The Stand In Wife's Revenge novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43

I woke up in a comfortable bed with the aroma of water and herbs still permeating the room. My body hurt but after the maids cleaned me up I felt so light The tension was somewhat reduced by the warmth of the robe they had put on me but my heart’s worries persisted. I had to see Caden. I had to explain Everything

The situation that had developed between Ivy and me wasn’t what she had said. I did not intentionally hurt her. He and I needed to talk. I couldn’t bear the thought of him doubting me. I struggled to get out of the mattress. As I limped toward the door I winced because my legs were weak.

Every step felt like it required more effort than the last but I continued driving down the quiet hallway while listening to the Packhouse remote. I could almost feel the silence as I passed through the packhouse.

Although the thought of seeing Caden again made my heart race I was unable to stop myself at this point. I was forced to confront him. I had to help him understand. I paused when I got to his chambers. I briefly kept my hand on the door handle. Although I listened to the faint sounds emanating from within I was unable to identify what they were.

I nervously

On

door open just enough to take a quick look inside. I was heartbroken by what I saw.

oth his face near Ivy’s. With her

his chest, Ivy was leaning in his direction and looking up at him with that unsure of what I had anticipated seeing but it most definitely wasn’t this.

I froze as my breath caught i

ed to face me as the door

dened in shock but Ivy smiled.

en sprang from the ma

was too late.

n’t think. I simply

I sprinted down

was unable to

had though

His voic

But

ha

1. ly. “Wait Emerald-

and Cadens voices calling my name running as fast as my se

llow. Not caring where I

e that room far away from Ivy and far away from him.

ost hurt and deceived. That moment had destroyed e

allway as he calls my name. “Please Emerald stop!”

Sout Caden and me everything

having trouble breathing because my chest con

ith her particularly in light of everything that

erything became unbearable. How could he

he had assured me that we would face

noticed. I had to get out. Right now

chest feel any less warm.

eyes, the tears continued

house stone as I fell

air felt good against my skin as I hurried out of the

intense emotions made it hard for me to continue. My

t and shallow and I seemed unable to control it.

as unable to stop them. The pain inside of me became unbearable

my trust in Caden. It now seemed as though everything had been

gainst the wall.

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Chapter 43

I was thing to w*****

Despite warring to pili lacked the energy to do so. What was 1 to do now and why had he do this? Worse, what had fry said to him? Had the lied to hims abe met by did butou at me that way? Why hasn’t he permund te ver?

The door denly opened and a gentle voire spoke. “Emersid

It was Caden. I wasn’t sure fut his voice was soft and full of situations and guilt. The fact that I couldn’t bring myself to look at him and that I might went to listen to his footsteps now,

“Emerald please” He repeated in a shaky voice. “I didn’t intend for any of that to happen

But how can I believe what he said now? How could I trust him? I dabbed at the tears but they persisted.

I said in a whisper Caden but my voice broke. ‘I saw what I saw. I cannot simply let it go.

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