Because I Was an and He Threw Away 97

Chapter 97 Ethan Slipped Away in the Night 

The next morning, when Emily opened her eyes, Ethan’s side of the bed was empty. 

So, she assumed he had gone for a morning run. 

Without dwelling on it, she freshened up and headed downstairs. 

Spotting the bustling servants in the kitchen, she casually asked one, “Have you seen Ethan around?” 

The servant paused, pondering for a moment before shaking her head. “No, Mrs. Wilson, I haven’t spotted Mr. Wilson this morning.” 

Emily murmured a soft “Mm–hmm” and let it go, not letting it linger in her mind. 

It was still early, so she planned to join Matthew for breakfast before heading off to work. 

She settled onto the living room sofa, scrolling through her phone absentmindedly. 

Things were different now–she no longer bent over backwards 

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to win favor with the Wilson family. 

The servants noticed her relaxed demeanor and exchanged surprised glances, unused to this version of her. 

As she browsed, Emily stumbled upon a trending story from the wee hours of the night. 

[Wilson Group’s CEO Ethan Takes His Wife and Daughter Stargazing at Midnight–Picture–Perfect Family Bliss.] 

Clicking in, she was greeted by a slew of photos splashed across the article. 

In the images, Ethan, Sophia, and Nancy sat together, the scene radiating warmth and sweetness, like a postcard from a dream. 

Though only their backs were visible, Emily could sense the unbridled joy radiating from Ethan and Sophia, their postures relaxed and content. 

It hit her then–Ethan had snuck off to be with Nancy and Sophia. 

She wasn’t surprised in the least, a resigned calm washing over 

her. 

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Last night, when Sophia called, Ethan had clearly been 

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tempted to go. He’d only hesitated because of Matthew’s insistence that they stay overnight. 

But in the end, he’d prioritized Nancy above all else. 

Below the trending post, netizens were in an uproar, comments flying fast and furious. 

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[Already has a kid and still fooling around like this? Do CEOs just skip the whole responsibility part? No wedding, nothing?] 

[Who cares about a wedding anyway?] 

[Forget the wedding; I’d happily be a stay–at–home wife forever for a guy like that. We women dream of men who treat us this way.] 

[What’s the big deal about making headlines? Does anyone care about the real struggles of everyday folks?] 

[Not interested!] 

The online crowd buzzed with opinions–some green 

with envy, others predicting doom, a few calling Ethan irresponsible, while others accused the media of blowing it out of proportion… 

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Everyone knew Ethan had a woman he adored, but few realized that his actual wife wasn’t her at all. 

After pocketing her phone, Emily looked up just as Matthew strolled in from the backyard into the grand hall. 

His eyes sparkled at the sight of her. “Emily, you’re not too busy today, are you?” 

Usually at Wilson Manor, Matthew dined alone. 

He craved company, but his children were always tied up with their own lives, seldom returning home. 

Emily stood up with a warm smile. “Good morning, Grandpa. It’s still early–I’ll join you for breakfast before heading to the hospital.” 

She could empathize with his quiet loneliness and wanted to spend a bit more time with him, offering the companionship he so rarely received. 

Matthew beamed, showering her with praise for being so thoughtful and considerate. Noticing Ethan’s absence, he frowned and asked, “Where’s Ethan?” 

Emily hesitated for a split second before replying smoothly, “He headed to the office early—said there was a crucial 477 

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meeting he couldn’t miss.” 

Matthew wasn’t much for the internet, oblivious to the overnight scandal, so Emily chose to keep it under wraps for 

now. 

After all, with her divorce from Ethan looming, there was no point in stirring up unnecessary drama over something so trivial. 

After breakfast, Matthew clung to the moment, reluctant to let her go. He held her hand, repeating his pleas. “Come back and visit whenever you can. I’m getting old; I might not have much time left to spend with you all.” 

His words tugged at her heartstrings, filling her with a deep, aching sadness, but she could only nod vigorously, promising over and over. 

Matthew reiterated his instructions a few more times before finally releasing her. 

As she stepped out of Wilson Manor, she nearly collided with an unwelcome visitor. 

Emma strode toward her. 

She was dressed in a vibrant royal blue skirt, her wrist adorned 517 

with a dazzling bracelet that screamed opulence and excess. 

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Emily immediately sensed the malice radiating from her, like a storm cloud gathering on the horizon. 

It was crystal clear that Emma had been waiting right there at the entrance. 

“Well, look who finally decided to show her face,” Emma sneered, her voice dripping with sarcasm from the get–go. 

Emily had no patience for her nonsense. “If you’ve got something to say, spit it out.” 

Over the five years of her marriage to Ethan, Emma had mocked and belittled her relentlessly. 

Back then, for the sake of family harmony, Emily had swallowed her pride to avoid clashes, but now? Things had changed–she no longer played that game. 

Emma circled her slowly, like a predator sizing up prey, her teeth gritted in barely contained rage. “Don’t think just because you’ve got Matthew in your corner, you can trample all over me.” 

Emily replied coolly, her tone laced with quiet disdain. “Relax -I wouldn’t stoop to your level. Arguing with someone like you would only drag me down to the gutter.” 

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Emma was accustomed to Emily’s meek subservience. This biting retort caught her off guard, a flicker of surprise flashing in her eyes. 

But she brushed it off with feigned nonchalance, her voice airy yet edged. “If you don’t hurry up and give birth to a son, I’ll make sure Ethan divorces you.” 

Her tone suggested she believed she held the power to decide Emily’s fate. 

Emily just smiled faintly, unfazed. “If you really have that kind of pull, I’d be thrilled–heck, I’d even treat you to dinner.” 

After all, she’d been yearning for that divorce for ages, a long–overdue escape from this tangled web. 

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