The Invisible Wife Turned Savage novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 The Calm After the Storm

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Elenor’s already–injured palm split open again from Mr. Lewis’s shove, blood trickling down her hand.

She looked at him in fear, hoping to gain his sympathy by acting weak and pitiful.

But Mr. Lewis didn’t even glance at her.

He spat twice on the ground, clenched his jaw, and stormed off

Around them, the other contestants–many of whom had been bullied by Elenor–couldn’t hide the schadenfreude in their eyes.

Elenor burned with rage.

No… this couldn’t be happening. She refused to believe her luck had run out. If she got eliminated, she’d drag Estella down with her.

That night, Jonathan walked Estella back to her dorm.

“Thank you,” she said softly.

Jonathan checked his watch. “I’ve got something I need to take care of, but if you need anything, call me. And Estella–please don’t keep things from me. I don’t want to be treated like an outsider.”

Estella felt a pang in her chest.

He had helped her so many times. She could no longer ignore his feelings.

Suddenly, she asked, “Jonathan, you like me, don’t you?”

Jonathan froze, surprised by the sudden question.

After a moment of silence, he nodded. “Yes. But I figured you weren’t ready to start something new… so I was willing to wait.”

She hesitated. “Even if I’ve been married before?”

Jonathan let out a quiet laugh. “It’s just a piece of paper. What’s the difference between a marriage and a failed relationship?

Being divorced isn’t a stain. Not to me. What I care about–is you.”

Her eyes welled up.

“… You’re right,” she said softly. “I’m not ready for a new relationship just yet.”

And then, sincerely, she shared her heart.

“My first marriage… happened when I was at rock bottom. I had nothing. I treated marriage like a

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Chapter 134 The Calm After the Storm

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transaction, a lifeline. I used it to escape my struggles. But all it gave me was pain. That’s when I realized- I have to rely on myself. I have to build something for me before I deserve love again. I want to be independent. I want to succeed. Only when I’ve proven I can stand on my own will I be ready to accept love again. Otherwise, I’ll always fear being dependent on someone… always someone else’s accessory”

Jonathan listened quietly, eyes filled with warmth and understanding.

“I get it.”

He smiled gently. “I told you–I’ve got time. Whatever you want to do, I’ll support you. Don’t underestimate me, Estella. I’m more patient than you think. Even if this is all we are for now–I’m okay with that.”

He did have desire, and yes, jealousy when he saw her with other men.

But he could control it.

Because he loved her.

Estella had never met someone who truly listened–who accepted her without condition, without urgency.

Tears slipped down her cheeks again. “Thank you, Jonathan.”

After that, Estella continued the competition.

No one gave her a hard time again. Even the band coaches suddenly became attentive, working with her daily.

Word spread that Mr. Lewis had been replaced.

Elenor, once cocky and smug, had become quiet and reserved.

Estella made it to the finals, her popularity soaring. In the end, she placed third.

She was more than satisfied–after all, the top two were practically professional singers.

Her ranking owed a lot to her piano skills and stunning visuals.

Selene called to congratulate her and share good news. “You being on the show helped us a ton! We’re getting a bunch of new sign–ups–parents want their kids to study piano with you.”

That had been Estella’s goal all along. Hearing it had worked lifted her spirits.

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