Blind ex-husband Loves me Again

Chapter 5: Vera’s Indifference

 Vera’s POV

My words shocked everyone, including Howard standing on the stairs. It ignited his anger. Anger was the only emotion that Howard reserved for me.

"You can get a divorce, but wait a few days. I will get a lawyer to draft a contract.” Mrs. Kennedy was desperate which increased Howard’s anger. “Until then, you can't go anywhere, otherwise, it will tarnish Samantha's name as well."

I jerked up at her words. I was trapped like a trapped animal, fully caught in Kennedy’s grasp.

“Are you trying to threaten me, Mrs. Kennedy?” I am trying so hard to keep my head strong and firmness in my voice but I tremble at my weakness.

“No, my child. Nothing I can do or say will correct the wrong of my family, I am requesting you,” She joined her hands, “Please stay till the papers are drafted.” She was obstinate and unwilling to surrender, but she was even more unwilling to let my father know her current situation.

I rushed to her and untangled her hands. She was still my grandfather’s closest friend, I can’t see her in this situation because of her shameless grandson. My father was always against this marriage and if he found out, then he wouldn’t leave a single stone unturned to make Kennedys suffer. Mrs. Kennedy was once again protecting her family, it’s never about me.

"I will temporarily stay in the guest room for the next few days. Once you've signed the agreement, I will leave immediately." I turned around to look at Howard at the stairs.

“I will not tolerate any tardiness with this process and I will hire my own lawyer to ensure my interest after the divorce.” I saif firmly and made my way upstairs.

Howard’s POV

I have never seen or heard my grandmother beg and plead in front of anyone. Who does she think she is? I can’t let her get away with her threaten. I will make sure that her limited number of days in this household will be tortuous.

I tried to remember last night. In these three years, I have controlled my emotions and lust but last night all the boundaries were crossed. The mixed feeling I woke up with is out of my control. I can’t possibly like the connection with her and even if I did, she doused on it with her offense. I was still her husband hoe can she put such allegation on me?

I can’t let my lust play with my mind. I need to stay true to my words, and I know what will deliberately torment her….

Author’s POV

Howard brought Isabella to the house. He knew with this one action he would hurt her like hell and he didn’t think twice before giving her a call and moving her stay to Kennedy’s house, to his own wing.

But Howard underestimated Vera.

Vera was already on the way to clear out their bedroom with her belongings. In order to make way for his Bella, Vera cleared a room for herself and faced Howard's emotions calmly and naturally. Anyways, she didn’t have many belongings in that room.

After Vera left, Howard frowned. He didn’t expect such a cold and calm reaction from her. Is this woman playing hard to get?

Isabella sensed the abnormal relationship between the two and pretended to be understanding, saying, "Howard, is it not appropriate for me to move in before your divorce is final?" She tried to act innocent.

"There's nothing wrong with it. You just got out of the hospital and need someone to take care of you. These days, you just need to rest well. If you need anything, just tell the servants, they will take care of it." Howard patted her hair, “I am right here for you.” That sentence was meant more for Vera to hear than for Isabella.

Perhaps influenced by Vera’s indifference, Howard was completely unaware that his attitude towards Isabella was cold. Isabella was stunned. In all these years, this was the first time Howard had spoken to her in such a manner. Howard wasn’t exactly affectionate but this was the first time he was so blatantly cold.

Could Vera really stir his emotions? Did she held an important place in his life that he was denying for his ego’s sake?

Thinking about how she had to resort to suicide to make Howard give up the wedding, keep him to herself for her heart; she felt a pang in her heart. No matter what happens, no matter what resorts she will have to take, Isabella determined to herself; she would definitely take the place of Makaylamadam!

In the morning, Vera just came out of the room and met Isabelle. It was as if Isabella was waiting for her.

The woman was wearing only a white shirt, her long legs were partially exposed, the buttons on her chest were undone, her black curly hair draped over her shoulders, forming a contrast with her fair skin, both pure and stunning as if she had walked out of a top model magazine.

This woman was truly beautiful externally but her home-wrecking plans just make her beauty superficial. Vera shook their head, she shouldn’t blame the woman when the problem was her own husband or about to be ex-husband.

Vera didn't want to face her, so she turned around to walk in the opposite direction but was stopped by Isabelle Lewis.

"We've met before, you should remember me."

She stood behind her with a smile, examining Vera with the posture of a hostess. If an outsider were to see her then it would seem like Isabella was the lady of the household.

"I saw the news this morning that your grandfather passed away. I am really sorry for your loss." Isabella emphasized on ‘loss’ and she sounded anything but sorry. Isabelle, who had been obedient in front of Howard, didn’t have to act in front of Vera and can show her true colors. She smirked and her eyes were full of disdain.

"Thank you for your condolences, Miss Lewis." Vera turned around to face her gaze and spoke coldly. Vera wouldn’t give her satisfaction by riling her emotions.

"I'm sorry that your grandfather didn't have a peaceful death, after all, on the night he passed away, Howard was with me." Isabella twirled her hair with her fingers. “As you know, how Howard gets when something happens to me.”

"Oh I don’t but now I will…" Vera raised an eyebrow and suddenly walked up to her, giving her a heavy slap, "This is my sorry." Vera took a step back and smirked at Isabella.

Isabella was in shock for a few seconds before she screamed, "You slapped me!" isabella was stunned by the slap, she covered her cheek in disbelief, staring at Vera Samantha,

"Do you know what price you will pay?"

Vera had completely lost her previous gentle demeanor, her eyes were filled with coldness, and her powerful presence overwhelmed her.

“I am sorry!” Vera apologized in the same manner Isabella did earlier. She was about to walk away but continued,

“So far, Howard and I are still legally married and I still am Mrs. Kennedy. If you dare to provoke me again, I don't mind making your name known around the world and not in the way you will like it."

Vera sneered disdainfully, "After all you are only a mistress."

A cold voice came from behind Vera, stunning both the women the hallway.

"So, you have this kind of authority in private!"