Love's Ashes Depart the Harbor — Novel

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In a world where love can twist into betrayal, Ethan's life is unraveling at an alarming pace. His wife, Vivian, is pregnant with another man's child, and as he grapples with the heart-wrenching loss of their daughter, he finds himself trapped in a web of deceit and emotional manipulation. The laughter of Vivian's family, who have turned his suffering into a bet, echoes in his ears as he prepares to make a life-altering decision.

As tensions rise, Ethan discovers a hidden strength within himself. The moment he hands Vivian the divorce papers, a silent challenge hangs in the air—can he truly walk away from the life he once knew? With Jason's presence looming large, and Vivian's icy demeanor only intensifying, Ethan must navigate a dangerous game where love is just a façade.

What will it take for Ethan to reclaim his life? Will he find solace in the arms of an unexpected ally, or will he remain shackled to a past filled with betrayal? In the depths of despair, can he rise from the ashes of a love gone wrong, or will he forever be haunted by the echoes of the harbor that once held his dreams?

Love's Ashes Depart the HarborChapter 1

My wife, Vivian Moon, was pregnant with her lover’s child.

At our daughter’s funeral, she leaned against him and looked down at me, saying, “Jason is kind-hearted. Despite the bad luck, he still came to pay his respects in person. If your daughter’s spirit is watching from heaven, she’ll surely bless the child in my womb to be safe and healthy.”

I said nothing, quietly removed the wedding ring I had worn for six years and walked calmly out of the mourning hall.

The elders tried to mediate, but Vivian sneered with disdain. “Don’t bother with him. After all that fuss, he’ll still end up bowing his head and apologizing to me.”

Upon hearing that, her family burst into laughter.

They shamelessly used me as the subject of a billion-dollar bet, betting on when I’d finally break down and grovel at Vivian’s feet, begging her to give me another child.

But what they didn’t know was that the private jet arranged by that person was about to land.

In three hours, I would be leaving Harbor City and I would never return.

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As I packed my things at the villa, Vivian unexpectedly came home.