Chapter 45 Alex's POV:The next few days had been surprisingly calm, too calm, given the storm Chloe had stirred. I didn't trust the silence. Not after throwing her out and learning of her assassination attempt. Earlier today, Reyna had gone to the flower shop early that morning while I stayed behind to finish some paperwork. As I was about to head out to the office, my phone buzzed. It was the security I had secretly assigned to Reyna."Sir, we have reason to believe there's a threat against Miss Reyna."My heart plummeted. "What kind of threat?""A man has been following her since she left the house. We suspect another assassination attempt.”I didn’t need to hear more. Grabbing my keys, I sprinted to my car.The drive to the flower shop felt endless. Reyna. My Reyna was in danger, and I couldn’t afford to lose her.I arrived just in time. As I parked across the street, I saw Reyna stepping out of the shop, a small bouquet in her hand. The man following her was already moving fast
Chapter 46As Alexander helped me into the car, he placed his hand protectively on my lower back. Today was my first official prenatal appointment, and despite the excitement, I couldn't shake the nerves twisting in my stomach.The hospital smelled of antiseptic and fresh linens as we entered, my fingers gripping Alexander’s tightly. After a short wait, we were ushered into the doctor’s office. Dr. Miranda, a middle-aged woman with a wide smile, greeted us and gestured for me to take a seat.After flipping through my file, she looked up. "First of all, congratulations," Dr. Miranda said, pushing her glasses higher up her nose. "You're one month along, which means this is a crucial time to be careful with your health. I’ll give you a list of foods to avoid, including raw fish, unpasteurized dairy, and too much caffeine. Alexander straightened, his grip on my hand tightening slightly. "Anything else?"Dr. Miranda chuckled. "I see you’re already protective, Mr. Cage. That’s good. First,
Chapter 47Alex’s POV:The sound of my phone ringing cut through the silence and jerked me out of sleep. My brows furrowed, as my hand sluggish from exhaustion, reached for the device on the nightstand. Who the hell is calling this early?“Yeah?” I answered.“Mr. Cage,” A stern voice crackled through the speaker. “This is Officer Matthews from the NYPD. Chloe Bennett escaped from prison last night.”The words punched the sleep right out of me. My body stiffened, and my fingers tightened around the phone. “What?”“She broke out around 9:15 p.m. We’re currently tracking her down, and we assure you, she won’t be free for long.”How the hell did Chloe escape under the watch of several officers? Wasn’t she in maximum security? And more than that—how did a pregnant woman manage to pull off a prison break?But then it hit me.She wasn’t pregnant anymore.She lost the baby months ago.The realization sent shivers down my spine. I exhaled sharply, gripping the phone. “Find her. I don’t care w
Chapter 48Alex's POV:An idea flashed across my mind, as I grabbed my keys, dialed the police officer, and sprinted out of the house.The car roared to life as the officer picked up."I'm so sorry, sir," He said immediately. "We still haven’t tracked Chloe’s location."I gritted my teeth, steering out onto the road. "Forget about that.”The officer's silence stretched for a second before he asked, "Your wife—has she returned home?”"No," I snapped. "Chloe just called and threatened to kill my wife if I don’t marry her in twenty-four hours.”He stayed silent for a few seconds, then he said b"I have a plan. Just come over.""I'm on my way," I said and ended the call.As I sped out of the house, my hands were locked around the steering wheel, and my thoughts were a mess. Hold on, Reyna. Just hold on.When I arrived at the station, the officers were already waiting for me,. Inside, a small team was gathered around a laptop, various tracking devices set up."We have an idea," Officer Mat
Chasing My Run Away Wife After Regret Written By Okwuma Esther (Esther~Writes) Reyna's POV. With all the strength left in me, I dragged the last bag of groceries I bought from the supermarket a few miles away into the house. My hands and neck ached badly as I carried them into the kitchen all by myself because neither the bodyguards nor Alex were around to help me out. Even if Alex was home, I doubt if he would offer a helping hand in lifting the heavy provisions and groceries Into the house. Just the thought of him made my mood turn sour because how can I explain to people that I have no idea when my man would be returning home. ‘it's always been like that anyways,’ I thought, followed by a sigh. He'd leave for days, weeks, sometimes even a month without informing me and whenever I tried asking where he had been for so long, he always gave me the same generic response. "It's none of your business, Reyna. Stop poking your nose into my matters ; your priority should
Reyna's POV.Alex didn't wait a second longer as he pulled me off the bed by my arm and threw me to the ground like I weighed nothing.“Get away from her, you worthless bitch,” Alex cursed. The impact he used to grab my arm and threw me off the bed was heavy which made me hurt my waist as I fell hard on the floor.I shut my eyes, wincing tightly but the pain on my waist was nothing compared to the hurt I felt in my chest.Now that I thought of how our relationship had been in the last months, I was very sure about the reason why Alex always left home without saying a word to me and also spoke to me harshly whenever he was around. It's because he had lost interest in me and was now courting another woman. He had always been sleeping with the bitch that I had considered my best friend all these while! I felt utterly devastated, my heart broken and shattered into irreparable pieces. I was so tired of Alex treating me like I was worthless. As if my only role was to be a housewife, con
Reyna's POV."Make that four extra shots. Bills on me," I heard a deep voice state calmly behind me.Surprised, I shifted my gaze to the owner voice and saw a tall figure settling on the stool next to me. He flashed a quick breathtaking smile at me, revealing the silver braces he had on his shiny white teeth.His sharp manly features was complimented with thick brows, dark orbs that sparkled under the multi-colored clubroom as his lips formed a thin line, few wild strands of his silky curly hair ran down his face, making him look like a seductive warlord.I tore my gaze away, my eyes still lifeless as the bartender slid another shot across the counter and I didn't wait a second to down them one after the other.My vision turned blurry, and my head spun due to the side effect of the vodka I drank to numb the feeling of heartache In my chest, but it doesn't seem like it was working cause the intimate scene between Alexander and Chloe kept playing fresh in my memory.‘Cant i just forget
Alexander Cage's POV.Three Years Later. My fingers unconsciously clenched into fists as I listened to my uncle's demanding tone on the other end of the line, and I could not stay silent any longer."You can't force me into signing over my company, Uncle Donald. The clause clearly states that I can only transfer ownership if Reyna and I are divorced. But we are still married," I explained, my voice rising in frustration. "We are not divorced. Reyna just disappeared without a word!" I added, struggling to keep my anger in check.Uncle Donald had been on my nerves for the past three years, threatening legal action if I didn’t comply. It had been three years since I'd last heard from Reyna, and I repeatedly tried to explain that I had no idea where she was or how she was doing. I asked for more time to find her, but Uncle Donald refused to budge."It's been three years, Alexander Cage. Three fucking whole years and you are yet to find your wife. I gave you enough time to bring her bac
Chapter 48Alex's POV:An idea flashed across my mind, as I grabbed my keys, dialed the police officer, and sprinted out of the house.The car roared to life as the officer picked up."I'm so sorry, sir," He said immediately. "We still haven’t tracked Chloe’s location."I gritted my teeth, steering out onto the road. "Forget about that.”The officer's silence stretched for a second before he asked, "Your wife—has she returned home?”"No," I snapped. "Chloe just called and threatened to kill my wife if I don’t marry her in twenty-four hours.”He stayed silent for a few seconds, then he said b"I have a plan. Just come over.""I'm on my way," I said and ended the call.As I sped out of the house, my hands were locked around the steering wheel, and my thoughts were a mess. Hold on, Reyna. Just hold on.When I arrived at the station, the officers were already waiting for me,. Inside, a small team was gathered around a laptop, various tracking devices set up."We have an idea," Officer Mat
Chapter 47Alex’s POV:The sound of my phone ringing cut through the silence and jerked me out of sleep. My brows furrowed, as my hand sluggish from exhaustion, reached for the device on the nightstand. Who the hell is calling this early?“Yeah?” I answered.“Mr. Cage,” A stern voice crackled through the speaker. “This is Officer Matthews from the NYPD. Chloe Bennett escaped from prison last night.”The words punched the sleep right out of me. My body stiffened, and my fingers tightened around the phone. “What?”“She broke out around 9:15 p.m. We’re currently tracking her down, and we assure you, she won’t be free for long.”How the hell did Chloe escape under the watch of several officers? Wasn’t she in maximum security? And more than that—how did a pregnant woman manage to pull off a prison break?But then it hit me.She wasn’t pregnant anymore.She lost the baby months ago.The realization sent shivers down my spine. I exhaled sharply, gripping the phone. “Find her. I don’t care w
Chapter 46As Alexander helped me into the car, he placed his hand protectively on my lower back. Today was my first official prenatal appointment, and despite the excitement, I couldn't shake the nerves twisting in my stomach.The hospital smelled of antiseptic and fresh linens as we entered, my fingers gripping Alexander’s tightly. After a short wait, we were ushered into the doctor’s office. Dr. Miranda, a middle-aged woman with a wide smile, greeted us and gestured for me to take a seat.After flipping through my file, she looked up. "First of all, congratulations," Dr. Miranda said, pushing her glasses higher up her nose. "You're one month along, which means this is a crucial time to be careful with your health. I’ll give you a list of foods to avoid, including raw fish, unpasteurized dairy, and too much caffeine. Alexander straightened, his grip on my hand tightening slightly. "Anything else?"Dr. Miranda chuckled. "I see you’re already protective, Mr. Cage. That’s good. First,
Chapter 45 Alex's POV:The next few days had been surprisingly calm, too calm, given the storm Chloe had stirred. I didn't trust the silence. Not after throwing her out and learning of her assassination attempt. Earlier today, Reyna had gone to the flower shop early that morning while I stayed behind to finish some paperwork. As I was about to head out to the office, my phone buzzed. It was the security I had secretly assigned to Reyna."Sir, we have reason to believe there's a threat against Miss Reyna."My heart plummeted. "What kind of threat?""A man has been following her since she left the house. We suspect another assassination attempt.”I didn’t need to hear more. Grabbing my keys, I sprinted to my car.The drive to the flower shop felt endless. Reyna. My Reyna was in danger, and I couldn’t afford to lose her.I arrived just in time. As I parked across the street, I saw Reyna stepping out of the shop, a small bouquet in her hand. The man following her was already moving fast
Chapter 44Alex's POV:I didn’t hesitate as I stormed through the hallway, my pulse hammering in my ears. Every step I took toward Chloe’s room felt like I was walking through a furnace. When I pushed the door open with a loud bang, Chloe shot up from her bed, eyes wide, like a deer caught in headlights.“Alex? W-what’s wrong?” She stammered, scrambling to her feet.Reyna slipped in behind me quietly, but my focus was solely on Chloe. I strode toward her, grabbed her by the arm, and yanked her up with such force that she gasped.“You tell me!” I snapped. “What the hell is going on?”Chloe’s eyes darted from me to Reyna and back. “I-I don’t understand. You’re scaring me.”“Don’t play dumb with me, Chloe,” I growled. “Who’s the father of your child?”“I told you—it’s yours!” She screamed, trembling.“Liar!” I bellowed. “Say the truth, or I swear to God, I’ll strangle you with my bare hands!”Her legs buckled, and she collapsed back onto the bed. Tears welled in her eyes as she clutched
Chapter 43Reyna's POV:I could hardly believe it when Alex rushed out of the house to take Chloe to the hospital. Despite everything that had happened, despite the storm Chloe had brought into our lives, Alex still cared enough to ensure her and the baby's safety. And I... I was the one behind the wheel, driving them there like a chauffeur.Alex sat at the back seat with Chloe, who kept making exaggerated moaning sounds, resting her head on his shoulder like they were some picture-perfect couple. I gripped the steering wheel tighter than I should, struggling to keep my composure. My heart was pounding, but I forced myself to stay calm. This wasn’t the time for petty jealousy or anger. I had to be mature, or at least pretend to be.When we arrived, nurses were already waiting with a wheelchair, rushing to Chloe's side like she was royalty. Alex stayed glued to her, holding her hand, brushing strands of her hair off her sweaty face while I stood back, invisible in the chaos. As they wh
Chapter 42Reyna's POV:I watched silently from the kitchen doorway as Chloe and Alex sat on the couch, discussing baby names. Chloe's hand casually rested on Alex's arm, her laughter annoyingly soft, and for a moment, I questioned if I was even standing there. Did they not see me? Or was I now invisible in my own home?Chloe had agreed to stay without much fuss when Alex brought her in, but deep down, I knew better. She wasn’t just here to have a child — she was here for Alex. I could see it in her eyes every time she looked at him, the same way she used to look at him years ago.It had only been three days since she moved in, and yet, somehow, Alex was spending more time with her than with me. At first, I brushed it off. He was just being responsible, I told myself. He didn’t want to abandon his child, and neither did I expect him to. But soon, I started noticing things.Late-night talks in the living room while I sat upstairs, pretending to read. Shared meals where Chloe made sure
Chapter 41Reyna's POV:I had not said a word since I woke up. I just laid on my bed, staring into space, wondering how everything had gone so horribly wrong. From finally finding some peace with Alex to this sudden chaos. How did it all go out of control? How did we get from building a happy life together to Chloe being pregnant with Alex’s child? And why is it always her? Chloe, Chloe, Chloe. It’s as if she’s destined to show up just to shatter everything I try to build.Last time, it was Chloe who broke us apart. And here we are again, standing at the edge of destruction, courtesy of the same woman.But how could I forget? Chloe had also made it seem like I was the one who had an affair with Alex's father. She didn't just ruin my relationship. She ruined me, and I lost three whole years of my life because of her lies.So what if she’s bluffing now? What if she isn't actually pregnant? Or maybe she is, but it isn’t Alex’s child. Or maybe, terrifyingly, it is. And she’s just here to
Chapter 41Alex's POV:Standing before the mirror, I knotted my tie absentmindedly. No matter how many times I adjusted it, the knot seemed to tighten around my neck. The sudden ring of my phone made me flinch. I glanced down at the vanity table, recognizing the number on the screen. I sighed, rubbing my temple. Chloe hadn’t stopped calling since yesterday’s encounter. I had ignored every single one, but the silence was suffocating me more than the calls.I knew I couldn’t keep this from Reyna forever. Chloe wasn’t bluffing. She would go to any lengths to get what she wanted, even if it meant destroying the little happiness Reyna and I had managed to rebuild after so many painful years.Swallowing the lump in my throat, I straightened my tie, sprayed cologne, grabbed my phone, and made my way downstairs. The familiar scent of freshly brewed coffee and buttered pancakes filled the air. There she was — Reyna — setting the table, a soft smile playing on her lips.Without thinking, I hug