The Plane Tickets He Hoarded The Wife He Hid novel Chapter 280

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In Scars

Blanche’s POV

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I got Camila to kindergarten at exactly 8:28.

Not technically late, but Camila still panicked. The moment we arrived, she bolted inside, terrified of being tardy.

Watching Camila dash off, I felt a gentle smile tug at my lips.

Several little girls ran alongside Camila as she hurried in, clustering around her–clearly the popular kid.

With Carry, I’d never witnessed other children warm up to her like that.

I figured it was because Carry always carried herself with such superiority–no surprise the other kids didn’t take to her.

After making sure Camila reached her classroom safely, I spun around and hailed a cab at the curb.

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During the ride back to the Callum Mansion, I assumed Zain and Carry would’ve already headed out.

But the second I walked into the living room, there they were–Zain and Carry still planted on the sofa.

The moment Zain noticed me return, he glanced my way and gave a small nod.

I approached Zain, puzzled. “Why haven’t you two left yet?”

Zain lifted his gaze to meet mine. “We were waiting for you to get back.”

By the time I returned from the kindergarten drop–off, it was nearly nine.

I paused when Zain said that, then replied icily, “Do what you want. I’ve already said everything I needed to say!“‘

I turned and started for the stairs.

Carry was stretched out on the couch, fast asleep under a blanket.

As I began climbing the steps, Zain called out urgently,

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“Carry’s fever came back.”

I actually froze when I heard him.

But after a moment, I hardened my resolve. “Zain, she’s ill. Take her to a hospital, don’t come to me. Even though I’m a doctor, I don’t have the proper

equipment here—there’s nothing I can do. If you genuinely care about her wellbeing, get her to a hospital right now. Stop wasting precious time.”

Zain’s hands, hanging at his sides, clenched slightly.

He stayed silent, and I continued upstairs.

I’d barely reached the second floor when Zain came rushing after me.

Just as I was about to enter the bedroom, Zain suddenly grabbed my hand.

I stopped at the threshold. I didn’t yank away or lash out at him.

With the divorce cooling–off period nearly over, I couldn’t afford to provoke Zain right now.

After a moment of silence, Zain spoke in a low, serious tone. “Whatever else happens, Carry is blameless.”

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His words sparked fury in me. I finally turned to face him. “So what exactly do you expect me to do?”

Zain stared at me, looking completely shocked. “Are you really going to abandon her?”

I let out a harsh, bitter laugh.

My eyes immediately filled with tears as I fixed Zain with a cold stare. “Listen carefully, Zain. It’s not that I don’t want Carry–I’m finished with both of you. You already have the life you want, the people you want by your side. Carry’s presence hasn’t prevented you from pursuing whatever you desire. She’ll accompany you, create your world with you–but that world never had room for me. I simply don’t want to be part of it anymore. Just existing in your life makes me feel like I’m drowning, like I can’t catch my breath. You’ve never given me what I truly needed, and honestly… I’m just worn out.”

After pouring out everything, I stared at Zain with tears glistening in my eyes–not fighting back, just silently begging him to release me.

Zain held my gaze, but rather than loosening his hold,

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he gripped my arm tighter. His voice turned low, almost vicious. “Blanche, do you even have a heart?”

I tried yanking my hand free but couldn’t escape, so I stopped struggling and let him hold me.

But considering his question, I released a bitter, almost mocking laugh. I shook my head, my eyes filled with pain. “I do have a heart, Zain. But it’s covered in

scars.”

Zain drew me closer, his arm sliding around my waist. “Can’t you just give in one more time, the way you always did?”

I didn’t want to engage with this. I tried pushing him away. “Zain, release me. I need to rest.”

But Zain refused to let go. If anything, he looked ready to pull me completely into his embrace.

Just then, the bedroom door was suddenly jerked open from inside.

At the sound, I whipped my head around instinctively —and the instant I spotted Vincent standing there, ice flooded through my veins, leaving me paralyzed. ‘I

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dropped Camila off and returned a while ago… so why is he still here?‘ I thought frantically.

When Vincent emerged from the bedroom and saw Zain gripping my hand, he didn’t bother approaching to intervene. Instead, he leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, raising an eyebrow at Zain.

He remained silent, but his entire expression oozed mockery.

The second Zain spotted Vincent standing there, he went completely rigid.

It was bad enough that Vincent was in my bedroom, but he was also dressed in light gray silk pajamas, the top two buttons undone, revealing his muscled chest.

His hair was tousled, and his eyes were drowsy with sleep, like he’d just woken up.

Everything about his appearance suggested he hadn’t just randomly appeared.

Zain’s voice dropped, suspicious and icy. “What are you doing here?”

Vincent simply raised an eyebrow, casual and almost

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taunting. “This is my house. Why wouldn’t I be here?”

Zain grasped Vincent’s implication and finally exploded. He spun toward me, rage in his voice. “Blanche, we’re not even officially divorced yet, and you’re already bringing another man into our home?”

I frowned anxiously, attempting to explain. “Zain, it’s not what you think. He’s not—”

Before I could finish, Vincent straightened up, his expression glacial as he addressed Zain. “She didn’t bring me here–I decided to come. If you don’t know how to value her, believe me, there are countless men

who would.”

What Vincent said wasn’t incorrect, but saying it at a moment like this was just reckless.

I was on edge, shooting Vincent desperate looks, begging with my eyes for him to just stop.

But Vincent completely disregarded my signals and clearly had more he wanted to say.

Seeing Vincent about to speak again, I couldn’t stand it. anymore. I snapped at him, “Vincent, enough. Stop

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talking.”

Vincent shot me a look, irritation and defiance blazing in his eyes. “You might be scared of him, but I certainly

am not.”

His words were loaded with challenge.

My heart twisted with anxiety and dread.

I glared at Vincent, my tone practically a bark as I cut him off. “Enough! Stop talking!”

Seeing I was genuinely upset, Vincent finally backed down, sounding somewhat helpless. “Okay, okay, I’ll be quiet. Don’t be angry.”

I finally exhaled in relief and quickly turned back to Zain, but just as I was about to speak, a small head appeared from the stairway.

It was Carry, climbing the stairs.

Carry approached and called out softly, “Daddy.”

Zain turned around, his heart instantly melting. He asked her in a low, tender voice, “You’re still not feeling well. Why did you come upstairs?”

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Carry held up her phone, her eyes filling with tears as she looked at Zain. “Daddy, Miss Joanna just called. She said she twisted her ankle.”

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