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Chapter 352 Cookies Keep The Fears At Bay
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After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 353 True Meaning Of Consequences
(Lydia)I don’t know how long I’ve been here. Time feels like a distorted concept in this dark room, blending together into an endless stretch of fear and uncertainty. My hands ache as I continue to work on the restraints binding me. I can’t tell if it’s been minutes or hours since I started, but all I know is that I won’t stop. I’ve come too far to give up now.Every small victory feels monumental; the sharp edge I found on this decrepit chair has become my lifeline. With each careful cut, I feel the ropes beginning to fray, but the struggle is exhausting. I pause only when the pain becomes unbearable, taking a moment to breathe deeply, my stomach growling in protest, begging for sustenance. But I can’t think about food right now; I can’t let my mind wander too far from the task at hand.My throat is dry as parchment paper, a painful reminder of my situation, but I force myself to focus. I need to be strong. I need to find a way out of here. I listen intently for any sounds beyond t
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 354 The Golden Cage
(Thomas)The dim, flickering neon sign of The Golden Cage cast a shadow across the street as I parked my car. Beside me, Jack exhaled a low, tense breath.“This place looks like a setup for a bad decision,” he muttered, scanning the scene through the windshield.I gave a slight nod, “But it’s the only lead we’ve got. And if it gets us closer to Lydia, I don’t care what kind of place it is.”Jack glanced at me, his usual calm slipping just a bit when he said, “We’ll get her back, Thomas.”I didn’t answer. All I could think about was Lydia’s face, the way her hand felt in mine the last time I saw her. The determination, the strength…she’d been braver than anyone I knew. But I couldn’t bear the thought of her locked away, maybe hurt or worse, just because Nathan had a score to settle.“Let’s get this done,” I said, stepping out of the car.We walked in silence to the door, the thick smell of stale beer and cigarette smoke hitting us like a wall as soon as we pushed inside.The place was
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 355 A Letter
(Adeline)I watched Miles and Mabel nibbling on their cookies, little crumbs scattered around their plates and flecks of chocolate smudging their fingers. They giggled between bites, eyes bright and carefree, blissfully unaware of the shadows hanging over us.I forced a smile, but my heart felt heavy, as if a hand were squeezing it tightly. I could barely keep the tremble from my lips as I spoke, “Alright, darlings, time to finish up. Grandma’s getting tired.”Miles gave me a look of concern, his little forehead creased, “Bed already, Grandma?”“Yes, sweetheart,” I murmured, reaching over to brush a crumb off his cheek, “But first, I need to give you two a big kiss goodnight.”Mabel giggled and tilted her face toward me, waiting for her turn. I leaned down, pressing a soft kiss on each of their foreheads, breathing in their scent, the smell of warm cookies and innocence. If only I could shield them from every hurt, every worry. But I knew life had other plans.“Be good for Grandma Mar
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 356 Nowhere To Be Found
(Thomas)The last slivers of daylight slipped behind the horizon as Jack and I pulled up to the warehouse. It loomed ahead of us like a silent, hulking shadow, its broken windows reflecting what little light remained in the sky. I cut the engine, and for a moment, we just sat there in the silence, staring at the cold, uninviting structure in front of us.“This is it,” I said, more to myself than to Jack.We’d gone through the other addresses Luca had given us, and each one had turned out to be a dead end. This warehouse was our last shot tonight. My chest felt tight, anxiety squeezing my lungs. Lydia could be in there. Or she could be somewhere else entirely, and we were just stumbling around in the dark, hoping for a miracle.Jack shifted beside me, “Ready?”I nodded, but my hands felt clammy against the steering wheel, “Yeah, let’s do this.”We got out of the car, the cool night air cutting through my jacket as we walked toward the building. The silence was unnerving, the only sound
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 357 A Solid Lead
(Thomas)Jack drove quietly beside me, and the hum of the engine blended with the white noise in my head. Each empty location, each dead end had felt like a blow that I couldn’t shake off. The longer Lydia was gone, the harder it was to keep myself grounded in anything other than sheer desperation. Jack had given me hope, a lifeline, back in the warehouse, but here in the car, with only the silence between us, that hope felt as fragile as glass.Just then, my phone buzzed, the screen lighting up with George’s name. I picked it up, a flicker of nervous hope flaring in my chest.“George?” My voice sounded rough, even to my own ears, “Any news?”“I found something,” His voice was breathless, alive with urgency as he said, “I was going through CCTV footage, anything I could get my hands on from cameras around the area where we last tracked Nathan’s car.”My grip on the phone tightened, “Did you see her? Did you see Lydia?”“No, but I did find Nathan’s car.” George’s voice was steady, cal
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 358 Plea For Help
(Lydia)The hunger gnawed at me, a hollow ache that had settled in my stomach hours ago, leaving me dizzy and weak. My throat was parched, my lips cracked. The darkness of the room felt heavy, oppressive, as if the walls themselves were closing in around me. My hands, bound and raw, ached from the rough rope. Every sound, every creak in the silence seemed amplified, setting my nerves on edge.I’d lost track of time. Hours blurred together. I could only cling to the faint hope that Thomas was out there, that he hadn’t given up, that he was fighting to bring me home. But each passing second chipped away at that hope, leaving me adrift in a sea of desperation.Just when I thought I might finally faint from hunger and exhaustion, I heard footsteps approaching. The sound was soft at first, like a whisper, but as it grew louder, my heart quickened, a mix of fear and hope flooding through me. I sat up as best I could, squinting against the darkness.The door creaked open, spilling a dim lig
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 359 This Could Be It
(Thomas)The silence in the car was interrupted by my phone buzzing again. I answered it immediately, George’s voice crackling through the line.“I found something else,” George said, “Another camera picked up the car turning onto East Fremont. I’m trying to find the exact location but it might take a minute.”Jack and I exchanged a glance, his expression set with the same determination I felt, “George, I can’t thank you enough.”“It’s what I’m here for Thomas. Now get back here quick so that we can plan how to proceed,” George replied.The moment I got off the phone with George, a surge of urgency shot through me. He’d found something, finally a real lead. I could almost feel my heartbeat pounding in my throat, a mix of desperation and resolve coursing through me. As Jack and I raced back to the office to meet George, I gripped the steering wheel tightly, channeling every bit of my frustration and fear into the drive, forcing myself to stay focused.Jack glanced over at me, sensing
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 360 Promise Of Safety
(Lydia) The ropes around my wrists fell slack as Sophie untied the last knot, her hands trembling but determined. For a moment, we locked eyes, the silent exchange between us as thick as the darkness around us. I wanted to throw my arms around her, to thank her, but I knew there was no time. She pressed a finger to her lips, signaling for silence, and nodded toward the doorway."Stay low," she whispered, barely audible, her gaze flicking nervously toward the door, "If you’re quick, you might make it before they notice."I nodded, squeezing her hand in a silent promise, and then I slipped into the shadows of the dimly lit corridor. Every sound was amplified in the silence, the creak of the old floorboards, the faint hum of machines in the distance, and my own shallow breathing. Sophie had told me Nathan would be holed up in his makeshift office, still thinking he had me under his control, and that his guards tended to patrol only the perimeter.With my pulse pounding in my ears, I sta
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(Thomas)The last time I saw Jack, he was deflecting my questions about what had happened to leave him injured and refusing any professional help. Typical Jack, always shielding others from his chaos, carrying the weight of his decisions like a stubborn mule. I knocked firmly on his apartment door, which was closed this time, knowing he’d hear the sound even through the thick, industrial-style door. After a moment, the door creaked open. Jack stood there, shirtless, a fresh bandage wrapped around his side. He looked tired but not beaten. That was my brother, gritty, relentless, and unyielding even when life knocked him down.“Thomas,” he greeted with a nod, stepping aside to let me in, “Didn’t expect you to drop by.”“Clearly,” I replied, gesturing to his appearance, “You could’ve at least put on a shirt for the occasion.”He smirked faintly, closing the door behind me. Jack’s apartment was neat but lived-in, a mix of modern decor and personal touches that reflected Jack’s no-nonsen
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 473 With A Quiet Prayer for Courage
(Lydia)The morning passed quietly, but my mind was anything but still. Talking to Mama in the garden earlier had eased some of the heaviness pressing down on my chest, but it hadn’t erased it entirely. It felt like smoothing a wrinkle in fabric only to have another one pop up. There were so many reasons for my hesitance, and the biggest one gnawed at me: I hadn’t told Thomas. I could still see his face from last night, relaxed and content, the way his eyes crinkled when he smiled at me over dinner. It had been a perfect evening, something we hadn’t shared in a long time. I hadn’t wanted to taint it with this...complication. But now, the silence I’d kept about Clara weighed on me like a stone. I stirred my coffee absently at the kitchen counter, staring out at the bright day outside. Mabel and Miles were at preschool, their laughter and chatter missing from the house, leaving it quieter than usual. Thomas had kissed me on the forehead before leaving for work, his expression one of
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 472 Meeting’s Set
(Thomas)The faint hum of my office phone was drowned out by the stack of emails I had been working through since the moment I arrived at work. The buzz of productivity was always welcome, a way to focus my mind, especially after the whirlwind of emotions from last night. The date with Lydia had been everything I hoped it would be, a moment of calm amid the chaos. I found myself smiling as I clicked through a report, her laughter from last night still echoing in my mind. It had been a while since I’d seen her truly happy, her guard down, and it reminded me of why I fought so hard to protect what we had built together. My cell phone vibrated on the desk, breaking my thoughts. I glanced at the screen: Aiden. That name always brought a mix of feelings. Reassurance, because he was a solid ally, and apprehension, because his calls often came with heavy news. I picked up, leaning back in my chair, "Aiden, what’s the update?" His voice was steady but carried an edge, like a surgeon
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 471 Help
(Adeline)The front garden was always my favorite place to sit, especially in the morning. The air carried a crisp freshness, and the soft rustle of leaves felt like nature’s whisper of reassurance. Today, I felt lighter, less weighed down by the fog of fatigue that had wrapped around me since the surgery. A week had passed, and though I knew there was still a long road ahead, scans, radiotherapy, and who knew what else, I was grateful for small mercies like this. Lydia sat beside me, her posture relaxed but her eyes distant. She should have been glowing after her date with Thomas last night; I’d seen her excitement all day leading up to it. Yet, there was something off about her today, a subtle undercurrent of worry she couldn’t quite hide. I reached over and patted her hand, drawing her out of her thoughts, “You seem troubled, my dear. What’s on your mind?” She blinked, then gave me a soft smile, though it didn’t quite reach her eyes, “Nothing to worry about, Mama. Just…think
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 470 I Was Wrong
(Margaret)The mansion was quiet, its grand halls and rooms bathed in moonlight, but I was still awake, as I often was these days. Sleep came sparingly. I’d taken to wandering the mansion late at night, a habit born of restlessness and regret. Tonight, I found myself seated in the parlor, nursing a lukewarm cup of tea, when I heard the faint creak of the front door. Ruby. Her steps were light but purposeful, and as she crossed into the hallway, I caught a glimpse of her face. She looked lost in thought, her brow furrowed, her lips pressed into a thin line. There was something about her expression that tugged at me, a pang I couldn’t quite place but that settled uncomfortably in my chest. “Ruby,” I called gently, my voice cutting through the stillness. She froze for a moment, her back to me, before turning slightly, her posture tense. Her eyes met mine briefly, a flicker of something unreadable passing through them, before she resumed her stride, heading toward the staircase.
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 469 A Hurried Departure
(Jack)The room was bathed in the muted glow of the television, the credits of the movie rolling silently on the screen. Ruby lay beside me, her head resting lightly against my shoulder, her breathing slow and even as she slept. I didn’t dare move. Instead, I let my gaze linger on her, taking in the soft lines of her face, the way her lashes rested against her cheeks, the slight rise and fall of her chest. Her hair framed her face, catching the dim light in a way that made her look almost ethereal. I shouldn’t be doing this, shouldn’t let myself get caught up in the illusion. But in that moment, it felt impossible not to. For years, this apartment had been a space I’d tried to keep void of emotion, a place where I could compartmentalize my life, separate work from personal chaos. But Ruby had changed that. When she’d been here, this place had felt alive, warm. And now, with her asleep beside me, it felt like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from.My mind wandered back to the few
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 468 Stubborn
(Ruby)I stood outside Jack’s apartment door, my hand hesitating over the knocker. I shouldn’t be here. I’d already done more than enough, stitched him up, watching him avoid my questions like he always did. But despite every logical reason to stay away, I was here. Because this wasn’t just anyone, it was Jack. The Jack who had once made me laugh so hard I cried, who had shared countless quiet evenings with me in this very apartment. The Jack who, despite all the hurt and chaos, still managed to make my heart skip a beat when I thought of him. I pressed my lips together, pushing the memories aside. This wasn’t about rekindling anything; it was about making sure he was okay. He had shown up at my door injured and vulnerable, and no matter how much time had passed or how complicated things had gotten, I couldn’t ignore that. Taking a deep breath, I knocked. When Jack opened the door, his surprise was clear, though he quickly masked it with that practiced cool demeanor of his.
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 467 On My Terms
(Jack)I sat on the edge of my couch, staring at the bandage on my side, frustration boiling just beneath the surface. The room was quiet, save for the faint hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen. The family doctor had left about an hour ago after re-dressing my wound. He was efficient and professional, as always, and I appreciated the care. But damn it, why hadn’t I thought to call him in the first place? The moment I got injured, my instincts hadn’t pointed me toward practicality or logic. No, instead, I’d ended up at Ruby’s apartment, bloodied and in desperate need of stitches. I didn’t even remember the exact route I’d taken to get there, just that I had. Like my brain had been hardwired to seek her out, even when it made no sense. It embarrassed me now. Ruby had been nothing but calm and steady as she stitched me up, but I could tell how unsettled she was underneath that brave exterior. And I’d put her in that position, dragged her into something she had no business being
After Forgetting Me, My CEO Ex-husband Regrets Chapter 466 Date Night
(Lydia)The drive back to the mansion felt electric, charged with an energy I couldn’t quite put into words. Thomas’s hand rested on my thigh as he navigated the quiet streets, his fingers brushing gently against my skin. Neither of us said much; the connection between us was palpable without needing words. By the time we reached the house and stepped through the door, it was as if the air around us crackled with anticipation. Ruby had left a note on the counter saying the kids were asleep and she’d see us tomorrow. I smiled, grateful for her support, but my focus was entirely on Thomas. As soon as the door to our bedroom clicked shut behind us, it was like a dam broke. His lips were on mine in an instant, hot and urgent, pulling me into him as if the space between us was unbearable. My hands found their way to his shoulders, then his hair, as I pressed closer, feeling the hard lines of his body against mine. “Lydia,” he murmured, his voice low and thick with desire. I didn’t
