Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Don’t Tell Anyone

Tyrone’s protection made Zera feel safe,

She urged him to hurry after Aella. “Tyrone, I don’t want those shoes. Go find your wife and explain to her.”

Tyrone stayed calm. “Raine’s with her. She’ll be fine. I’ll take you back to the hospital.”

He had the staff wrap the shoes Zera had tried on, then led her out of the mall.

The driver had worked with the Winters for a long time. When he saw Tyrone came out, he wiped his brow. “Mrs. Winter just ran off here in tears.”

“Drive, it’s fine.” Tyrone said, opening the car door and helping Zera in.

Zera handed Tyrone a bottle of water. “Tyrone, here.”

He didn’t take it.

Zera watched Tyrone out of the corner of her eye. He looked calm, but his gaze was fixed and far away, like he’d drifted off.

She cleared her throat and called his name again. He blinked and snapped back.

Guilt and worry showed on her face. She looked at him and begged, “Tyrone, can you promise me-please don’t tell anyone about my son and me.”

Tyrone frowned in confusion. “What do you mean?”

Her voice caught, and her eyes reddened. She said, “Your grandfather used you to intimidate me back then. He forced me to break up with you and made me go abroad and marry so you’d give up on us.

“I could never forget you. I stayed in that marriage, and I was abused. He forced me to have a child. I sank into deep depression.

“Sometimes I wanted to disappear and end my life quietly, but I couldn’t leave my son.

“Maybe fate had shown some mercy. A little over a year ago he overdosed and died. My son and I were finally free.

“I was all alone overseas. I missed home. I missed my parents. I missed you. That’s why I brought my son back in secret.

“Tyrone, I’m afraid that your grandfather might hurt us if he finds out. I’m begging you-don’t tell your family I returned. I’m terrified.”

Tyrone nodded, and Zera went on. “I really don’t want to relive those terrible memories. I’m afraid people will point fingers at the two of us. I’m begging you-until I’m well, please don’t say a word about my son’s past. Not to your family. Not to your wife. Okay?”

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Zera’s emotions were all over the place. At one point, she even whispered about taking her life. Tyrone felt sorry for her and pulled her into his arms to comfort her.

“Zera, don’t say that. Everything you’ve gone through is because of me. I won’t let anyone know what happened to you and your son. I’ll take full responsibility for both of you.”

Hearing his promise, Zera broke into tears, then forced a smile. “Don’t worry, I’ll get better soon. I won’t let you keep worrying about me.”

Tyrone took her back to the hospital, making sure she had her lunch, before returning to the office.

His phone showed dozens of missed calls from Raine and the rest of the family. After a moment of hesitation, he finally returned Raine’s call.

As soon as the line connected, Tyrone said calmly, “Has Aella caused enough trouble yet?”

On the other end, Raine’s voice cracked with sobs; she yelled at him, “Aella’s gone missing! Mom and I are still out looking for her!”

The call ended abruptly. Tyrone froze for a second, then walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

He lit a cigarette, his face still calm. In his mind, those two troublemakers had probably teamed up to trick him again.

Noel Frost, his assistant, stepped into the office. “Mr. Winter, will the 2:30 p.m. meeting start on time?”

Tyrone answered with a quiet grunt.

Noel had been with him for years. Behind his boyish face was a strict, disciplined man-smooth in business, skilled in combat when needed, and utterly loyal. Noel was his right-hand man.

After work, Tyrone left the office right on time.

His usually obedient driver, a veteran behind the wheel, asked something unusual. “Mr. Tyrone, should I take you home or to Ms. Caldwell’s place?”

Tyrone hesitated, then said, “Home.”

For the first time that day, the driver’s lips curved into a smile.

Tyrone leaned back in the seat and closed his eyes.

He had thought about staying away for a few days, letting Aella cool off.

But after running into her earlier, she’d no doubt make a scene.

By now, she had probably smashed up the house enough to vent her anger.

If she could calm down, then maybe it was time to talk.

When Tyrone returned home, Aella wasn’t there.

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He acted as he always did-showered, changed into pajamas, and went into his study to work.

After nine, Virginia and Raine showed up.

Virginia had been searching for her daughter-in-law all day, frantic enough that blisters formed at the corners of her mouth. When she saw him sitting there, working like nothing had happened, she nearly fainted from anger.

Tyrone spoke first and comforted her. “Don’t worry, Mom. She’ll be fine.”

Tyrone knew exactly how dramatic Aella could be.

Once, he gave her a birthday gift a day late.

She was so angry she disappeared on him.

When he finally found her, she was soaking in a hot tub, sipping wine, and enjoying a top-notch massage.

She knew how to live well. She loved herself first.

Even if she drove everyone else crazy, she always came out fine.

Virginia couldn’t hold back her anger. She threw a cup of water right in Tyrone’s face, her voice shaking.

“Tyrone, I raised you for 30 years. I’ve always been proud of you. And now I realize-you’re just like your father. Cold-blooded. Heartless!”

Tyrone stayed calm. “Mom, you’re being too harsh.”

Tears welled in Virginia’s eyes. “Aella is your wife. That girl has loved you since she was little. And now, instead of working things out, you give her the silent treatment. Do you really want this to end in divorce?”

Tyrone’s tone was steady. “We won’t divorce. I know where the line is.”

Raine gave him a thumbs-up. “Oh, right. You think just because Aella loves you, she’ll never leave. But don’t forget—the more someone loves you, the less they’ll forgive betrayal.”

“Shut your mouth,” Tyrone snapped.

Raine clamped her lips together, fuming but silent.

Virginia and Raine left together, while Tyrone lit a cigarette.

At three in the morning, he called Noel. “Don’t come to the office these next few days. Go keep watch at the hospital. If you see my wife show up, call me.”

He reminded, “And remember-my mother-in-law just had heart surgery. She needs quiet. Don’t disturb her.”

On the other end, Noel glanced at the clock in disbelief.

It was three in the morning, and his boss sent him to keep watch at the hospital!

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