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66- I didn’t have weaknesses. I had responsibilities.
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2025-03-07 14:07:01
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After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 67- I don't like him
AUDREY POV I was overthinking it. I had to be. Maybe I’d misread the entire thing. Maybe I’d let my own feelings twist his actions into something they weren’t. Because what other explanation was there? One minute, Michell was looking at me like I was something he wanted—like he couldn’t help himself. His voice would drop, his touch would linger just a second too long, and I’d feel my skin heat under his attention. And then, just as suddenly, he was gone. Distant. Cold. Professional to the point of indifference. I noticed it immediately. The way he stopped coming around. The way he kept conversations with me strictly polite but brief. He didn’t linger. Didn’t look at me the way he had before. It was so painfully obvious that even Amelia noticed. “Did Audrey do something bad?” I’d had to school my expression when she said it, but inside, I was rattled. Because I was wondering the same damn thing. What changed? I told myself it didn’t matter. That I should just
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-08After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 68- That's where my theory comes in
AUDREY POV Lisa’s apartment was warm, the air filled with the faint scent of vanilla candles and something sweet baking in the oven. She had already set out a bottle of champagne and a tray of snacks—cheese, crackers, and some chocolate-covered strawberries. I sank into the couch with a sigh, accepting the glass she handed me. “So?” I raised an eyebrow. “What’s the occasion? What’s the good news?” Lisa waved me off, settling beside me. “We’ll get to that.” I gave her a suspicious look, but before I could say anything, she tilted her head and gave me a long once-over. Then, dramatically, she rolled her eyes. “Okay, but seriously—why are you dressed like my grandmother?” I blinked. “Excuse me?” She gestured at my outfit—a simple sweater, jeans, and sneakers. Basic. Comfortable. “I mean, look at you. You’re practically screaming ‘I have given up on life.’” I frowned, glancing down at myself. “What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?” Lisa scoffed. “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-12After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 69- You have such a nice hair.
AUDREY POV “This is ridiculous.” Lisa ignored me, shoving me onto a chair. “Stay still.” I huffed, crossing my arms. “I already agreed to the dress. That should be enough.” Lisa snorted. “Oh, sweetheart, no. We’re not just dressing you up, we’re transforming you.” I rolled my eyes but stayed put as she yanked my hair out of its usual ponytail and ran her fingers through it. “You have such nice hair,” she mused, grabbing a brush. “Why do you always tie it up like you're about to do someone’s taxes?” “Because it's convenient,” I muttered. Lisa tsked. “Convenient is another word for *boring.* Now hush.” She worked fast, her fingers moving with practiced ease as she styled my hair. Meanwhile, I sat there like a hostage, occasionally flinching when she tugged too hard. “This is so unnecessary,” I groaned. Lisa scoffed. “You agreed to my plan, so stop whining.” “Did I agree, though?” I shot her a look. “Yes. And it's too late to back out.” I sighed, letting her do whatev
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-13After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 70- That was a rude welcome.
MICHELL POV I watched the footage again. And again. Audrey had left home, and she didn't deem it fit to put a call through to me. I tried her phone again. Voicemail. I had come home, expecting things to be as they should be—Audrey with Amelia, going over her lessons or making her laugh over some bedtime story. Instead, I had found Gabriella with Amelia in the sitting room, braiding her hair as the little girl hummed under her breath. Gabriella tending to Amelia wasn’t out of the ordinary. Audrey being gone without a word? That was. “Where is she?” My voice had been steady. Controlled. Gabriella had looked up, blinking in mild confusion. “Miss Audrey? She left hours ago, sir.” My fingers curled. “Left?” “Yes,” she said, straightening. “I assumed she told you.” She hadn’t. I clenched my jaw, shoving my phone into my pocket as I turned back to the screen, staring at the frozen image of her car leaving the estate gates. Where the hell did she go? And why hadn’t she told
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-14After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 71- Make him admit he has feelings for you
AUDREY POVI led Amelia upstairs, my mind buzzing with questions. Who was that man? He had called Michell ‘brother,’ but there was no warmth between them—only cold, tense energy. Michell had looked furious at his arrival, and the way his jaw clenched when Victor spoke…it was as if he had been dreading this moment. Was he really Michell’s brother? The one he had been preparing for his visit months ago?If so, why did Michell seem to hate him? I reached Amelia’s room and set her cartoons up, smoothing her hair as she settled on the bed. “You stay here, okay? I’ll be back in a bit.” She pouted but nodded, already engrossed in the colorful characters on the screen. I stepped out quietly, shutting the door behind me, and made my way back downstairs. But as I neared the dining room, I heard voices. “…And the little girl, she calls you Dad?” A pause. Then, Victor’s tone sharpened. “Does she know?” I stopped in my tracks. Then, Michell’s voice, low and edged with fury. “Keep
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-16After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 72- You're screwed, man
MICHELLVictor was getting too comfortable.It wasn’t just the way he walked around the estate like he belonged there. It was the way he talked—his casual, amused tone, always pushing, always testing. And Audrey… she didn’t seem to mind.I noticed it every time I walked into a room.The way she’d laugh at something he said, the way he leaned just a little too close when speaking to her. The way she never looked as guarded around him as she did with me.I should have ignored it. I had bigger things to deal with—Montiel and De Luca.Samuel and Hector had come up with a temporary solution, something to stall their next move while I figured out how to gut their operation properly. It wasn’t enough. I needed something permanent, something that would send a clear message.Yet here I was, gripping the edge of my desk, my jaw tight with irritation, because Victor had just made Audrey laugh in the next room.I exhaled slowly, forcing my thoughts back to business.I clenched my jaw, shoving th
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-17After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 72- You're in love with Michell
AUDREY POV.I slammed the door shut behind him, my breath coming fast and uneven. My hands were clenched so tight my nails dug into my palms. How dare he?I stalked across the room, trying to shake the fury crawling under my skin. Michell had always been this way—one moment, he was close, watching me like I was the only thing in the world that mattered. The next, he was cold, distant, acting like I didn’t exist. And now, now he had the audacity to storm into my room, accusing me of seducing Victor? I let out a harsh, bitter laugh, pacing in frustration. What the hell was his problem?It wasn’t like he had any claim over me. He made sure of that.Months ago, we had sex. It wasn't a kiss or a hug. Sex.And what did he do after? Nothing. Not a single word. Not even a hint that it meant anything to him. He pretended like it never happened. Like it was something to be erased. And yet, tonight—tonight he had the nerve to act possessive? To look at me with that dark, jealous
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-18After Divorcing My Ex-husband, I Returned And Shined 74- Figure yourself
MICHELL POVI clenched my jaw as I walked through the hallways of the estate, my fingers still curled into fists at my sides.Victor.I should’ve known. I did know. That bastard had a reason for being here, and now I was certain it had nothing to do with some harmless visit.It wasn’t just business. It was personal.I saw the way he looked at Audrey. The way he lingered too long, the way he smirked like he was playing some private game I wasn’t invited to. And tonight? Tonight was the last fucking straw.My phone buzzed. Hector.I answered without looking away from my screen. “Tell me.”“I started digging into Victor,” Hector said without preamble. His voice was clipped, all business. “So far, nothing directly incriminating, but his movements don’t add up. His trip here wasn’t planned last minute—he was preparing before you even had trouble with Montiel.”That made me pause. “Before?”“Yes. Almost like he knew something was coming.” A pause. “Or like he’s part of it.”I exhaled throug
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-19
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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
