All Chapters of My Husband's Other Life: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

I stared at the texts from the bakery.I read them again and again, trying to convince myself I had gotten it wrong. My eyes started to sting, but the doubt wouldn't go away.Yesterday morning, Miles told me he had been sent out of town on short notice. He held me for a long moment, guilt written all over his face."Valerie, I'm sorry. I can't be there for your birthday again this year."I smiled and shook my head."I'm turning 30. It's not exactly a milestone worth celebrating."He had missed my birthday three years in a row. I had gotten used to how busy he was.But the delivery receipt in my hand made it impossible not to think twice.Maplecrest Apartments… That was right next door.By the time I came back to myself, I was already standing at the entrance to Maplecrest. The security guard gave me a curious look. I opened my mouth to say I was there to see someone.Before I could speak, a child's laughter drifted over from behind me. The moment I saw Miles Harrington's

Chapter 2

Without warning, the first thing Miles had said when he showed up at the hospital came back to me."Was anyone in the stairwell when it happened?"I had been too wrecked to think about it at the time.Now, looking back, it didn't make sense. How would there be fruit peels on a hospital stairwell?The thought cut in, sharp enough to make me stop. I didn't let myself go any further.Right then, my phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number.[Did you get the cake? I'm waiting for you.]I could picture the smug look on her face when she sent it. I called a car and headed to the café in the message. The moment I pushed the door open, I saw Phoebe Prescott by the window.I walked over and sat down across from her. Before I said a word, I noticed the ring on her hand.It was the same as mine.Phoebe followed my gaze, then lifted her hand and turned it slightly, letting the light catch it. A small smile settled on her lips."This one's different from yours. It has my name

Chapter 3

"You're mad I missed your birthday yesterday?" Miles asked. "I got you something. I'll grab it once we're inside."He pushed the door open, then paused and turned back to look at me, confusion clear on his face.I walked past him, my voice even."The nail behind the frame came loose. It fell yesterday."He went still, his eyes moving over me from head to toe. When he saw I wasn't hurt, he let out a relieved sigh. Without warning, he pulled me into his arms."Thank God you're okay."He held me like nothing had changed. Like there wasn't another life waiting for him somewhere else.Miles told me to rest and went to clean up the living room. After dinner, before he went to shower, he handed me a carefully wrapped box.I looked at him.He brushed his hand lightly over my hair, his tone soft."The gift I promised you." He nodded toward it. "Open it."Inside was a teardrop-shaped necklace."Do you like it? I spent a long time picking it out."There was a time when I would have

Chapter 4

Only after Phoebe and Hector left did Miles seem to notice I was still there.He reached out, like he was going to help me up, but I stepped back, my expression cold.There was a trace of panic in his voice."I was just worried about the kid. I'm sorry."I looked at him without saying anything, then turned and walked away. As soon as I got into a rideshare, my phone buzzed with a message from Phoebe.[In Miles's world, Hector and I come first. You should know when to step aside.]I took a screenshot and sent it to Miles.For the rest of the day, he kept calling and texting, trying to explain himself.I didn't answer once.When I got home that evening, he was already sitting in the living room. The moment he saw me, he stood and walked straight over."Valerie, that woman's not right. Don't listen to anything she says. I don't even know her. You…"I cut him off before he could finish."Why are you so nervous? I believe you. You'd never do anything to hurt me. You promised m

Chapter 5

The second the words left my mouth, the crowd went quiet.Miles and Phoebe clearly hadn't expected me to pull out a marriage certificate.Phoebe reacted first. She snatched it, ripped it to pieces, and snapped, "It's illegal to forge documents like that! You'll really go that far just to steal Miles?"Miles stood next to her, looking at me like I had done something to hurt him.I ignored the tight ache in my chest and let out a small smile."Fake or not, we can figure that out at the police station. Remember, you can go to jail for bigamy."A flash of panic crossed Miles's face. He straightened, putting on a calm, self-righteous look."Valerie, let's just let this go. I won't report you. Just stay out of my life from now on."He picked Hector up and turned to leave.Phoebe got what she came for. She glanced at me, satisfied, and followed him out.I stood there and watched the three of them walk away together. Something heavy and bitter seemed to be closing over me, grief and

Chapter 6

I slapped him across the face, putting everything I had into it."Miles, do you really think this isn't a big deal?! You cheating on me is nothing? And Phoebe causing me to lose the baby, that's nothing, too?"Before he could start spinning it, I threw the investigator's report at him.Inside were photos and records of him living with Phoebe, along with a paternity test confirming Hector was his son.His eyes widened as he flipped through the pages. He looked up at me, stunned."You had someone look into me?"I gave a faint smile."If I didn't, how would I know you've been sending her most of your money?"All these years, he told me his mother was sick, and he needed to send money home every month.I checked his bank statements. Most of his salary had gone straight to Phoebe.His face twisted, anger taking over."It's my money! I can give it to whoever I want. You make enough. Are you really missing what I bring in?"Once he started, he couldn't stop."You're always acting

Chapter 7

"Mom, I asked you to talk Valerie into staying!" Miles snapped at Brittany before turning to me. "Don't listen to my mom. She didn't mean it. I don't want a divorce."Brittany waved him off like it didn't matter."If she wants to leave, let her! Phoebe would make a much better wife. Forget about Valerie. Who else is going to marry her anyway?"I didn't have the patience to listen any longer. I pointed at the door."Get out."Miles hesitated, but Brittany grabbed his arm and pulled him toward the door. As she walked away, she turned back and threw one last line at me."I'll be waiting for the day you come begging him to take you back."The door shut behind them. I changed the code right away.The next morning, I pushed open the office door. The room went quiet almost instantly.People glanced at me, then looked away, like they had something to say but didn't know how to start.Before I could speak, the director, Theo Mercer, called me into his office. I had barely sat down whe

Chapter 8

After I saw the post go through, I set my phone to silent and went to bed.Maybe it was everything that had happened lately, but I fell into a strange, tangled dream.Back in college, I used to run into Miles all the time at the café where he worked part-time.One day, I had just sat down when he walked over with a cup of coffee.I looked up at him, confused.He scratched the back of his head, a little embarrassed."It's my first time making a latte. I was hoping you'd try it."I looked down at the crooked foam on top and couldn't help laughing.At the sound of it, his face turned red.After that, every time he came up with something new, he brought it to me first. Little by little, things between us shifted into something more.There was one night I had too much to drink and called him."Why haven't you asked me out? Are you not interested in me?"The next morning, I woke up to my roommate shouting. Miles was standing downstairs, holding a huge bouquet of roses, waiting fo

Chapter 9

I held Phoebe's gaze steadily. "You did this to yourself."Phoebe pointed right at me, her voice shaking with anger."No, this is on you! You refused to let Miles go, so I had to do something! I put everything right in front of you, and you still wouldn't walk away! You have no shame!"The way she said it, like she was completely in the right, almost made me laugh.Miles stared at her, stunned."What are you saying? You planned all of this?"Phoebe's face went pale. She hesitated, then rushed her words out."Miles, I… I just love you too much. I couldn't stand sharing you with anyone. That's why I did it!"She reached for him, trying to explain, but he shook her off."Valerie, you heard her! This was all her. I never wanted any of it! When she said she wanted a family, I agreed to have a child with her. After that, everything just kept going. I didn't have a choice."Unbelievable. For a second, I couldn't even find the words."Miles, you cheated on me, and even now, you

Chapter 10

"Miles," Phoebe cried, "I stayed with you for years without any real status, and this is how you treat me?"Guilt flickered across Miles's face, but it was gone just as fast. His expression turned cold."What we had didn't mean anything. I was just passing the time. The only person I've ever loved is Valerie."I glanced at my watch, frowning. Boarding time was getting close.I was still trying to figure out how to pull free from his grip when the elevator doors opened, and Jonas stepped out.Relief hit me right away."What are you doing here?" I asked. "I told you I could handle it."He didn't answer. His gaze dropped to where Miles was gripping my wrist.I looked at him, silently asking for help.Jonas reached out, grabbed Miles's arm, and tightened his grip. His voice was low and firm."Let go. You're hurting her."Miles tried to hold on, but within seconds, the pressure forced him to let go. Jonas pulled me to his side, looked me over once, then shot me a sharp look."Th

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