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After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 124- Dangerous game
MICHELL POVI had been watching Estelle for days now, unable to shake the sense that something was off. I had always been good at reading people, at sensing when their words and actions didn’t match their intentions. And Estelle’s intentions? Well, they were clearer than ever. She wasn’t just back in our lives to ‘help’ Amelia. She was playing a dangerous game, one that involved more than just a niece and her aunt.I had to confront her. I couldn’t stand by any longer and watch her use her charm to manipulate Amelia, to play on her innocence. And, most importantly, I couldn’t ignore the growing discomfort in my chest—the way Estelle’s gaze lingered on me, as though she were waiting for something, some unspoken invitation.The memories of high school were still vivid in my mind, though I had buried them long ago. Estelle and I had once been close, closer than anyone realized. We had dated—before Emilio and Anna had even come into the picture. Before our paths had taken such twisted
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-18After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 125- You're just a nanny
AUDREY POVI had tried everything—talking to Amelia, spending time with her, even getting her little things to show her I cared. But now... things were shifting in a way I couldn’t control. I could see it in the way she looked at me—cold, almost like she didn’t recognize me anymore. It was one of those mornings when I found myself on the edge, trying to get Amelia ready for her activities. She was no longer the giggling little girl I used to have by my side. No, now she had become distant, her eyes always searching for something more. And that something was Estelle. Always Estelle. “Amelia, come on. We need to get dressed for your piano class,” I said gently, trying to coax her into the routine, like I had done hundreds of times before. She crossed her arms, narrowing her eyes. “I don’t want to go. You go alone, nanny.”My heart sank with the word, but I refused to let it show. I wanted to respond, to remind her that I wasn’t just a nanny, but I didn’t have the heart for it today
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-19After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 126- Amelia’s party.
MICHELL POVThe house was decorated just the way Amelia liked it—pastel streamers trailing from the ceiling, a cascade of balloons forming a gentle arch over the dining table, and her favorite butterfly-themed cake resting untouched in the center. The air smelled faintly of vanilla and fresh roses, but something heavier clung beneath it—an unspoken tension that not even the laughter of the guests could cut through.I stood near the stairs, watching as Audrey approached Amelia with a small, wrapped gift in hand. She had been quiet all morning, moving with that graceful calm she always carried, but I saw the flicker of hesitation in her eyes as she bent down in front of my daughter.“Happy birthday, sweetie,” she said with the softest smile.Amelia barely looked at her. She mumbled a low “thank you” and turned away almost instantly—walking straight toward Estelle, who was dressed in designer white and commanding the room like she was the one being celebrated. Audrey straightened slow
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-20After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 127- I missed Audrey
MICHELL POVThe thought of her, my niece, my daughter, growing up like this, cold and distant, was a bitter pill I couldn’t swallow. Estelle had too much influence over her now. I couldn’t allow that.I had to act, and quickly. Later that day, Hector and I made our way to the schoolyard. The plan had started to unfold, the pieces slowly clicking into place. We were being subtle, but I knew that sometimes, subtlety was the key to getting what you wanted without anyone realizing what had been done.The first step was simple: I needed to remind Amelia of Audrey. And what better way to do that than through the small, meaningful moments they shared?“Get the photos from last week, the ones with Audrey and Amelia,” I said to Hector as we arrived at the car. “Make sure we print out a few. We’ll place them around the house—especially in her room. Somewhere she can’t ignore them.”“Got it, boss,” Hector replied. His face was all business, but I could see the concern in his eyes. He understo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-21After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 128- I believe you
AUDREY POV.The moment I saw Amelia, something inside me just... softened. She looked just like she always did, so small, so vulnerable, and yet there was a strength in her eyes that hadn’t been there when she’d left. I barely had time to process the joy swelling inside me before Amelia was running toward me, throwing herself into my arms. Her small, warm body pressed against mine, and I could feel her heart racing. “I missed you so much,” she whispered, her voice muffled against my chest.I held her tighter, unable to say anything for a moment. There was so much I wanted to say, but I didn't need words right then. She was back. That was all that mattered. “I missed you too, sweet girl,” I managed to say, my voice thick with emotion. “I’ve been waiting for you.”Amelia pulled back slightly, wiping her eyes, a soft smile starting to form on her face. “I’m sorry for what I said. I was wrong. Please don’t go away again.”I cupped her face in my hands, wiping away the last of her tear
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-22After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 129- A Clue
MICHELL POVThe next morning, the atmosphere in the house felt different. Lighter, almost, like the heavy weight of Estelle’s presence had finally been lifted. I could still feel the remnants of the tension from last night, but as I watched Estelle gather her things, it was clear she wasn’t sticking around any longer. Her bags were packed, and her eyes—those calculating, cold eyes—flickered with something I couldn’t quite read. Maybe annoyance, maybe bitterness. But it didn’t matter. She was leaving. Finally.I stood in the doorway of the living room, arms crossed, watching her pull her suitcase with that unmistakable grace of hers. It was like she was trying to make her exit look dignified, but there was no hiding the fact that she was being kicked out.“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out,” I muttered under my breath.Audrey, sitting on the couch with a cup of tea before her. Amelia had gone to school.Audrey shot me a glance, but I could see the faintest twitch of a smil
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-23After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 130- Decline
AUDREY POVThe night was quiet, save for the soft rustling of the leaves outside the window and the distant hum of the city. The house felt like a sanctuary now—peaceful, safe. I stood by the mirror in the bedroom, my fingers working through my hair as I absentmindedly ran over everything that had happened in the past few days. It felt like so much had shifted, and yet it felt as if everything had always been leading to this moment.I glanced over at Michell, who was leaning against the doorframe, his expression unreadable but his eyes soft. He was watching me, like he had been doing so much lately, like he was always one breath away from saying something, but never quite finding the words. “I was just thinking,” I said quietly, breaking the silence, “about everything that's happened.”Michell straightened, stepping closer, his presence filling the space between us. “What do you mean?” His voice was low, husky, as if he, too, had been lost in thought.I ran my hand over the fabric
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-23After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 131- You ingrate!
AUDREY POV.That night, after everything, as I finally lay down to sleep, my mind couldn't seem to settle.The day’s events replayed over and over, but it wasn't long before exhaustion took over, pulling me into a deep slumber.The dream came again. The one I’d had so many times before. It was always the same—gentle, comforting. A man’s voice, low and warm, calling me beautiful names, followed by a woman’s melodic tone, soft but so loving, calling me something sweet, something precious. Their words were a lullaby, one I never wanted to wake from.Then there was the boy, the same boy from every dream. A little, golden-haired boy, swinging me in the air. His laughter would echo, sweet and innocent, as the swing creaked with each push. The breeze would tangle my hair, and I’d feel weightless, carefree. For a moment, everything was calm, perfect even. But then something shifted. For the first time, I wasn’t just watching. I was part of the dream. I was the one dancing. My body moved i
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-24
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After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 139- Thank you for divorcing me
AUDREY POV.I couldn’t stop smiling as I touched my belly, feeling a sense of warmth and connection that seemed to grow with every passing day. It was strange, but in the best way possible. This baby—our baby—had already become such a huge part of my world, even before I had a chance to meet them. I couldn’t wait for the day when they’d be in my arms, but for now, I was content with the gentle movements, the little kicks, and the love that already filled me up inside.Michell was beside me every step of the way, and the love I saw in his eyes each time he looked at me was enough to make me feel like I could do anything. The planning for the wedding had been a whirlwind, but it was a beautiful chaos. Everyone was on board—Ethan, Lisa, Amelia—each of them supporting me, making me feel like I wasn’t alone in any of this. I chuckled softly to myself as I remembered the weird cravings. Sometimes they were so odd, even I couldn’t believe what I was asking for. The other day, I had sent
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 138- Preparation
MICHELL POV.The days after Audrey told me about the pregnancy felt like they were moving at a dizzying speed, but with each passing moment, I found myself growing more and more excited. It was a strange combination of fear and joy—a blend of emotions I hadn’t expected. But one thing I knew for sure: this was happening. And I couldn’t be more ready.Ethan was the first person I wanted to tell. He had always been my sounding board, the one I went to for advice. And now, with everything changing, I knew I needed his support more than ever. So, I called him up one evening after dinner, my voice steady but a little too eager. I could hardly contain the news anymore.“Hey, Ethan,” I said, trying to sound casual, but the excitement was practically bubbling over. “I need to tell you something. Can you meet up?”There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by Ethan’s usual laid-back tone. “Of course, man. What’s up?”“I—uh—well, Audrey and I…” I let the words trail off, feeling a mix
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 137- I am going to be a father?
AUDREY POV.I held onto Michell as if I could somehow wrap my arms around the whole world in that one moment. There was something so surreal about it, like time had stopped just for us. The air felt thicker, full of everything I had ever wanted, yet never truly believed I deserved.Michell and I had been through so much, had lived through the ups and downs that tested the very foundation of who we were. We’d fought our way back from uncertainty, built something that felt more real than anything I had ever known before. Yet here we were, standing in the middle of a dream—one that I wasn’t sure I could have even imagined until this moment.As I looked at him, his eyes were still shining with that quiet joy, and I saw something else in them, something deeper than I had ever seen before. He wasn’t just happy because of the proposal. No, this was a sense of peace, of certainty. A quiet understanding that he knew exactly what he wanted in this life—and that was me.And I knew, in that
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 136- Will you marry me?
MICHELL POV.The sound of laughter filled the room as Ethan and I clinked our glasses together, the amber liquid catching the light of the late afternoon sun. It had been a good day—nothing special, just two guys sitting in the living room, talking about life. It felt like the first time in ages that things had slowed down to a pace I could enjoy.“Man, I’m telling you, life is different when you’re not always running from something,” Ethan said, leaning back on the couch, his hand cradling his drink as he looked over at me with that familiar half-smile of his.I chuckled. “I hear you. I spent half my life running—sometimes, it feels like I’m just starting to figure out how to stand still.”Ethan nodded, his gaze thoughtful. “Yeah, it’s strange, isn’t it? Everything’s changed so fast.”After a few moments, I cleared my throat, breaking the silence.“Hey, Ethan,” I started, my voice a little more serious than usual. “I’ve been thinking.”Ethan looked up from his beer, raising an eyebr
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 135- Two blue lines
AUDREY POV.The court proceedings felt like a distant memory now, the courtroom and the judgment barely leaving a mark on me anymore. Evelyn had been sentenced to thirty years, but even that didn't bring the closure I thought it would. Somehow, what she'd done to me still hung in the air. But in the quiet moments that followed, I could feel something shifting inside me, as if the fog was slowly lifting, bit by bit.I’d spent the next few days with Ethan, moving through the motions, trying to piece myself together. There was a sense of calm, but also something delicate—like I could break at any moment if I wasn't careful.Ethan was always there, steady and patient. And somehow, in his presence, I started to feel like I wasn't alone anymore. The pieces of me that felt lost began to click into place.It wasn’t just him, though. Michell, Amelia and Lisa too. They had been so supportive. One morning, as we were all seated in the living area, Lisa spoke. Amelia had gone to school, but n
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 134- I need to see their graves
AUDREY POV.The days after Evelyn’s arrest felt like they belonged to someone else. A strange, dizzying blur of noise and silence, filled with questions I couldn't answer, and memories that still stung like fresh wounds. But somehow, I had to breathe through it all.Ethan had been there—steady and unwavering, like the one constant in the chaos. We had spent hours together, just the two of us. His words were like soft blankets wrapping around the rawness inside me. Ethan and I sat in the garden that morning, the sun barely rising but casting soft golden light over everything. It felt like it was just the two of us, the world far away, as he spoke.“You know,” he said, his voice soft but sure, “no wonder I liked you the moment we met.”I frowned, looking up at him. “What do you mean?”Ethan’s lips twisted into a small, self-deprecating smile. “I couldn't put it together back then. It was like I knew you… but from somewhere else. I should have realized.”I took a deep breath, trying to
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 133- You didn't love me
AUDREY POV.Ethan’s voice was barely a whisper, but it sliced through the air like a blade. “You’re telling me… it was my uncle?”Evelyn’s body sagged as if the truth was physically tearing her apart. Her lips trembled. “Matt… Matt wanted both you and Sophia gone. He was afraid they’d ruin everything.”“What the hell are you talking about?” Ethan’s voice cracked, a mix of confusion and horror. “Why would he—?”“Because he wanted your father’s properties!” Evelyn cried. “So, he wanted to get rid of both of you.”The room was spinning. My breath came in shallow bursts. My knees nearly buckled under me, and I clung to the wall like it was the only thing holding me upright. “What are you saying?” I whispered. “Who was she?”Evelyn looked at me then—really looked at me. And what I saw there made my blood run cold. It wasn’t the cold stare of the woman I’d called Mother all my life. It was something different. Something broken. She stepped forward, trembling, her voice hoarse.“You were So
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 132- Where's Sophia?
AUDREY POV.“Evelyn?” Ethan's voice sliced through the tense air. It wasn’t a question—it was an accusation.“Evelyn?” I echoed, my voice barely a whisper as I tried to process the flood of emotions rushing through me. My gaze darted between Ethan and my mother, whose body had frozen.She turned slowly, her eyes locking with Ethan’s for the briefest moment. In that fleeting instant, I saw it—a flash of something that wasn’t just anger, but something much darker. Fear. But as quickly as it appeared, it was gone, leaving behind only the mask of defiance she always wore.Before anyone could react, she made a desperate move—jerking violently against the grip of the security guards holding her. Her eyes widened in sheer panic, and for a split second, I saw the wild, primal look of someone on the edge of losing control.“Hold her!” one of the guards barked, his grip tightening around her arm as he fought to keep her still.She was cornered now, her frantic eyes scanning the surroundings
After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 131- You ingrate!
AUDREY POV.That night, after everything, as I finally lay down to sleep, my mind couldn't seem to settle.The day’s events replayed over and over, but it wasn't long before exhaustion took over, pulling me into a deep slumber.The dream came again. The one I’d had so many times before. It was always the same—gentle, comforting. A man’s voice, low and warm, calling me beautiful names, followed by a woman’s melodic tone, soft but so loving, calling me something sweet, something precious. Their words were a lullaby, one I never wanted to wake from.Then there was the boy, the same boy from every dream. A little, golden-haired boy, swinging me in the air. His laughter would echo, sweet and innocent, as the swing creaked with each push. The breeze would tangle my hair, and I’d feel weightless, carefree. For a moment, everything was calm, perfect even. But then something shifted. For the first time, I wasn’t just watching. I was part of the dream. I was the one dancing. My body moved i
