Because I Was an and He Threw Away 11

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At 11 PM, Emma collapsed onto the couch, finally done seeing off the last of Julian’s birthday guests.

She pulled out her phone to scroll through social media, and froze when she saw Emily’s post.

The Carters‘ happy family photos made her jaw clench.

Today was Julian’s birthday, and Emily, his daughter–in–law, hadn’t just skipped the dinner. She hadn’t even called.

For five years, Emily had cooked for this day without being asked. This year? She’d run back to her own family.

Emma’s anger flared.

She stormed upstairs, didn’t bother knocking, and slammed her phone down on Ethan’s study desk. “Look at this! What the hell is going on?”

Ethan glanced at the screen, his brow furrowing. “What’s the issue?”

Emma leaned over the desk, glaring. “Today’s your father’s birthday! She showed no respect–ran to her parents‘ house without a word.

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“She’s married to you! And everything she has comes from the Wilsons. Instead of honoring us, she’s playing maid for her own family. Has she lost her mind?”

Ethan didn’t have patience for her rants.

He pushed the phone away, his voice cold. “Don’t you visit your family often too?”

In his mind, there was nothing wrong with Emily visiting her family.

Emma’s face turned red. “That’s different! When you two got married, the Carters didn’t even show up. They basically cut ties with her, didn’t they?

She paused, her voice growing sharper. “I bet they’re only calling her back now because they see we’re doing well. They must want to butter you up.”

Ethan frowned, tuning her out.

Emma didn’t let up. “The Carter family definitely wants something from you. I’m telling you, don’t you dare help them. They’re all ungrateful wolves who’ll never be satisfied.”

She leaned forward, her tone venomous. “If they want

anything, they’d better get on their knees and kowtow to you 278

first. Otherwise, forget it.”

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Ethan had heard enough.

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His patience snapped, and he looked up at her, his voice cold. “The Carter family’s business isn’t big enough to need my help. Mom, please leave.”

Emma snorted, her words dripping with sarcasm. “Well, you never know. What if they want to…..”

She paused, as if considering her words carefully. “Borrow money?”

Seeing the look on Ethan’s face darken, Emma quickly raised a finger to her lips, miming a zipping motion.

With a huff, she slunk out of the study, leaving Ethan with no desire to get back to work.

He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples.

He thought of Emily’s caption. Today was her father’s birthday

too.

Five years of marriage, and he never knew that.

He didn’t know much about her at all, didn’t even remember her college major.

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They married because of an accident. She got pregnant, and his grandfather, Matthew Wilson, forced him to take responsibility.

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This marriage was always disposable. With or without her, his life would stay the same.

Nothing she did, nothing she didn’t do, would ever matter to

him.

Monday morning, Emily returned to Healdsburg Primary School.

She’d just reached the infirmary when Principal Jason Moore came rushing over, sweat dripping down his forehead. “Dr. Carter! Thank God you’re here, I’ve been waiting for a while.”

Emily tensed, grabbing her medical kit. “What’s wrong? Did a kid get hurt?”

Jason waved her off, pulling her arm. “No, no. We have a charity fundraiser this afternoon. A famous businessman from LA is coming.

“Actually, our second–grade teacher went into labor, and we’re shorthanded. Can you supervise her class? Just take them to:48 478 the playground for the event, then back to class.”

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Emily relaxed. “Sure. I’ll do it.”

At 2 PM, the school assembled.

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Emily led the second–graders to the playground, lining them up before standing at the back.

Autumn in Healdsburg was perfect–orange leaves swirled in the breeze, crunching underfoot.

Jason announced the start, and applause erupted as a tall figure walked out from behind the school.

Emily squinted, and her breath hitched. It was Ethan.

She remembered Jason’s “famous businessman” comment. Of

course it was him.

Her heart stayed calm, but her eyes couldn’t help following

him.

He wore casual clothes instead of his usual suit today. Low–key, but still handsome, still the man she’d once loved.

As expected, Ethan donated generously: thirty million for new school buildings, living expenses for poor students, even cash handouts.

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Setting aside their marriage, he was a good person. Kind to everyone—except her.

That stung, but Emily pushed it down.

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After the event, Ethan walked toward the main building with his assistant, Lucas Harris.

Emily took the kids back to class, then headed to the infirmary.

In the admin office, Ethan waited for Jason.

When he looked out the window and saw Emily walking past, he froze.

But she stared straight ahead, like she didn’t even see him.

Lucas noticed his pause. “Mr. Wilson? You okay?”

Ethan’s gaze followed Emily until she disappeared into the infirmary.

He turned to Lucas, his voice low and edged with frustration. “Lucas, didn’t you keep my schedule private this week?”

Lucas jumped, immediately defensive. “Of course I did.”

Ethan’s frown deepened. “Then how did Emily find me here?” 6/8

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In the first two years of their marriage, Emily had done this -spied on his schedule, staged “coincidences” to track him down. That’s why he’d had Lucas hide his plans. He hadn’t expected her to try it again.

Lucas hesitated, brow furrowed. “Could she have followed us?”

Ethan’s expression turned cold.

Before he could speak, Jason burst in.

“Mr. Wilson! Sorry for keeping you waiting so long,” Jason said quickly, his voice apologetic. “We’re short–staffed at Healdsburg Primary, so I had to escort the students back myself.”