There was another photo attached below.
Alexander sat at the very center of the crowd, head lowered as he sipped his drink. Whatever emotions played across his face were impossible to read in the dim, shifting light.
He was his usual self: distant, reserved, giving nothing away. No matter how closely anyone watched, they could never guess what he was really thinking.
Even after five, almost six years of sharing a bed, Danielle had never managed to see through him.
Now that the divorce papers were signed, he should be happy.
"Ugh. Disgusting!" Kirsten spat after seeing the photo. "What are they celebrating? That the mistress finally clawed her way up and became the wife?"
"She's got a thicker skin than a brick wall."
Gian slipped his phone back into his pocket and looked at Danielle, eyes heavy with understanding.
"What about between you two…" he began, "Do you only want Niki?"
Kirsten caught on immediately, whipping her head around to look at Danielle. "That's right. Raffy is your own flesh and blood, too."
Danielle's hands tightened ever so slightly at her sides. Emotions surged within her, layer after layer, a hatred so deep it seemed to seep into her bones and threaten to spill over.
She spoke quietly. "Yeah. He prefers to stay with his dad."
No one knew Raffy wasn't her biological son. No one knew Raffy was actually Millie's child.
Only the three of them shared that secret.
Sometimes Danielle couldn't help but wonder if the two of them had planned this from the start—letting her raise their son while Millie went abroad for her degree. When Millie returned, she'd have Alexander's full support, both her career and family handed to her on a silver platter.
The divorce agreement even had a confidentiality clause about Raffy's parentage.
If the truth ever came out, Raffy would be nothing more than an illegitimate child.
Kirsten's gaze softened with sympathy as she looked at Danielle. "It's fine. He always cared more about having a son anyway. Let him keep Raffy. At least you'll have Niki with you."
—
The club.
Danielle and her friends made their way upstairs to the private room they'd reserved, passing another suite along the way—its door left open.
"Miss Crawford, you here for drinks too?" someone called out.
Turning, Danielle saw Millie standing there, glass in hand, a polite, distant smile on her lips. "Want to join us? There's only three of you."
Meanwhile—
Liam stepped out of the noisy private room, phone pressed to his ear.
He called Keegan.
"Alex finalized his divorce. Thirty days from now, the papers are official—they're already planning a celebration."
Keegan paused, slightly taken aback.
"I thought you said Danielle was dragging her feet, refusing to let go?" Keegan asked. "Why'd she suddenly give in?"
"Beats me," Liam replied. "It's weird, honestly. Maybe she's found someone else."
After all, Gian had been good to her.
And the Atwoods weren't exactly a nobody family.
But what made her think the Atwoods would ever accept a divorced woman with a kid?
Keegan asked, "Did she get custody?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell
Where is Chapter 545 - 554? I thought there'll be 9-10 chapters per update....
I knew it! He’s in love with her but he thinks she loves his brother!...
Oh poor Bianca... regrets, regrets :)...
This is it! Revenge. Way to go Dani....
OMG! Chapters 451-462 had me on edge. I wish we could also read Alexander's POV. I swear I want to punch him and Millie. This story is kind of a push and pull. The main character will win some, then lose some. Hope the writer gives Danielle a big win....
I hope not a lot of important dialogues get cut out, especially between Danielle and Alexander. But I can't complain, really. Thank you again for the updates....
I'm already in chapter 432 ATM and I have the impression that the story is so slow. Daniele remains in the dark, her reputation is low and inexistent, her accomplishment and professional abilities are stiĺl hidden, her enemies are taking the joy in humiliatihg her. No evolution in the plot? Please don't stay long in this,readers might lose interest in the long run....
Please update...
The last chapter was too short. More pls. Thank you....
Lovin' this. More more pls!...