All Chapters of From Roses to Ashes: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

At that instant, Daisy Hawthorn felt chills down her spine."Anyway, you already altered all her reports. She still thinks she can't get pregnant because of her own poor health," Dario Verdant said.Daisy reached for the wall for support as her knees nearly gave out.Every medical exam from the past three years flashed through her mind. Every report had carried the same diagnosis.[Premature ovarian failure.]She had truly believed she was the reason they couldn't have children, and she'd felt guilty about it.She knew Dario wanted an heir. She wanted a child of her own too.To get pregnant, she endured endless injections and medications.Each time, Dario would hold her tightly and say, "Baby, I love you. It doesn't matter whether we have kids or not."Back then, she had been so touched she thought she'd found real love.Now she realized it had all been a lie."What about Ms. Rosette?" Martin Lawrence asked hesitantly.The name made Daisy's heart clench.Julia Rosette was

Early the next morning, noise downstairs woke Daisy from her sleep.She walked to the window and saw several Verdant family's Commission members standing outside the manor.The bedroom door opened. Dario walked in with a calm expression on his face."Daisy, you're awake," he said. "The family heard you're pregnant. Everyone came to congratulate you."Daisy looked at him. "I'm not pregnant, Dario. Let's get divorced."Dario chuckled before gently brushing his thumb against her chin. "What are you throwing a tantrum about now? Daisy, where exactly would you go without me?""Where I go isn't your concern. Dario, I want a divorce," she repeated.Dario pulled away and adjusted his cufflinks. "Daisy, my patience has limits. If you hadn't been unable to get pregnant all these years, would I even have gotten involved with Julia? Besides, you don't have parents, a job, or any money. After divorcing me, where could you possibly go? Without me, you probably wouldn't last two days. So stop

After the gala ended, Daisy left the venue and drove away.Her car had barely passed the intersection when the Maserati ahead of her suddenly swerved into her lane.Daisy slammed on the brakes.There was a deafening crash.Her body lurched forward, and her forehead smashed into the steering wheel as darkness clouded her vision.The Maserati came to a stop.Julia stepped out, clutching her stomach. Her face was pale.Dario walked out of a black SUV behind them and quickly walked over."Dario, she hit me." Julia leaned weakly against his chest. Her voice was trembling. "My stomach hurts so much."Dario wrapped an arm tightly around her before looking up at Daisy.Daisy got out of her car. Blood trickled down her forehead. There was an open wound on her elbow, and her entire body shook uncontrollably as she stood beside her car.Dario spoke flatly. "Daisy, go to the hospital yourself and get treated."With that, he helped Julia into the SUV.The door was shut. Several black s

Daisy took a deep breath and walked past them.Her eyes scanned the crowd again, but she still couldn't find Caleb.On the other side of the living room, Julia stood in the center of the crowd with her arm around Dario. She was smiling brightly.Every so often, her gaze drifted to Daisy.After Sophia returned to her side, Julia released Dario's arm and walked toward Daisy with a glass of red wine in hand.Sophia and several other women followed behind her. They were clearly anticipating drama."Daisy." Julia stopped in front of her. "Why are you standing here all alone?"Daisy remained silent.Julia turned slightly and smiled at the women behind her. "This is Daisy, Dario's wife. I'm sure all of you know her already, don't you?"Sophia answered first. "Oh, we know her. We were just chatting."The other women laughed.One of them looked Daisy up and down. "I heard she can't have children.""Then why is she still hanging onto the Donna Verdant title?"Daisy stood in place. H

After sunrise, Dario returned to the manor.The east wing had been burned beyond recognition.Workers moved through the ruins to clear the remaining debris.Julia stood next to Dario. She was wrapped in a blanket, and her face looked pale."Do you think Daisy might still be inside?" Julia asked shakily.Dario ignored her completely. He stared at the items being carried out from the wreckage.He couldn't tell whether he felt relieved or terrified."Don Verdant!" one of the workers called out as he ran over. "We found this near the staircase on the east side."Fluorescent green markings extended through the ash and rubble, leading from the staircase all the way to the back exit.Dario crouched down and touched one of the glowing marks with his fingertips.As he stared at the fluorescent trail, he suddenly felt an emptiness inside his chest. It was as if something important had been ripped away from him."Where's Daisy?" Julia's voice came from behind him.She noticed the mark