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Chapter 19: The Heat of Accusation
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Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 20: A Bastard Piece of Shit!
Nicole exhaled deeply, Leo’s words still lingering in her mind. His pleas had been convincing, and despite everything in her screaming to leave, something in his tone weakened her resolve. She sighed and crossed her arms, meeting his gaze.“Fine,” she said sharply, her voice tinged with exhaustion. “I’ll stay, but don’t expect me to tolerate any more of this crap. One more humiliation, Leo, just one and I’m done.”He nodded immediately, his expression sincere. “You have my word.”Nicole wasn't convinced, but decided, since it was for the benefit of the old woman upstairs, to try again. Then, within a week, Nicole found herself growing oddly close to Leo's grandmother.When she first met the woman, Nicole had little idea as to how to react, but her softness, her inner warmth was the key that made all of that change.They began with small talk, discussing little about life and family. Nicole would sit with her afternoons, reading from old books in the study or playing cards at the din
Last Updated : 2024-12-05Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 21: Shadows and Shifts
Charles stumbled back, clutching at his reddened cheek and the blistering pain on his legs. His face twisted with fury, and with whatever strength he could muster, he lunged toward Nicole, intent on intimidating her into submission.But Nicole wasn’t that woman anymore.Her fingers wrapped around the knife that lay on the counter, its blade glinting in the kitchen light as she raised it between them. The tension was cut by her voice, low and unshakeable. "Try me, Charles. You take one more step, and I'll make sure you rot in hell where you belong."Charles froze, his breath heavy with suppressed anger, but her unwavering stance forced him to retreat slightly. His lips curled into a snarl. “You’re going to regret this, Nicole. Mark my words.”…………………………………………………………………………………Nicole’s POVThat wasn't me, or at least not the version of me that the world used to know. That woman was soft, easily manipulated, too trusting for her own good. Life had taken me down to barely skin and bone,
Last Updated : 2024-12-05Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 22: A Romantic Dinner
The restaurant was a masterpiece of ambiance, a symphony of soft lights, clinking glasses, and smooth jazz that seemed to cocoon Sarah and Taylor in their own little bubble. The tables were dressed in white linen, candles flickering faintly atop each one, and the smell of freshly baked bread wafted through the air. It was perfect, every detail planned to ensure tonight would be unforgettable.She had spent hours preparing for this. From choosing the perfect navy dress that clung just right to curling her hair in soft waves framing her face, she'd gone all out. And as Taylor walked slightly ahead of her toward their table, his presence towering, calm, and collected, she couldn't help but feel a spark of nervous energy.For a man who had agreed to dinner more out of obligation than interest, Taylor still managed to look effortlessly handsome.His charcoal suit seemed to blend with his skin, and his crisp white shirt was unbuttoned at the collar to add just that touch of casualness ne
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 23: Sarah’s Expectations and Disappointment
When Sarah arrived home after the dinner, her heart was still racing. She couldn’t stop smiling, her cheeks hurting from how wide her grin stretched. She smirked. “Now, Nicole can finally rot in hell for all I care.”She was replaying the way Taylor had smiled at her, really smiled, in her head over and over. So brief, so fleeting, but it was real.She had seen it, felt it.She clasped her purse against her chest as she closed the apartment door behind her, leaning against the door for a second to catch her breath.“God, what is wrong with me?" she muttered frowning, shaking her head, but the warmth blooming across her chest would not be denied.Kicking off her heels, she padded across the room and plopped onto the couch, her thoughts racing. Tonight had gone better than she could have imagined.She'd seen a side of Taylor she hadn't thought existed, human, relatable even a little bit playful. It had taken everything in her not to swoon when he'd promised to call her.Her fingers it
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 24: The Promise and the Gift
Taylor sat at his desk, eyes scanning the cluttered papers in front of him. The soft glow of the late afternoon sunlight filtered through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm hue over the sleek, minimalist furnishings of his office. It was already past five, and the clock on his desk showed no mercy. The minutes had dragged themselves along, each heavier than the last.He knew he should have left a long time ago, but work had a way of finding him, pulling him deeper into its relentless current.Sighing, he leaned back in his chair, the muscles in his neck tightening. He glanced at his watch-five minutes past five-and pushed the chair back with a sharp creak.He closed the open files across his desk with a quick, habitual movement and reached for the note he had left to his secretary that he would be back later. The thought of facing her questions-the little smirk she always wore whenever she asked about Sarah-made him roll his eyes. He didn't need that today.“Taylor
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 25: Lies with Fire
Back at the Abrams Mansion,Leo stood there, baffled by the chaos unraveling in front of him.Bella’s insistence, the harshness in her tone, the hostility aimed at Nicole; it all felt surreal. Just days ago, he had seen them laughing together, exchanging light banter like lifelong friends. There was a newfound friendship between them that had put him at ease, thinking things were finally settling down. And now, here they were, standing in the middle of the living room, with Bella practically yelling for Nicole to be thrown out. What could have possibly happened to change things so drastically?He ruffled his hair, tension building up in him. It is quite unbearable to watch when Bella lost her temper. Yes, she could be whimsical but this was not whimsicality, this was strategising. She was full of hatred, not just in the words they had exchanged a minute ago. Leo however shifted his gaze to Nicole, she looked as confused as she was angry. She was standing tall and rigid, her hands
Last Updated : 2024-12-06Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge Chapter 26: The Reckoning
The mansion was in a whirlwind of panic as the ambulance arrived less than ten minutes after the grandmother had collapsed. The wailing sirens echoed through the estate, cutting through the tension that had consumed the family. Two medics rushed into the house, carefully lifting the elderly woman onto the stretcher while the staff followed behind, trying to be helpful amidst the chaos.Leo and Bella climbed into the ambulance; both were visibly shaken. Bella sat by her grandmother's side, holding her hand tightly, while Leo settled on the opposite side, his face a mask of worry.Nicole began to follow them, but Bella spun and forcefully pushed her away. "Don't you dare go near her! This is all your fault!" Bella's voice was shrill with anger and grief.Nicole's breath caught in her throat as she stumbled backward. The sting of accusation of such vile acts, coupled with the futility of seeing the only person to ever show her a shred of kindness lying unconscious, clouded her vision
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Charles stepped closer to Bella, his eyes wide and brimming with desperation. "Babe, please. You have to believe me. That video… it’s fake!" His words stumbled out, shaky and frantic. Really? A fake video? Nicole and everyone else in the room could only stare in stunned disbelief. It was crystal clear, as plain as day, yet this man had the audacity to deny it?Before Charles could say a word, Bella's hand cut through the air with accuracy, slapping him across his cheek. It was a sharp sound in the hallway and brought about a moment of silence in its wake. "You god-forsaken bastard!"The rage in Bella's voice quivered, leading into the undertones of betrayal. Charles clutched at his cheek, the tears filling in his eyes, yet this was not the pain that hurt the most.His eyes never left Bella's face, as if imploring her silently to take back what she had just said. "You slapped me, babe?" he whispered hoarsely, the disbelief in his voice clear.Unfazed, Bella moved closer; her voice w
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