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AFTER MY EX-WIFE FORGIVE ME, PLEASE.
Camilla The invitation to the dinner at Millach LTD had been waiting on my desk all week. I had considered about declining. In fact, I almost convinced myself it was the proper thing to do. But I knew better. As a partner to the company, my absence would have raised questions — questions I wasn’t ready to address. Questions that would circle back to Alex.So, I decided to attend. Not because I wanted to, but because I had to.As I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my outfit, a knot clenched in my gut. I brushed my fingertips over the slick black fabric, smoothing out unseen wrinkles. The dress embraced my physique in all the right places – exquisite, reserved, a firm display of authority. Yet, beneath the polished façade, my heart was a disaster.*What would I say if I saw him?* *Would he even speak to me?* *Or would we pretend, as we had for so long, that we were nothing more than two partners crossing paths?*Ready or not, it was happening.---A quiet laugh from the livin
Last Updated : 2025-01-05AFTER MY EX-WIFE WEIGHT OF HER PRESENCE
ALEXI scanned the hall again, my pulse rising. She had refused to come.The staff member who was incharge of this dinner had told me she would come, that Camilla had agreed to attend. But now, as I sat there, a tight knot formed in my stomach. Maybe she had changed her mind. Maybe she's trying to avoid me.I tried to push the thought away, but it remained, gnawing at me. The guilt. The regret. I had caused so much pain — not just for her, but for myself too. All the times of pretending everything was fine, acting like I didn’t care, when inside, all I could think about was how badly I messed up.I had hurt her. I walked away when she needed me most. And now, here I was, hoping for a second chance. But what if she didn’t want to give me one? What if my mistakes were too much for her to forgive? The fear of rejection rang in my chest, and it made it harder to breathe.I thought back to the years we spent together. The love she had for me was real, even if I hadn’t appreciated it at the
Last Updated : 2025-01-06AFTER MY EX-WIFE I'M SORRY
ALEX I could see the work it took for her to keep her tone neutral. The brief flicker of something in her eyes — anger, pain, or maybe just weariness — disappeared quickly. She turned her attention back to Julie, engaged in polite conversation. But I saw it. She was doing her best to keep me at arm’s length. It hurt more than I thought it would. I watched them talk, every laugh, every smile Camilla gave Julie, twisting something deep inside me. She’d always been able to laugh, even when everything around her was collapsing. It used to draw me in. Now, it felt like a reflection of what I lost. The music started, its soft rhythm filling the room, but it did nothing to ease the tension that settled between Camilla and me. Julie stood up, leaving me alone with her. The silence that followed felt like a weight pressing down on my chest, and my hands began to sweat. I could feel the heat rising in my face, the awkwardness overwhelming. This was it. I had to speak. I had to say somet
Last Updated : 2025-01-06AFTER MY EX-WIFE THREATENING MY DAUGHTER
CamillaI stood still by my car and couldn't think straight when Julie went back inside. As I thought about what happened, my chest got tight and my heart beat faster. Alex's voice kept going over in my head. It was steady, calm, and full of regrets. His regret wouldn't change what he had done, though. No excuse could work.My fingers turned white as I gripped my bag tighter. He had the nerve to come back after all these years and act like saying sorry would fix things. Did he think I'd forget the times I cried myself to sleep? The shame of being left behind while he went after another woman?I tried to steady my breathing, but the weight of his words remained. “I’m sorry for everything, Camilla.” I had waited so long to hear those words then, but now that he had said them, they felt empty. Too late. Too rehearsed.My chest burned with silent anger. He thought he could ease his shame by apologizing. As if my pain was just a passing storm, something that could be swept away with a few
Last Updated : 2025-01-06AFTER MY EX-WIFE MEETING 'BIG UNCLE'
CAMILLA Every little sound from outside made me jump. The creak of the stairs, the faraway hum of a car engine—it all set my nerves on edge. I kept imagining someone lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.By morning, my body was exhausted, but my determination was stronger. I wouldn’t let fear control me. Ava would stay by my side. Always.David called mid-morning, reminding me of our lunch. I was hesitant at first, but I knew Ava needed a change of setting. So did I.I got Ava ready, dressing her in her favorite pink dress with matching shoes. She twirled in front of the mirror, laughing. Her laughing eased some of the tension in my chest.When David arrived, I explained why Ava would be coming along. He listened carefully, his expression getting serious as I recounted the note.“This isn’t something to take lightly, Camilla,” he said, his brows furrowed in worry.“I know,” I answered. “That’s why I’m keeping Ava close.”David put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “We’ll figure th
Last Updated : 2025-01-06AFTER MY EX-WIFE SHE CALLED ME A STRANGER
Alex Camilla called me a stranger. The words stayed, cutting deeper than I expected. I earned it, though. I had broken her trust and walked away when she needed me most. But hearing her say it out loud made me realize how far I had fallen in her eyes. Still, what hurt more was seeing her pretend that everything was fine—that she had fully healed. As I turned to leave the restaurant, Ava’s crying eyes tugged at my heart. Her innocence made the rejection more painful. “I’m sorry, my little princess,” I whispered, crouching to her level. I gently patted her back, feeling the connection I hadn’t fully understood before. Then, I walked away, each step heavier than the last. ---I had seen Camilla before Ava ran toward me. She was laughing—truly laughing—with David. Her smile reached her eyes in a way I hadn’t seen before. She looked happy, at peace. It was a hard pill to swallow. Camilla has moved on. She has someone who knows her worth. And I’m just a ghost from her
Last Updated : 2025-01-07AFTER MY EX-WIFE DID HE FIND OUT?
Camilla"Mom, is he a bad person?" As we entered the house, Ava's soft voice broke the silence. Her teary look made me feel guilty, and it pulled at my heart. She had been quiet the entire way home because she was crying so hard that her little body shook. She eventually fell asleep in the car. I noticed in the rearview mirror that her small hands were grasping her garment as she slept. Her lips were trembling with words she couldn't express.Now she was looking at me with huge, curious eyes, waiting for me to respond. I dropped down on my knees beside her and placed my hands on her small shoulders. "No, honey. He is not a bad person."Her eyes furrowed in perplexity. "Then why didn't you let me talk to him?"I paused, my throat tightening as emotions raced inside me - dread, regret, and a persistent aching I couldn't shake. How can you convey a very difficult past to a child who only sees everything in black and white?"All I want is for you to be safe," I said quietly, attempting
Last Updated : 2025-01-08AFTER MY EX-WIFE A BREAK FROM REALITY
CamillaThe morning light streamed softly through the curtains, and I sat at my table, scrolling through some important documents on my laptop. Ava and Marta’s laughter drifted from the compound, filling the air with a lightness that I badly needed. After yesterday’s intense rollercoaster, their joy was a brief moment of peace.My phone buzzed, breaking my moment of calm.I grabbed it and hit the notification button.It was a text from David. David: “Hi, Camilla. How was your night?”Before I could even reply, another message followed.David: “How about you come over to my place today?”Typing…A moment later, another message came through.David: “With Ava and Marta.”I paused, fingers hanging over the screen. It would be nice to have a change of setting, a distraction from everything that had happened with Alex yesterday. Spending time with David could help bring some normality back for Ava, and maybe for me, too.Me: “Okay… time?”His reply came quickly.David: “12 pm…?”Me: “That’
Last Updated : 2025-01-08
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AFTER MY EX-WIFE A SILENT APOLOGY
AlexAs I got out of the elevator, I heard a small, painful moan. My heart skipped a beat, and I swiftly turned to face the voice. Camilla lay on the ground, holding her leg. Her face was pale, and her hair was stuck to her forehead from sweat. She appeared delicate, like a bird with a broken wing."Camilla!" I called, my voice stiff with fear. My feet reacted before I could think, and I was at her side in seconds.Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed movement. Alessia walked briskly toward the exit, her heels clicking on the floor in a sharp, determined pattern. She did not look back once. Her stance was tight, as if she was trying too hard to be calm. My stomach churned. *What had she done to Camilla?* Alessia had always been harsh, but this felt different—calculated. My fists tightened as rage rose up inside me.I shook my head, pushing myself to look at Camilla. Her breathing was shallow, and her lips quiver as if she was trying to hold back tears. Her hands gripped her calf fie
AFTER MY EX-WIFE ALESSIA'S REVENGE
CAMILLA Her voice swelled and echoed down the silent hall. My heart raced in my ears, and my hands trembled. I jerked my arm free and stepped back, angry at her."Let me make this clear, Alessia," I murmured, my voice wavering slightly. "Alex makes his own choices. "If he left you, it was because of you, not me."Her face twisted with rage, and her lips curled into a scowl. Her contemptuous gaze swept across me. Then, suddenly, she shoved me hard.The push caused me to stumble. My heel got snagged on the smooth floor, and I couldn't restore my balance. My leg smashed with the sharp edge of the wall, causing pain. I gasped and collapsed to the ground, gripping my hurting leg.Tears distorted my vision, and I strained to breathe. The pain was intense, acute, and relentless, affecting my entire body.Alessia stood above me, her expression frigid and immovable. "This is just the beginning," she said, her voice cold.Her heels clicked against the floor as she stomped away, the noise becom
AFTER MY EX-WIFE THE BATTLE BEGINS
CAMILLAThe applause filled the room like a warm wave, wrapping around me and reminding me why I had given so much of myself to Ava LTD. Every cheer and smile from the investors felt like a pat on the back, encouraging me that my struggles had been worthwhile. Ava LTD was more than just a business; it was my lifeblood, the one thing I could rely on after Alex crushed me.I looked out into the hallway and saw faces filled with enthusiasm and acceptance. Their admiring comments and the way they leaned in while I talked warmed my heart. They believed in me and what I had built, and that belief inspired me to dream larger. This was my chance to prove that I was no longer the broken woman Alex had left behind.Julie leaned over, her eyes blazing. "They love it," she said quietly. "They really do."I grinned and nodded. "They should," I responded. "We've poured everything into this."As the meeting came to a close, I started taking notes. But then I noticed a towering, elegant figure that s
AFTER MY EX-WIFE THE RETURN OF ALESSIA
ALEX Camilla stepped in with her head held high and her presence imposing. She donned a navy-blue dress that matched her beautiful assurance. Julie walked behind her, carrying some documents, but Camilla remained focused on the task at hand. Her professionalism served as a screen against the mayhem that lingered around her. I couldn't take my gaze away. She noticed me gazing and softened her eyes briefly before turning away. My heart wrenched cruelly. ______We took our seats on the elevated platform. The hall was packed with expectant faces, including investors and staff. Camilla and I sat side by side. The Q&A session began, and the room fell silent. Investors, journalists, and company executives sat forward in their seats, eager to examine every word. The first query came from a man dressed in a gray suit, his voice steady and professional. "How do you plan to ensure this product stands out in such a competitive market?" Camilla leaned closer, her expression confident yet
AFTER MY EX-WIFE I'VE LOST HER AGAIN
ALEXThe silence in the car felt oppressive as I drove back from Camilla's apartment. Her words echoed in my thoughts, each phrase like a fresh wound. "Alex, I don't want you close anymore. Not outside our partnership." Her voice, steady but tinged with finality, played repeatedly. I held the steering wheel tighter, the ache in my chest acute and constant. She had shut the door to her heart, locking me out. And this time, there was no uncertainty or crack in her determination. I was left standing outside, hoping for a miracle that may never arrive. My thoughts moved to Ava. Her brilliant smile appeared in my imagination, a spark of brightness in the dark. I remembered how happy she was when she saw me at her school today. Her smile made me pleased, and I felt I was coming near to fulfilling my dream, but it came crashing down at my feet.Yesterday at the supermarket, she spotted me from the corner of the aisle and when I approached her, her eyes beamed with excitement as she scr
AFTER MY EX-WIFE WHERE'S MY DADDY?
Camilla. As soon as I opened the door, Ava jumped off the couch, her bag still hanging on one shoulder and her drawing book held securely in one hand. Her big, expectant eyes looked beyond me, filled with hope. "Where is Big Uncle?" she said, her voice brimming with innocence and delight. I froze for a moment, my stomach wrenching. I expected this question, but that didn't make it any simpler to answer. "Honey," I murmured, attempting a grin that did not reach my eyes; "he had an important meeting to attend. He promised to return another day. The words tasted harsh and heavy as they left my tongue. I could feel the tightness rising in my chest, my fingers clenching into fists at my sides. Alex had no plans to return—not if I had anything to say about it. I couldn't dispute that Ava adored him. It terrified me how quickly she'd become attached. Her sparkling eyes faded, and her little shoulders sagged under the weight of disappointment. She fiddled with a corner of her sketc
AFTER MY EX-WIFE MOVING FORWARD
CAMILLA The stillness between us was oppressive and crushing. I could feel his eyes penetrating through me, as if he was trying to read my thoughts and figure out how I felt. My heart thudded terribly in my chest, and I struggled to keep my expression neutral. But then he spoke, his tone gentle and almost hesitant."I'm sorry."Those two words struck me harder than intended. I blinked in amazement at the unexpected apologies. Alex never apologised. Not back then. Not after he left me devastated and damaged. Especially not when I asked him to stay. His coldness had always been impenetrable, and hearing him apologize made my chest constrict with mixed emotions.For a brief moment, I sensed a spark of something—hope? But I pushed it down immediately. I couldn't let myself believe it. Not again. His words had previously caused me to believe in a love that never existed. Was this just another one of his schemes?I examined him closely, noting how his jaw clinched slightly and his hands fi
AFTER MY EX-WIFE THE BATTLE OF BOUNDARIES
CamillaAva's enthusiasm twisted my heart. She took Alex's hand as they walked to his car, her little feet leaping with each step and her face beaming with joy. I could not bring myself to stop her. I wanted to, I truly did. I wanted to call her back and remind her of the boundaries I had set. But, how could I? How could I ruin that joy, that innocence, simply because I was afraid?She was so carefree and full of faith. And there it was: the terrible sting of jealousy. She was more than just thrilled to see him. She was thrilled to be with him. How readily she welcomed him into her world, without hesitation, and without the barriers I had built up over the years. It was as if he had never hurt me, as if his absence for all these years had no significance.My hands tightened over the steering wheel, my fingers throbbing as I struggled to keep my emotions under control. This wasn't only about Ava's happiness. No, it was about him. It always returned to him. Alex. The man who crushed my
AFTER MY EX-WIFE AN UNWELCOME GUEST
ALEX The bell rang, and within minutes, children flooded out of the school, filling the air with laughter and conversation. My heart beat as I scanned the crowd. Then I saw Ava. Her bag thumped against her little back, and she held her food flask in one hand. Her neat locks flowed with each stride, but something about her appeared different. She appeared more collected and less fun than normal, almost as if she were carrying more than a child her age should."My princess," I said, straining my voice to seem light.Ava's eyes brightened as she spotted me. "Big uncle!" she said, racing towards me. Her laughter filled the air as I bent down to catch her and take her into my arms."You fulfilled your promise!" She giggled and wrapped her arms around my neck."Of course," I replied, smiling as I held her close. "You know you are my princess. I always keep my promises."She nodded fervently, her enthusiasm contagious. "School was fine today. "I received a star for my drawing!" she said, sh
