All Chapters of Divorce? Just Not Yet Darling!: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Sophia's POVI peered at my reflection in the mirror, grazing the faint red patch on my cheek with an ointment, my fingers petting the surface with dexterity. My skincare routine has to be on hold tonight, because I can't risk delaying my healing for even a day. Ointment it is, until all this redness is off!"That bitch!", I cursed under gritted teeth, puffing out air in vexation. I stared at my reflection, the scene at the memorial coming alive again before my eyes. 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠..... "Miserable," I said in disgust, watching Bella's retreating figure as she made to exit the hall. But she heard me and stopped in her stride. I scoffed. "You should know where to throw your cheap self next time; don't just jump into any altar like a lunatic," I spat. I saw her clench her fist in annoyance and I raised a brow. She deserved it. She was nothing but a cheap fool who seized a tiny opportunity to tie the knot with my brother. Just to earn our name as a Hayes.Finally turning to face m

Bella's POV I opened my eyes groggily and was greeted by a very bright light. It pierced through my brain cells, making the little sleep left in me, disappear into thin air, and I stirred restlessly on the bed. I tried to sit up, but a sharp headache struck my head. "Ahh!" My hand flew to my head by reflex and I shut my eyes in pain.Everything seemed strange to me, the faint scent of alcohol that hovered around me like a stubborn fly, the banging headache, the bed....Wait!How did I get on this bed?Opening my eyes at a slower pace this time, I looked around me, taking in detail the familiar room; the spacious space, the extravagantly designed walls— one I had meticulously selected, the bed covers, the—The door to the bathroom creaked open and I shifted my gaze only to freeze at that instant. Standing there was Alex, fresh from shower, with a towel wrapped around his waist. He emerged, drying his hair with a towel, but just a glance at the bed and he stopped abruptly when he saw I