When Olivia Anderson found out she was pregnant, it was supposed to be the happiest moment of her life-until she caught her husband, Jason, in an affair that shattered everything. Now, months later, Olivia is a thriving divorce attorney, determined to move forward for the sake of her unborn child. But when Ethan Hart, a renowned lawyer with a dark past and Jason's best friend, is assigned to represent her ex-husband, everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty is thrown into chaos. Ethan's arrival stirs something Olivia thought she had long buried-an attraction that's too dangerous to explore. Torn between the child she carries and the undeniable connection growing between her and Ethan, Olivia must decide: Can she rewrite her own story, or will the scars of her past keep her from the love she deserves?
Olivia Anderson stood frozen in the doorway of the luxury hotel suite. The world around her blurred, sound faded to a distant hum, and the only thing she could focus on was the sight of her husband, Jason, sitting on the edge of the bed. He wasn't alone.
Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing like a drum, but she couldn't move. She had spent the last thirty minutes racing through the city, driven by suspicion, driven by the text message that had shattered her world. "He's here, Liv. Room 814, with her."
Now, seeing it for herself, every piece of doubt disintegrated. There was Jason, shirtless, his face paling as he noticed her in the doorway. The woman beside him hastily pulled the sheets around herself, her lips forming an apology Olivia would never want to hear.
Olivia's breath came in shallow gasps, the betrayal burning hot and bitter inside her. She had been prepared for something-an argument, a denial-but seeing it in the flesh was worse than she'd imagined. Her mind raced, clashing with the last few months of their marriage. The cold nights, the late work hours, the excuses.
Jason stood up quickly, panic rising in his eyes. "Olivia, wait-this isn't what you think."
She blinked, her body finally breaking free from its paralysis. Not what you think? The words rattled in her head. The sight of him standing there, half-naked, was all the confirmation she needed. There was no explaining this away.
Her voice was colder than she had ever heard it. "How long?"
Jason hesitated, as if calculating whether a lie would save him. Olivia's gaze hardened, her fingers curling into fists. "How long, Jason?"
"Just a few months," he finally muttered, looking down. The truth slipped out, but the weight of it dropped like a bomb between them.
Months. Months of lies, deception, and betrayal, all while Olivia had tried to hold on to the threads of their marriage. Her stomach churned with disgust, and without another word, she turned and stormed out of the room. She didn't need to hear more.
She ran down the hotel corridor, her heart breaking, shattering with each step. When she reached the elevator, her body collapsed against the cold wall, her hands trembling as she pressed the button. Her breath hitched in her throat, tears welling up, but she forced them back.
She had to leave before she broke down completely.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”