Reclaiming the CEO's Heart novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 Farewell and New Beginnings

To prevent her condition from deteriorating further, Nicholas scheduled the first round of chemotherapy for the day after tomorrow.

Chemotherapy came with many side effects. In the first two weeks after treatment, the body becomes extremely weak, and hair loss was common. Avery must make arrangements for her affairs in advance.

Martin showed no signs of waking up yet. Fortunately, she didn't have to worry about medical expenses. After extending a sum of money, she returned home.

The house belonged to her and Jacob, but she knew she would be moving out soon. Worried that her body wouldn't be able to handle the chemotherapy, she arranged for a moving company in advance.

Her best friend Isabella also came, dressed in formal attire, carrying a bag, and wearing high heels. She even brought two baked sweet potatoes with her, looking a bit windblown and rushed.

From a distance, Avery could hear her loud voice. "Sis, you're finally escaping the sea of misery! I just received the commission from selling the house last month. Tonight, I'll treat you to a good time at the Allure Club. Men are a dime a dozen, and no need to tie yourself to one tree."

During the week Avery was absent, Isabella happened to fly abroad to visit her boyfriend. She had no knowledge of Avery's condition and assumed that Avery had finally come to her senses about the divorce.

Avery smiled. "That won't do. I'm afraid if your husband finds out you went to the Allure Club, he'll fly over tonight to settle the score with me."

"Don't even get me started. I'll never believe in love in the fucking northern hemisphere again. I wanted to surprise him, but guess what? He actually takes the money I worked hard for and uses it to keep another woman.

Isabella cursed loudly, unable to hide the pain and tears. Seven years of love ultimately died due to long-distance separation.

Avery wanted to offer some words of comfort, but she thought of her own chaotic marriage and realized that she was a sinner herself. How could she save others?

"With your temper, aren't you on the verge of causing a huge scene?"

Isabella pulled her to sit in the flowerbed in the yard, handed her a baked sweet potato, and started eating like nothing had happened.

"Maybe it's because years of being apart have worn down even the most stubborn tempers. Maybe I had an early premonition. When someone loves you, they can come up with a thousand reasons, but when they don't, one reason is enough."

Isabella continued to look at the misty sky. "He used to cross half the world to be by my side for a Valentine's Day, even taking just a few days off work. He hasn't come back in three years."

"He used to say good morning to me by the moonlight. In the past year or two, the time he spends talking to me has been decreasing. At first, I thought he was just busy with his PhD. In order to make his life there a little easier, I started working part-time in real estate before even graduating from college. I basically did everything for him. The commission I earned so hard was used by him to buy a house over there."

"Do you know, Avy, it's like a soap opera. I thought I was going crazy. When I saw him still wearing the red underwear I sent him, I suddenly felt ridiculous."

Although Isabella was laughing, tears were falling on the baked sweet potato in her hand. "I can't even afford to buy a cup of Starbucks. I, a prestigious medical student, ran around various properties every day but ended up raising an ingrate. Maybe he swiped my card for their expenses."

Avery hugged her with open arms. "Stop crying. He's not worthy of you."

"That's what I think too. You have no idea how handsome I am. I don't make a fuss. Just sit down, light a cigarette, and start calculating the money over the years with him. Fortunately, I was careful and had the house registered in my name. That night, I had him and that mistress get out of my house."

Avery was a little surprised. She didn't expect Isabella to be so decisive. "So he agreed?"

"Of course not. When he heard that I not only wanted the house back but also wanted him to repay the money he spent over the years, he knelt down on the spot and begged me for forgiveness. As I watched this person cry and wail with tears streaming down his face, I thought about how I could have been so blind to like such a thing. I stayed there for a few more days, sold the house, and completely cut off ties with him before coming back."

Isabella quickly wiped away the tears on her face. "Avy, we're past the age of puppy love. Love and bread, you have to choose one, right? A year ago, I advised you to get a divorce, but you weren't willing. Now that you've figured it out, I'm really happy. With Jacob, that diamond tycoon, his wealth is enough for you to live a life of luxury for generations."