No Sex for Six Years Because of Her? I'm Done novel Chapter 31

**TITLE: My Heart Waited Too Long and Choosing Freedom**
**Chapter 31: Using Legal Wife as a Shield**

Everything felt as if it were part of an elaborate prank, the kind that leaves you questioning your own reality.

Amelia couldn’t shake the feeling that tonight’s dinner was merely a facade, a celebration in honor of Isla, while she was nothing more than an accessory, a mere prop in Ethan’s carefully orchestrated performance.

The small, custom cake designed for Isla sat like a dividing line, separating the four individuals in the room into two starkly contrasting realms.

On one side, Ethan, Hannah, and Isla formed a picture-perfect family, radiating warmth and happiness. Their laughter and chatter filled the air, creating an atmosphere of joy that felt almost suffocating.

On the other side was Amelia, isolated and alone, a silent observer in a scene that felt increasingly foreign to her.

She sat in her chair, her plate nearly untouched, the exquisite food before her a tantalizing feast that her senses refused to embrace. The rich aromas wafted through the air, enticing and mouthwatering, yet she felt as if she were in a bubble, unable to savor a single bite.

In the midst of her turmoil, Amelia’s phone buzzed, breaking the spell of her discontent. It was Lily.

“Ethan, I need to take this call,” she said, her voice barely rising above the cheerful din of the celebration as she glanced at Ethan, who was completely engrossed in the moment, his eyes sparkling with delight as he watched Isla cut into the cake.

Without waiting for a response, she stood up abruptly, her heart racing as she exited the room, desperate for a breath of fresh air.

Outside, the cool night air greeted her like a long-lost friend. Lily was waiting at the entrance, a vibrant figure in a striking red suit, her presence igniting the darkness around her.

As soon as Lily spotted Amelia, she rushed toward her, placing a hand on her forehead with a look of genuine concern. “Girl, are you okay?”

“Why are you here? Why are you having dinner with Ethan and that homewrecker and her daughter?” Lily’s voice was a mixture of disbelief and anger, her eyes flashing with intensity.

Amelia couldn’t help but chuckle at her friend’s dramatic flair. “I’m fine. I got tricked into coming, that’s all.”

She quickly filled Lily in on the details. “Ethan said he wanted to take me out to apologize. But when I arrived, I discovered that Hannah and her daughter were here too.”

“Apologize?” Lily erupted, her voice rising in pitch. “He’s using you as a shield!”

Amelia’s brow furrowed as she processed Lily’s words, a sense of dread creeping into her heart. “What do you mean? Explain it to me clearly.”

Lily grabbed her arm, pulling her into a quieter corner, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “You really don’t know? Everyone’s been talking about how close Ethan and Hannah have gotten. The rumors are spreading like wildfire.

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