Divorcing My Husband Over His Stepsister's Secret novel Chapter 346

Chapter 346

Anna’s POV:

I woke with a start, momentarily disoriented by the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

This wasn’t my room. The sheets felt different–silkier, heavier. A familiar scent surrounded me, masculine and clean. Blake’s scent.

My heart skipped as memories of last night flooded back. Blake comforting me in his study after my breakdown about Nora. His gentle words. The way he’d said, “Anna, don’t put so much pressure on yourself. You’re an amazing mother.”

I remembered him telling me about Nora’s appointment today. “The hospital called. We can take Nora tomorrow to get her results, and she can start intervention therapy right away. I’ve arranged for the team to come to Seaside Manor–hospital environments can be depressing.”

I’d been so grateful, my voice breaking. “Thank you. You’ve thought of everything.”

He’d frowned slightly. “She’s my daughter too. What are you thanking me for?”

After that… nothing. I must have fallen asleep in his study, and he’d carried me to his bed.

I jolted upright, suddenly aware of the warm body beside me. Blake lay there, his profile sharp against the morning light filtering through the curtains. I frantically checked my clothes, relieved to find everything intact.

Blake’s eyes opened slightly, his voice low and husky. “What’s wrong? Regretting nothing happened

between us?”

Before I could respond, he rolled over, pinning me beneath him. His weight was solid but careful, his face inches from mine.

“If you’re regretting it,” he murmured, his fingers trailing toward the buttons of my borrowed shirt, “we could always remedy that now…”

I quickly grabbed his hand. “Don’t…” The word came out breathier than I intended.

Blake captured my hand, bringing it to his lips. His eyes never left mine as he pressed a kiss to my palm. “Good morning, darling.”

I turned my head away, fighting the flutter in my chest. “I’m not your darling.”

Something darkened in his eyes before he recovered, his mouth curving into that infuriating smirk. “Whoever sleeps with me is my darling. That was you last night.”

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You could have taken me back to Nora’s room, I multered, embarrassed,

And risk waking my daughter?” he replied with mock seriousness. “What kind of father would I bet

I pushed against his chest, trying to get up, but his arms tightened around me. Only when I gave

him a stern l

did he relent, placing a quick kiss on my forehead before releasing me.

I touched the spot where his lips had been, a confusing warmth spreading through me. “I’m sweaty. 1 need to use your bathroom.”

Blake smiled lazily. “Of course. I’ll find you something to wear.”

He climbed out of bed, wearing nothing but light gray boxer briefs. As he walked toward his closet, I couldn’t help but stare at the defined muscles of his back, the way they moved under his skin, the way his shoulders tapered to a narrow waist.

“See something you like?” he called over his shoulder.

I blinked, realizing I hadn’t heard whatever else he’d said. “What?”

He just chuckled and disappeared into the walk–in closet.

After he left, I pressed my palms against my burning cheeks. What was I doing?

I decided to wait by the door for the clothes–safer that way. No need for him to come back in.

My phone buzzed on the nightstand. Claire’s name flashed on the screen. I frowned, declining the call. It immediately rang again. And again. I silenced it, but notifications kept appearing–she was trying to add me as a contact through text.

The messages made my stomach turn:

[You bitch, Anna, too scared to answer my calls or even respond to texts!]

[Always hiding behind men, now you’ve got Blakey lowballing Frank’s property!]

I bit my lip, regretting ever feeling sorry for Claire. But her mention of Blake pressuring Frank’s price caught my attention.

I texted back.

Almost instantly, a photo appeared–Frank in a hospital bed, looking pale. Claire’s next message made me snort with unexpected laughter:

[Frank desperately needs money. He’s auctioning oceanfront property, and Blakey only offered ten thousand dollars! Frank was so angry he ended up in the hospital!]

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I couldn’t help smiling, touched that Blake would go to such lengths to get back at Frank for me,

[Why come to me instead of Blake?] I texted back.

She avoided my question:

[The auction’s been moved to tomorrow. If you want this property, come to the address I’ll send. Don’t tell Blakey, or I’ll make sure everyone in Boston sees those photos of you!]

My blood ran cold. [You wouldn’t dare!] I typed, fingers trembling.

[I misjudged you, Anna. Now I know you’ve been seducing men since you were a teenager!]

[If you hadn’t seduced Frank, would he have ever noticed you? You ruined him… he probably developed his disgusting habits because of you!]

My fingers whitened around the phone, rage burning through me. Claire was beyond redemption, twisting everything to fit her warped worldview.

Blake’s POV:

I pushed the door open, clothes draped over my arm. Anna was staring at her phone, her expression shifting from fury to panic when she noticed me.

“What are you looking at?” I asked casually, my eyes quickly scanning her screen before she could

hide it.

The phone slipped from her hands, landing on the carpet.

“I knocked,” I said apologetically, bending to retrieve her phone. “Let me check if it’s damaged. If it is, I’ll get you a new one.”

Anna snatched the phone before I could reach it, pressing the power button and placing it face–down on the nightstand. She tapped nervously on its back. “It’s fine… I was just scrolling mindlessly. Got lost in it.”

Her voice trembled slightly, and she was over–explaining–two clear signs she was hiding something.

I straightened, my outstretched hand hanging in the air for a moment. I studied her face, keeping my expression neutral despite the suspicion building inside me.

Anna took the clothes from me, giving me a gentle push. “You should go now.”

I caught her hand and brought it to my lips, feigning playfulness. “Martha and the staff are up. I shouldn’t be dressed like this.” I guided her hand across my abs, leaning close to her ear. “Maybe we should shower together?”

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I felt her heart jump, saw her expression soften from tension to something warmer.

She said. “You can shower after me.”

I squeezed her waist, smiling. “Alright, I’ll wait for you.”

As she disappeared into the bathroom, I narrowed my eyes at her retreating figure.

What was Anna hiding? Who had contacted her to cause such alarm? I glanced at the upturned phone on the nightstand, considering whether to check it.

ether to check it.

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