No Sex for Six Years Because of Her? I'm Done novel Chapter 24

**TITLE: My Heart Waited Too Long and Choosing Freedom**
**Chapter 24: I Know My Boundaries**

After dropping Hannah off at her home, Ethan felt a familiar weight settle on his shoulders as he steered his car toward the office. The evening sky was painted with hues of orange and purple, but he hardly noticed the beauty around him. His mind was racing, consumed with thoughts of the day’s events and the challenges that lay ahead.

In the office, he wasted no time. With a few strategic phone calls and the kind of influence that only a man in his position could wield, he secured a spot for Isla at one of the city’s most prestigious private schools. He imagined her bright future there, filled with opportunities, unaware of the storm brewing beneath the surface of their lives.

Meanwhile, Amelia sat in her studio, surrounded by sketches and fabric swatches, when her phone buzzed with a notification. It was a text from the bank: her account had been unfrozen. She looked at the message, her expression betraying nothing. To the outside world, she seemed calm, but inside, a tumult of emotions swirled. Ethan believed that money could mend everything, but what Amelia truly craved was a sense of stability and peace—something that had eluded her for far too long.

Instead of returning home, she immersed herself in her work, sketching new designs and draping fabrics, finding solace in the creative process. Each stroke of her pencil was a step toward reclaiming her independence. She was counting down the days until the divorce waiting period ended, envisioning a future where she could finally breathe freely again.

On the other hand, Isla was not adjusting well to her new school. With her fiery spirit and rebellious nature, she was a tempest in a teacup of privilege. Surrounded by classmates who were more concerned with their social status than anything else, Isla often found herself at odds with them. Minor disagreements escalated into full-blown confrontations, and she wore her defiance like a badge of honor.

“Just you wait!” she would declare, eyes blazing with determination. “Ethan’s about to marry my mom, and he’ll be my new dad! Then you’ll see what happens to you!” Her words dripped with a mix of bravado and a desperate hope for acceptance.

As the days passed, whispers began to circulate in high society. Ethan Rowe, the CEO of Rowe Group, was becoming increasingly close to his late friend’s widow, Hannah, and her daughter, Isla. The trio was frequently spotted together, their camaraderie raising eyebrows, especially as Ethan’s own marriage appeared to be crumbling.

The gossip grew so rampant that it began to impact Rowe Group’s stock price, sending it tumbling down. Grace, Ethan’s mother, could no longer stand idly by.

She barged into Ethan’s office, her expression a mixture of concern and frustration. “Ethan,” she began, her tone heavy with urgency. “I know how much you cared for Jack, and it’s only right that you support Hannah and Isla now that he’s gone. But you need to think about the bigger picture.”

Ethan leaned back in his chair, trying to maintain a facade of indifference. “I used to care deeply for Hannah, but things have changed. You know I’m married, and I’m the head of Rowe Group! Every action I take reflects on the family name.”

Grace’s eyes narrowed, her voice rising slightly. “Do you understand what people are saying? All this gossip has already caused Rowe Group’s stock to drop two points at the market’s open today!”

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