Husband Gets Another Woman Pregnant

"CRASH!" the last sound he heard; the last image being the smile of his friends. Jotou Howllett, a twenty-one year old nobody who finds little to no purpose in his life, wants to be a freelancer to make it big whilst trying to avoid education. He spends his last day of freedom with his friends before he's forced by his parents to attend college. That last day became his true last day as a white light flashed and he opened his eyes in a coffin, suffocating. He, now she, found herself to be in the body of a woman who had recently passed away. Jotou comes to realize that she's no longer in her world and now is in some sort of fantasy world. The rampant problems in this world soon find themselves surrounding Jotou, from the magics to the monsters to the wars between kingdoms and cities. Jotou sets out to uncover how she got here, why is she here, is she stuck here? Alongside the companions she finds in her way. _ Join the Discord Community for extra info about spells, magic, the world, announcements and more! : https://discord.gg/NPxPJZKamz _ Here's the map of the world!: https://imgur.com/a/krMRCCX Follow along on her journey through this new world, an isekai anime style story written the way I would love to read myself. It's set in an industrial revolution-esque era with magics and inconsistent technologies as a result. From slice of life moments to dark moments; comedy, fantasy, darkness, romance, mystery and reincarnation all rolled up into one adventure and I do hope anyone reading this has fun and enjoys the journey that's crafted! I intend to go by arcs and chapters much like a light novel. If you would like to give me any feedback about my writing or just want to appreciate my work, you can always leave a comment, a review or a power stone or leave feedback in the Discord! Any support is appreciated. My Links: Email: eletro104@gmail.com Reddit: u/Eletro_101 Twitter: @eletro101 Discord Community for this Book: https://discord.gg/NPxPJZKamz

After finding an injured imperial big shot in a cornfield, Qiao Jing took him home and performed full-body surgery on him. When he woke up, he searched all over the world for the daring woman who had done something audacious to him. He searched the entire Imperial Capital, only to find out that the person was actually his wife from the countryside. Not knowing the truth, General Zhan was disgusted. " After 100 days, we're getting a divorce!" The medical expert said, "Master, there are still 90 days left until the divorce. I know a prince from the empire who has always wanted to meet you." The agricultural expert said, "There are still 60 days left. The position of my granddaughter-in-law has been vacant." The famous actor said, "Just one day left. The engagement ring is ready." General Zhan couldn't bear it anymore and jumped out, pulling Qiao Jing in his arms. "You performed full-body surgery on me, and you still want a divorce?" Qiao Jing replied, "We agreed on getting a divorce in 100 days. Aren't you a responsible man who'll keep his word?" General Zhan said, "I am, but... I just want to be responsible for you..." Nine months later, the onlookers thought they had divorced. But to everyone's surprise, General Zhan appeared with Qiao Jing, who was pregnant with triplets, leaving everyone stunned!

My name is Chu Yan. After rejecting the unspoken rules imposed by my elders, I was compelled to venture into the lawless realm of trials to rectify the evils present therein. As the trials commenced, “Beware of these perilous women: the sinful knightesses, the fallen nuns of desire, the annihilator officers, and the smuggler merchantresses...” “Goodness, what a magnitude of wickedness!” At the conclusion of the trials, Chu Yan found herself ensconced in the voluptuous embrace of these wayward women, facing the deathly gaze of the examiner. “Please elucidate the nature of this situation!” “Beyond my bedroom, the security level in the entire area is remarkably high, with outstanding governance results!” “My lord, such is not the proper use of these wayward women!”

Lin Beifan traveled through the world composed of countless urban web articles and became a villain. He has a wishing system and can make a wish every day. With the ability of the system and his own rude operations, he broke all the protagonists, and the world line was chaotic. So, Tiandao repeated the plot and cursed Lin Beifan. For whatever wish he made, the enemy would get double! Lin Beifan chuckled: “That’s it?” “I make a wish to keep my body temperature at 36.8 degrees!” The first protagonist’s brain burned to 73.6 degrees, died! “I make a wish to sleep 12 hours a day!” The 2nd protagonist becomes a vegetative person, die! “I make a wish that I will be crushed to death by a 120-pound beauty!” The third protagonist was crushed into a piece of paper by a 240-pound fat girl, pawn! Just like that, the plot is messed up again! For Access To Upto 100 Chapters Before Anyone Else, Visit — Patreon.com/itsyourstorypage

“Lin Yunfeng! Stop right there!” Lin Yunfeng gazed back at the speeding figure behind him. Heart racing, he picked up speed and ran through the abandoned corridor. “You better stop Yunfeng!!” Ren Muchen growled loudly. The little brat was much faster than he had expected. “This is how you wish to face me after you fucking slept with me? Fine! Run then! Let’s see how long you can last,” Panting Lin Yunfeng looked back in panic. “I’m so sorry, it was a mistake. think of it as Stepping on shit. Please forgive me!” he placed a hand on his lower stomach and ran even faster. “Watch out!” Yunfeng gazed ahead in surprise. a half-rotten corpse stood in his way. He came to a screeching halt but the slippery floor made it hard for him to come to a complete stop. He fell unceremoniously face down on the ground. “Fuck,” The zombie jumped onto him with its mouth wide open. Its bloody saliva dripped onto his face. Yunfeng held his breath. He had read about this before but this was the first time he had actually seen an undead. It petrified him. ‘Is this how I die?’ “Growl,” the beast aimed at his neck precisely, Just as he thought his life was coming to an end, a long axe cut through the decayed neck of the Zombie. The heavy zombie fell right on top of him, oozing blood and puss. A hand grabbed him by his collar and lifted him up. “You are not dying, not today, not anytime soon...” Ren Muchen said with a nasty grin/ Yunfeng gulped. Muchen peered into his trembling black eyes coldly. “You know why?” because we are having a baby.” Yunfeng’s hand reflectively went into his tummy. “h-how do you know?” “You knew?! Yet you ran!” Muchen laughed coldly and shook him like a rattle. “Take responsibility you bastard, we created a life that day! “y-yes, I’ll take responsibility!”

Qiao Xi grew up in the countryside. After her father's passing, her mother remarried. When Qiao Xi came of age, her unkind mother brought her back to the city to marry off in place of her stepsister. She was forced into marriage with the second young master of the Huo family, a so-called "useless" man with disabled legs and rumored infertility. On the second day of their marriage, her aloof, indifferent husband casually told her, "Divorce or stay a widow in this marriage-pick one." Without hesitation, Qiao Xi tugged at his suit pants, her hand finding his firm, muscular thigh as she declared, "I choose option three!" Soon after, she demonstrated her remarkable acupuncture skills, healing patients and saving lives. Her "useless" husband turned out to be a hidden multi-billionaire! Not only did she cure him, but she ended up carrying his child. Elite figures and prominent families scrambled to seek her medical expertise, while those who once wronged her regretted it deeply, begging for her forgiveness. Some high-society ladies even came to her, eyes red with emotion, hoping to reconnect as family! It turned out Qiao Xi was meant to live a life of luxury and pampering, if not for someone who had stolen her birthright. Her delighted husband couldn't be happier: "My wife is priceless; only those who marry her would understand!" Meanwhile, Qiao Xi gritted her teeth, rubbing her sore waist: "Who was the one claiming to be pure and chaste back then?" Clearly, he was nothing less than an irresistible devil in disguise!

Nora is shattered a month before her wedding when she uncovers her fiancé's deceitful affair. As she manages this betrayal, she discovers a deep ploy to hinder her from claiming her rightful inheritance. Devastated but determined, Nora takes a daring step to regain control of her life. Enter Demetri 'The Demon' to those who know him, a formidable man barely known to her, who offers her protection and support in return for a contract marriage to satisfy him. In a twist of fate, Nora marries Demetri to claim her inheritance and fight those who plotted against her. But as she battles her own family and Demetri's many rivals, will she be able to keep from falling for the man known to crush people beneath his booted heel. Excerpt: She had forgotten that the man was intimidating and directly challenged him. Rather than speaking, Demetri rose from his seat and approached her deliberately. Although it was a mere few steps, time seemed to stretch for Nora. When he was almost within touching distance, his hand gently landed on her knee, moving it sideways. His touch moved with a hint of a caress, and he stepped between her open legs. Nora sat there in frozen silence, her eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Catching her chin between his fingers, he tilted her face upwards and spoke unhurriedly," You are my wife." She nodded her head slowly in affirmation while his thumb slowly traced her lip. "I have given you time to gather your emotions." Another nod. Nora's nervousness made her lick her lips, acutely aware of his intense gaze fixed upon them. "Your reason for the marriage was to secure your inheritance and get away from under your mother's thumb." "Yes..." Nora whispered in confusion. Her confusion was not about his statement but about the bewildering sensations coursing through her. What was happening with her? "It's time for you to fulfil your end of the contract, yes?" He continued. "Yes," Nora whispered breathlessly. Why was she breathless? Had the oxygen level in the house dropped? Was the air suddenly thinning? Abruptly, his hand left her face, and she watched as he drew closer. It was then that Nora comprehended what was unfolding. All those tantalizing, heart-pounding kisses she had read about in novels were about to possibly become her reality. But the anticipated kiss didn't happen. Instead, he paused near her and commanded, "Kiss me."

The 18-year-old Xu Chunian confessed her love to her crush, and woke up six years later after a drunken night. As far as is known, the 24-year-old version of herself was extremely troublesome. The husband she had secretly loved for years was disheartened with her, and the child wasn't close to her either. Although the 24-year-old Xu Chunian didn't know what was going on, the 18-year-old Xu Chunian was loved by everyone! The cold and scheming husband was won over! The soft and cute little munchkin became her little shadow! When everything was settled, it was discovered that this was not an ordinary transmigration at all...

After the betrayal by her family and being killed by her blood-related mother, Jiho closed her eyes, seeking an end to her suffering while already ensured to mess their life after she peacefully slept. However, when she opened them again, she found herself in a white room facing her dead master. "You have broken your promise, so as your punishment, you must live in another world until I am satisfied," he declared. Upon reopening her eyes, Jiho found herself in an ancient-looking room, and what was even more shocking was that it was an ABO-type world. In this world, aside from men and women, there were individuals who appeared more delicate than men but could give birth refered as mer. Jiho who hates relationship. What a peculiar fate awaited her?

“You are Aris.” You are not a woman. How dare you make fool out of me. You will become my one and only woman. Now pretend to be one. Aris and Arin are two brothers, they are not related by blood but they lived together. Aris is younger and he wants to become an actor, but Arin [Movie and Drama Director and Actor] wants him to focus on his studies so he doesn’t give permission to him. Because of it, Aris take huge turn. He acts and wears like a woman to give audition for films and dramas but his brother doesn’t know about it. As their fate clashes Arin is bound to loved Aris as a woman. But when he finds out the truth, Will he be able to forgive Aris or.. will he take him in as his woman and never let go?

“An illegitimate child will always be an outsider.” For Yu Lixue, life in the Yu family was one of endless humiliation. As the unwanted daughter with no mother to defend her, she was treated like a pawn, used, ignored, and discarded. Her talents—her paintings, her songs—were stolen by her stepmother and conniving half-sister, who claimed them as their own. Her life was a series of shadows and silence, living under their lies. But when her half-sister fled an arranged marriage with Mo Ran, a powerful but reclusive man, the family forced Lixue to take her place. Once again, her wishes were disregarded. Her marriage to Mo Ran was cold, distant—another prison she had no choice but to endure. Until the night she died in a mysterious accident, her pleas for justice buried along with her. Yet fate gave her a second chance. Reborn into the same world that betrayed her, Lixue returns with a vow: she will take back everything they stole—her art, her voice, her freedom. And when she reenters her marriage with Mo Ran, he surprises her with a proposition: he will help her get revenge against those who wronged her. But Lixue is wary. Why is this man, who barely showed her any warmth before, now offering to stand by her side? As they plot against the Yu family, Lixue realizes that Mo Ran has his own reasons for revenge. Their alliance begins to blur the line between ally and enemy, and she questions whether he’s truly on her side or if he has his own hidden agenda. In a world filled with deceit and betrayal, Yu Lixue must decide: will she risk trusting her husband, or will she forge her own path to reclaim what’s hers, no matter the cost? Excerpt: Lixue stared down at the steaming bowl of soup on the table, blinking in surprise. Mo Ran placed it before her with a steady hand, his usual calm expression softened just slightly by a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. She tried to catch his gaze, but he’d already turned away, busying himself with the teapot. “Why are you…?” she murmured, glancing between the bowl and him, her voice trailing off. He looked up, meeting her eyes with a hint of amusement. “Why am I what?” She fumbled for words, her cheeks warming. “Why are you…being so nice to me?” A small smile played on his lips, barely there but just enough to leave her heart fluttering. “Is it so strange for a husband to be kind to his wife?” She opened her mouth to reply, but nothing came out. The Mo Ran she remembered from her past life had been as cold as winter, never sparing her a second glance. This new version of him, warm and considerate, left her feeling…confused. “Eat,” he said, his voice soft. “You didn’t eat much at breakfast.” She nodded, taking the spoon with a slight tremor in her fingers. The soup was rich, comforting—something she would have loved as a child. The warmth of it melted away a part of her guardedness, leaving her strangely vulnerable. As she set down her spoon, she glanced at him again, still puzzled. “What’s gotten into you, Mo Ran?” “…” “Let’s just say I want to spoil you my darling..”

The divorced woman, Yan Yu, has only just escaped the confusion of companionship, only to find herself imprisoned by the solitude of singlehood. To her, desire is a relentless undertow, a surging tide, each wave an intense, impassioned motive. Be it good or ill, spoken or unspoken, desire pulses between light and shadow, rising and falling in a continuous struggle. On the lonely weekends when she craves company, should she choose Yun Ke, the fleeting vision behind a curtain of dreams? Or perhaps Fatty, a mere dispensable option? Maybe the professor, the dreary man devoid of emotional warmth? Or Cui Laoda, bound by the fate of his turbulent life? These men drift onto her weekend stage in succession, each offering his own color—yet, who among them could be her true match? Through the days, Yan Yu moves with a graceful ease, like a reflection of flowers upon the water. Every entanglement, every longing from this life or a past one, permeates her single existence, unfolding with a cool humor and poignant restraint. No woman despairs of love itself; she despairs only of men—or, perhaps, of pieces of them.

The story follows Chrono, the main protagonist who was once an accomplished physics professor. He is reborn into a world of fantasy that does not conform to the same principles as earth. The journey start from his infant stage showing various decisions he makes that may be influenced by his previous knowledge

“Congratulations, you have been hired as the personal assistant…” “Really!” Grace exclaimed even before Jace Brandon, the CEO of Brandon Corporations could finish his statement. The growing sparkle in Grace’s eyes did not escape the keen sight of Jace. “To my son,” he completed. “Yes, I’m very much delighted to take up the position of the personal assistant to … your what?!” Grace’s eyes almost popped out of their socket as she completed “son?” listlessly. “You heard me right,” Jace replied coldly as he stared at Grace. “Is that not the same as being employed as your child’s nanny?” Grace asked doubtfully. “If you want to put it that way, yes.” Jace replied nonchalantly. “In other words…” Grace began. “You are officially my son’s nanny, if you accept the offer,” Jace Brandon completed. “If there is nothing else, this interview is officially over.” ********* Grace Fowler, who had always dreamt of becoming a top designer in the biggest designing firm in the country was blacklisted for exposing sensitive company information due to a set up by the ones she trusted the most— her boyfriend and her kid sister. Shattered and battered, she set out for greener pastures in an unknown land and ended up being hired as a nanny to the son of Jace Brandon, the wealthiest billionaire in San Francisco. But the scariest thing was when her job description was gradually amended to not only taking care of the five year old autistic son of the CEO but the widowed CEO himself. What does the future hold for her when suddenly, everything around her begins to change and her past comes calling again with the sudden appearance of her boss’s late wife. Will Grace be able to let go of her past and embrace the joy of fighting for the heart of the man her heart yearns for, or settle for happiness in the arms of Trent, her boss’s cousin, who literally adores the ground Grace walks on?

When Hua Jing was still in her youth, she had fallen in love with a man, Alexander Sterling. He had captured her heart and right at the bottom, she had written all sorts of sweet nothings hoping that one day he would dig deep and find them but then one day all of her dreams of being with him were shattered after he announced that he was going to marry her elder sister, Carmen Richards. She gave up on this love and when she turned twenty, right after the wedding, she asked her parents to send her abroad to further her studies but this was only a pretext. The only truth was that she wanted to take care of her broken heart. After three years, she received a call from her sister in which Carmen Richards told her that she was dying of cancer and the only wish she had on her deathbed was for Cindy Richards to get married to her husband Alexander Sterling. Cindy Richards refuses but she does not know there are more reasons to this... Read to find out more...

Ein was a hitman on hire. A killer, a shadow, a death with insomnia, if you may. He had witnessed countless pairs of eyes dim as the light of life faded, leaving nothing but vile hollowness. Needless to say, the sight of a soul popping out of the dead body was a first. And it wasn't just any soul. It was the dead heir of Byers Holdings, the same guy he killed with his own hands. Turns out the rich boy Adriel had a horribly irritating and loud soul, but worst of it all - impossible to get rid of. Who would have thought that killing on a blue moon night could lead to being haunted?

After living in hellish prison for 16 years, you're finally rescued. But what do you do when you soon realize that there is now a thread, a connection to the warden you've escaped from? BLURB: He could clearly see the way the water droplets ran down her back. The brown curls, almost black due to being wet, stuck to it, gave such an alluring contrast to her skin that seemed to glow in the moonlight. She turned, causing her ample breast to come into view. A single droplet hung precariously from a pebbled nipple. Was his eyesight always this sharp? It appeared like a pearl, begging to be licked away. He groaned as he could almost taste the cool freshness on his tongue before it was replaced with the heat of her flushed skin. Unzipping his jeans caused his member spring forth, drenched in the constant precum that flowed. Just the thought of sucking on her breast made him groan in frustrated desperation. He buried his face between the fleshly orbs. Biting and licking, he was pleased to see his marks on her skin. A fierce desire to possess came over him and even his wolf growled at the feeling. How is it that she smells even better that the soap she just used? Other Omegas used the same kind, yet their smell would cause his stomach to feel upset. Inhaling again, he pinning her against a tree. The same tree he was hiding behind before. Lifting her up, he devoured her lips while wrapping her long legs around his waist. Slightly bending his knees, he entered her in one deep thrust. She was hot and tight. So tight that if it wasn't for her juices, he wouldn't be able to move. Gripping himself tighter, his imagination became wild. Just thinking about her breathy moans or her screams of pleasure caused a shudder to pass through him as he came into the tissue he had thoughtfully grabbed. Why, why not just take what he so obviously wants? What's stopping him? If it were anyone else, he would have slacked his lust, had some fun, and moved on. The fact that this question ran through his mind without an answer was the reason for his pain.

She never dreamed that she would meet him in the bathroom and they... Five years ago, she betrayed him for some reason and chose someone else, which deeply hurt him and he swore to make her pay the price. After the reunion, he launched a fierce attack on her, while she tried to escape this emotional entanglement. However, the red line of fate seems to have already tightly connected the two. Through repeated interactions and confrontations, they gradually uncovered their past misunderstandings and got to know each other again. His deep affection for her remained, and she was gradually moved by his sincerity.

“Given a second life, I'll make the most of it.” Amira. **** In her past life, Amira fell in love with the wrong person. She gave up everything just to be with him but She found out everything she had believed in was a lie perfectly created by her best friend. She woke up, to realize she had been reborn and sent back three years before she got married to the lying, cheating and deceitful husband. Will Amira make the most out of her second life or will she make the same mistake? What role will Stephen King play in her life? Will Amira be able to stand the test of time when she realizes that she has more enemies than she could ever imagine?

After 10 years of hide and seek, the Mitchell family return to Springfield, with their beloved Luna Mitchell wanting her to leave a normal life free from constant fear of danger. But will she be able to put the past behind her and leave a comfortable life?? She tries to let go and stop being too uptight. And on her first day in her new high school, she manages to make new friends as well as enemies. She tries to live a new life with a tough identity but sadness and despair always find their way into her happiness leading her into leaving Springfield again. ... 4 years later... She's back but this its all for revenge. But the past won't just let her be. Will Luna Mitchell let her past and present pains and trauma break her down or will she overcome it all and prove to the real Woman Of Steel that she truly is...

Blakely Arcas is a socially dense 15-year-old who hates wasting her energy on unnecessary things. "Why make the bed if I will be getting back into it later on?" "Is it really necessary to spend four years with a bunch of loud, obnoxious teens just to get a piece of paper? How about we cut the time in half? Make it two years instead. More time to sleep". When a new VR MMORPG is released, her best friends make her play it. "What do you mean I can be or do whatever I want in the game?! I want.... I want to be a Panda!" *I do not own the cover; please don't sue me. I will take it down, I swear! *

Amelia wasn’t always Amelia. In a past life, she was a young man who chose apathy and indifference, silently recording an atrocity without intervening. For this, a secretive organization exacted a punishment as severe as it was symbolic: transforming the perpetrators into what they despised most. Turned into a woman through a dark ritual, Amelia finds herself trapped in a body she never asked for, her mind besieged by new impulses and emotions driven by an ancient and perverse power. Sold to Jason, a powerful yet enigmatic CEO, Amelia faces a heartbreaking emotional contradiction. The new sensations and desires implanted by the ritual drive her to fall in love with her master, but memories of who she once was haunt her, and the constant internal struggle threatens to consume her. Amid her personal turmoil, she discovers that both Jason and the organization's leader, Inmaculada, are disciples of a ruthless and ancient master—a sorcerer capable of altering the destiny of those who fall under his control. As she attempts to rebuild her life and prove she's more than just a pretty face, Amelia is caught in a complex power struggle between Inmaculada and Jason’s interests, family conflicts, and the master's demands. Conspiracies intensify when the mentor discovers her unexplored magical potential, demanding her surrender at any cost. To buy time, Jason and Inmaculada resort to drastic measures, transforming Amelia’s assailants into women through the same dark ritual in hopes of diverting the master’s attention. In a world where magic, manipulation, and power struggles are the norm, Amelia must find her true strength to survive and decide who she wants to be in a reality that constantly redefines her.

with betrayals washing upon Sarah like rain...Will she make it out human

Owen's lips pressed against mine. At first it was soft like he was unsure of what to do. At least he was doing something while I stood like a statue waiting to be pleasured like an effing idiot. I thought he was going to break it off but his arms went around me,  as sure and hard like it held promises to carry me if my legs gave out. I felt the rush and the warmth. The surging sensation I had never felt before. I was naive as I  had never been kissed before but I knew and dreamt, it was exactly as Owen was kissing me. The sensations almost left me limp like a freaking coward. Owen's face gradually blurred and drowned to nothingness.  ******* Emily and Owen has been best friends since they were in diapers. Owen was the one person she could trust to be there for her. He was Alpha and she was a pariah, a wolfless girl born to an unmated mother and a human father. He was hot and she was fire. He was voice of reason and she was chaos itself. She was his mate and he rejected her. Follow Emily as she navigate through the mess she calls her life with no one but the cub she had with the best friend that rejected her. cover is not mine. credit goes to the owner, reach out if you want me to take it down

Married into a cold, billionaire family at just 19, she never expected her life to turn into a nightmare. Her husband, distant and always away, leaves her to face the cruel treatment from his family. She’s bullied for being "too average" and "too fat," and the only people who ever show her kindness are her father-in-law, who eventually dies, and the youngest sister. Her world shatters when she finds out she’s pregnant after her husband forces himself on her one drunken night. Thinking this could finally bring them closer, her hope is crushed when she receives a photo of him with another woman. Heartbroken, she runs away, only to be hit by a truck and drown in the river. But fate gives her a second chance. Reincarnated with all her memories intact, she wakes up pregnant again and decides this time will be different. She escapes, flees abroad, and is adopted by a wealthy Swedish family. Now, she’s transformed—strong, successful, and no longer the girl they used to walk over. Years later, her husband tracks her down, discovering she’s not only alive but raising their triplets. He demands she comes back, but she’s not the same weak girl. She’s ready for revenge, and this time, she’ll make them all pay for what they did to her. A story of love, betrayal, and sweet revenge—will she break before she gets even?

Pangdu refuses to accept his death and want to be free of the bonds of life in order to live freely. But his soul was unable to escape and was captured by the Hell King. "I announce you will be a breeding mare after reincarnation," the Hell King said. What exactly would Pangdu do?

After sleeping with Alex, Neomi finds out she's pregnant. She tried to hind it as long as she can. What happens when Alex and Chloe finds out? Will he want the baby or will he not do anything. Will Chloe find out? If so what will she do Read and find out

She had always been obedient and docile in their three years of hidden marriage, watching as he surrounded himself with women and was mired with endless scandals. On the day the subject of his unrequited love returned to the country, she quietly handed him a divorce agreement. “What, you have someone you like?” he asked coldly. She smiled nonchalantly. “Yes. You may not acknowledge me as your wife, but someone will acknowledge me as their lover.” Later, as the Thompson family acknowledged their connection, she became a rich daughter who was out of his reach. As men flocked around her, Michael Gallagher realized that in those three years, she had planted the seeds of love that had now grown into a towering tree, binding him for life.