After Divorce: Her Revenge Stunned The World

Late at night, Karen was in the kitchen, preparing a feast for Nathan's return. But as the clock ticked past twelve, he still hadn't arrived. She became worried.

After all, everyone knew that this marriage was something she had begged for-Nathan didn't love her-if anything, he despised her. In the past, she wouldn't have dared to hope for anything more.

But now...

Her hand gently rested on her slightly rounded belly, and a smile crept onto her face. Surely, for the sake of their child, he would treat her a little better, right? Just then, she heard the soft click of the front door, and her heart leaped. She hurried to greet him.

"Nathan, you're back!"

Nathan Winston stepped inside, wearing a dark cashmere coat that accentuated his tall, elegant figure against the winter night.

The moment he laid eyes on Karen, he said, "Karen, we need to talk."

Karen paused, sensing something was off about him. But then she remembered the pregnancy test in her bag, and a smile returned to her lips.

"Sure, I have something to tell you too. We-"

"Rachael is pregnant. Let's get a divorce!"

The words hit her like a heavy blow, leaving her standing there in disbelief.

The man continued, "It's been five months. I promised Chad that I would take good care of her and not go back on my word, so you need to step aside."

Chad was Rachael's brother and Nathan's best friend. He had died three years ago in a ghastly car accident.

Karen was well aware of this, which is why she had taken such good care of Rachael over the past three years, even to the point of being at her beck and call. 

Rachael was her best friend from childhood and she did everything to make her happy.

But how could she... how could she covet her husband and even be pregnant with his child?

Karen's mind was in turmoil, but she forced herself to stay calm.

"Nathan, I actually went to the hospital today, and the doctor said..."

Just then, a phone rang, cutting her off mid-sentence. Nathan answered the call, and immediately, his expression changed dramatically.

"What did you say? Rachael is what?! Take her to the hospital first. I'll be there right away!"

He hung up the phone in a hurry, and Karen's heart raced as she quickly grabbed his arm.

"Where are you going? It's so late, and you still want to go after Rachael? You can't go!"

Nathan impatiently shook her off.

"Rachael is in trouble! Are you really going to let her suffer when I can help? Karen, don't be so heartless!"

With that, he pushed the door open and walked out.

Karen felt a lump in her throat, as years of suppressed grievances surged up inside her. She rushed out and shouted, "How am I supposed to be reasonable? I'm your wife! Are you expecting me to just stand by and watch you chase after my own bestfriend?"

Nathan stopped, but his words struck her like a blow, sending her spiraling down.

"Don't you know how you got that title of 'wife'? If it weren't for you, Chad wouldn't have died, and Rachael wouldn't be in this situation!"

"I've put up with you for three years. The only reason I haven't sent you to prison is out of respect for the Winston and Carter families. What more do you want?!"

Karen's face turned ghostly pale as the memories crashed into her like a nightmare she could never escape.

Three years ago, just days before her wedding into the powerful Winston family, shocking news shook the entire city-Nathan had been involved in a horrific car accident, and Chad died at the scene.

But before the blood on the wreckage could even dry, a far darker story spread like wildfire.

Anonymous photos and fabricated messages suddenly surfaced online, claiming Karen had been having a secret affair with Chad behind Nathan's back. The tabloids tore her apart, calling her a gold-digger willing to do anything to become Mrs. Winston.

Then came the most horrifying accusation of all.

Rumors claimed Chad had threatened to expose their relationship before the wedding, and Karen, desperate to protect her marriage to Nathan and secure her place in the Winston family, had secretly paid someone to tamper with Chad's car brakes to silence him forever.

Overnight, she became the woman the entire city despised-a cold-hearted murderer accused of killing her own lover just to marry another man.

She had explained herself to him countless times, and eventually, due to lack of evidence, the prosecution didn't file charges against her.

She thought that proved her innocence, but it turned out... he had never believed her at all?

Karen's heart sank deeper.

"Chad's death wasn't my fault. I've explained this to you countless times," she insisted, her voice trembling with frustration. "And you know how much I love you. How could I possibly cheat on you and kill him? Don't you think that's absurd?"

Nathan looked at her with a mocking smile.

"It is absurd. Just like how absurd it is that I followed through with our engagement and married you. But do you know what I really think?"

Logic told her not to ask, but she couldn't help herself.

"What do you think?"

"I'm thinking about when you will die! Do you have any idea how disgusting it has been for me to see you over the past three years? Every time I look at you, I remember all those images and how Chad died. I wish you would just go to hell and join your lover in the grave!"

The words hit Karen like a thunderclap, causing her to stagger back in disbelief. Suddenly, memories flooded her mind-every cold glance and every moment of disdain from him over the years. She had never understood why, but in this moment, everything clicked into place.

"So... this is how you really feel? You think I'm a murderer and a cheat? Everything I've explained to you over the past three years was just a lie to you?"

"Yes!"

He answered without hesitation, his gaze cold as he looked at her, as if she were a stranger.

"In my eyes, you're nothing but a clown. You make me feel so disgusted that I can't even bring myself to hate you! Because that would make my hatred feel cheap and filthy!"

Karen trembled violently, her body collapsing completely. After three years of marriage, she had always known that something was weighing heavily on Nathan's heart. She had thought that with her efforts, she could touch him, that even if he couldn't love her, they could at least maintain a respectful relationship.

But the reality was... not only did he want her dead, but he also found her disgusting?

Karen suddenly found it all quite amusing. She laughed, but as the laughter continued, tears began to pour down her cheeks.

"I get it now! So in your eyes, this is who I am... Nathan Winston, it seems that all these years, it wasn't you who misjudged me, but I who misjudged you."

Tears streamed down her face, and the pain in her heart made her body tremble uncontrollably.

Nathan's expression tightened for a moment, and for a brief second, his heart seemed to soften. But the next second, his phone rang again.

"Mr. Winston, when are you coming? Rachael is bleeding heavily. We might not be able to save the baby!"