The Wife He Forgot to Marry (Winona and Yule) novel Chapter 453

Winona paused, completely confused. "Why? We're married. I can..."

Stefan gritted his teeth, fighting for control. "I'm terrified I might hurt you in this state. If I hurt you, I'd never forgive myself. The doctor is on his way. Please, step outside."

Her eyes welled up with tears. No matter what was happening, his first thought was always her safety and well-being.

Ten minutes later, the family doctor arrived. Seeing the CEO with bloodshot eyes, every muscle tense as if battling sheer agony, the doctor was baffled. Wasn't his wife right here? Why on earth was he holding back?

He administered a strong sedative and quickly took his leave.

Taking a clean set of clothes from Ezra Vane, Winona helped Stefan change.

His breathing was heavy, his voice a hoarse whisper. "Winona, hold me."

She finished buttoning his shirt, then wrapped her arms tightly around him.

He didn't say a word, and she simply stayed there, offering her quiet presence.

After a long time, she heard him murmur, his voice heavy with crushing isolation, "My own mother and grandmother set me up."

He had thought their pressure to marry Ophelia was just talk. He never imagined they would stoop to drugging him.

Winona's heart physically ached for him. The sting of betrayal from your own blood had to be agonizing.

Meanwhile, Glenda and Margaret were shocked to see Ophelia return with red, teary eyes.

"You didn't go in?"

Ophelia looked down, utterly humiliated. "He kicked me out. His guards are blocking the door."

Margaret frowned. "So he's in there alone?"

Ophelia gritted her teeth. "Winona went in."

"That shameless little tramp!" Glenda hissed.

Margaret, however, was starting to panic. If the plan had worked, she could have handled Stefan's anger. But since it failed—and he was furious with her—this was turning into a total disaster.

The next morning, Winona got up to make breakfast. Stefan had fallen into a deep sleep the moment they got home the night before and was still out cold.

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