There was a time when Natalie had been the center of Ethan's universe. He had cherished her, spoiled her, and put her on a pedestal.
Because of that, Susan had always treated Natalie with the utmost respect.
And correspondingly, she had been incredibly cold to Isabella...
Thinking back on it now, Susan wanted to slap herself.
Isabella had walked away without a single ounce of hesitation because her heart had been completely shattered.
Ethan hadn't truly loved her, the staff hadn't respected her, and the Adams family had never fully accepted her.
Under those crushing circumstances, it was no wonder she had cut ties so ruthlessly. She hadn't been heartless; she had simply endured enough pain to kill her hope.
Stephanie remained silent for a long moment before letting out a quiet sigh. She didn't say a word.
How had everything fallen apart so spectacularly?
No one really knew.
It was impossible to explain.
Of course, Stephanie was secretly thrilled. she had spent years trying to pry Ethan away from Natalie's toxic grip. As long as that woman was in the picture, her grandson was destined for misery.
This outcome was for the best.
"What should I do with all these?" Susan asked, lifting the bags. "Mr. Adams insists he doesn't want them."
"Then get rid of them."
"The Adams family isn't exactly short on wellness hampers."
Susan gasped softly. "But they're so expensive. Should I really throw them in the trash?"
"If you think it's a waste, split the items with the rest of the staff. Take them home," Stephanie instructed. "Just don't bring them inside. Keep them out of his sight, or you'll ruin his mood."
"He needs a calm environment to heal, and that's the only way he'll recover."
Susan looked down at the expensive items and nodded, relieved she didn't have to throw them away. "I'll share them with the staff then."

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The readers' comments on the novel: After I Stopped Loving Him (Isabella and Ethan)
I will be devastated if Isabella and Ethan will get back together. Please, writer, Isabella deserves Harold....
Author, please get your characters names right. You always messing them up!...
I wish Harold will win Isabella's heart. I was so sad when Isabela was taken for granted coldly and cruelly by her supposed to be husband, and trapped,mocked and humiliated non stop by Natalie. This was so cruel, both don't deserve Isabela' forgiveness I wish for a happy ending between Isabela and Harold, he has the right to be happy after the long wait....
Frankly, the story initially was going quite good and the pacing was just right. unfortunately after Ethan got the dream of his past life, the story has been going in circles. Ethan's spouting the same nonsense every time he sees Isabella, they both have same conversations over and over. The authors monologue too has been the same for almost 400 chapters. Irrespective of which character the writing the just a repetition of what someone had gone through in the past and what made a certain character feel the emotions. York got introduced in 800 chapters yet nothing significant happened till date. Isabella is soft with Harold and kind of disgusted with Ethan, yet it is not entirely clear with whom she might end up. If she stays single i am fine with it but the story is clearly about Isabella and Ethan so almost 1000 chapters without seeing any progress in their relationship is frustrating. Except for being blindly in love and few aggressive instances with Isabella, Ethan actually isnt a bad person so i am fine if he can win her back. Even though Harold is coming off as a good second lead, i am somehow unable to warm upto him. Even the bad people in the story are not really facing any real consequences. I hate Jackson for his hypocrisy. I hate Jordan and Natalie for their self-righteouness and selfishness. I also hate Deborah, except when she is handing it out to Natalie. I am almost on the verge of dropping this story....
Why are they acting like kids 🤣😭...
Ethan is actually not that bad if we take out his blind love for Natalie...