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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.128
MAISIE"He'll come back, just give it time." The words felt hollow against the weight of my despair.The reassurance did little to ease the ache in my chest, but I desperately needed to believe it. Like a mantra, I repeated it silently, trying to convince myself that this numbness wouldn't last forever, that somewhere beneath the pain, my heart still remembered how to feel something other than this crushing emptiness.The digital clock on my nightstand blinked 2:47 AM. I squeezed my eyes shut, not from exhaustion but from a desperate need to escape my thoughts.The silk pillowcase beneath my cheek had long since grown damp with silent tears, and sleep remained elusive, dancing just beyond my grasp while memories played on endless loop behind my closed lids.Two hours stretched into an eternity as I lay there like a prisoner to my own mind. This thinking disease - this endless spiral of thoughts had no cure, no respite, no moment of peace.Even if blessed unconsciousness found me, I kn
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MAISIEI lowered my hands from my tear-stained face, hardly daring to believe he was really there.He stood a few steps from the pool's edge, one hand tucked casually in his pocket while the other held his signature black jacket.His usually warm features had hardened into something cold and distant and his concern seemed more performative than genuine.Anger flared unexpectedly in me. "Everyone pretends to care while none of you actually do. You're just like the rest of them!"I pulled myself from the pool. My flip-flops dangled limply from my fingers as I moved past Jason, determined to escape his presence and the suffocating weight of this moment."Even if the whole world stops caring, even if the stars fall from the sky, don't you dare forget what happened!"His words froze me mid-stride.The audacity of his statement sent a surge of disbelief through my body, making my already cold, wet skin feel even more chilled. How could he possibly think that something so profound, so life-al
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MAISIETwo versions of myself waged a merciless war inside me. One screamed with uncontrollable rage that threatened to tear me apart, the other dissolving into hysterical tears, terrified of the consequences my past actions had brought down around us."You're his father, I know that." Tears glazed my eyes. "But it's too late to claim him now, too late to rewrite history."My voice cracked. "I spent my youth working endless shifts at dead-end jobs to give him everything he needed. Sleepless nights pacing the floor until dawn when he fell sick, the constant worry about school fees, about whether I could afford new shoes when he outgrew his old ones..." My voice caught in my throat. "I lived like a woman possessed yet determined to give him the best version of me. Even when I was running on empty, even when I could barely keep my eyes open between shifts."My words seemed to bounce off Jason like they weighed nothing. In fact, they only darkened his expression further. The shadows under
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MAISIEI felt like I was staring down a dead-end road hours ago, my future locked behind closed doors. I had been faced with only two choices: One meant clinging to my son and letting go of the man I loved. The other meant taking my son and walking away, alone.I chose the lesser of two heartbreaks. I couldn’t bring myself to forget him even now. I had tried to hate him and convinced myself I had succeeded. I built walls of resentment, stacked bricks of anger. Yet they crumbled the second I heard his voice.What kind of fool returns to the flame after being burned? Is it an extraordinary ability to forgive... or just a poor memory?He once told me we were alike in our tenderness. Maybe we were alike in our thoughts, too.Memories of his outlined face flashed across my mind. The arch of his eyebrows. The way his hair falls into place. Every detail of his features… I committed them all to memory with precision.A liar would say life doesn't depend on a person. Because the absence of one
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MAISIEDon and I went down to the beach later that afternoon. We never did build that sandcastle, deciding instead to dig a hole big enough for me to lie in. It was a ridiculous idea, but he helped anyway, scooping sand aside until I could bury my limbs beneath the cool earth.It was easier to let my mind drift here, away from the conversation at the restaurant. But the guilt still gnawed at me.I hated that I had let things unfold this way. I wanted to change his way of thinking, to make him see the truth without hurting him. But how do you explain something so painful to someone with the heart of a child?A lump formed in my throat."Don," Jason’s voice broke the moment. "I need to talk to you. Come with me to the tennis court."Don didn’t move at first. He stared at Jason, searching his face for a reason, for an excuse to refuse. Then he sighed a little and got up, wiping the sand off his clothes.He turned to me, his eyes asking if I wanted him to go.I nodded, giving him the reas
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MAISIE“Watch your mouth!” Karina's chest heaved with barely contained fury.Then something shifted in her expression. Instead of storming off as I expected, she sank down beside me on the sand. The tension between us crackled like static before a storm, but neither of us moved.The waves crashed rhythmically against the shore, providing a soothing counterpoint to the chaos of emotions swirling between us.I watched her from the corner of my eye, still processing the shocking revelation about the drugging incident. My mind kept replaying that night, seeing it through this new, horrifying lens. Until recently, Dame had told me Karina didn't love Jason, nor did he love her. I'd foolishly assumed my jealousy had painted her in darker colors than she deserved. Now, that assumption felt like ashes in my mouth, bitter and choking."You know, I envy your son so much," Karina whispered."What?" The unexpected comment yanked me from my dark thoughts. Of all the things I'd expected her to say,
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MAISIEI found myself studying her profile, noting how young she looked without her usual armor of sophistication and spite.Karina turned toward the sea, her profile etched against the setting sun. The ocean breeze tousled her hair, making her seem more human, more vulnerable."I thought proving them wrong would make them trust me." Her voice carried over the gentle crash of waves. "But I've learned that hoping too much only leads to misery. Excessive expectations are a poison that kills you slowly."My heart clenched at her words. They echoed my own experiences with family expectations, the constant struggle to prove yourself worthy of love that should have been unconditional.The raw humanity of the moment struck me. How alike we were in our pain, despite everything else that divided us."What do you think I should do?" Karina's question hung in the salt-laden air.I began brushing sand from my clothes, taking a moment to gather my thoughts. "The sacrifices you make at the expense
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MAISIELater that evening in my room, Miriam's eyes widened as I recounted the day's events."Did all this happen while I was sleeping?!" She gaped at me from her perch on the bed.I pulled the towel from my damp hair, settling beside her. "I feel guilty for spending two nights cursing Karina.""Well, we need to start packing. The trip ends tomorrow.”I headed toward the closet.“It's been quite the emotional rollercoaster," she grumbled.I smiled to myself, thinking how despite all the drama, this had somehow become the best trip of my life. As long as I didn't lose the people who mattered most, everything else felt manageable. The complications, the revelations, even the heartache – they'd all led to this moment of clarity.My eyes caught sight of the black paper bag tucked away in the cupboard the same one Jason had sent me.Memories flooded back as I reached for it, the paper crinkling under my touch. I carried it out, eager to share this small treasure with Miriam."Look at this!
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MAISIEI froze, then rushed closer to her. "Lily, what did you say? Say it again!"She placed her tiny palm on my cheek."Amma!"It wasn't perfect, but it was close enough. After months of trying, she'd finally said something resembling "Mama."Joy exploded through me like fireworks. I started bouncing up and down, unable to contain my excitement."She said it! She said 'Mama'! Did you hear that? She called me 'Mama'!" I shouted, throwing my arms wide and then forming a big heart shape with them for Lily.Suddenly, I realized I hadn't captured this momentous occasion. "Wait, I need my camera! This is important!"I started frantically searching through my bag. "Don't say anything else until Mama comes back with the camera, okay?" I called over my shoulder as I dug through my belongings.I've always been one to wear my emotions openly, especially happiness. After everything I'd been through in my life, I'd promised myself I would never downplay joy when it came my way. I would celebrate
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MAISIEI was making my way back from checking on Don and his friends who were busy taking photos and being typical teenagers when Lily suddenly began squirming in my arms, making urgent sounds and pointing.Don had asked us to keep his relationship with Jason private at school. As far as his classmates knew, Jason was just his stepfather, the school principal who had married his mom.I understood his need for privacy; teenage social dynamics were complicated enough without adding that layer.Lily's movements became more insistent, drawing my attention back to her. She was staring fixedly at something, her little body practically vibrating with excitement.Following her gaze, I realized we were standing near the elephant enclosure. A massive African elephant was resting in the shade of a large tree, separated from us by sturdy metal bars and a deep moat.I moved closer to the viewing area, and Lily immediately grabbed onto the bars, her eyes wide with wonder as she took in the enormous
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MAISIEI turned back to face her, noting the familiar look of contempt that always appeared whenever Karina's name came up.Miriam had disliked her from the start, but her hatred had intensified after I'd explained the full story of how Karina had conspired with Jason's brother Jared, how she'd betrayed years of friendship with Jason just to trap him in a relationship."What's she done now?" I asked, not entirely sure I wanted to know.My feelings toward Karina were complicated. For a long time, I'd seen her as nothing but a manipulative obstacle standing between Jason and me. Then, during our final confrontation, I'd glimpsed something else—a young woman crushed under the weight of family expectations and desperate choices.However, that brief moment of sympathy had evaporated when Jason finally told me everything. The extent of her deception, the calculated way she'd worked with Jared to keep Jason tied to her... I'd never wished anyone ill except for Jared, but Karina had earned a
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.199
MAISIE"It's okay, sweet girl," I murmured, holding Lily close as our car pulled away from the driveway.Her eyes were still watery, her little chest occasionally hitching with the aftermath of tears. She'd been crying for Don, who had left earlier with Chen and their friend to meet us at the zoo.Don had snuck out while Lily was distracted with her toys, but she'd noticed his absence almost immediately. It was almost comical how both her father and brother would try to slip away unnoticed, terrified of upsetting a twenty-month-old."Come on, Lily," I said brightly, trying to distract her. "Say 'Mama'!"I'd been trying to coax her first words for weeks now. However, she seemed determined to take her time.The pediatrician assured us it was normal. Some children were simply more observant before they started speaking still I couldn't help feeling a little anxious.Lily ignored my prompting, becoming fascinated with the buttons on my jacket instead. She leaned forward, her chubby finger
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MAISIEThe next morning, I emerged from a quick shower and headed to the dressing room to get ready for the day.I'd passed by Lily's room earlier and found both her and Jason still asleep, though she had somehow migrated onto his chest, her favorite sleeping position since she was born.Whenever she was with one of us while sleeping, she'd inevitably crawl up and settle herself on our chest, her ear pressed against our heartbeat.I pulled on ripped jeans, a white tank top, and a soft gray blazer, then headed back to the nursery, eager to tell Jason about his unprecedented night of sleep.When I reached Lily's room, the bed was empty. I found them on the other side of the room, where Jason was sitting on the floor with Lily in his lap, carefully putting tiny shoes on her feet.She looked adorable in a white sundress, her hair tamed into two small pigtails.I was about to speak when Don appeared behind me with Lily's sippy cup of milk in his hand."Time for breakfast, everyone," he ann
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.197
MAISIE~A couple of years later~I gave birth to the most beautiful little girl in the world two years after our wedding. We named her Lily, after Jason's mother. Sometimes I call her Lil when she's being especially cute, which is pretty much all the time.It was actually my suggestion to name her after his mother. I knew it would make Jason happy, and it truly did. The way his eyes lit up when I proposed it—that moment alone was worth it.Now she's one year and eight months old, toddling around our home with a determination that makes us all smile.Lily has filled our lives—mine, Jason's, and Don's—with a kind of joy I never knew existed. Her little voice, still forming words but full of expression, makes the whole house feel alive. She's become the unexpected glue that has truly brought our family together.Don had accepted my relationship with his father, but in those early days after the wedding, he still spent most of his time with his best friend.He was trying to adjust to this
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MAISIEThe moment we appeared, the guests rose to their feet, turning to watch our approach.I saw familiar faces on both sides of the aisle—colleagues from work, parents from Don's school.Miriam stood in the front row, her pregnancy now visible beneath her flowing dress, tears already streaming down her face as she clutched Nathan's hand.But my eyes were drawn inexorably to Jason, waiting for me beneath the arch.The look on his face as he watched me approach… wonder, joy, love so intense it was almost painful to witness made everything else fade away.In that moment, it was just the two of us, connected by an invisible thread that had been drawing us together since our first meeting.Don and I moved slowly down the aisle, each step bringing me closer to my future. The weight of my son's arm beneath my hand was both grounding and symbolic. He wasn't just giving me away; he was walking with me into our new life.When we reached the front, the officiant smiled warmly at us. "Who give
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.195
MAISIEThe moment I stepped on the back porch, the world seemed to pause. Across the lawn where rows of white chairs arranged in a semicircle. Wildflowers in shades of blue, purple, and white lined the aisle—the same flowers that grew naturally along the stream at the property's edge, now woven into garlands that transformed our backyard into an enchanted garden.Jason squeezed my hand once before releasing it. Then he moved ahead to take his place at the simple arch we'd constructed from twisted branches and adorned with more wildflowers and fairy lights that would twinkle as evening approached.His best man, Klay, stood beside him, while Felix and the rest of Jason’s friends lingered a few feet away. Dressed in sleek black silk suits, they exuded an air of refined elegance, each one strikingly handsome in their own way.I took a deep breath, steadying myself in the quiet moment before everything would begin.The subtle scent of my bouquet—wildflowers mixed with sprigs of lavender—he
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MAISIEWe lay tangled together afterward.Jason’s weight was a welcome pressure on top of me and his heartbeat was strong against my chest, gradually slowing to match my own.My ring caught the candlelight and sent prisms dancing across his sweat-dampened skin like tiny rainbows that seemed a fitting metaphor for the joy that filled me.Eventually, Jason shifted to the side and gathered me on him so that my head rested on his chest with his arm a protective band around my waist.Outside, the night had deepened, but inside our sanctuary, time seemed suspended in amber like the honey that still faintly flavored our kisses."When did you plan all this?" I asked, tracing idle patterns through the light dusting of hair on his chest.His fingers combed through my hair, gentle and soothing, occasionally working through tangles with careful attention. "I bought the ring before our trip to Greendale," he admitted, the rumble of his voice vibrating against my ear.I nodded.Tears slipped from t
