer and took both of her hands.

“Aella,” he said, “I admit it. When Zera came back, I was overwhelmed by seeing her again after so long. She and the kid were sick, so I took care of them day and night. She said I owed her a private Instagram post, so I posted one and showed her, but I deleted it a minute later. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to get the wrong idea.”

He went on. “Yes, after she came back, there were nights I didn’t come home. But I never touched her. Not then, not now, not ever.”

Back in junior year, he’d been kidnapped, and Zera risked herself to save him.

After that, she pursued him, and he gave her a chance.

Over time, he found her honest, brave, gentle, and kind.

She was sweet and obedient, always trying to please him.

He truly liked her once and thought about marrying her.

But three years ago, when he chose Aella, he left all those feelings for Zera behind.

Life was full of things to handle. Love wasn’t his whole world.

Aella’s face stayed blank as she stared at him. “Real love is about giving, not owning. That just shows you love Zera more than you know.”

His hands slid from her arms to her shoulders and held her there.

He stayed quiet for a long time.

Then, he said softly, “Aella, do you truly have to see it like this?”

She asked, “Tell me then. Did you ever love me? Even for a minute?”

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Chapter 68 I Don’t Want to See You

They looked at each other in dead silence.

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Tyrone lowered his eyes and let go of her shoulders.

Aella lifted her chin, holding back her tears.

She knew he didn’t love her. But seeing him confirm it still broke her.

She turned and walked to the bedroom door.

With her back to him, she said, “Leave. I don’t want to see you!”

He stared at her thin back, then stepped forward and hugged her from behind.

He didn’t know what to say–he just wanted to hold her.

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Resting his chin on her shoulder, he whispered, “Aella, how long will you keep fighting me?”

Aella struggled angrily. “I want a divorce!”

Tyrone spun her around. “That’s not what

you said when you

married me.”

She cried harder, her voice shaking with anger. “Can’t I regret it?”

He loosened his grip. “You don’t mean that. Don’t say things you don’t mean.”

Aella wiped her cheeks and pulled free.

Her words came slowly and sharply. “Tyrone, you admitted you still have feelings for Zera. You don’t love me. If we divorce, you three can be together. Isn’t that what you want?”

Tyrone stood there, looking drained.

“Aella, we’re adults. If you can accept Zera and Orson, you’ll still be Mrs. Winter. I’ll transfer everything to you. You’ll keep the title and the rights of being my wife.

“Stop dreaming about some perfect love. Isn’t it smarter to be practical?”

His calm words made her crack all over again.

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