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
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 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 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 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
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
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
Chapter 49Alex’s POV:I shot up from my seat, and the chair scraped loudly against the floor, silencing the room. The executives looked at me, startled, their charts and reports suddenly irrelevant."Meeting adjourned," I announced.Maddox, seated beside me, frowned. "What—"I didn’t let him finish. I turned and stormed out of the conference room."Alex!" Maddox called, but I ignored him.I made a beeline for the elevator, smashing the button repeatedly. The doors finally slid open, and I stepped in, pressing the button for the ground floor. As it descended, I felt my pulse quicken.The moment the doors parted, I stepped out, barely acknowledging the greetings from employees as I hurried through the lobby. My mind raced with questions. Was she lying? Could this really be happening?I pushed through the glass doors and into the parking lot. Without waiting for my driver, I unlocked my car and slid in. With one deep breath, I pulled out my phone and dialed Chloe’s number.She picked u
Chapter 38Alex’s POV:For the first time in a long time, everything felt… right.Leaning back in my chair, I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, letting the weight of the past two months settle in.I never expected my life to change so drastically in such a short period. Two months ago, everything felt uncertain—chaotic, even. Now, I had Reyna back by my side, and everything was as it should be.I smiled widely as I thought about her—how she had fit so perfectly back into my life, how every morning started with her warm presence beside me, and every night ended with her in my arms.“So,” Maddox's voice pulled me from my thoughts. He was perched on the edge of my desk, arms crossed, watching me with amusement. “How does it feel now that everything is finally back to normal?”I let out a chuckle. “Normal?” I repeated, shaking my head. “I don’t think life will ever be normal, Maddox.”He grinned. “Okay, fine. Not normal, but… good. You’ve got Reyna back, the company is thriving, and—
Chapter 37Reyna's POV:The security guard turned back to him. “Some crazy lady out here claiming she’s your wife.”I scoffed, but Theos simply smirked, tilting his glass. “Let her in.”The guard glanced between us, then finally stepped aside. I walked past him, and made my way inside.I wasn’t sure what I expected when I came here in the first place, but it definitely wasn’t this.Theos lounged back on the seat, one arm draped over the woman beside him, while everyone was worried sick about him.The moment his eyes met mine, I saw pain. But then it was suddenly masked behind a smirk as he lazily lifted his glass to his lips.The woman beside him, draped in a tight red dress, pouted. “Who’s this?”“Doesn’t concern you,” Theos said flatly before turning to her. “Leave.”She scoffed, clearly unimpressed by his tone, then stood abruptly. As she passed me, she brushed against my shoulder on purpose, clicking her tongue in annoyance. “Whatever,” She muttered before storming off.I ignored
Chapter 36Reyna's POV:I couldn’t breathe.I couldn’t think.Theos’ words echoed in my mind relentlessly. “I fell in love with you, Reyna.”I stared at him, unable to process his words. How was I supposed to respond to that? How could I pretend that those words didn’t shake me to my very core?But before I could gather my thoughts, before I could even blink, Theos suddenly moved. Suddenly, he was on his feet.My eyes widened as he reached for me, his hand gently cupped my face, and his fingers trembled against my skin.“I missed you,” He murmured.And then, before I could stop him, before I could think—his lips descended toward mine.I gasped, frozen for a second as his breath brushed against my skin. It would be so easy to let this happen, but… I couldn’t.I pulled away. “No.”Theos froze. “Reyna?”I swallowed hard, forcing myself to look into his eyes. “I… I can’t do this.”His brows furrowed. “What do you mean?”Tears burned the back of my eyes, but I pushed them down. “I’ve moved