Mr. Nelson Winning His Ex-wife's Heart

"Edmund, you have been married to Chelsea for three years. It's high time you had a child. I want to meet my great-grandchildren before death comes for me."

An old man's earnest voice came from the study through the slightly opened door.

A young man replied coldly, "Why should I have a baby with a woman I don't love?"

Chelsea Williams was about to knock on the door to inform them that dinner was ready. But when she heard their conversation, she froze. Her face turned pale in a split second.

The young man's voice sounded again. This time it was firmer and dismissive. "Grandpa, just so we are on the same page, you'll not be getting any great-grandchildren from me as long as I'm married to Chelsea. I don't want her to be the mother of my children. So, don't pester me about this issue again!"

"You brat!" the old man shouted angrily. The next second, the sound of a cup being shattered on the floor was heard. This was followed by the sound of approaching footsteps.

Chelsea hurriedly went into the bathroom next door to hide. In the process, the sharp edge of the wash-hand basin scratched her waist.

An intense pain shot from her waist to her heart. It then swept through her entire body. She trembled and bit her lower lip hard. Tears of agony soon welled up in her eyes.

Only a few days ago, she had received a pregnancy test result from Diane Stevenson, the mistress of her husband, Edmund Nelson.

Along with the test result came harsh mockery.

"Chelsea, what a miserable woman you are! Although you have been married to Edmund for three long years, he still hasn't fallen in love with you.

You live under the same roof with him, but he hates you with every fiber of his being. Don't you have any shame? How could you stick with a man whose heart belongs to someone else? Gosh! If I were you, I would have died of shame long ago."

Chelsea didn't know of Diane's existence before she got married to Edmund.

On their wedding night, Edmund didn't stay at home. He left her as soon as the ceremony came to an end. The next morning, Chelsea woke up to a piece of shocking news. Her husband was sighted entering and leaving a hotel with a popular female star the night before. The news was the talk of the town.

It was on that day that Chelsea realized that her husband's heart belonged to someone else.

Not willing to give up on her new marriage, Chelsea decided to stay. She hoped that Edmund would fall in love with her someday. She resigned from her job and became a full-time housewife.

Unfortunately for her, nothing changed even after three years.

As Chelsea went down memory lane, the door of the bathroom was pushed hard from outside. She staggered and held the washstand.

She looked up with teary eyes only to see a cold man coming in. It was her husband, Edmund.

The ice in his eyes could have frozen lava. The black suit he had on today made him look more unfriendly than ever. He strode to her, grabbed her chin, and inquired aggressively, "Did you incite Grandpa to put pressure on me to have a baby with you? Bitch, you have become more scheming over the years. What makes you think I want you to be the mother of my child? Have you gone mad?"

Holding her chin even tighter, Edmund added furiously, "You set me up and forced me to marry you three years ago. Now, you want to make sure you remain in this family by having my child. Over my dead body!"

Chelsea's face turned red. She bit her lower lip and said, "I didn't."

"You didn't? Why then is he putting pressure on me? And why were you eavesdropping on our conversation?" Edmund sneered.

In a clipped tone, he continued, "Since you heard our conversation, you should know how I feel about you. You disgust me, Chelsea. You are not worthy to bear a child for me."

Chelsea clenched her fists tightly when she heard those cruel words. Her nails were on the verge of piercing into her palms.

She knew fully well that Edmund didn't love her, but her heart broke into a thousand pieces when he said that she wasn't worthy of carrying his child.

For the past three years, Chelsea had put in her all in an effort to make this marriage work. She remained a dutiful wife despite his infidelity.

Day and night, she held up hope that Edmund's heart would one day soften towards her. However, his heart went from being an iceberg to heavy lead. Nothing she did melted it.

"Edmund, please be honest with me. In the past few years, have you... Have you ever loved me even if it was for a second?"

Chelsea's voice was low and pitiful. Her body was shaking violently as if she asked that question with all the strength and courage she had.

This sudden inquiry sent an inexplicable emotion to Edmund's heart. But it lasted only for a millisecond.

The coldness in his eyes increased. "What do you think? You are not so dumb, are you? Judging by what's happening now, you should be able to answer that question yourself!"

The disdain in his response pierced through Chelsea's heart like a knife. All the hurt that she kept tucked away bubbled to the surface at this moment.

Edmund's words shattered her last hope.

Everything she did to win Edmund's love went down the drain. It was as if she had made a fool of herself for three whole years.

"I see." With these words, Chelsea released herself from his grip and walked out of the bathroom dejectedly.

Her shoulders were slouched and her walk was unsteady. However, there was a trace of determination on her teary face. Edmund took a step forward, feeling pity for her subconsciously. But his eyes darkened the next second. He remembered what Chelsea did to him three years ago, so he became cold again.

The other members of the Nelson family were already at the dining table by the time Chelsea got downstairs. She was in a bad mood, so she didn't have the appetite to eat. She wiped her tears and concealed her emotions. Afterward, she told Ethan Nelson, Edmund's grandfather to ask the driver to take her home.

A thousand conflicting thoughts ran in Chelsea's head on the way home. She didn't know whether to give up or to continue fighting for her husband's love.

Edmund was clearly in love with Diane. Now that he was expecting a child with her, Chelsea suspected that he would ask for a divorce because he didn't want the child to be labeled as an illegitimate one.

After calculating all the odds against her, Chelsea decided to give up. She didn't want to continue wasting her time and efforts on someone who didn't love her.

When she got home, she took a shower and fell asleep.

Deep in her slumber, she felt someone bite her lips hard. It was as if the person was lusting after her and punishing her at the same time.

The room was dark, so she couldn't see who it was. However, the breath was familiar. It was Edmund. Why was he back tonight? Shouldn't he be with his lover?

And then it struck her. Since Diane was currently pregnant, it would be inconvenient for her to satisfy Edmund in bed.

The thought of being his second choice angered Chelsea. She pushed him away, turned on the bedside lamp, and got off the bed.

Chelsea straightened her messy pajamas and stood barefoot on the floor. Looking at Edmund, who was sitting on the bed sulkily, she said, "Edmund, I want a divorce."

"Enough already!" Edmund's eyebrows were knitted. He looked so displeased and impatient.

He had been on a business trip for several days. He was so horny that he wanted to relieve himself immediately.

He couldn't help kissing Chelsea when he saw her on the bed. Her instinctive moan had increased his desire. He was just about to take things up a notch when she pushed him away. Now, his groin was aching so badly.

In Edmund's eyes, she only refused him to play hard to get.

The bitterness in Chelsea's heart was simmering up to the surface. But she took a deep breath to push it down. She said firmly, "I'm serious, Edmund. Let's get a divorce!"

Edmund's face darkened.

He adjusted his position by leaning on the headboard of the bed. He squinted at her and asked, "Are you sure?"

Chelsea pursed her lips and stared back at him in silence.

"Chelsea, did you think this through at all? Have you suddenly forgotten that the company your father and brother have been running is on the verge of bankruptcy? If not for the timely intervention of my family, it would have been long gone. Do you have any idea how much I've invested in that company?" Edmund raised his voice.

His angry tone made Chelsea's heart skip a beat. Her body shook and her face flushed with shame.

As much as Chelsea hated to admit it, Edmund was right. Her father had sent her to his bed three years ago because the company was facing a serious crisis.

It wasn't her intention to trick him into marrying her. She had tried to explain things to him in the past few years. However, Edmund didn't give her a listening ear. She was guilty in his eyes.

"I don't give a damn about the company anymore. I've served you like a slave for three years just so you can continue to help them. If the company crashes now, they deserve it." Chelsea put on an indifferent expression.

A storm suddenly gathered in Edmund's eyes. "Are you trying to tell me that this marriage was only a deal to you?"

"What else is it?" Tears welled up in Chelsea's eyes. She patted her chest to prevent herself from breaking down. "There has never been love in this marriage of ours. You love someone else. You never look at me except when you want to have sex with me. I'm just a pleasure tool to you. What else is this marriage if not a deal?"

"Okay. Fine!" Edmund gnashed his teeth in anger.

"Are you really willing to give up this comfortable life? I gave you everything a woman could ever need except love. Is love more important to you than survival?"

His contempt and ridicule made Chelsea's blood boil. Indeed, he had taken care of all her expenses for the past few years. But that didn't mean she couldn't survive on her own. Biting back the insults she badly wanted to say, she flashed him a gentle smile and looked straight into his frightening eyes. "Thank you for the reminder. But as you can see, I'm not disabled, nor am I stupid. I can take care of myself. No matter what I won't starve to death."

The years she spent as a part of the Nelson family were hell. None of the family members liked her except for Ethan.

Chelsea was determined to get back on her feet after divorcing Edmund. After all, she had graduated from a top university before becoming a housewife.

Edmund sneered and rolled his eyes. "Have it your way then. I'll call the lawyer and tell him to prepare the divorce agreement. Let's sign it at half past eight tomorrow morning."

Chelsea turned around to leave. Now that she and Edmund had both agreed on a divorce, she didn't want to sleep on the same bed with him.

She had barely left the bedside when a strong hand dragged her back with force. Edmund got on top of her and pressed her slender body into the bed.

"What are you doing? Didn't we just agree to get a divorce? Let me go!" Chelsea struggled relentlessly.

With a smirk at the corners of his mouth, Edmund replied, "Didn't you say you are my pleasure tool? I have every right to touch you, don't I? Keep still!"

Chelsea bit her lower lip hard.

Edmund held both of her hands with one of his. He then kissed her lips passionately, as if he wanted to devour her.

After releasing her lips, he planted violent bites and kisses on her collarbone, shoulders, and breasts.

Each of them came with torturous revenge. They were painful, but pleasurably painful.

Chelsea's head was in a muddle at first. But she soon reasoned that he was right. Why should she refuse him tonight?

Edmond was handsome and had a perfect figure. More so, he was good in bed. Chelsea knew that she might not get another man to make her feel this way. Why not enjoy the sex one last time?

A moan escaped her lips at this moment. She wrapped her slender arms around Edmund's neck, causing him to kiss her again.

She even pressed her thighs against his, urging him to take her fully.

Never had Chelsea been this bold and enthusiastic in their three years of marriage. She led a quiet and reserved daily life. Even during sex, she used to just lie there and allow Edmund to do his thing.

Her unusual desire now made Edmund freeze. He looked down at her flushed face in confusion. But as lust overwhelmed him, he couldn't control himself. He groaned and breathed heavily.

Chelsea's face turned red when she heard his groan. She summoned up the courage to hold his cheeks and kissed him.

They were both so active tonight. Their bodies were in perfect sync due to Chelsea's enthusiasm.

The next morning, Chelsea woke up to find Edmund's side of the bed empty. He was not at home either, so she reasoned that he had gone to meet the lawyer.

After taking her bath and having breakfast, Chelsea waited for Edmund in the living room. It was almost half past eight. The divorce papers would arrive anytime soon.

The appointed time passed. It was already nine o'clock and Edmund still didn't show up.

After waiting for an additional thirty minutes, Chelsea decided to call him. "When are you coming home?"

"I'm currently in Entosea," Edmund responded indifferently.

"What?" Chelsea was surprised. A second later, her surprise changed to anger. "What are you doing over there? Didn't you agree that we would sign the divorce agreement this morning?"

"Something else came up. I got a call that the project here is facing some issues. I had to come here at the crack of dawn. I have a lot on my plate now. Let's talk about the divorce later. If you have nothing else to say, I'm hanging up," Edmund said coldly and hung up the phone.

Fury erupted in Chelsea's heart in a split second. She held the phone tightly, even her knuckles tightened.

Once again, Edmund had chosen something else over her. She felt that he dared to stand her up this morning because she didn't mean anything to him.

Chelsea stayed in the living room for a long time before she calmed down. Afterward, she took a taxi to see her good friend, Zuri White.

Zuri was a glamorous star, who had made it big in the entertainment industry.

When Chelsea told Zuri that she was getting a divorce, she cried out for joy and hugged her. "Congratulations, you have finally seen the light. You'll be free from that crazy monster soon. I'm so happy for you!"

Chelsea had expected Zuri to be pleased with her decision, but not this happy. It finally dawned on her that Zuri didn't like the fact that she had stayed married to Edmund for this long.

"This calls for a celebration!" Zuri went to her cabinet to grab a bottle of wine and two glasses. As she poured Chelsea a glass, she said earnestly, "I wish you had listened to me when I persuaded you to leave that man. You'd have been able to start a new life long ago."

Zuri took a sip of the wine and added, "Anyway, it's all good. Once your divorce is finalized, I'll introduce you to many handsome men in the entertainment circle. You'll find true love soon."

"Please don't, Zuri. I don't want to date a star. In fact, I don't want to have anything to do with men again." Chelsea shook her head vigorously.

A glint of hurt leaped into her eyes once she finished speaking. She looked a little dejected. Edmund had broken her heart, so she wasn't ready to love again.

Zuri exclaimed in surprise, "Nah! I'm not going to let that happen. You are such a beautiful and talented woman. It would be a pity if you don't find love in your lifetime."

Chelsea looked down at the red wine in her glass and muttered, "I'm done with men, Zuri. Dating is not on my agenda now. I want to focus on my career."

Edmund had made it seem like she couldn't survive without him. Therefore, she wanted to prove him wrong.