Chapter 4 No Longer His Wife
Gwen took off Jake’s shirt for him and began trailing kisses down the contour of his sculpted abs. Her ears were already red because of her desperate need and craving for him.
She continued peppering kisses while saying, “Didn’t you ask me how I became your wife, Mr. Hall? I almost forgot that my primary role as your wife is to bear your child. I’m merely carrying out my duties.”
“How dare you…” Jake’s abs jutted out as he began lashing out at Gwen in anger.
“I sprayed some aphrodisiacs in the room. Just go with it for now. All I need is some time. I just… want a child, that’s
all.”
Gwen’s actions became even more outrageous. She was nothing like the understanding and demure wife she used to be.
When Jake felt his body responding to Gwen’s touch, his breathing became heavier. He did his best to suppress the aphrodisiac’s effects before grabbing her hand forcefully.
“Gwen Lawson, you disgust me!”
The flames of desire burning in Gwen’s eyes were instantly put out by that sentence. She looked up at him.
She was still hanging onto the last shred of hope when she asked, “Does the idea of having sex with me really disgust you?”
es!” Jake stared back at Gwen while answering without hesitation.
Gwen could feel an invisible hand squeezing her heart in return. The next thing she knew, she was shoved away by Jake, who had disgust and hatred written all over his face.
He didn’t even bother saying anything to her. Instead, he picked up his discarded clothing and got dressed hurriedly. A few moments later, he strode past her with wide steps without even buttoning up his shirt.
Soon, the door slammed shut loudly behind Jake. The bedroom finally fell silent. Only then did Gwen collapse to the floor, her nails digging into her palms. There was nothing but self–deprecation in her eyes.
It was time for her to give up on Jake now.
The next morning, Gwen limped down the stairs with her suitcase in hand. The household staff was serving food on the table when she made her way downstairs. Agnes was often praying at the chapel at this time, so she wasn’t home at the moment.
“Hey, Gwen! You just escaped from death’s maw, didn’t you? Where are you going with that suitcase of yours? Are you going on a trip?”
The one who spoke was Caitlin Hall, Jake’s younger sister. She was a sophomore student at Bellmont University. Caitlin had never liked Gwen from the start, which explained the sarcastic tone she often used whenever she spoke to the latter. “Even if you want to go out, you’ll have to style my hair and drop me off at the campus first!”
Gwen had nimble fingers. Caitlin’s classmates often showered her with compliments whenever she showed up to class after Gwen did her hair.
However, Gwen ignored Caitlin. Instead, she dragged her suitcase all the way to the first floor. That was where she bumped into Sarah Lander, who had already gotten dressed for the day.
Sarah looked just like a typical rich woman. She was Percival Hall’s second wife as well as Jake and Caitlin’s biological mother. She had always looked down on Gwen’s background and family, so she was often rude toward Gwen.
“Why are you lugging around a suitcase so early in the morning? Put it down! I want you to help Maddie clear out a bedroom right now. A new family member will be moving into Hall Manor soon.”
Chapter 4 No Longer His Wife
Gwen felt her eye twitch at the command. She had a premonition about the new family member. Then, she heard Caitlin ask curiously, “A new family member? Who’s that?”
“Who else? Sienna, of course!”
“What? Sienna has returned from abroad?”
“Not only is she back, but she’s also pregnant with Jake’s child! Our home is suitable for recuperation, so she won’t be returning to the Charles residence for the time being. Instead, she’ll stay with us throughout her pregnancy.”
Sarah glanced at Gwen as she spoke. The truth was, Sienna was Sarah’s top choice as her daughter–in–law. If it weren’t for that incident, Sienna would’ve been the one marrying Jake from the start.
She raised her chin haughtily in Gwen’s direction. “What are you still standing around for? Hurry up and clean the
room!”
If this incident had taken place in the past, Gwen would’ve abided by Sarah’s instructions in order to appease her. But now, she no longer sucked up to Sarah even after hearing about Sienna’s impending arrival.
Even though Gwen’s heart was still throbbing in pain, she still did her best to put on a cold façade. “From today onward, I won’t have anything to do with Jake. You should have someone else to do these chores for
you
