The Curvy Ex-Wife's Revenge: The Divorce He Gave, The Regret He Earned

herever she went, all because her father had just sha

ge their companies and form a powerful corporation, arranging

ranged marriage, but for Nicole, it meant

nly man who had shown her consistent kindness since childhood-but als

r to the Gibson mansion to speak with her future husband. Surely, he wouldn't be expecting this

to be forced to

warm courtesy. Nicole's visits were common-she was close not on

an, but the maid answered before s

re in the study.

a steadying breath, heart pounding. H

ions on your engagement," the ma

Nicole lowered her gaze, chee

e thought it might burst right out of her chest. She made her way toward the s

, brother... Dad

Walter's voice carried a sharp

knew him too well-noticing the tension in his to

nderstand, I just thought you'd be happy, or at lea

ould I be satisfied? Just because I know Nicole, just because we're close? That only

along with her. You'

ove with her, and I never will be..

ng deep within her. In an instant, all her joy vani

asp, shock and disbelief in he

ned cold. "Honestly, right now,

t those words. Did Walter re

bout?" Amanda pressed,

nda. I think... it was Nicole who asked her father to arrange this marriage. I'v

ved. With each sentence, her chest tightened. Did he really know she loved him? The th

never told a soul-her feelings were al

shown the slightest hint of interest beyond being friends, and besides, she... She wasn't any

urvier than most, a woman with soft edges and more than a few extra pounds

e had arranged this marriage herself-forcing

rose, filled with outrage. "Do you even realize what you're accusin

pted. "Feelings and ambition can chang

f person. I'm really shocked you'd e

push this marriage so suddenly? To merge the companies? Please. Both busine

s faded as she suddenly caught sigh

udy. She couldn't stand hiding in the hallway any longer; sh

n as Amanda spoke Nicole's name, he turned, curiosity flickering in his

mering, her hands trembling despite her efforts to steady them. Had she

ftened with guilt. "I'm so so

s hands. Walter stayed where he was, watching

be holding herself together by sheer will, struggling to hide the

parents' decision, Walter. I... I didn't know about it either." Her brow tightened as she tried to remain

.." Amanda whispered

A sad, brittle smile crossed her lips as she lowered her e

her to call off

e room, Amanda's voice ca

back. She couldn't endure another second of it. Nicole broke into tears as she ran, her ch

eams had s