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After I Walked Away, My Billionaire Ex Begged Me Back

After six years of sacrificing her future for Grant Holloway, Clara Whitmore finally walks away when he chooses another woman in public. As she rebuilds the brilliant academic career she abandoned, Grant discovers that money, power, and regret may not be enough to win back the woman he took for granted.

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  1. Chapter 1: The Price of LeavingRead
  2. Chapter 2: A Life of Her OwnRead
  3. Chapter 3: The Place She Left EmptyRead
  4. Chapter 4: Evidence of an ExitRead
  5. Chapter 5: The Missing IngredientRead
  6. Chapter 6: The Man Miriam RememberedRead
  7. Chapter 7: No Claim LeftRead
  8. Chapter 8: Across the HallRead
  9. Chapter 9: The Way BackRead
  10. Chapter 10: Merit Cannot Be PurchasedRead
  11. Chapter 11: The Kiss She WitnessedRead
  12. Chapter 12: Paige Lawson Shook Her HeadRead
  13. Chapter 13: Catherine Holloway Took a Graceful Sip of CoffeeRead
  14. Chapter 14: Clara Whitmore Declined Mason Reed's Invitation with a Practiced SmileRead
  15. Chapter 15: Nolan Parked the Car at the Residential Complex EntranceRead
  16. Chapter 16: Mason Chose a Private Booth by the Window on the Second FloorRead
  17. Chapter 17: Sloane Bennett's Slender Fingers Tapped Lightly on the MenuRead
  18. Chapter 18: Elias Mercer Turned to LeaveRead
  19. Chapter 19: Paige Lawson Bounded Down the Stairs Three Steps at a TimeRead
  20. Chapter 20: Sloane Bennett Pressed a White Fox Ear Headband into Clara Whitmore's HandRead
  21. Chapter 21: The Afternoon Sun Was PerfectRead
  22. Chapter 22: The Staff Member Pulled Aside the Heavy Black CurtainRead
  23. Chapter 23: The Alarm Pierced Through the DarknessRead
  24. Chapter 24: Paige Lawson Hurried After HimRead
  25. Chapter 25: Grant Holloway Sat by the Floor-to-ceiling Window of the French RestaurantRead
  26. Chapter 26: Grant Holloway Pushed Open the Door to Find Connor Hayes AloneRead
  27. Chapter 27: The Days of Exam Preparation Were Monotonous Yet FulfillingRead
  28. Chapter 28: Professor Miriam Caldwell Adjusted Her Reading Glasses and Motioned for HerRead
  29. Chapter 29: The Alarm Blared Three TimesRead
  30. Chapter 30: A Bowl Made to Imitate HerRead
  31. Chapter 31: Grant's Brow Arched SlightlyRead
  32. Chapter 32: A Study Method and an Accidental TouchRead
  33. Chapter 33: His Fingers Were Long and Slender with Prominent KnucklesRead
  34. Chapter 34: Grant Holloway Hunched overRead
  35. Chapter 35: Clara's Fingers Turned WhiteRead
  36. Chapter 36: Grant Holloway Opened His EyesRead
  37. Chapter 37: Clara Pushed Open Her Apartment Door and Tossed the KeysRead
  38. Chapter 38: The Glass Bowl Slipped from Clara's FingersRead
  39. Chapter 39: The July Sun Scorched the EarthRead
  40. Chapter 40: Elias Mercer Tapped the Table with His Slender FingersRead
  41. Chapter 41: Dawn Light Filtered Through the CurtainsRead
  42. Chapter 42: Grant Holloway Lifted the Lid of the Insulated Container with SkepticismRead
  43. Chapter 43: The Scratching of Clara Whitmore's Pen Filled the Quiet LibraryRead
  44. Chapter 44: Grant Holloway Pushed Open the Front DoorRead
  45. Chapter 45: A Faint Whisper Came Through the Late-night CallRead
  46. Chapter 46: She Focused Intently on the LectureRead
  47. Chapter 47: Miriam's Most Prized StudentRead
  48. Chapter 48: Grant's Voice Turned IcyRead
  49. Chapter 49: Grant Holloway Flung Open the Bedroom DoorRead
  50. Chapter 50: The Books She Left BehindRead
  51. Chapter 51: No Way BackRead
  52. Chapter 52: Grant Holloway Shoved Clara Whitmore Onto the CouchRead
  53. Chapter 53: Grant's Fist Sliced Through the Air Toward EliasRead
  54. Chapter 54: Ashford University's Dining Halls Were Always a Campus LandmarkRead
  55. Chapter 55: Clara Whitmore Carefully Carried the Bag of Books into Her BedroomRead
  56. Chapter 56: Grant Holloway's Finger Froze on the ScreenRead
  57. Chapter 57: Julian Cross Sprang Up from the CouchRead
  58. Chapter 58: October Sunlight Streamed Through the CurtainsRead
  59. Chapter 59: His Chin Nearly Brushed the Top of Her HeadRead
  60. Chapter 60: Winter in the Northern City Always Carried a Bone-chilling DampnessRead
  61. Chapter 61: Clara Caught the Hidden Meaning in Her Words and Curved Her LipsRead
  62. Chapter 62: The Biting Wind HowledRead
  63. Chapter 63: Weekend Sunlight Filtered Through the CloudsRead
  64. Chapter 64: A Knock at Three A.M.Read
  65. Chapter 65: Grant Froze in PlaceRead
  66. Chapter 66: A Plan to Bring Clara BackRead
  67. Chapter 67: Mason Reed Tapped His Phone Screen a Few TimesRead
  68. Chapter 68: A New Turning PointRead
  69. Chapter 69: The Night Sky Above Harbor Road Glittered with Countless LightsRead
  70. Chapter 70: Clara Returned Home and Took a Hot ShowerRead
  71. Chapter 71: Clara Whitmore Carried a Paper BagRead
  72. Chapter 72: Elias Mercer's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  73. Chapter 73: Grant Holloway Jerked His Hand Away from Paige Lawson's GraspRead
  74. Chapter 74: Connor Hayes's Deep Voice Cut Clearly Through the NightRead
  75. Chapter 75: Grant Holloway Turned to Clara WhitmoreRead
  76. Chapter 76: Mason Reed Gripped Grant Holloway's Arm TightlyRead
  77. Chapter 77: Clara's Wrist Was Suddenly Seized by a Long-fingered HandRead
  78. Chapter 78: Grant's Knuckles Turned WhiteRead
  79. Chapter 79: Clara Whitmore Looked Up with Slightly Reddened EyesRead
  80. Chapter 80: Elias Mercer's Voice Sounded Muffled Behind His MaskRead
  81. Chapter 81: She Studied Connor's Confident ExpressionRead
  82. Chapter 82: Connor Hayes Played a Ruthless MoveRead
  83. Chapter 83: She Claimed a Headache and Moved into the Guest Room AloneRead
  84. Chapter 84: Moonlight Streamed Through the Gap in the CurtainsRead
  85. Chapter 85: Grant Holloway Closed the Last FileRead
  86. Chapter 86: Mason Reed Hurried to the DoorRead
  87. Chapter 87: Grant Holloway's Voice Carried Through the DoorRead
  88. Chapter 88: Sloane Bennett Sipped Coconut Water Through a StrawRead
  89. Chapter 89: Grant Holloway Idly Scrolled Through His Phone in the Vip LoungeRead
  90. Chapter 90: The Roar of the Propeller Gradually FadedRead
  91. Chapter 91: Clara Whitmore Flipped Through the Hotel BrochureRead
  92. Chapter 92: Clara Whitmore Circled the Dessert Section with Her TrayRead
  93. Chapter 93: Connor Hayes's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  94. Chapter 94: Connor Knew Grant's PlaybookRead
  95. Chapter 95: Connor Hayes's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  96. Chapter 96: His Scorching Breath Fanned Across Her FaceRead
  97. Chapter 97: Her Mind Conjuring Only Fragmented ImagesRead
  98. Chapter 98: Clara Abruptly Changed DirectionRead
  99. Chapter 99: The Silent Diving Instructor Suddenly Spoke UpRead
  100. Chapter 100: The Dark WaterRead
  101. Chapter 101: Darkness Swallowed the Entire RoomRead
  102. Chapter 102: Clara Whitmore Looked Up at Mason ReedRead
  103. Chapter 103: Care That Could Not Reach HimRead
  104. Chapter 104: Clara Couldn't Comprehend ItRead
  105. Chapter 105: Grant Holloway Was No FoolRead
  106. Chapter 106: Paige Lawson Held Up a Backless Sundress Against Her BodyRead
  107. Chapter 107: Grant Holloway Lay with His Eyes ClosedRead
  108. Chapter 108: Sloane Bennett's Eyes Widened in DisbeliefRead
  109. Chapter 109: The Hiss of a Snake's Tongue Pierced the SilenceRead
  110. Chapter 110: Clara Whitmore Quickly Composed HerselfRead
  111. Chapter 111: Paige Lawson's Voice Was SoftRead
  112. Chapter 112: Clara's Fingertips Lightly Traced the Delicate Seashell BroochRead
  113. Chapter 113: Dawn's First Light Crept Across the SkyRead
  114. Chapter 114: The Girl's Eyes Curved into CrescentsRead
  115. Chapter 115: Clara Whitmore Dangled the Ceramic Figurine in Front of Elias MercerRead
  116. Chapter 116: A Neighbor's Celebration GiftRead
  117. Chapter 117: The Morning Market Buzzed with the Pungent Smell of FishRead
  118. Chapter 118: Daniel Whitmore Remained Oblivious to These WhispersRead
  119. Chapter 119: Daniel Whitmore Wiped His Hands on a Dish TowelRead
  120. Chapter 120: Fingers Hovering over the DoorbellRead
  121. Chapter 121: The Kitchen Wafted with Tempting AromasRead
  122. Chapter 122: Clara Took a Bite of the StrawberryRead
  123. Chapter 123: Helen Whitmore Hung Up and Turned to Meet Her Daughter's Concerned GazeRead
  124. Chapter 124: The Small Town Buzzed with Festive EnergyRead
  125. Chapter 125: Her Gaze Fixed on the Spice Rack in the DistanceRead
  126. Chapter 126: Phoebe Ward's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  127. Chapter 127: Her Mother's Stolen WorkRead
  128. Chapter 128: Catherine Holloway Had Always Looked Down on Clara WhitmoreRead
  129. Chapter 129: Clara's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  130. Chapter 130: This Was the Phone Number They Had Exchanged During Their First EncounterRead
  131. Chapter 131: The Campus Was Unusually Quiet During Winter BreakRead
  132. Chapter 132: A Group of Middle-aged Women Clustered Around the Bulletin BoardRead
  133. Chapter 133: Brooke Walsh's Booming Voice Echoed Through the CorridorRead
  134. Chapter 134: Clara's Fingers Twisted TogetherRead
  135. Chapter 135: Denise Carver Stood in the Center of the Living RoomRead
  136. Chapter 136: The Dinner Was Unusually QuietRead
  137. Chapter 137: A New Year's GiftRead
  138. Chapter 138: A Question About Clara's BoyfriendRead
  139. Chapter 139: Clara Whitmore's Past Remained a Taboo Subject in the Whitmore HouseholdRead
  140. Chapter 140: Daniel Whitmore Remained Silent Throughout the Journey HomeRead
  141. Chapter 141: Helen's Fingers Trembled with RageRead
  142. Chapter 142: Father and Daughter's Synchronized Verbal Attack Struck Like DaggersRead
  143. Chapter 143: Daniel Whitmore Looked SurprisedRead
  144. Chapter 144: Clara Patted Her Parents' Hands ReassuringlyRead
  145. Chapter 145: The New Sales AssociateRead
  146. Chapter 146: Emma's Fingers Trembled SlightlyRead
  147. Chapter 147: The Staggering Amount Made Daniel Whitmore's Vision DarkenRead
  148. Chapter 148: The Small Courtyard Attached to the First Floor Wasn't SpaciousRead
  149. Chapter 149: Denise Carver Approached in Her StilettosRead
  150. Chapter 150: Denise Carver Curled Her Lip in DisdainRead
  151. Chapter 151: Clara Whitmore Took the DocumentRead
  152. Chapter 152: The Saleswoman Maintained a Professional SmileRead
  153. Chapter 153: A Sour Bitterness Welled Up in Denise Carver's HeartRead
  154. Chapter 154: Claire Porter's Grip Tightened Around Her PhoneRead
  155. Chapter 155: Diane Harrow Bit Back Her Words at Her Husband's RemarkRead
  156. Chapter 156: She Stared at the Cardboard BoxesRead
  157. Chapter 157: Claire Porter Set Down Her Teacup with Deliberate CareRead
  158. Chapter 158: Daniel Whitmore Kept Digging the SoilRead
  159. Chapter 159: Daniel Whitmore Gripped His PhoneRead
  160. Chapter 160: Diane Harrow's Eyes Gleamed with CalculationRead
  161. Chapter 161: Rapid Footsteps Echoed from the Second-floor HallwayRead
  162. Chapter 162: A Cold Smirk Played on Tessa Carver's LipsRead
  163. Chapter 163: Clara Whitmore Almost Thought She'd Miss Helen Whitmore's BirthdayRead
  164. Chapter 164: Ashford University's Graduate Admissions Interview Took Place on the First MondayRead
  165. Chapter 165: Clara Whitmore Answered SoftlyRead
  166. Chapter 166: Sunlight Streamed Through the Glass WindowsRead
  167. Chapter 167: Elias's Knuckles Rested on the Shopping Cart HandleRead
  168. Chapter 168: Victoria Holloway Screamed HystericallyRead
  169. Chapter 169: Her Furious Gaze Instantly Sharpened with CalculationRead
  170. Chapter 170: The Comments on Her Phone Screen Kept RefreshingRead
  171. Chapter 171: The Video That Cleared Her NameRead
  172. Chapter 172: Connor Hayes's Voice Carried a Hint of ResignationRead
  173. Chapter 173: Elias Mercer Chuckled AlongRead
  174. Chapter 174: Paige Lawson's Eyes ReddenedRead
  175. Chapter 175: Paige Lawson Trembled UncontrollablyRead
  176. Chapter 176: The Doorknob Was Icy to the TouchRead
  177. Chapter 177: Professor Miriam Caldwell Handed a Thick Stack of Files to Clara WhitmoreRead
  178. Chapter 178: The Ambulance's Piercing Siren Tore Through the Night SkyRead
  179. Chapter 179: She Waved Her Shattered PhoneRead
  180. Chapter 180: Paige Lawson's Nails Dug Deep into Her PalmsRead
  181. Chapter 181: She Had Always Disdained Such Clingy BehaviorRead
  182. Chapter 182: Sloane Bennett Arched an EyebrowRead
  183. Chapter 183: The Car Came to a Gentle Stop Outside the School GatesRead
  184. Chapter 184: Victoria Holloway Narrowed Her EyesRead
  185. Chapter 185: Clara's Eyes Turned IcyRead
  186. Chapter 186: Victoria's Eyes Sparkled with ExcitementRead
  187. Chapter 187: Funding Tilted Against MiriamRead
  188. Chapter 188: Everything Had to Remain on Hold Until the Contract ExpiredRead
  189. Chapter 189: Morning Sunlight Streamed Through the Gap in the CurtainsRead
  190. Chapter 190: The Glass Door of the Laboratory Swung OpenRead
  191. Chapter 191: The Air in the Private Dining Room Froze InstantlyRead
  192. Chapter 192: Theo Marsh's Chopsticks Lifted a Piece of Scallion Oil ChickenRead
  193. Chapter 193: Elise Warren Suddenly Set Down Her TeacupRead
  194. Chapter 194: Felix Pulled Out a ChairRead
  195. Chapter 195: The Familiar Tone Made It Seem Like They'd Been Inseparable for YearsRead
  196. Chapter 196: Clara Gently Swirled the Test Tube Between Her FingersRead
  197. Chapter 197: Sloane Bennett's Furious Voice Exploded Through the PhoneRead
  198. Chapter 198: Elise Warren Double-checked the DataRead
  199. Chapter 199: Theo Marsh Stood to the SideRead
  200. Chapter 200: The Cost of ArroganceRead
  201. Chapter 201: The Night DeepenedRead
  202. Chapter 202: Grant Holloway Stood by the Floor-to-ceiling WindowRead
  203. Chapter 203: Clara Whitmore Jolted Awake to Urgent KnockingRead
  204. Chapter 204: Grant Grabbed Clara's Wrist with Sudden ForceRead
  205. Chapter 205: Elise Slammed a Stack of Papers Onto Theo Marsh's DeskRead
  206. Chapter 206: But His Eyes Said EverythingRead
  207. Chapter 207: Elias Mercer Arrived at the Lab Clutching His Lecture NotesRead
  208. Chapter 208: Elias's Ears Turned from Pale to PinkRead
  209. Chapter 209: Sloane Bennett Abruptly Changed the SubjectRead
  210. Chapter 210: Clara Whitmore Sneezed ViolentlyRead
  211. Chapter 211: Grant Holloway Jerked His Hand BackRead
  212. Chapter 212: Grant Staggered Back a StepRead
  213. Chapter 213: Grant Holloway Ignored EverythingRead
  214. Chapter 214: The Night Was HeavyRead
  215. Chapter 215: Felix Moreau Immediately Fell SilentRead
  216. Chapter 216: The Lab Was SilentRead
  217. Chapter 217: Celia Monroe's Face Twisted in AngerRead
  218. Chapter 218: Celia Monroe Hurried to the ComputerRead
  219. Chapter 219: Clara Whitmore Stared at Her Phone ScreenRead
  220. Chapter 220: Grant's Icy Voice Sent a Shiver Down Paige's SpineRead
  221. Chapter 221: Silence Filled the Other End of the LineRead
  222. Chapter 222: Clara Whitmore Hit Save and Closed the Experimental Data DocumentRead
  223. Chapter 223: Elise Warren's Tongue Seemed Tied in KnotsRead
  224. Chapter 224: After Seeing Off Their FriendsRead
  225. Chapter 225: Connor Hayes's Gaze Lingered on Elias Mercer for Less Than a SecondRead
  226. Chapter 226: Mason's Hand Trembled SlightlyRead
  227. Chapter 227: Grant Narrowed His EyesRead
  228. Chapter 228: Her Breath Catching in Her ThroatRead
  229. Chapter 229: Clara Whitmore Stood Drowsily at the DoorwayRead
  230. Chapter 230: Catherine Holloway Hadn't Gone Shopping in AgesRead
  231. Chapter 231: Clara Whitmore Had Just Stepped Out of the RestroomRead
  232. Chapter 232: Catherine Holloway Eyed Paige Lawson with Equal SuspicionRead
  233. Chapter 233: Clara Whitmore Adjusted the Collar of Her CheongsamRead
  234. Chapter 234: The Tea Master Taken to the HospitalRead
  235. Chapter 235: A Familiar InsultRead
  236. Chapter 236: Lenora Raised an EyebrowRead
  237. Chapter 237: In the Tea-scented ParlorRead
  238. Chapter 238: Clara Whitmore Gazed Calmly at Paige LawsonRead
  239. Chapter 239: Clara Whitmore Pulled a Crimson Certificate from Her BagRead
  240. Chapter 240: The Tea Master's ProofRead
  241. Chapter 241: The Society Women Whispered Among ThemselvesRead
  242. Chapter 242: Clara Had Anticipated This OutcomeRead
  243. Chapter 243: Madame Reed Was in High SpiritsRead
  244. Chapter 244: Knowing Someone Was Coming to Pick Her UpRead
  245. Chapter 245: The Night Was Ink-blackRead
  246. Chapter 246: Her Voice Turned ShrillRead
  247. Chapter 247: The Sound of Running Water Stopped AbruptlyRead
  248. Chapter 248: Catherine Holloway Was Getting a Facial at the SpaRead
  249. Chapter 249: The Care Miriam Could No Longer PostponeRead
  250. Chapter 250: Clara Whitmore Was Dragged into an All-nighter by the Eccentric ProfessorRead
  251. Chapter 251: Grant Holloway's Temple Throbbed ViolentlyRead
  252. Chapter 252: Her Final Gambit Failed SpectacularlyRead
  253. Chapter 253: Grant Holloway's Attitude Was Crystal ClearRead
  254. Chapter 254: Paige Lawson Lounged Lazily on the SofaRead
  255. Chapter 255: Paige Lawson Stood at the Dormitory DoorRead
  256. Chapter 256: The Vanity Table Was Cluttered with Messy Cosmetic BottlesRead
  257. Chapter 257: Elise's Dull Eyes Suddenly BrightenedRead
  258. Chapter 258: Elise Adjusted Her GlassesRead
  259. Chapter 259: Theo Marsh Asked with a Furrowed BrowRead
  260. Chapter 260: Clara Turned to Leave but Found Herself Caught in Elias's Intense GazeRead
  261. Chapter 261: Felix Moreau's Voice Cut Through the Night Air with Startling ClarityRead
  262. Chapter 262: The River Shimmered under the MoonlightRead
  263. Chapter 263: Clara Whitmore Nibbled on Her Popsicle StickRead
  264. Chapter 264: Clara Whitmore Had Just Pushed Open the Laboratory DoorRead
  265. Chapter 265: Paige Lawson Sat in the ClassroomRead
  266. Chapter 266: Catherine Holloway Had Completely Lost Her MindRead
  267. Chapter 267: Catherine Holloway Tore the Ice Pack from Her ForeheadRead
  268. Chapter 268: Grant Walked Away Without Looking BackRead
  269. Chapter 269: Connor Hayes Lounged Lazily on the SofaRead
  270. Chapter 270: Connor Hayes Thought It Had Been Far Too LongRead
  271. Chapter 271: The Motion-sensor Light FlickeredRead
  272. Chapter 272: The Price of Facing CatherineRead
  273. Chapter 273: The Lab's Ac Hummed SteadilyRead
  274. Chapter 274: Phoebe Ward Snapped BackRead
  275. Chapter 275: Morning Sunlight Streamed Through the Gaps in the CurtainsRead
  276. Chapter 276: Clara Whitmore's Eyes WidenedRead
  277. Chapter 277: Sloane Bennett Had Described Her Cousin Elias MercerRead
  278. Chapter 278: The Crimson Cigarette Tip Glowed Intermittently in the DarknessRead
  279. Chapter 279: Paige Lawson's Fingers Froze MidairRead
  280. Chapter 280: Grant's Voice Was ClippedRead
  281. Chapter 281: Mason Had Just Stood UpRead
  282. Chapter 282: Mason Reed Tilted His Head BackRead
  283. Chapter 283: Julian Cross Flicked His Cigarette AshRead
  284. Chapter 284: Julian Cross Detested These Lingering AttachmentsRead
  285. Chapter 285: No Warmth for PaigeRead
  286. Chapter 286: Paige Lawson Shrank BackRead
  287. Chapter 287: Grant Had Forced Himself to Vomit the Moment He Sensed Something WrongRead
  288. Chapter 288: Her Fingers Dug into the Second-floor RailingRead
  289. Chapter 289: Catherine Holloway Let Out a Cold LaughRead
  290. Chapter 290: Catherine Holloway Lowered Her VoiceRead
  291. Chapter 291: The Price of a Golden TicketRead
  292. Chapter 292: Exhaustion Weighed Heavily on HerRead
  293. Chapter 293: Connor Hayes's Sudden Appearance Caught Clara Whitmore Completely Off GuardRead
  294. Chapter 294: Clara Whitmore Leaned Against the Kitchen DoorwayRead
  295. Chapter 295: Clara Suddenly Remembered Elise's Warning from Last WeekRead
  296. Chapter 296: Clara Couldn't Help but LaughRead
  297. Chapter 297: The Impeccably Dressed Assistant Stood at the FoyerRead
  298. Chapter 298: Grant Holloway's Voice Was IcyRead
  299. Chapter 299: Finally Getting Rid of That JinxRead
  300. Chapter 300: A Call Made Too LateRead
  301. Chapter 301: The Missing Hour of FootageRead
  302. Chapter 302: Paige Lawson Stroked Her Swollen BellyRead
  303. Chapter 303: The Swapped DocumentsRead
  304. Chapter 304: The Nurse's Fingers Fidgeted Nervously over the Medical ChartRead
  305. Chapter 305: No One Came to SignRead
  306. Chapter 306: Paige Lawson's Fingers TrembledRead
  307. Chapter 307: Emma Pushed Open the Hospital Room Door to Find Paige Applying LipstickRead
  308. Chapter 308: Donna Russo Latched Onto the Word Like a LifelineRead
  309. Chapter 309: The Laboratory Was Eerily Quiet During Lunch BreakRead
  310. Chapter 310: Elias Mercer Knew Theo Marsh Wasn't the Gossiping TypeRead
  311. Chapter 311: Spencer Hale's Words Cut Through Clara Whitmore's Heart Like a Dull BladeRead
  312. Chapter 312: Morning Sunlight Filtered Through the CurtainsRead
  313. Chapter 313: Clara Whitmore and Connor Hayes Sat on the Stone BenchRead
  314. Chapter 314: That Bubble Tea Packaging Was All Too Familiar to HimRead
  315. Chapter 315: Felix's Voice Came Through AgainRead
  316. Chapter 316: Sloane Bennett Rubbed Her NoseRead
  317. Chapter 317: The Trio Emerged from the Restaurant into the Deep NightRead
  318. Chapter 318: Clara Whitmore Tossed and Turned in BedRead
  319. Chapter 319: The Clicking of High Heels Faded into the DistanceRead
  320. Chapter 320: Julian Cross Arched a Confident BrowRead
  321. Chapter 321: Donna Russo's Shrill Voice Pierced the AirRead
  322. Chapter 322: The Shrill Voice Pierced Through the HallwayRead
  323. Chapter 323: Catherine Holloway's Hysterical Shriek Pierced Through the PhoneRead
  324. Chapter 324: Sloane Bennett's Gaze Swept over His Sports CarRead
  325. Chapter 325: Sloane Bennett Violently Shook Off the Hand Resting on Her ShoulderRead
  326. Chapter 326: Clara Teased with a Playful SmileRead
  327. Chapter 327: Those Nights of Heart-wrenching Agony Were Now Distant MemoriesRead
  328. Chapter 328: The Perch Had Already Been Cleaned by the ShopRead
  329. Chapter 329: Elias Mercer Chuckled at Clara Whitmore's Rigid PostureRead
  330. Chapter 330: Elias Mercer Swiftly Steadied Clara Whitmore by the Small of Her BackRead
  331. Chapter 331: Brooke Had Never Suffered Such a Humiliating Defeat in Her LifeRead
  332. Chapter 332: Clara Whitmore's Cheerful Voice Carried Through the PhoneRead
  333. Chapter 333: Elias Mercer Immediately Recognized the Middle-aged CoupleRead
  334. Chapter 334: She Pushed Open the DoorRead
  335. Chapter 335: Helen Rolled Her EyesRead
  336. Chapter 336: Rest Proved WiseRead
  337. Chapter 337: Clara's Hand Froze MidairRead
  338. Chapter 338: After Clara Whitmore Returned HomeRead
  339. Chapter 339: Elias Mercer Pointed AheadRead
  340. Chapter 340: Elias Mercer Was Reviewing Last Week's Experimental Data in the LaboratoryRead
  341. Chapter 341: The Crystal Glass Held a Deep Red LiquidRead
  342. Chapter 342: The Dinner Finally EndedRead
  343. Chapter 343: Clara Whitmore's Memory Had a Gaping HoleRead
  344. Chapter 344: Catherine Holloway Had Been Hiding at Home for Seven Straight DaysRead
  345. Chapter 345: Trevor Russo Was a Good-for-nothing Slacker Who Specialized in Shady DealingsRead
  346. Chapter 346: Donna Russo's Fingers Clenched Tightly Around the Hem of Her Janitor UniformRead
  347. Chapter 347: Though Born into WealthRead
  348. Chapter 348: Trevor Russo Ran His Fingers Through His Hair in FrustrationRead
  349. Chapter 349: Grant Holloway's Phone Suddenly VibratedRead
  350. Chapter 350: Grant Holloway Yanked Off His Tie in FrustrationRead
  351. Chapter 351: Catherine Holloway Clenched Her FistsRead
  352. Chapter 352: Catherine Holloway's Face Was IcyRead
  353. Chapter 353: Catherine Paid for Every DemandRead
  354. Chapter 354: Donna Russo Stomped Her Foot IrritablyRead
  355. Chapter 355: The Crowd Gradually DispersedRead
  356. Chapter 356: Helen Whitmore Smiled Faintly and Said No MoreRead
  357. Chapter 357: Sloane Bennett's Phone Rang AbruptlyRead
  358. Chapter 358: Catherine Holloway Stared Blankly at the Crystal Chandelier OverheadRead
  359. Chapter 359: A Warning Sloane MeantRead
  360. Chapter 360: Sloane Bennett's Voice Turned IcyRead
  361. Chapter 361: Julian Cross Smirked and Quickened His Pace to Catch UpRead
  362. Chapter 362: Julian Cross Burst into LaughterRead
  363. Chapter 363: Julian Cross Frowned His Interest WaningRead
  364. Chapter 364: Julian Cross Scoffed ColdlyRead
  365. Chapter 365: Sloane Bennett Kicked the Blanket ImpatientlyRead
  366. Chapter 366: Julian Cross's Voice Was IcyRead
  367. Chapter 367: Catching Clara Whitmore Off GuardRead
  368. Chapter 368: Daniel Whitmore Quickly Reached Out to Stop HimRead
  369. Chapter 369: Helen Whitmore's Fingers Trembled SlightlyRead
  370. Chapter 370: Spencer Hale Adjusted His Gold-rimmed GlassesRead
  371. Chapter 371: Through the Floor-to-ceiling WindowsRead
  372. Chapter 372: Clara Whitmore Frowned at the Bank Notification on Her Phone ScreenRead
  373. Chapter 373: At Six in the MorningRead
  374. Chapter 374: Clara Took a Bite of the CookieRead
  375. Chapter 375: Maya Murmured under Her BreathRead
  376. Chapter 376: Lenora Voss Finally Looked Clara Whitmore Up and DownRead
  377. Chapter 377: September Sunlight Streamed Through the Classroom WindowsRead
  378. Chapter 378: Flowers for the Wrong WomanRead
  379. Chapter 379: Clara Whitmore Met Maya Torres and Noah Kessler at the Campus GateRead
  380. Chapter 380: Lenora Voss Said DecisivelyRead
  381. Chapter 381: She Surveyed Her SurroundingsRead
  382. Chapter 382: Elias Mercer Adjusted His GlassesRead
  383. Chapter 383: Maya Torres Snapped Her Laptop Shut and Stretched with a Satisfied SighRead
  384. Chapter 384: Noah Kessler Slid the Menu Toward Maya TorresRead
  385. Chapter 385: Reid Everett's Face Darkened InstantlyRead
  386. Chapter 386: Connor Hayes Stood under the StreetlampRead
  387. Chapter 387: The Words Barely Left Clara Whitmore's LipsRead
  388. Chapter 388: Thomas Avery Blinked in ConfusionRead
  389. Chapter 389: Clara Followed Professor Miriam Caldwell into the Innermost Operating RoomRead
  390. Chapter 390: Clara Whitmore Stood by the Laboratory WindowRead
  391. Chapter 391: Clara Whitmore Suggested AbruptlyRead
  392. Chapter 392: Derek Romano Studied the Three Unfamiliar FacesRead
  393. Chapter 393: Derek Stood in the Center of the OfficeRead
  394. Chapter 394: The Silent Figure Disappeared at the End of the HallwayRead
  395. Chapter 395: The Crisp Notification Tone Signaled an Incoming Bank TransferRead
  396. Chapter 396: Clara Whitmore Nodded GentlyRead
  397. Chapter 397: Clara Stared at Her Phone ScreenRead
  398. Chapter 398: Sloane Narrowed Her EyesRead
  399. Chapter 399: Sloane Bennett Snatched the Glass from Julian Cross's HandRead
  400. Chapter 400: A Dangerous Pretend RomanceRead
  401. Chapter 401: Two Witnesses UpstairsRead
  402. Chapter 402: The Elevator Doors Slid ShutRead
  403. Chapter 403: Theo Marsh Chewed on His Pen CapRead
  404. Chapter 404: Maya Torres Tugged at Noah Kessler's SleeveRead
  405. Chapter 405: Clara Whitmore Pressed Her Lips Together in SilenceRead
  406. Chapter 406: Clara Whitmore Glared at the Retreating FigureRead
  407. Chapter 407: The Afternoon Sun Slanted Across the Concrete Parking LotRead
  408. Chapter 408: The Phone Screen Lit UpRead
  409. Chapter 409: Maya Torres Had Never Met Elias MercerRead
  410. Chapter 410: Connor Hayes Stood to Take His LeaveRead
  411. Chapter 411: A New Turning PointRead
  412. Chapter 412: Derek's Gaze Lingered on the Brand-new InstrumentRead
  413. Chapter 413: Lenora Voss Stared Intently at Dean ArcherRead
  414. Chapter 414: The Result She WantedRead
  415. Chapter 415: Clara Whitmore Sensed Something Was Off These DaysRead
  416. Chapter 416: Donna Russo and Trevor Russo Trailed Stealthily Behind Grant HollowayRead
  417. Chapter 417: She Should Have Known BetterRead
  418. Chapter 418: It Was Time to Talk MoneyRead
  419. Chapter 419: The Sunlight Glared HarshlyRead
  420. Chapter 420: A Chilling Warning Came Through the PhoneRead
  421. Chapter 421: Connor Lost ControlRead
  422. Chapter 422: The Screech of Brakes Pierced the SkyRead
  423. Chapter 423: In the Hospital RoomRead
  424. Chapter 424: Paige Lawson's Fingers Trembled SlightlyRead
  425. Chapter 425: Raindrops Slid Down Paige Lawson's HairRead
  426. Chapter 426: Paige Lawson Stood on the Neon-lit StreetRead
  427. Chapter 427: The Hoarse Plea Echoed Through the DarknessRead
  428. Chapter 428: Gasps Rippled Through the Lecture HallRead
  429. Chapter 429: Elias Mercer's Pupils Contracted SlightlyRead
  430. Chapter 430: Blue Roses in the TrashRead
  431. Chapter 431: The Monthly Academic Presentation CommencedRead
  432. Chapter 432: The Auditorium Fell into Complete SilenceRead
  433. Chapter 433: Maya Torres' Eyes WidenedRead
  434. Chapter 434: Clara Whitmore's Lips Curved SlightlyRead
  435. Chapter 435: The Lecture Hall Emptied Like a Receding Tide After the Departmental MeetingRead
  436. Chapter 436: The Cicadas' Shrill Cries Pierced the Summer AirRead
  437. Chapter 437: Sloane Bennett Glared at Her Phone's Spiderweb-cracked ScreenRead
  438. Chapter 438: She Picked Up Her New Phone and Casually Snapped a PhotoRead
  439. Chapter 439: Nearly Spilling Her CoffeeRead
  440. Chapter 440: Sloane Bennett Crossed Her Arms with a Cold SmirkRead
  441. Chapter 441: The Moment the Door OpenedRead
  442. Chapter 442: Elias Mercer Stood at the Bathroom DoorRead
  443. Chapter 443: Elias Mercer Deftly Washed and Prepared Vegetables in the KitchenRead
  444. Chapter 444: Elias Mercer Suggested UnexpectedlyRead
  445. Chapter 445: Elias Mercer Replied CalmlyRead
  446. Chapter 446: Elias Mercer Found Some Logic in These WordsRead
  447. Chapter 447: Clara Whitmore Watched the Scenery Flash by Outside the WindowRead
  448. Chapter 448: A House Full of DemandsRead
  449. Chapter 449: Denise's Eyes Lit UpRead
  450. Chapter 450: Guests Who Treated the House as TheirsRead
  451. Chapter 451: Clara Whitmore Stood at Her Front DoorRead
  452. Chapter 452: The Parents Arrived LateRead
  453. Chapter 453: The Old Woman Planted Her Hands on Her HipsRead
  454. Chapter 454: Denise Carver Stood over Helen Whitmore in Her StilettosRead
  455. Chapter 455: Clara Whitmore Strode Toward Her ComputerRead
  456. Chapter 456: The Woman's Face Turned Deathly PaleRead
  457. Chapter 457: The Elderly Woman's Palm Descended with Startling SpeedRead
  458. Chapter 458: The Rain Grew HeavierRead
  459. Chapter 459: Exquisite Dishes Soon Covered the Dining TableRead
  460. Chapter 460: Clara Whitmore Glanced Around the RoomRead
  461. Chapter 461: Spencer Hale's Voice Exploded Through the PhoneRead
  462. Chapter 462: The Account Posted an UpdateRead
  463. Chapter 463: Daniel Whitmore Had Cooked Himself a Bowl of Plain NoodlesRead
  464. Chapter 464: The Storm Forced Flight CancellationsRead
  465. Chapter 465: The Present Was Too ExtravagantRead
  466. Chapter 466: The Final Chapter UnfoldedRead
  467. Chapter 467: Connor Hayes Strode into the TearoomRead
  468. Chapter 468: The Sharp Sound of Shattering Porcelain Echoed Through the OfficeRead
  469. Chapter 469: Connor Hayes Lifted His Teacup and Took a Deliberate SipRead
  470. Chapter 470: The Manager Thought He Must Have MisheardRead
  471. Chapter 471: Helen Whitmore's Voice Was Soft but FirmRead
  472. Chapter 472: The Thought He Could Not SuppressRead
  473. Chapter 473: Clara Whitmore's Voice Snapped Elias Mercer Back to RealityRead
  474. Chapter 474: Maya's Eyes Curved into CrescentsRead
  475. Chapter 475: A Day for Her ParentsRead
  476. Chapter 476: Helen's Fingertips Lightly Traced the Dresses on the Clothing RackRead
  477. Chapter 477: The Salesgirl Braced Herself for a Catfight Between Two WomenRead
  478. Chapter 478: Lenora Voss's Gaze Lingered on Clara Whitmore for a Fleeting MomentRead
  479. Chapter 479: An Unexpected Signing CrowdRead
  480. Chapter 480: The Boyfriend Blurted Out in ConfusionRead
  481. Chapter 481: A Face from an Old MemoryRead
  482. Chapter 482: Clara Greeted the Elderly Couple with a Gentle Curve of Her LipsRead
  483. Chapter 483: The Lab Alarm Shrieked PiercinglyRead
  484. Chapter 484: Elias Mercer Noticed the Logo on the Shopping BagRead
  485. Chapter 485: The Waitress Led the Four of Them into a Private Dining RoomRead
  486. Chapter 486: Elias Mercer's Lips Curved into a Faint SmileRead
  487. Chapter 487: Elias Mercer's Adam's Apple Bobbed SlightlyRead
  488. Chapter 488: A Husband Taking Pride in His Wife Is Only NaturalRead
  489. Chapter 489: The Dinner Grant Wasn't Invited ToRead
  490. Chapter 490: Mason Reed Glanced AroundRead
  491. Chapter 491: Mason Froze Momentarily StunnedRead
  492. Chapter 492: Helen's Fingertips Traced the Words on the Display PlaqueRead
  493. Chapter 493: Helen Whitmore Had Always Been Terrible with DirectionsRead
  494. Chapter 494: At an Age Meant for Peaceful RetirementRead
  495. Chapter 495: Nora Stared at the Darkened Phone ScreenRead
  496. Chapter 496: Her Eyes Glinting with MadnessRead
  497. Chapter 497: Helen Whitmore Suddenly Stopped at the Street CornerRead
  498. Chapter 498: Clara's Eyes Curved into CrescentsRead
  499. Chapter 499: The Crisp Autumn Afternoon Breeze Carried Helen Whitmore's ContentmentRead
  500. Chapter 500: The Receipt He HidRead