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A "wife" without the ring was what he was after. She let him witness her glow-up up close.
Hailey is the perfect "stand-in." She has been Callum's lifeblood for the past two years, acting as an ideal partner without being called that. He believed he was getting a test run for free, while she believed they were creating a life.
"I get all the good parts and none of the responsibilities... Sienna's the one I actually want," is what she hears next, and it completely changes her life.
Game. Set. Match.
Hailey stops being the force that keeps Callum going. Callum's life turns into a hilarious, mouldy nightmare of weaponised stupidity and "salmon-pink" laundry disasters. Hailey finally starts living for herself.
And then there's Nick - the rugged builder who doesn't just have a vibe; he has a spirit level, a plan, and a way of looking at Hailey that makes her feel like a masterpiece, not a convenience.
Featuring:
The "Placeholder" Revenge
Weaponised Incompetence vs. Radical Indifference
The Ultimate "Upgrade" Hero
A Slow-Burn Downfall that is 100% Spectacular