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Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Guilt
Jocelyn’s POV “Mummy, I wore my uniform on my own,” Henry said, as I walked into his room. “Look, I didn't put on the wrong shoes this time.”Smiling, I regarded his uniform, which I had carefully ironed last night, and his school shoes, thoroughly impressed by how put together he was.“You did a fantastic job, baby,” I ruffled his hair. “You are a big boy now.”“Really?” He asked, eyes twinkling with childlike delight.“Yes, sweetie,” I replied. “Let's go.”Grabbing his backpack, Henry slipped his hand into mine. “I'm ready, mummy.”Darting him a smile which he returned, I led us out of his room, stopping at the kitchen to grab his lunch box before heading out of our condo.As we walked past Eduardo's unit, my heart wrenched with guilt as I thought about the new development.According to yesterday's evening news, Eduardo was now under investigation for his probable involvement in Alphonso Hamilton's cryptocurrency scam and financial crimes.Initially when I decided to come to Americ
Last Updated : 2024-10-13Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me The truth is revealed
Eduardo’s POV Standing akimbo, I looked around the room, that was my new residence, wondering when I was going to get my old life back.Three days had passed since the investigation started, and for some reasons, the FBI had decided to seize all my properties until I was proven innocent.I now lived in my private villa, which I had purchased under Henry's name some weeks ago, as though I had gotten a premonition that this investigation would happen.The villa was going to be Henry's in the future.In all honesty, I had no idea what they were still investigating or why the darn thing was taking so long.They had asked Hamilton and he had told them that I was never part of his crimes, so I was confused as to why I was still a suspect.Sighing heavily, I made my way to the kitchen to search for something to eat, but found nothing other than water and vodka.Grabbing my phone, I ordered a box of pizza with a diet coke. Afterward, I checked my message and phone app, to ascertain whether I
Last Updated : 2024-10-13Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Tragedy
Eduardo’s POV Grinning from ear to ear, I swerved my car onto the highway. I was meeting with the FBI today, and according to my lawyer, the outcome would most certainly be positive.Jocelyn had also forgiven me for everything, and we had both agreed to start on a clean sheet. No more lies, plans for revenge or anything like that.And I didn't care whether that made me seem stupidly whipped or not, as long as it meant I could love Jocelyn.Soon, I got to the FBI office and walked in.After all these was over, I intended on pitching an idea for a family vacation to Jocelyn, and hopefully, she'd agree to it.It would be a great avenue for Jocelyn, Henry, and I to spend quality time together as a family.“Good morning, sir,” My lawyer, Evan Smith, greeted as I walked into the FBI office.He was sitting with the same three men who came to my company the other day.“Good morning, Mr Smith,” I said, as we shook hands.I proceeded to shake hands and exchange pleasantries with the FBI agent
Last Updated : 2024-10-14Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Bad news
Jocelyn’s POV I stifled a moan of pain as blood trickled out of my thumb, where I had just cut, as a result of being absentminded.A day had passed since Eduardo's accident and to say I was miserable was probably an understatement.Hell, I felt guilty, miserable and also scared for the unforseeable future.Regardless, I was going to pay him a visit tomorrow, to see how he was doing and stuff.If only I had just quenched my idea of revenge after Henry's surgery, the FBI wouldn't have seized Eduardo's properties and he wouldn't have gotten into a car crash.This was all my fault. I should have just let it go instead of being so stubborn and putting his life at stake.“Mummy, your phone is ringing,” Henry's voice wafted into my ears, jerking me back to reality.Quickly, I hid my injured finger before turning to face him with a smile as I collected the phone. “Thanks, baby.”“You are welcome, mummy.”Glancing at the caller ID, I saw that Nancy was calling. I was about to swipe on the ans
Last Updated : 2024-10-14Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Loss
Eduardo’s POV Squeezing my eyes open, I took in the unfamiliar sight of the large monochrome room and it's antiseptic smell.Only then did something register in my head; I was in a hospital.Looking to my left, I saw a beeping machine as well as an IV stand, and to my right, a middle-aged woman who was dabbing at her eyes with a tissue as she conversed with a woman whose back was facing me.The middle-aged woman was the first one to notice me and she screeched as she rushed to my side. “Oh my goodness, you are finally awake. How are you feeling?”My brows furrowed in confusion as I racked my brain, trying to decipher who the woman was.The other woman, a tall blonde, gazed at me tentatively. “Why are you looking at us like that? Don't you know who we are?”“In all honesty, I don't,” I whispered. “Who are you?”Falling to the floor in a fit of tears, the middle-aged wailed as she looked at me then shook her head in pity.“Please calm down, ma,” The blonde told her. “I will go and get
Last Updated : 2024-10-15Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Heartbroken
Jocelyn’s POV “Mr Hathaway of New Bloom Insurance wants me to set up a lunch meeting between you two,” Amelia's voice wafted into my ear as I reviewed some documents. “Apparently, he wants to get your investment in his new start-up.”“Tell him that I'm not interested,” I said. “Next.”Turning off her iPad, Amelia gave me a pointed look. “Pardon me for asking you this, ma'am. But are you even listening to me?”“Of course, I am,” I replied. “What sort of a ridiculous question is that?”“You are still thinking about Eduardo Lopez, aren't you?” Amelia sighed. “I noticed how spaced out you were throughout today's meeting but I decided against bringing it to your attention.”Placing my head in my hands, I inhaled sharply. “I'm going crazy, Amelia. I don't know what to do. Nothing even makes sense anymore.”Untucking a chair from my desk, Amelia sat in front of me. “Did something happen?”“Amelia, Eduardo has amnesia,” I said, feeling choked up with unshed tears. “He can't remember anyone o
Last Updated : 2024-10-15Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Fishy
Eduardo’s POV I have to attend to an important issue right now,” Mum said, as she grabbed her purse. “So I will have to leave you with Olivia. Sofia should be back any time from now.”“Alright.” I replied.“Bye, gangan,” Olivia waved cheerfully at her.“I will see you soon, dearest,” Mum said, pressing a kiss to her forehead.And with that, she exited the room, leaving Olivia and I to wallow in the awkward silence.A week had passed since I regained consciousness. Within that period, I had found out little to nothing about myself.Mum and Sofia would change the topic whenever I asked either of them for any information about myself other than my name.Yesterday, I met Olivia for the first time, and I had been shockingly drawn to her, just like I had been enamored by Jocelyn.For some reasons, my heart yearned for Jocelyn to pay me another visit.Ever since the day I saw her, I could barely get her out of my mind, and I found it utterly confusing, given what mum and Sofia had told me a
Last Updated : 2024-10-16Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Relocation
Jocelyn’s POV “I got it,” I said, removing the last of mine and Henry's luggage from Nancy's car booth.We were currently at the airport where Henry and I would catch a direct flight to Australia, leaving everything and everyone behind.A week had passed since I went to give Eduardo the flash drive, in hopes that watching our sweet moments together would help him regain his memories.However, I was yet to receive a feedback from either him or the nurse.Three days ago when I went to visit him, I wasn't allowed to see him. When I asked the nurse about his condition, they told me that he was still the same.Which meant either Agnes or Sofia had found the flash drive and had disposed it.Now, I knew there was no hope anymore.I could already envision Agnes and Sofia taking Eduardo faraway and further poisoning his mind. It hurt me so much that I could barely do anything to help.The whole thing felt like a nightmare that I desperately wanted to wake up from.“You are really doing this,
Last Updated : 2024-10-16
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Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Family of five
Jocelyn’s POV I woke up to the sound of machines beeping next to me.As I winked an eye open, a tangy antiseptic smell infiltrated my line of smell, causing me to scrunch my nose in distaste for a moment.After a while, I squeezed my eyes open and squinted instantly as sunlight diffracted through the window panes, into my eyes.Looking around, I realized that I was in a hospital room, and also experiencing numbness from my waist down which made me put two and two together as I stared at my moderately big stomach.Melon was out.I managed a weak smile as I clasped my hands together before something clicked in my head.My baby wasn't with me.As I made to rip the IV off my wrist and go in search of a doctor, the door opened and my obstetrician, Dr Wineheart, walked in, clad in grey scrubs.“You are finally awake,” He said. “Welcome back to life.”“Thanks,” I replied. “Where's my baby?”Sure, I had managed to get over the trauma of losing a child the first and second time, but I knew I
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Birth
Jocelyn’s POV “I’m seeing someone,” Ivy uttered, as she took her seat beside me, a simmering cup of ginger tea in her hold. “He's also a doctor. He was recently transferred here from Norway.”“Finally,” I squeaked, clapping my hands together in excitement.“I have to get over Brian somehow, don't I?” She shrugged then took a sip of tea.“Hold on, you are using the new guy as a rebound?” I asked. “Really, Ivy?”“Don't judge me,” Ivy sighed, throwing her hands in surrender. “In all honesty, he's not a rebound because I kind of like him too. He's funny, tall, and handsome.”For peace to reign, I decided against pushing the subject further and instead remain on the current topic which was the new guy.“So how and when did he ask you out?”“Three days ago after we finished a surgery together,” Ivy chuckled. “A romantic to the core, isn't he?”“I guess he is in a way,” I replied.“He told me he got an epiphany during the surgery and realized that life was too short to keep one's feelings h
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Silly questions
Jocelyn’s POV As I flipped through the pages of a maternity book, a knock came on the door of the bedroom before Eduardo let himself in, a smile playing on his handsome face.“Hi, baby. How are you?” He asked, walking over to press a kiss to my lips and forehead.“Good,” I replied, rubbing my gargantuan belly. “The baby is kicking gently today which is quite surprising. If I didn't have an experience with pregnancy, I would have asked you to drive me to the hospital, so we could get her checked.”I was currently in the seventh month and last trimester of my pregnancy, and as much as I loved my unborn baby girl, I couldn't wait for it to come out.Last week, I had found out that I was having a girl via the surprise baby shower Amelia and Ivy had thrown me and I was very excited to meet my little baby girl.However, being cooped up at home for the past three months could be sickening and frustrating because I was always alone in the house.Three months ago during an appointment with my
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me News
Eduardo’s POV Leaning against the doorway of our bedroom, I observed Jocelyn as she laid, cocooned in the blanket, face scrunched up in displeasure and possible ache, which she wouldn't admit.She had been like that for the past five hours and it was currently ten in the morning.I had come home last night to meet Ivy having dinner with the kids and Jocelyn copoed up in bed, burning hot with a temperature.All my efforts to get her to go to the hospital had been in vain, as she had vehemently stated she was fine and didn't need to be assessed by a doctor.Right now, as I looked at her, I mentally admonished myself for listening to her last night, instead of doing a better job of persuading her to see a doctor.“That does it, baby. We are going to the hospital,” I said, and watched her try but fail to sit up.I was instantly at her side, propping a pillow behind her and covering her with the blanket.“Thanks, Ed,” She said then sneezed into the handkerchief in her hand. “I don't need
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Sick
Jocelyn’s POV I winced as the back of my head tightened with an excruciating ache, stifling the urge to groan in pain.“The sales memo and the quarterly report were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by me yesterday, so everything should be perfect,” The team leader of sales department, Micheal Gould, said into the microphone, aggravating my migraine.“Okay, that's good.’ I forced myself to say, balling my hands into fists and placing it on my lap.I couldn't help but wonder why I had such a bad headache that afternoon, as the voices in the conference room blurred, and the sound of my heart thumping filled my ears.My mouth was hot, my lips numb, and my body warm as the ache intensified.I had woken up hale and hearty today, excited for the start of a new work week, and mine and Eduardo's impending dinner that was supposed to happen later today.But given how I seemed to have fallen ill all of a sudden, I knew the dinner would likely not happen anymore.The mere thought of it was beyo
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Meeting the parents
Eduardo’s POV “It's been less than a year since I left yet it feels like a decade has passed,” Jocelyn said, one hand out of the window and her eyes squeezed shut as the wind tousled her long, auburn hair.Even though she couldn't see it, I darted her a smirk before turning my attention to the road.We were currently in Australia for the week, as Henry and Olivia were currently on summer break.Jocelyn and I had decided to take them to Australia, mainly because we wanted to expose Olivia to the country and stuff.Due to the sick plan Nancy had pulled, she had been unable to spend time in Australia with her mother and sibling.Although that was in the past now, I couldn't help but feel vitriolic anger toward both Nancy and Sofia whenever I thought about it.But as Jocelyn had told me the other day, focusing on the bad things that happened in the past instead of being pleased and grateful with one's current situation, wasn't the right thing to do.I had Jocelyn and my wonderful childre
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Birthday
Jocelyn’s POV I inhaled shakily as I stroked my fingers across the framed picture of Henry and Olivia on the nightstand.In a few hours time, my babies would turn six and ten years from now on, they would be in high school.Another two years later, they would be in college and before I knew it, they would have their respective families.Of course I knew a day like that was still several years away, I couldn't help but feel a sort of bittersweet emotion at the mere thought.To think about six years ago, they and their brother in heaven, had been in my belly, wrapped around each other, small, tiny, pink, and completely helpless was so heartbreaking yet heartwarming.“Come on, Josie. We promised to focus on the positive part, didn't we?” I chided myself, using the back of my hand to wipe off my tears.Just then, the bathroom door creaked and Eduardo walked out.“Babe, what time are we picking up the cake? Ivy s-” He began to say but stopped when he sighted me.Sighing, he closed the di
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Gratitude
Jocelyn’s POV “Ivy, you know I will never judge you, right?” I asked her.“Yes, I know. Where's this coming from?” She replied with a question of her own which made me huff.“Cut it out, Ivy. It's been three weeks since you told me about whatever happened between you and Brian at the wedding,” I said, and she sighed. “Ever since then, you have been seemingly avoiding coming over to our place. What is going on, Ivy?”There was silence for a couple of moments that I almost thought Ivy had hung up on him.As I removed my phone to check if the call was still ongoing, she sighed again. “I will tell you everything in due time, Josie. It's kinda a serious matter.”“Are you pregnant and he's refusing to accept it?” I blurted out the first question that came to mind.“No, of course not,” She replied, sounding amused. “We had sex that night.”“Oh,” I said, suddenly at a loss for words.I mean, it was very evident, given the sexual tension between them that something like that may or may not ha
Dear Billionaire Ex, You Don’t Own Me Sports day
Jocelyn’s POV “Is everyone ready?” I asked Amelia as I swiped my lipgloss across my lower lip.“Yes, ma'am,” She replied. “Alright then. Let's be on our way,” I replied, stowing the lipgloss away into my drawer. “This meeting has to end in thirty minutes. Forty five max.”“Oh, are you going somewhere, Miss?”“Yes. Today is Sports day at the kindergarten and my children will not forgive me if I fail to show up,” I divulged. “I already missed their final practice last week because I had to close the Braxton deal.”“Perhaps we should just postpone today's meeting then.” Amelia suggested, and I shook my head in negation.“No, we can't do that. I have been postponing this meeting for three months now,” I replied. “I want to get it done and over with. Plus work starts at the sight in about a week from now.”The meeting was to discuss my latest area of investment; the wine industry.I had taken an interest in the industry after I mistakenly made a bottle of grape wine. On the day, Henry a
