From Discarded Wife to Queen (Tyrone) novel Chapter 224

Chapter 224 The Promise He Broke

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Aella glanced at Tyrone and pulled her hand free. She said calmly, “You should start thinking seriously about the divorce.”

Without saying another word, she walked away.

Tyrone stared blankly at her fading figure, panic rising in his chest for no reason he could

name.

He leaned back against the wall, all strength leaving his body. His heart felt heavy and hollow.

They had been together since childhood-more than 20 years of shared history.

He refused to believe she no longer felt anything for him.

Tyrone walked into the living room. “Emma, you can go home. No need to make dinner tonight.”

Hours later, Brad arrived and found the place a mess-empty bottles scattered across the coffee table, the air thick with the smell of whiskey. Tyrone was slumped on the couch, clearly drunk.

Brad sat down beside him and said, “Well, that’s a first. I’ve known you for years and never seen you drink like this.”

Tyrone’s head throbbed painfully.

He struggled to sit up, but even through the fog of alcohol, his mind stayed cruelly clear. The more he drank, the harder it became to sleep.

Brad waited for a while, but Tyrone said nothing. He probed, “So you admitted Zera’s your wife. Does that mean you’ve decided to divorce Aella?”

Tyrone froze, the cigarette between his fingers trembling slightly.

He looked up. “Did Aella tell you that?”

Brad shook his head. “No. I overheard Zera talking about it with Jenny at the bar tonight.”

Tyrone took a long drag from his cigarette, frustration darkening his eyes.

He said wearily, “Orson got into a fight his first day at that private school. He put another kid in the hospital. Zera tried to handle it and ended up offending the other family. Noel couldn’t settle it, so I had to step in.”

Brad sighed and said, “I get it. Zera and her boy can’t survive without you. You helped them

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once-good deed done. But if you’re that involved, maybe just end your marriage and live with them instead.”

Tyrone’s face turned grim.

“The other kid’s father is Mason. That guy is an international lawyer. He came down hard on the school and demanded theyexpel Orson. At the hospital, he mistook Zera for my wife. I just went along with it so he’d agree to settle privately-out of respect for my family reputation.”

Brad looked straight at Tyrone and asked, “You say you wanted to fix things, but that’s not the real reason, is it? What you really care about is Zera and her son’s reputation. You’re worried that boy will be mocked at school, being illegitimate and looked down by all. Tell me I’m wrong.”

Tyrone stayed silent for a few seconds, then admitted, “When Aella came back, I promised Zera I’d protect her and the boy.”

Brad blinked rapidly, his jaw tight with anger. “And what about the promises you made when you married Aella?”

If they had a baby, Aella wouldn’t want a divorce anymore. She’d stay-for the family, for their child.

He would make it up to her, love her twice as much, and give her the life they once dreamed of when they first got married.

For the next three days, Tyrone could barely focus. His mind always drifts away.

In the office, Noel noticed his boss wasn’t all there. He finally steeled himself and reminded his boss. “Mrs. Winter’s flight will land at Vleka at eight tonight.”

That evening, Tyrone waited at the airport.

He saw two of Aella’s colleagues come through the exit and rushed over to ask about her.

One of the women said, “Dr. Reid said she’s staying another day in Qruledo to buy some gifts for her family.”

Tyrone immediately pulled out his phone and called Aella. She didn’t answer.

Back in the car, unease crawled through his chest. Something didn’t feel right.

He sent several texts, but there was still no reply.

Noel glanced at him through the rearview mirror. “Mr. Winter, everyone says Qruledo’s a shopper’s paradise. Mrs. Winter works so hard. It’s good for her to relax a little.”

Tyrone forced himself to nod. That made sense.

Last time, Lara had brought back gifts for Aella and her family. Maybe this time, Aella just wanted to return the favor.

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