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CHASING 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
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Richard's POVBy the time I am out, Arabel is already in her red car, which she intends to keep here in the mansion till she comes back to visit.She has Daisy in the back seat as she drives off.Mother is standing in confusion, but as soon as I am close enough to grab my car door, she lunges at me.“What the hell have you done again, you bastard?!” She yells, slapping my face and hitting my chest at the same time.My throat is closing up as my emotions spiral out of control. I should have told her. Caleb warned me, but I didn't listen.I need to go after her.Before I can say anything to my mother, Caleb grabs her and whispers some words to Ashley, whose face is also fluttering with confusion.Ashley takes hold of my mother, and Caleb pushes me over to the passenger's seat before jumping into the driver's seat and driving out at a high speed.I have to find her. We need to get to her before the plane takes off. I need to tell her how sorry I am. I didn't mean to keep it away from her
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Richard's POVWe took the company's helicopter to London.Caleb and I.Mother and Ashley insisted on coming along, but Caleb was able to persuade them to stay back. He promised to call them once we had any news.While they are going crazy with worry, I am losing my mind.The front door of the mansion opens, and Natty flashes me a quick smile. “Mr. Richard.”“Natty, how have you been?” She closes the door behind Caleb and turns to face me squarely. “Is Bella here?”“No sir. She was supposed to arrive yesterday, but we haven't seen her yet. I am still waiting for her arrival,” she replies innocently, as my heart stutters in my chest, my breathing stalling.We didn't see her at the airport, and she isn't home either. Where is she, then? Is she still in New York? Is she hiding somewhere to prevent me from finding her?“She hasn't called either.” Caleb demands on my behalf, and Natty shakes her head, a look of worry creeping into her face.“Is everything okay?” she asks with curiosity.“Ye
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Arabel's POVA broken sob escapes me just as I flutter my eyes open to see myself lying on a strange bed.I jerk up immediately, trying to remember the last thing I did and where the hell I am.The fight with Richard—was it a dream?Slowly, the memories rush in.He paid Leo to follow me and Leo recorded me admitting that I was Arabel Cooper and that I was divorced.Then he lied to me, saying that he hadn't recovered his memory when he already had.I was filled with rage, so I slapped him, turned back on my heels, and left with Daisy in my car.I didn't drive to the airport. I was too broken to go ahead with my plans to return home. I didn't even get to grab my luggage tucked in Richard's booth.I didn't have a destination in mind. I just kept driving with rage.Then what happened?I look away, just as I remember Daisy.When I crawl out of the strange bed, I don't see her.Where the hell is my baby? What happened?I collapse onto the bed as I reminisce about my near-accident. A car was
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Arabel's POVCold water splashes over my face, making me gasp and scramble out of bed.“Wakey, wakey, bridey.” Eve drops down the bowl of water beside the bed, then slumps next to me on a wooden chair before packing her hair into a bun. “I can't believe you are getting married.”I blink.Last night, I lost consciousness because Alex hit me, and now I am getting married. I didn't think it was going to be this soon.Tears suddenly spring to my eyes as my heart constricts painfully in my chest.“Oh, sweet God! Don't cry yet. It's your day!” Eve tries to wipe my tears, but I shove her hand away, making anger cross her expression.“Don't you dare hit me again!” I warn with a tone I can barely recognize, frustration coiling in my chest.She smirks and folds her arms around her bosom before stepping towards me. “What makes you think I will?”I gulp.What is happening? My life has completely changed in an instant. I am no longer running away from Richard but also in a mess of being forced to
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Arabel's POVThe abrupt halt of the car pulls me out of my reverie. Turning around, I see people entering and leaving a registry.Do I stand a chance at escaping here?Alex kisses my cheeks and then says, "Let's go."I don't spare him a glance. He is nothing but a monster.Wearily, I step down from the car, exhaustion hitting hard as my stomach also grumbles. Not only have I suffered a beating, but my stomach is also empty.It feels like a thousand worms are having a feast in my belly, making me wince at intervals.I have accepted my fate.There is little or nothing I can do right now. In a strange land, I won't even be able to leave his side or find someone to listen to me.No one is speaking English around here except for Eve and Alex.My eyes are dry and tired of crying.I am extremely exhausted and thinking of nothing but having a long, peaceful nap. Maybe when I sleep, I will wake up to realize all of this was a dream.I would rather have Richard chase me around the globe, have h
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Richard POVHorror rips a shout from my mouth as Alex trains a gun on Arabel, who is lying flat on the floor in a white wedding dress.Don't shoot! I want to scream as the men move fully into the hall, leaving the other couples in pandemonium.I can't believe Alex would kidnap Arabel and bring her all the way from New York just to force her to get married.Because her phone was in the car, we couldn't track her. I kept throwing curses at Leo, asking him to find a solution before it was too late.Then a call comes through.From a strange number. In Spain.I know no one there except Gonzales. He was once one of my business partners. But I had his number saved, and he wasn't the one calling.It was a call from Daisy.My poor girl was in tears as she told me what was happening. It turned out one of their men had left his phone behind at the house where she was kept alone without her mother. Knowing my number off-hand, Daisy called me. I told her to remain calm, and Daddy was on his way to
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Arabel's POVMy right hand feels crushed and I let a groan leave my mouth.Slowly, I open my eyes to see the handsome face of Richard hovering over me with a sad expression.I blink as everything rushes back in.Alex kidnapped me and Daisy. He was with Eve, and he was forcing me to marry him when a shot rang out. I didn't see Richard until Alex pulled me up with a gun to my head.I felt relief and fear at the same time.Relief that he was there to help. And fear that something bad would happen, or he wouldn't mind getting hurt in my place.“Arabel?” His voice jerks me out of my reverie as he peers down at me intensely with a worried-filled expression.It makes tears spring from my eyes.I survived. I'm safe.“Are you okay? Should I call the doctor?” He moves closer, touching my forehead. This is when I notice the bandage hanging over his shoulder and arm.I try to sit up, but it is difficult because the pain seeps in from my right arm to every part of my body.Then it dawns on me.I w
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
