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ARIA’S POVThe feeling of solid ground beneath me is a small comfort, a reprieve from the overwhelming terror of the ocean. I no longer have to fight against the waves, no longer feel the cold, unrelenting water pulling me under. But as I lie there on the beach, the weight of what’s happened crashes over me, and I’m powerless to stop the tears that follow.I cry for everything—the crash, the loss of Ethan, the unknown fate of everyone else who was on that plane. I cry for the terror I felt in the water, for the hopelessness that gnawed at me as I drifted further and further away from the wreckage. But mostly, I cry for the overwhelming loneliness that now engulfs me, stranded on this island, cut off from everything and everyone I’ve ever known.As the tears flow, my thoughts turn to my family. I think of my mother, my father, Neal, Nathan—wondering how they’ll cope with the news. They’ve probably already heard about the crash, and I know they’ll be doing everything in their power to f
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 324
ARIA’S POVExhaustion weighs heavy on my limbs, and despite the fear gnawing at the edges of my mind, sleep overtakes me. My body, pushed far beyond its limits, gives in to the desperate need for rest. I collapse onto the sand, the cool earth beneath me, and I fall into a deep slumber, the kind that comes only when the body has nothing left to give.Every muscle in my body aches, but the relief of lying still is overwhelming. My eyelids, heavy with fatigue, close almost involuntarily, shutting out the disorienting darkness of the night around me.For the first time in my life, there’s no one around, no familiar faces, no voices to break the silence. It’s just me, stranded in some remote corner of the world, far from everything I’ve ever known. This island, a place that should feel like a refuge, instead feels like a prison.The solitude is suffocating, the silence oppressive, and despite the stretch of land I now call my own, I feel more isolated than ever before. The waves that had o
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 325
ARIA’S POVMorning comes, but it feels like another dream, a surreal continuation of the night’s restless, fearful thoughts. The sun is already a bit high in the sky, its warmth filtering through the leaves overhead and casting dappled patterns on the ground.I lie there, half-asleep, caught between the remnants of my troubled dreams and the harsh reality of my situation. The sound of the waves, once terrifying, now feels almost soothing, a constant rhythm that lulls me into a false sense of security.Then, I feel something—a touch, warm and firm, wrapping around my hand. My first instinct is to think it’s part of the dream, that my mind is conjuring up a comfort I desperately crave. But the touch is persistent, real. I jolt awake, my body reacting before my mind catches up. I sit up quickly, my heart pounding, eyes struggling to focus in the bright morning light.Everything is a blur. The world around me swims with indistinct shapes and colors, the brightness of the sun making it dif
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 326
ARIA’S POVMy mind races as I try to make sense of everything. Adam is here, but how? The vastness of the ocean, the isolation of this island—how did he manage to find me in this seemingly endless expanse of water and land? I can’t help but ask, my voice still shaky. “How did you find me, Adam?”Adam looks at me, his eyes reflecting a depth of emotion that I’ve rarely seen. There’s a flicker of something in his gaze—joy, yes, but also wetness that hints at the tears he’s holding back, and a profound relief that seems to wash over him as he begins to explain.He tells me that after the news broke about the crash, the rescue teams located debris some kilometers away in the North-Western Leeward Islands. The world had known about the disaster, and rescue operations were swiftly mobilized. Neal, Nathan, and Dad were all there, scouring those waters, desperate to find any sign of life. But Adam followed his instinct.He goes on to explain that while the others focused on the area where th
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 327
ARIA’S POVAs I get up, I find Adam sitting beside me, a quiet sentinel in this unfamiliar place. It’s such a relief to see him, to have someone I trust nearby after everything that’s happened. I’ve never seen Adam this caring, this attentive before.His presence feels like an anchor, steadying me in the midst of all the uncertainty. And yet, there’s something else—a strange, new attraction that I can’t quite explain. It’s like a seed of affection has been planted in my heart, growing in the warmth of his kindness. It’s not just gratitude or relief; it’s something deeper, something that makes me want to stay close to him, to let him protect me.But even as I feel this pull, I do my best to maintain some distance. It’s confusing, these feelings that are bubbling up inside me. After all, Adam and I have always been close, but not like this. Not with this strange mix of vulnerability and affection that makes my heart beat faster whenever I catch his eye. Still, I remind myself that this
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 328
ARIA’S POVWe spot three motorboats speeding towards us, slicing through the water with alarming urgency. Something about them feels wrong, and my heart drops. I know neither my brothers nor the rescue team would arrive in such boats. The vessels are small, rugged, not the kind of craft used for rescue missions. My eyes dart to Adam, and I see the same realization flash across his face. His frown deepens, and in an instant, I feel his hand clasp around mine, firm and protective. The tension in the air thickens, and I can feel the first stirrings of fear clawing at my chest.As the boats pull up to the shore, my breath catches in my throat. The men who step out are not rescuers. They’re rough-looking, with sun-weathered faces and eyes that gleam with a cold, predatory sharpness. Their clothes are worn, a mishmash of utility and intimidation.Some wear tattered jeans and boots, others cargo pants tucked into heavy-duty combat boots. Bandanas and headscarves cover their heads, some sport
My Secret Billionaire Ex-wife CHAPTER 329
ARIA’S POVThe tension on the ship is evident as the pirates surround us, their presence oppressive and menacing. Adam's grip on my hand tightens momentarily before the leader demands he let go. I feel a surge of fear as the leader’s cold eyes lock onto mine, his command ringing out to his men, his voice dripping with authority and disdain."Take her to the motorboat!"Adam, ever protective, immediately protests, he insists, his voice steady but laced with barely restrained anger."It’s not necessary. She can stay here, on my ship."The leader’s smirk returns, his gaze narrowing as he sizes up Adam, his tone mocking, while he glances at me."You must be used to getting what you want, aren’t you? Always needing that princess treatment."Adam’s response is swift and fir, saying that indeed because I deserve the best treatment. As he retorts, the weight of his words heavy with the implication that he will do whatever it takes to keep me safe. For a brief moment, I see a flicker of surpri
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ARIA’S POVThe realization that I’m stuck with pirates feels like a cruel twist of fate, an absurdity too great to fully comprehend. All I wanted was to be safe, to find the others, and to go back to some semblance of normalcy. But now, not only am I caught in this nightmare, but so is Adam.Soon, if this continues, my brothers and Dad will be dragged into this mess as well. My heart clenches at the thought of them arriving, only to find themselves ensnared in the same trap. The absurdity of the situation is almost too much to bear. My father’s well-meaning but ill-timed announcement has made me a prize, a target. Now, it’s not just about survival; it’s about escaping this chaos before more lives are endangered.But I can’t blame my father. He’s doing everything he can, throwing everything he has into finding me. This is a consequence no one could have foreseen.Adam is beside me, his jaw clenched in silent fury. I can see the tension in his shoulders, the way his hands curl into fist
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