Accidentally Yours, My Super Rich Second Husband-Chapter 19: Unwelcome Encounters

Delphinia sat quietly in the backseat, staring out the window as the city passed by. She leaned her head against the cool glass, barely noticing her reflection in the window with the streets and tall buildings moving by. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

She still couldn’t quite wrap her mind around the discovery she’d made at Valerie’s apartment. Evander Walton, her new husband, was Valerie’s high school crush. Never in a million years would she have guessed it.

Sure, Valerie had mentioned him once, years ago, during one of their late-night conversations. But Delphinia had barely remembered the name. At the time, it seemed like just another one of Valerie’s old stories from her youth—a thing about the insanely cute guy everyone was after.

Now, that boy was her husband.

Delphinia sighed, gripping the strap of her purse tightly. Valerie had been more than eager to share details about Evander. He had been the epitome of perfection in high school: tall, good-looking, talented in both sports and music, academically gifted, and, of course, from a wealthy family. Girls had fallen all over him. Teachers had adored him. Even the parents had nothing but good things to say about him.

Delphinia leaned back in her seat, a crooked smile tugging at her lips as she thought about Valerie going on and on with her praise. Evander Walton, the golden boy. It wasn’t hard to imagine why every girl in high school had fallen for him. Good looks, talent, intelligence, and wealth—he was the kind of person who walked into a room and demanded attention without even trying.

She chuckled softly under her breath. If she had met him back then, she probably would have fallen for him too. How could she not? With his charm and seemingly perfect life, he must have seemed like the ultimate dream. Someone who could sweep any girl off her feet without breaking a sweat.

But that was then.

The man she knew now was far from that teenage fantasy. Evander Walton, in all his polished perfection, was cold, calculating, and infuriatingly smug. Every interaction with him left her feeling like she was playing a game she hadn’t agreed to, with rules only he understood. Sure, he was still impossibly handsome and undeniably capable, but those traits only made him more insufferable in her eyes.

She frowned, her fingers curling tighter around the strap of her purse. Being married to someone like him felt more like a test of endurance than a dream come true. He had a way of making her feel like she was under a microscope, like every action she took was being silently judged.

"No wonder Valerie fell for him," she muttered to herself. "But me? Now? Ugh, not a chance."

Her lips pressed into a thin line as she stared out the window. Evander Walton might be a perfect package on paper, but in reality, he was the last man she’d ever want to swoon over.

"Too bad he never dated anyone seriously," Valerie had said with a laugh. "But now, you’re the one who landed him. Lucky you."

Lucky? Delphinia wasn’t so sure.

The car slowed as it approached a red light, and Delphinia shifted in her seat. Valerie’s parting words echoed in her mind. "You’ve hit the jackpot. Don’t ever think about to give him fifty million dollars. Just stay with him, okay? I hope you have a good life with him."

God, so easy for her to say that... But did she? Should she be happy about this arrangement?

Delphinia reached into her bag and checked its contents. Her phone and wallet were finally back in her possession, thanks to Valerie. She’d spent some time catching up with her friend before they parted ways, but Valerie had to rush off to work, cutting their conversation short.

Her wallet was nearly empty,and her stomach did a little flip at the thought of her tight spot. She had no job, no savings, and now, no idea what her future held. Sure, she was Evander Walton’s wife, but she had no plans of relying on him for everything. The idea made her uneasy.

The driver’s voice interrupted her daydream. "Ma’am, where should we go now?"

"The supermarket, please," she replied, sitting up straighter.

She needed a few necessities to get by in Evander’s house. Toothpaste, shampoo, maybe some groceries—basic things to make her stay feel less out of place. Delphinia quickly ran the numbers in her head. It wasn’t much, but she would stretch every penny.

As the car pulled into the supermarket parking lot, Delphinia thanked the driver and stepped out, adjusting her bag over her shoulder. The automatic doors slid open, and she was greeted by the familiar noise of the store—carts rolling, children laughing, and the faint background music playing over the speakers.

She grabbed a cart and began walking down the aisles. Every item she picked up was scrutinized. She looked at the prices, checked the labels, and thought about which brand to go with. A bottle of shampoo was carefully chosen after three minutes of comparing its price and size with its competitors.

She focused hard on the canned goods in front of her.

One brand was slightly cheaper but had a smaller can, while another was a few cents more expensive but offered more value. She bit her lip, stuck on what to choose.

Right when her hand was about to grab the canJust as she reached for a can, something out of the corner of her eye grabbed her attention.

She froze, her hand just hovering there.

There, at the end of the aisle, there was a woman she’d rather not run into again.

Adailane.

Delphinia’s heart dropped to her stomach, her grip tightening on the cart. Adailane was leaning casually against a shelf, looking cool and confident as always. Even on a supermarket run, she looked like she had stepped out of a magazine—her beige trench coat cinched perfectly at the waist, her designer heels clicking softly against the tiled floor.

Delphinia’s breath hitched as Adailane’s sharp eyes scanned the aisle. She hadn’t seen her yet, but it was only a matter of time.

What is she doing here? Of all places, why here?