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Chapter 28 Tit for tat
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(Dean)For the next hours I bury myself in work, staying busy is just my way of distracting myself from the turmoil brewing inside me.I couldn't shake off the anger in me the moment Bella snapped back at me before walking out of my office, unperturbed.It feels like something just closes up on me, like all my tantrums doesn't get to her.It bothers me that it doesn't.I just want to frustrate her, pay her back for hurting me deeply.My mind works overtime.Is that really what this is about?I sigh.But regardless of what it is, I'm not letting her off the hook so easily this time, not letting her weasel her way back here, just to mess with my head.If she's on the hunt for wealthy guys, then I'm out to get her!I take a deep breath, scrolling through my tab for my remaining schedule.Humphrey is out for business purpose and while my eyes are glued on my tab, I'd realize I still have one last inspection to do, a lucrative project in hand, just beside the mall. I can't sleep on this.Id
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(Dean)Ethan comes right out from his mini bar, he's holding a bottle of wine and two glasses in hand.He pours us a drink and hands mine to me, with his eyebrows furrowed at me, he retorts. "So, you're saying you met a strange kid in the mall and he looks just like you?" He's looking at me intently, trying to gauge my reaction, he has this look, like he just doesn't get it.I take a sip, running a hand through my hair. "I just can't explain it. He's —," I trail off, struggling to put my feelings into words. "I know this doesn't make sense, Ethan, but he's just like a mini me, same eyes, same face but,"Ethan tilts his head, his eyes shining with curiosity. "But what?"I take a longer sip, an attempt to keep my voice stable. "His mom showed up, not someone I know or have ever seen," I say, trying to stifle the absurdity of my next words. "But then, I still can't shake off that strange feeling inside me, it's like the more I try to, the more it gnaws at me," I sigh.Ethan shrugs, gulpin
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(Dean)Somewhere in Pineview Estate, a sleek, black Bugatti was spotted at a corner, carefully parked.**Ethan raises an eyebrow, turning to me, "I can't believe you'd drag me into doing this?" He says, a note of disbelief on his face.I smirk but I don't say anything just yet, as if studying the environment.Ethan shakes his head, a chuckle slipping out of his mouth as he continues. "Stalking your ex-wife? Wow." He lets out, his eyes darting at me in clear tease.I eye him carefully. "I'm not," I let the words out too quickly, not sure why I'm being defensive. "I'm just—," I trail off. "I'm just curious, that's all.""I see," he has a smirk when he says this, and I don't miss the hint of sarcasm in his tone.Ethan leans back, his tone more serious as he says. "So what's the plan?" He asks.I breath out briefly, steeling my mind as I retort. "I have a weird feeling about Bella's return. She might've managed to fool me in the past but not this time. I'm not letting her have the upper h
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(Bella)Calvin pulls out a chair for me to sit down as we approached our table.He offered to take me out, which I declined at first but then he insisted and well, here we are."This is so nice," I say, as Calvin takes a seat, just across from me. My eyes moves over the fancy restaurant, taking in it's nice ambience."I'm glad you love it," Calvin replies, his tone calm, too calm. And when I turn to face him, I catch him staring at me with so much admiration shinning in his eyes, it's unsettling but yet I can't deny the warmth that comes from it."I do." I mouthed, offering a small smile, an attempt to break the tension hanging over us.He nods, maintaining his smile. "I thought I should treat you to a really nice dinner, I noticed you've been quite stressed lately," Calvin says, his smile fading a little as he furrows his eyes on me, his expression shifts to that of concern. "Is anything troubling you?" He asks, his eyes pinned on me as if studying me.I smile, seeing the genuine conc
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(Judy)"That trouble-causing slut!" I spat, pacing around the living room in a hissy fit, my anger bubbling beneath the surface.I so much hate that she's back here. How dare her?To think she'd shamelessly show up after all these years, such a hoochie!I did everything possible to keep her out of Dean's life, and it worked. She doesn't deserve my son, not worthy to be a Brennan. I don't know why Dean can't see that!I freaked out, oh l did. The moment Dean introduced an ordinary girl as his wife to be.I could still remember that day, it was right here, at this living room, I almost choked on my drink.And even worse, she's a stripper, an exotic dancer. How could Dean make such a mistake?Out of all the women to bring to me, he choose a worthless bitch, who has no place in our world, a nobody!I panicked.Dean is about ruining the perfect reputation my late husband had built, about to give the press a reason to talk about the Brennans.This would definitely bring our name to the mud.
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(Dean)This was the day I was going to meet my kids….well, as a friend, not their dad, but it doesn't really matter, Bella has given me the chance to get to know them, that's enough, for now.I stand in front of my bedroom mirror, changing my outfit for the fifth time, in a bid to get the perfect outfit.Never in my entire life have I felt so many emotions at once. Ethan couldn't help but laugh at me when I kept asking him if I had chosen the right outfit. Ethan looks at me and shakes his head, a knowing smirk on his face. "You're freaking out, man. Need I remind you that you're meeting with your kids, you don't need perfection, they'd love you still," I let out a dragged breath. "I know. I just…. I want to look my best, I'll be spending quality time with them for the first time," I tell him like he doesn't know that yet."I hear ya bro, but I'm certain you don't need those," He points at the extra clothes I had brought out to try on. "Besides, I'm sure they'd be too distracted with
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(Bella)"So?" Derrick breathed through the phone.I sighed. "Don't even get me started with the ridiculousness of Eric's offer," I all but shriek, the irritation I felt that day threatening to resurface.A brief laughter tore through Derrick's throat.I roll my eyes as if he could see that. "It's not funny," I say with a grimace."Clearly it isn't."I stifle a snort. "I just don't get it, Rick," I blurted out, running a hand through my hair. "They all see me as a pawn in their dirty games, throwing money around like it solves everything," I hissed."Wait," Derrick steps in and I could hear him suck in a sharp breath. "Aside from offering you a big position in Dynamite, did he also…?""A hundred thousand dollars and the position of CFO, just to get me to come work for him,""Son of a fucking bitch," Derrick cursed under his breath."Well, I told him to go fuck his mother," I assert.A soft chuckle escapes Rick's mouth and I bet he wiggled his eyebrows, clearly satisfied with my respons
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(Bella)I turn to meet her fiery eyes, burning with a barely contained disdain. "Ashley, I'm sure you know it's not cool to stalk people?" I retort, a tiny smile on my face."Oh shut up!" She spat, inching closer, her face switching to a smirk. She looks around the store, and then back to me. "You made a terrible mistake coming back here, Bella. A mistake you'll will pay dearly for," she threatens, her eyes locked onto mine.I know exactly what to say and how to react. Since I have my recorder on, I need to push her a little, just enough to make her spill her trash.I all but snorted. "A mistake, really?" I spat. "How so? As far as I can work out, you're the one trying so hard to hide your dirty little secret, not me." I give her a look and then a smirk forms on my face.I watch her face twitch and a frown resurfaces. "Don't get too cocky," she blurted out, her eyes cold as always. "You sound so self-righteous but we both know that a retired whore like yourself is far from perfect," s
Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife Chapter 88 Odds and tides
(Bella)Seated in Calvin's office, I watch his body tense as I told him I invited Dean, my ex-husband over.He worked his jaw and furrows his eyes on me. "It's all for the kids, right?" Calvin asks with a raised eyebrow as he studies me intently.Noticing the worry etched on his face, I nod. "Of, course, he's coming only as their friend," I reassured him."Nothing more?" He asked again, more persistent and that made me shift slightly on my chair. I understand his concerns but there's something in his eyes, something more than a mere concern, something a little disturbing.I give him a tight-lipped smile. "Nothing more," I repeat. "Jav and Jas are oddly too fond of him," I add, not sure I can fully say it's odd, maybe it's only natural as he's their biological father even though they don't know that yet.Calvin holds my gaze for a moment before he exhaled softly. "It's fine," he says before his eyes shifts back to me. "Will you really be comfortable with him there? Perhaps I should dro
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(Judy)I take a sip from my glass, my mind spiralling as I watch Ashley leave.Of, course she has managed to instill that panic in me even though I'm world best at hiding my emotions.I'd be lying if I say I'm not bothered. Truth is, I am. And it scares me.If Dean ever finds out, then it'd be disastrous, he'll want to know more and when he eventually does. I sigh. Stopping my mind from thinking further, but it doesn't.My thoughts are running wild. I thought I had this all under control but no it doesn't seem like it anymore.I had offered that silly girl a life changing money to give up her kids, to leave and never come back but she vehemently refused, throwing the paper to my face.It did hurt my ego and even more from a girl like her, I didn't think she'd refuse, I thought she'd jump at the offer, after all girls of her caliber would do anything for money.Or perhaps, I tilt my head, the money isn't enough, she probably wants more?It has to be it. She's probably bidding for the r
Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife Chapter 86 My time's coming
(Ashley)"To what do l owe this sudden visit?" Judy asks, bringing her glass down, her posture annoyingly serene.I threw my purse on the couch and blurted out. "He knows, I think he does!" I settle into the couch, my eyes on her.I see something flash through her eyes— maybe a little fear, worry? I don't really know but it's gone as quickly as it came. "And you say that because?" She gives me a look, her face blank.I hesitate a little, choosing my ways carefully. "Okay, the thing is," I began, my eyes darting on her. "I have been following Dean for quite some time now and he's been visiting that building, the last time I followed him, he saw them—- those kids, they ran up to him," my words stumbles out in a stutter, my face not hiding my irritation and anger.Judy rolls her eyes, sitting up straighter and there it was, that exact reaction I saw a while ago, more clearer this time.It's definitely fear, worry, panic."They ran up to him?" She repeats, her eyes darting on me like she's
Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife Chapter 85 Choosing right over wrong
(Bella)"It's just a visit, for my kid's sake, it's nothing serious and it's no big deal to have him over," I tell myself, over and over again as soon as I disconnected the call.Hoping these words will sink in and calm my frazzled nerves. I might have been pretty tense during the phone call because I let out a very long exhale afterwards.I've thought about contacting him for a day or two, and I finally made up my mind to stop thinking and actually do it.Not to mention that at some point, I considered packing out of this building since Dean owns it, that way he won't be able to bother me, us.But then, it's that really going to stop him?Logically, I don't think I can be able to keep my kids away from him forever, Derrick has the same opinion too. His exact words and I quote "I hate to say this sis, but you can't forbid Dean from wanting to be part of his kid's life"Those words did quite a number on me as well. I've thought about this for a while…. No, I've actually given it a thoro
Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife Chapter 84 Toss of a coin
(Dean)I blinked, trying to be sure that my mind wasn't playing a cruel trick on me, but hell it isn't.I give Ethan a quick glance before grabbing my phone in a rush. Leaning back, Ethan just stares at me.I might have held my breath as I slide the green icon."Hello," her breathy voice wafted into my ear, soothing every frazzled nerves. "This is Bella,"I swallowed. "I know," I say, my voice barely audible as I try not to sound as nervous as I already am."Ok.." she goes silent and then her voice comes up again. "Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you could come over sooner, the…my kid's are fussing over seeing you,"There's a long pause from my end, I roll my eyes, glancing at Ethan briefly while trying to process if I've heard her correctly.I guess she misunderstood my silence because her next words pulled me out of my trance sharply. "Well, if you're busy I could just….,""No, I'm not." I blurted out, my words stumbles out quicker than I intended. "I'm totally free, when
Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife Chapter 83 Fear and repercussions
(Dean)"So, let me get this straight," Ethan says, bringing his glass down, his eyebrows raised. "You bought those and showed up at Bella's doorstep?" he points at the items I had gone with to Bella's apartment."What?" rolling my eyebrows, I drawled, taking a long sip from my glass. "I just wanted to do something nice, you know." I say defiantly."And you ended up messing things further up." He locked his eyes on mine, shaking his head briefly.I leaned back on the couch, restlessness building up in my gut. "I guess," I mutter in a whisper, acknowledging the truth in his words, and then I remembered her words, the part that makes my stomach churn and decided to share.I run a hand through my hair, the hurt resurfacing. "She said she doesn't love me anymore," I divulged, my voice a little tight as the weight of my words settles over me.Downing his drink, Ethan gives me a look. "I don't think she meant that,""You say that like you know for sure," I worked my jaw and sigh, not in anyw
