Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Do You Leave, or Do I Call Security?

“If you calm down, we can talk,” Tyrone said.

Aella was deeply crushed.

She didn’t even have the strength to speak. Eyes closed, she lay there like she was fading away.

Tyrone hesitated, then got up and went into the bathroom to clean up.

They’d fought before, but Aella had never smashed things.

She never needed him to beg for forgiveness.

Usually, when her anger cooled, she’d come back to him on her own.

She simply loved him too much.

But this time, she was furious, mainly because he had forgotten their third anniversary. She hadn’t even wanted the gift he tried to give her afterward.

After a shower and a change into pajamas, Tyrone went downstairs and brought back a bowl of grits.

He set it on the nightstand, then came to her side. “Get up and eat this,” he said.

Aella rolled over, her back to him.

Tyrone sat down and pulled her upright, holding her against him.

“Eat this, and I’ll forget the whole fainting stunt and running to my mom to tattle about me.”

Her voice was hoarse, her face blank. “Tyrone, if I really died, would you think I was faking that too?”

It was true; before her family lost everything, she had been spoiled and reckless.

But three years of marriage had changed her. She was no longer the same spoiled heiress.

Tyrone turned her body toward him. “Looks like you’re not calm enough.”

Aella whispered, “I can’t calm down when I see you.”

Tyrone let go and stood up. “Then I’ll stay somewhere else. When you’re ready, we’ll talk.”

He went to the closet and changed into fresh clothes. A few minutes later, dressed and composed, he paused at the foot of the bed.

Aella still lay there, lifeless. Without another word, he walked out.

She was left alone with the storm of emotions she couldn’t release.

The next morning, Raine came over.

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Aella was still in bed.

Raine felt sorry for her but didn’t dare say much. She pulled Aella out of bed, sat with her at breakfast, and then took her out for a walk,

Tyrone had always been strict with her.

If Raine said the wrong thing, he really would cut off her allowance.

Still, the fresh air helped. Aella’s mood lifted, even if only a little.

Raine pulled Aella toward the shopping mall run by her family. “Aella, you didn’t tell Tyrone about that woman, did you?”

Aella didn’t want to bring it up. “I feel awful right now. I just need some time to calm down and think.”

Raine was a loudmouth. If she knew Aella wanted a divorce, it wouldn’t take long before the whole family found out.

If they knew, it would stir up her parents.

Her mom wasn’t even out of the hospital yet. This wasn’t the time.

Raine quickly changed the subject. “Don’t worry, Aella. Let’s shop in the mall. Pick whatever you want. Tyrone will pay for it.”

Aella nodded, numb.

She had lost all interest in everything, especially shopping.

When they reached the entrance, a guard stopped them. “Sorry, ladies. The store has been reserved.”

Raine’s eyes widened. “In this city, who has the power to rent out the luxury mall run by my family?”

Aella tugged at her. “Forget it. Let’s go somewhere else. I just wanted some air anyway.”

She only came out to get some air. Shopping wasn’t on her mind.

But Raine wouldn’t let it go. “Let’s ask who rented the whole mall.”

The guard noticed how elegant and wealthy the two women looked, and he didn’t dare be rude. “Ladies, I’m sorry, but we really can’t tell you.”

Raine’s eyes narrowed in warning. “This mall belongs to my family. I’m Raine Winter. If you keep blocking me, I’ll have you fired on the spot.”

The security guards froze at the threat. Raine seized the moment and pulled Aella inside.

“Come on, Aella, let’s check out shoes on the third floor.”

They stepped off the elevator-and there was Tyrone.

He was crouched down in front of a woman, carefully slipping shoes onto her feet.

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The woman kept her head lowered, long hair falling across her face. They couldn’t see her features clearly.

Tyrone tied the clasp on the shoes with such care, his hands gentle and steady.

Aella clutched her chest. Her pale face turned pallid.

There was only one woman Tyrone would kneel for like this. Zera.

So when he told her he would stay outside for a few days, it was only to be closer to her.

Aella and Tyrone had been married three years. All this time, she had been the one serving him, flattering him.

He had never once helped her put on shoes. He hadn’t even bothered to hand her a pair of slippers.

The sight struck her so hard she forgot how to breathe. She just stood there, frozen like a fool.

“Aella!”

Raine caught her as she swayed, her teeth grinding with fury.

Aella grabbed Raine’s arm and walked away.

She couldn’t cause a scene.

Aella had her parents in the hospital to think about and Tyrone’s reputation to protect.

But Raine had reached her limit.

They had bumped into them; this wasn’t her fault for speaking too fast.

Tyrone had no reason to punish her by cutting her allowance.

Raine yanked free, swung her bag, and hurled it straight at the other woman.

“You tramp!” Raine shouted, charging at Zera.

Aella rushed after her.

Tyrone reacted fast. Before Raine could reach Zera, he shoved her into the fitting room and shut the door.

Then he turned to Aella, his eyes cold, without a shred of guilt. “You followed me?” he demanded.

Aella opened her mouth, her eyes full of hurt. “Tyrone, it’s your work hours right now.”

Yet here he was, clearing his schedule, shopping with his first love, and even kneeling to put shoes on her feet.

Tyrone didn’t explain. “Take Raine home.”

He stood in front of the fitting room door, blocking Aella from getting close.

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