LOGINShare
CHAPTER 89
Last Updated:
2024-11-25 22:47:13Related chapters
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 90
Arabel's POVThe whole place is in pitch darkness, and I wonder why.I haven't been here in weeks, and I guess because of Richard's absence, the maintenance office might have been complacent.With a long hiss leaving my mouth, I flash on my phone torch, holding firmly onto Daisy as we ascend the staircase.“Mommy,” Daisy groans, and I pick her up immediately. She was already asleep at Ashley's, but the moment I picked her up so we could come here, she woke up.She was constantly asking me about her dad's health. As we drove here, I was sure to satisfy all of her curiosity.As soon as we are in front of the door, my gaze shifts to Richard's apartment while panting.Pity gnaws at my heart.I doubt if he even remembers living with her. With me as his next-door neighbor.When I sent him that message about spending the night here, I expected him to call to ask which penthouse, but he hasn't, and I assume he hasn't seen my message.I wonder what he is up to.Probably trying to rectify whate
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 91
Arabel's POVIf there is anything I hate, it is a seed of doubt.It tends to grow bigger with each passing moment, until I find myself dropping Daisy off back at Ashley's and coming here to LaRosa Club.I would also be spending the night at Ashley's. I can't go back to the penthouse. The thought of Alex coming back scares the shit out of me.As soon as I enter, I realize how deafening the loud music is. I wave my way through the crowd, feeling silly for coming here and wanting to catch Richard pants down with Eve.Richard never cheated in our marriage. But he can do that now. We aren't even in a relationship yet, so why am I doing this?If this is true, Richard will never see me again. I won't let him take me for a fool again.I move closer to the bar, signaling to the bartender to get me a drink. He flashes a smile, tempting me to ask him if he has seen anyone like Richard around.That is even more silly.Grabbing the glass, I gulp it all down, whirling around to scan through the cro
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 92
Richard's POVHer right leg hooks over my thighs as she snuggles further into my sides, causing a low chuckle to escape my lips.Satisfied with this moment, I wrap an arm around her, pulling her further in, until she starts to murmur in her sleep.I almost laugh again.This is a side of Arabel I have never seen.When we were married, we barely slept together in the same room, and I really find this adorable.Perhaps it's because she was drunk last night.Suddenly, her eyes flicker open, and she shoots to her feet, stalking to the door without looking at me.“Hey,” I call to her without getting out of bed. “Nothing happened.”Just like the other day at the penthouse, when she got drunk and slept over in my apartment, she was so worried and flushed that something must have happened between us.I'm sure she is thinking the same thing now.My statement makes her stop. I stare at her stiff back until she turns around to meet my gaze.“I'm not leaving because of that,” she says, making me r
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 93
Arabel's POVDarting my gaze around, I realize the reason why he brought me here.Outside the transparent window, there is an overview of a beautiful beach. There are people beside it sunbathing.“I see you love it.” His murmurs make me turn my head away from the window.With a smile, I reply. “Yeah.”He places the tray containing steak and a bottle of red wine in between us, making me bounce my gaze from the meal to him.“Lunch,” he only says before sitting back and relaxing with folded arms.Since he told me about Alex this morning, I have been in a terrible mood. I told him to give me some space to let everything process in my head.First, Alex took Daisy without my knowledge. And now, he is trying to sabotage my relationship with Richard by planning with Eve.Not only did he do that, but he even went so far as to marry and impersonate Richard.I should have known the moment he said almost everything about Richard's meeting with Eve. I should have suspected him.Apparently, it was
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 94
Arabel's POVI find Daisy in the courtyard with Ashley, watering her flowers. The moment Daisy sees me approaching, she drops the little watering can and rushes towards me. “Mommy!”Laughter erupts from my lips. “Baby!”“You are difficult to see, Bella,” Ashley says, rolling her eyes at me. “All because of one man.”I glare at her, and she laughs, raising her hand in surrender. “I didn't say anything.”“Yes, you did.”“No, I didn't.” She protests and pulls me into a hug as soon as I drop Daisy to the floor.“Where is Caleb?” I ask, looking around. “Still at work?”“Yes, you came to see him?” She asks with curiosity, and I shake my head.“I came to see you for something and to pick up Daisy.” I inform her, pulling her from the garden while she gestures to a passing maid to assist in watching Daisy, who has returned to watering the flowers.“Daisy said she wants to study horticulture. It makes me wonder how she got to know such a big word,” Ashley says with a surprised expression.I sha
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 95
Richard's POVI figured coming to see things for myself was best. I would be able to check in with maintenance and have Arabel's lock changed.Caleb's sharp intake makes me snap my head to him as I think over my decision to tell him.My secret.I haven't told my mother yet, and I don't intend to. I know she would persuade me to tell Arabel, and I am not ready for that yet.When I have Alex and Eve safely locked up in jail and no longer a threat to our relationship, I will tell her.For now, I can't.But I want to tell Caleb.“Here we are,” he says, driving straight into the garage and stopping. He comes out of the car, and I do the same.He visited right after Leo left, and I suggested we come to the penthouse together.Unlike Arabel's description, the entire place isn't completely dark. I figured it was probably Alex's doing.The maintenance of the house continues regardless of my presence.I take long strides towards the maintenance office, knocking slightly on the door before ventu
Last Updated : 2024-11-25CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 96
Richard's POVFrom the way she tilts her head, staring darkly at her phone screen, I know something is definitely up.I step down, and she raises her head to see me leaning against the railings.“Hi,” she says, flashing me a smile before walking past me, leaving me with surprise fluttering all over.Is this because of my proposal? Is she attempting to avoid me at this moment, or is there another reason?I twirl around to grab her hand. “Arabel?”“Yes?” She replies, pretending not to have walked past me like it was normal. She is damn good at pretending, but I always know when she is pretending.“Are you upset at me or something?” I ask carefully, peering down at her brown eyes.“Mad at you? What for?”“Earlier…”“Richard, I am so tired. I have a lot to do tomorrow with the branch's opening. I need to go to bed now.” She stops me from going further.Feeling pain slicing through me at her excuse, I let her go. An emotion flashes across her face before she turns around to leave.Shit!Wh
Last Updated : 2024-12-04CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 97
Arabel's POVRichard kisses me with every ounce of passion and it makes me feel bad about leaving.Even though I don't feel like going back to London alone, I really need to. Work is calling, and I have to go back to my staff at home.“I will come see you next week, as soon as I am done with this shitload!” He mutters, cursing beneath his breath as he drags a pleat of hair behind my ear.With a light smile on my face, I nod.Since the night with Richard, he has been so clingy that it scares me so much. I thought I was the clingy one, but he is worse.Marrying him again is no longer in question, and I hope he doesn't ask me that anytime soon, because the answer would be no.This is just because I can't help it.I want to test the waters. Even though my emotions are taking over my head.Richard has been treating me right. So fucking right that it scares me. It makes me happy. And it makes me so sad.It's so fucking crazy with the whirlwind of emotions I am feeling these days. It makes m
Last Updated : 2024-12-04
Latest chapter
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 115
Arabel's POVA YEAR LATERA smile radiates from my face as I give my reflection one last check.Unable to ignore the blushes on my cheeks, I remain conscious of the excitement fluttering in my stomach, making me feel like a young adult getting married for the first time in her life.Because the first wedding wasn't real, it feels like the first time. We didn't tie the knot out of love, but this time we're marrying because we love each other.It took me birthing Andrew Giodano to realize what I wanted: to have a family with Richard.He never mentioned marriage to me again until a week after the birth of Andrew, when I asked him when he would propose to me again.His jaws dropped in surprise, but quickly disappeared as relief took over. Before I could do anything, he swept me up in his arms and spun me around.Before he could drop me back on my feet, I bit his shoulder.Everything feels surreal.This is indeed happening. This time, I won't stop myself from telling him how much I love hi
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 114
Richard's POVArabel suggested a family date night with mom, Ashley, Caleb, and Daisy present. I haven’t seen her for more than an hour because she is bent on supervising every single meal that comes out of the kitchen tonight.It makes a little smile dance across my face.Sometimes, the pregnancy takes a toll on her. Initially, she experienced morning sickness and constant cravings.At times, she exudes energy and happiness, and today is one of those days.She mentioned she wasn't like this with Daisy. Her pregnancy was stress-free except for the first three months, when she couldn't control her cravings and could barely devour any meals she prepared.When a car drives into the courtyard, I stand up to welcome our first guests, Ashley and Caleb. I still haven't gotten used to the fact that Ashley is no longer my employer but my friend’s wife.Caleb is gradually taking up the role of a best friend in my life. He is very supportive, just like Ashley loves and supports Arabel.He stood
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 113
Arabel's POVStella had just left my office, only to rush back in with a bouquet of flowers and a bright smile on her face.I raise a brow in question, dropping the pen in my hand and asking, “Who is that for?”"You, of course,” she replies, making butterflies erupt in my stomach at the thought of Richard.Is he back in London?I shoot up to my feet as she drops the bouquet on my desk. My eyes catch the little note stuck in between, and I grab it.‘To the most beautiful woman ever.’My heart begins to beat faster as I feel an instant burst of excitement. When I glance up, Stella is still standing with a grin on her face.Just as I am about to ask her to leave, she mutters. “He is waiting outside.”He is really here. My eyes widen as I drop the card, signaling for her to leave. As soon as she leaves, I attempt to maintain composure and avoid displaying excessive excitement before heading out.Richard has been away for two weeks now, and it feels like eternity. Just yesterday, I was tem
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 112
Richard's POVI open the door quietly to see Arabel standing by the window with her arms wrapped around her waist.She is so engrossed, she doesn't even know when I enter fully until I step closer to her and wrap my hands from behind around her stomach.She freezes.“Richard?!” She calls with surprise, and a low chuckle leaves my mouth.She turns around, allowing my hands to drop. “Who else would it be?”I pull her closer and give her a brief kiss on the lips.“What are you doing here?” She glances around her room, probably wondering if I came with someone. “What are you doing here this late?”“I miss you,” I admit in a soft voice.She chuckles and steps back, her arms still around her waist. “But we saw each other a few days ago, Richard. I thought you said you were okay with me being here in London.”I did.But I can't help it. She gave me a condition, and that condition is for her to go back to London.Her home was in London.I didn't give it much thought before giving in. I didn't
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 111
Arabel's POVFollowing my gut is the best thing I can do to reach a decision.I must decide whether to follow my heart's desires or not. For years, I have tried. I have tried to find other men attractive, but none have ever gotten my heart racing the way Richard does.I have tried to despise the man I bore a child for, but nothing has worked. Even though I harbored intense anger towards him for abandoning me, my love for him surpasses even life itself.The words he spewed at me that day, after announcing the divorce, began to ring in my ears.“Remember the agreement we had? Now that Eve is back, we should get a divorce so I can marry her.”The agreement!I thought he was talking about how he told me he still loved Eve. I never recalled him mentioning that our marriage was going to be temporary.I misunderstood him.My overexcitement made me overthink his words that day.And my refusal to feel bad about him having a girlfriend while we are getting married.How could I have thought he w
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 110
Richard's POVShe is wearing the dress.Emotions begin to spiral as I try hard to keep the tears from flowing.When she turns to me, I dart my eyes away quickly and focus on the road.Finally, she breaks the silence. “Where are we going, Richard?”The sound of my voice leaving her beautiful, inviting lips sounds so much like music to me. It prompts me to steal another glance at her beautiful face.She raises a brow, reminding me of the question.“You will see,” I only say, forcefully peeling my eyes off her and hoping she won't insist on knowing where I am taking her. “We are almost there.”Silence falls.The fact that she is wearing the dress I bought for her, which I left on the bed before sending her a text to get dressed because I have somewhere to take her, brings me immense joy.It's tempting me to grab her in my arms and slam my lips on hers.After a few more minutes of driving in silence, I pull over in front of the diner, nervousness sinking into my system.She looks out of t
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 109
Arabel's POVBy the time I drive into the open gates of Ashley's home, I can't keep my left hand from trembling with intense pain.My decision to drive here with one hand unbandaged and the other in cast is an impulsive one, but I was too desperate to be here to think of another alternative.I carefully park the car in the garage and exit, a wince leaving my mouth.I am not supposed to drive here myself, but the tension around Richard and I since I found out about my pregnancy has been so awkward.We haven't talked about it, and Ashley was the first person who came to mind. I could barely stay calm back at the hospital. All I was thinking of was Ashley and about coming here to see her.When I get to the front door, my phone begins to ring, but I ignore it as I hasten to go in.Ashley doesn't know I'm here. The moment I see her maid, I flash her a quick smile. “Where is she?”“In the living room,” she answers after greeting me politely.Without hesitation, I practically jog to the livi
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 108
Arabel's POVMy eyes drift open at the sound of Richard's voice. When I can't see him anywhere around, I lift myself up from the bed, wincing a little, and rest my back on the headboard.He arrives with a phone glued to his right ear.Our eyes lock.“I will have Scott come to you in a couple of hours,” he mutters, his gaze not leaving mine. “Good. Thank you.”He drops the call, and a smile creeps to his face.A frown is etched on my face as I begin to wonder how I got into bed.“Hey,” Richard says, closing the distance between us, his gaze not wavering. “Are you okay?”When I don't answer, he presses his lips on mine briefly before pulling away while I sit still, just in time for his phone to start ringing again.“Work?” I watch him bounce his gaze from me to his phone. He is indecisive on whether to pick up the call or not, probably because he thinks I will convince him to go back home again.“I will call her later, are you okay?” He presses the reject button, then digs it back into
CHASING MY EX-WIFE CHAPTER 107
Richard's POVThe ringing sound of my phone cuts my laughter short as I dig my hand into my pants pocket to fish out the phone with my gaze still fixed on Daisy watering the flowers.I glance at my screen and see that it is Amy, my secretary.She was employed after Ashley resigned. She is nowhere near as excellent as Ashley, but she is okay.Having been away from work for about a month, I wouldn't be this concerned if Ashley was still my secretary.Amy calls me for every single thing.I get that she is still new, but some of her calls are totally unnecessary. I'm thinking of asking Ashley to help me put her through some things while I'm here in London.“Amy?” As soon as I answer the call, Daisy turns to face me. I signal to her to continue watering the flowers before I move away.“Good morning, sir,” she says politely. “Are you back in New York?”“No, Amy. I told you I would be back next week, didn't I?” I remember telling her this a week ago, and two weeks ago, too.“The appointment
