SAMPLE: Tethered by the red string
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What would you do if you found out your husband is cheating on you,not only that but his mistress who is also your cousin by the way, is pregnant with his baby?A baby you desperately wanted and trying for years.
I think if your entire world is crashing down, the easiest way out is to run and drink your grief away. So that's exactly what I did. Except, never in a million years, I expected my husband's bestfriend, who I hadn't seen in years would be there to comfort me in more ways than one and will follow me all the way back to my city, home and office.
Yes, this stubborn man is my company's new client and I don't think I can get rid of him or if I want to. He wants a chance to show me how good it can get.He's dangerously alluring but unfortunately my life is full of drama, giving him a chance would be a mistake or would it?
This book is strictly for mature audience🔞
Trigger warning: Contains on page cheating and betrayal. (Not by the main characters), infertility issues and extreme jealousy issues.
This story contains a happy ending and multiple POVs.
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#1 - angstwithhappyending - 26-02-2026
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#1- infidelity- 08-01-2026
#1- divorce- 10-03-2026
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#1- brokenfamily- 20-03-2026
#3- revenge- 27-02-2026
#1- heartbreak- 22-03-2026
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