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My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 291
ARIA’S POVI believe Blake is here as Adam’s wingman. He is doing his utmost best to patch things up between Adam and me. Now I get it. I am somewhat irritated when he comes to the living room one day, talking about Adam, praising him in every possible way. I am not buying it.Needless to say, Connor is around and listening to him. For the first time, I see Connor stepping in, telling Blake that his time with me is up. Connor’s stern expression and firm tone leave no room for argument.“Your time is up! You got to leave Miss alone, now.”“Time up, means?”“You’re not authorized to speak to Miss too frequently… You’re crossing your limits.”I believe Connor has discovered Blake’s game and now he is more alert. I just hope that Connor doesn’t report this to my father and brothers.While the situation is amusing, it’s equally frustrating. I have many things to handle and no mind to always be having Blake fooling around with us. I need to focus on more important matters, like ensuring the
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 292
ARIA’S POVFrom now on, I do my best to stay a bit away from Adam. Blake is out of the picture, and I believe Adam has realized by now that there is no use hiring or taking help from other men to try and win me. I may seem difficult, but my walls are still strong and high for him to jump. It’s the same wall he has built, but I have maintained it for him.I see that he is getting better and perhaps soon he will start going back to work, which is quite a relief. Then I could go back home. The thought of returning to my own space brings a sense of peace and anticipation. I miss the familiarity and the autonomy of my own surroundings.We haven’t had a proper conversation about the amount of time I’ll reside in his home and I shall do so only when he is completely on his feet. I am afraid if I bring this conversation up now, then he may fake his condition, for right now I believe Adam can go to any lengths to get me to stay in his house forever.Despite the distance I try to maintain, ther
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 293
ARIA’S POVThe long-time maid, Caroline, has been silent ever since I stepped into Adam’s house. But now, I believe, her silence won't last. Caroline has always been a significant figure in Adam’s household, perhaps even more important than Adam’s own mother, Elodie. During my marriage to Adam, she played a major role in making my life hell, in collaboration with Eva and Elodie. Caroline bullied me relentlessly, making every day a struggle.These past few days, she hasn't spoken to me much, but her watchful eyes are always on me. I can sense her disapproval, the same air of superiority that she exuded back then. Unlike the other maids who show respect and deference, Caroline acts as if she owns the place in Elodie’s absence. She moves around with a certain arrogance, a silent reminder of the torment I once endured.It’s unnerving to be under the same roof as her, knowing her history with me. I’ve tried to ignore her presence, focusing instead on helping Adam and maintaining my own com
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 294
ARIA’S POVDays go by, and I decide to stop doing any work in the kitchen. Instead, I let the maids handle meal preparation, or I go out for dinner with my family, Ethan, or even Stella. Sometimes, I simply order food to the house. This change in my routine seems to frustrate Caroline immensely. She can no longer leave dirty dishes for me to wash or create any other mess for me to clean up.Whenever I go to the kitchen for a glass of water, Caroline follows me or pretends she needs to do some work there. To her astonishment, I just take what I need and leave the kitchen immediately, leaving her behind. I can sense how mad she is, and I wonder how long it will be until she snaps.Her frustration becomes more apparent with each passing day. She tries to provoke me in subtle ways, like leaving cupboards open or slightly misplacing items, but I refuse to take the bait. I maintain my distance, focusing on Adam's recovery and my own well-being.One evening, as I head to the kitchen to grab
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 295
ADAM’S POVI have almost recovered, and the thought of Aria leaving fills me with dread. Every night, I lie awake, worrying about the moment she might say she's going. I don't want her to leave, but I also don't want to remain in this vulnerable state. It makes me feel less of a man, and I despise the idea of faking my recovery to keep her here.Aria has been taking on so much around the house, often making breakfast for us. I wanted to tell her to stop, that she doesn’t need to act like a maid, but she took that step on her own, which is a relief. She ordered food for everyone the other day, telling the maids there would be no cooking required. The genuine respect they showed her was heartwarming. Instead of needing to command them to respect her, they did so willingly. I even overheard the maids praising Aria.“She’s such a kind-hearted lady.”“This never happened before.”Caroline, however, remains distant and reserved, but that’s nothing new. She’s always been like that. She’s the
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 296
ARIA’S POVThe twilight wraps the garden in a shroud of tranquil hues, the sky shifting from deep indigo to a softer blend of violet and navy. Each stroke of the brush seems to echo the delicate balance between day and night, capturing a fleeting moment of serenity that has always eluded me. The cool air whispers through the leaves, and the distant hum of crickets adds a gentle rhythm to my creative process. In this ethereal light, the garden transforms into a sacred space where time seems to slow, allowing me to lose myself completely in the act of painting.The garden has been my refuge, a sanctuary from the chaos that often swirled around me, both at Adam’s house and at work. During those dark days, when the world felt unbearably heavy, I would slip from my bed and seek solace beneath the open sky. The night’s embrace, with its veil of stars and moonlight, offered a respite from the incessant noise of my thoughts. I’d sit among the flowers and shrubs, the cool grass a soothing balm
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 297
ARIA’S POVCaroline’s attitude has curdled like spoiled milk, permeating every interaction we have with an acidity that’s impossible to ignore. It's as though, in Elodie’s absence, she believes she’s been promoted to some unspoken role—a self-appointed matriarch, lording over the household as if it were her domain.But it’s more than that. It’s the entitlement that comes from her years of service to Adam, a role she’s clearly let swell in her mind. Does she truly believe that just because she cared for him since he was a child, she’s somehow elevated to the status of my “mother-in-law”? Or perhaps it’s something darker—maybe she’s still clinging to the past, to the days when I was married to Adam and reduced to less than a maid in this very house. Back then, Caroline treated me with thinly veiled disdain, always ensuring I knew my place beneath her. Does she think those days can somehow be resurrected now, that she can still exercise her will over me as she did then?It’s almost laugh
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 298
ADAM’S POVI stand frozen near the door, my heart sinking as I witness the confrontation between Aria and Caroline. The venom in Caroline’s voice, the coldness in her eyes—it’s a side of her I’ve never seen before, and it chills me to the core. Caroline has always been my favorite, a steady presence in my life who I thought could do no wrong. But now, as I see her treating Aria with such disdain, such utter disrespect, I feel a wave of shock and disgust crash over me.Aria’s words, sharp and unyielding, cut through the air like a blade. Each one is a revelation, a window into a reality I’ve been blind to for far too long. The commanding tone Caroline used, the expectation that Aria would simply comply without question—it all feels eerily familiar, like a haunting echo from the past. It reminds me of the way Eva and my mother used to treat those they deemed beneath them, the way they wielded power like a weapon. I never thought Caroline, of all people, would act in the same way. But he
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ARIA’S POVLydia’s tears dry up as she slowly turns away, ready to leave the hospital room. Her steps are hesitant, burdened by the weight of everything she’s confessed, and by the knowledge that she might be walking out of Ethan’s life forever. There’s a palpable sense of finality in the way she carries herself, like someone resigned to their fate.But just as her hand reaches the door, Ethan calls out her name.“Lydia.”Everyone freezes for a moment. Lydia stops in her tracks, her back still turned, and I can see the subtle rise and fall of her shoulders as she takes in what just happened. The room is tense, filled with emotions that swirl and collide like waves in a storm, but the sound of Ethan’s voice cuts through it all.“Who told you to leave?”He tells Lydia that he wants to give their relationship another chance.The words hang in the air, a shockwave that ripples through the room. I glance at Ethan’s parents, who stiffen at the unexpected declaration, but they remain silent,
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ARIA’S POVAs soon as Ethan gazes at Lydia, her face crumples, tears welling up in her eyes, most likely because she knows she is about to lose him. The weight of everything she has done, both in the past and more recently, seems to crash down on her. Her vulnerability is unmistakable, and it’s clear that she fears this might be the end of whatever she and Ethan had built together in this strange in-between space where his memory had been absent.Ethan’s expression hardens as he processes the reality of the situation. He’s upset, and it's easy to see why. For weeks, months even, his parents had believed him to be lost, possibly dead, while Lydia kept him hidden from the people who loved him most. His emotions are a swirl of confusion, betrayal, and anger as he turns to Lydia, waiting for an explanation. The air between them grows thick with unspoken accusations, the kind that don’t need words to make their impact.Lydia’s sobs grow more frantic as she tries to defend herself, her voic
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ARIA’S POV“I’m not here to take Ethan from you… We’re just best friends. Nothing more.”“What?”“It was just a charade at your engagement.”All of a sudden, the nurse informs us that Ethan has woken up. My heart races as I see the reaction from everyone around me. Without wasting a second, we all rush into his room. Ethan’s eyes are open, and the first thing he does is call out to his parents.There’s a moment of palpable relief as his mother and father rush to his side, elation lighting up their faces. They hold him close, their hands trembling with emotion, and for the first time in a long while, they seem to have a piece of peace back in their lives.But what stands out most is that Ethan doesn’t even look at Lydia. Not once. Her presence, once central to his confusion, seems to fade into the background. She stands near the door, frozen, her eyes glassy with unshed tears as she watches the reunion. I don’t know whether it’s fear, regret, or sadness that’s written on her face, but
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 443
ARIA’S POV“I’m not letting you take Ethan from me.”Lydia sits next to me, vulnerable in a way I’ve never seen before. She begins speaking softly, revealing her regrets and the reasons behind her actions. She admits that her past choices were driven by greed and a hunger for wealth, and that those choices led her to hurt Ethan and her ex-fiancé. She speaks of how, after fleeing to Arizona to escape the wreckage of her old life, she found Ethan on the shore, lost and helpless. In that moment, she says, she saw not the man she had wronged but someone she could help. Someone who needed her.It’s difficult to fully believe her, but something about her story rings true. The way she talks about Ethan and her past mistakes feels raw and genuine, not the calculated coldness I once associated with her. She explains that when Ethan didn’t remember anything—not his name, not his family, not even his old life—he still remembered her.“We’re meant to be together. Else, he wouldn’t have landed her
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 442
ARIA’S POVWe’re all seated in the waiting area of the hospital, the sterile smell and bright lights only adding to the tension. Ethan’s parents, sitting across from me, glance in my direction every so often, their frowns deepening as if my mere presence is an offense.It’s not the first time I’ve seen that look on their faces, and it probably won’t be the last. But what baffles me is how they’ve chosen to forget about Lydia entirely. She’s sitting in the corner of the room, arms folded, her face pale and tight with worry. I can’t tell if she’s genuinely concerned for Ethan or if this is all just another one of her well-rehearsed acts.I lean back in my chair, trying to process it all. At least the Mitchells had realized that their son had lost his memory before I even had the chance to explain. It was painfully obvious—his reaction when he saw them, the way his body gave out from the shock.He fainted because it was too much for him. Yet, here they are, acting like I’m the villain in
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 441
ARIA’S POVLydia seems to sense that she’s outnumbered. She glares at us for a moment, then steps aside, opening the door fully. We enter the house, the air thick with tension. I glance around, spotting the packed boxes in the corner. They were planning to leave, just as I suspected.I spot Ethan standing in the living room. He’s casually scrolling through his phone, but the second he looks up and sees me, there’s a flicker of recognition in his eyes. I hold my breath, waiting for some kind of reaction. But then, his parents step in behind me, and that’s when everything changes.Ethan freezes. His phone slips out of his hand and clatters onto the floor, but his gaze is locked on his parents. I can practically see the gears turning in his mind, as if something deep inside him is suddenly being unlocked. His face goes pale, and his eyes widen in shock.And then, just as quickly as it all hits him, Ethan stumbles back, clutching his head. He takes a few shaky steps before collapsing to t
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 440
ARIA’S POVI sit in my car, my eyes on the house as the night falls deeper. All the windows are dark, the curtains drawn, and not a single sign of movement inside. It’s almost midnight, and it doesn’t look like Lydia and Ethan are going anywhere tonight.Still, I can’t afford to take any risks. If I leave or let my guard down for even a second, who knows what they might do. Maybe they’ll sneak out in the early hours, slip away when no one is watching.But exhaustion is catching up to me. The rented car is spacious enough, well-equipped for a long night of waiting. I’ve pinned my location for the people I’ve summoned here—they’ll call when they’re close. I settle into the seat, finally allowing myself a moment to rest. There’s no harm in taking a quick nap while I wait.I drift off, my mind a swirl of thoughts and plans. Every scenario plays out in my head; confronting Lydia, pulling Ethan out of there, making sure he’s safe. It’s not peaceful sleep by any means, but it’s something.Ho
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 439
ARIA’S POVMy stomach churns with hunger, but the idea of stepping away from my spot, even for a moment, feels out of the question. I’ve been sitting here, fixated on the house, watching every movement behind those walls. It’s like Lydia and Ethan are carrying on with their perfect little life, while I’m stuck out here, trying to figure out what to do next.I have moved too far now to catch their conversation clearly, and their voices aren’t as loud as they were before. On top of that, before they notice me, I have to make sure I keep my distance.The sight of them earlier, packing boxes, moving around like they’re planning to skip town, is enough to make my blood boil. I can’t let that happen.I need to eat, I need to think, but there’s no way I can leave the area, not even for a second. They could take off, and I’d have no idea where they would go. If I lose track of them, it could be the last time I ever see Ethan. The thought alone makes my heart race.Then, I spot a kid in the di
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 438
ARIA’S POVI got the address and I head directly to the place to spy on Ethan and Lydia. My first step is to observe the surrounding and checking on their movements.“Aiden, love. Shall I keep this in the bag?”“Yes, baby.”She is addressing him as Aiden, and I roll my eyes in exasperation.As I watch from my hidden spot, I can barely contain the rage boiling inside me. Ethan, living a normal life with that deceitful witch, Lydia, like they’re some kind of perfect couple. How can he not see through her lies?My heart races, each second feeling like an eternity. She’s manipulating him, keeping him trapped in this farce, and it’s beyond infuriating. Ethan’s family has no idea he’s even alive, and meanwhile, he’s here, with her, under this disgusting illusion of love.But then something changes. I notice a flurry of activity at their house. Boxes. Bags. They’re packing up. My eyes narrow, and I feel a sudden rush of panic. This isn’t just spring cleaning or a casual weekend trip—they’re
