Aurora Grey thought she could win her husband, Lucas Rossi's heart, even if it took years. For three long years, she endured his coldness, hoping that one day he would see her as more than just a convenient substitute. But when she reads the headlines announcing Lucas’s return to the city with his ex-girlfriend, Julia Mayhem, the truth hits her like a dagger—she never had a place in his heart. Lucas's affection had always belonged to Julia, and now that she’s back, Aurora knows her time is up. No longer willing to be the woman in the shadows, Aurora takes control of her fate. With a sharp resolve, she demands a divorce, choosing to reclaim her dignity rather than watch the man she loves cherish someone else. But Lucas Rossi isn’t a man who easily lets go of what he considers his. The moment Aurora steps out of his life, he realizes just how deeply she had entwined herself in his heart. Driven by a need to reclaim what he’s lost, Lucas tracks her down, determined to make her see that she belongs with him—and no one else.
Aurora stood in her bedroom, the calming sound of rain pattering against the windows as she finished applying moisturizing cream to her skin.
Her V-neck nightgown, soft and flattering, hugged her gently, especially around her growing belly.
She was ready to slip into bed when a knock echoed on her door.
"Come in," she called out softly.
The door creaked open, and Ava stepped in, her expression slightly troubled. "Sorry if I'm interrupting your rest."
Aurora shook her head, offering a small smile. "Oh no, you're not."
Ava nodded, relieved. "I just wanted to inform you... the security man told me there's a drunk woman outside the mansion. She's refusing to leave."
Aurora raised an eyebrow, curious. "A drunk woman?"
"Yes," Ava confirmed, walking toward the window. "You can see her from here."
Aurora slipped her soft slippers onto her feet and joined Ava at the window.