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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.148
MAISIEI jolted awake the next morning and my eyes flew to the clock on my nightstand. The glaring red numbers mocked me mercilessly, I was a full hour late for work."Not again!" I groaned, throwing back the covers.I decided to get a little more sleep after returning from Jason's house before dawn but I overslept.The cool morning air hit my skin, sending goosebumps racing across my arms.The emptiness of the house felt particularly acute. Don had already left for school with Jason before I'd even opened my eyes. He had told me this morning what he intended to do.The thought of them spending their mornings together twisted something inside me—a complicated knot of emotions I couldn't quite untangle.My morning routine collapsed into a frantic blur. No time for breakfast, barely enough for a hasty shower.I pulled clothes from my closet without much thought to coordination, my mind already racing through the excuses I'd need to offer my boss."Why didn't my alarm go off?" I muttered
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MAISIEThe drive home passed in a blur of anticipation. Once inside, I rushed through a shower, the hot water barely having time to warm my skin before I was out again, wrapped in a towel and attacking my hair with a straightener."What to wear, what to wear," I muttered, flinging open my closet doors. The contents seemed woefully inadequate for the occasion. Nothing felt right—too casual, too formal, too boring, too much.I grabbed my phone, dialing Miriam’s number. The call went straight to voicemail."Seriously, Miriam? The one time I actually need fashion advice!" I tossed the phone on my bed in frustration.After thirty minutes of indecision, I finally settled on an off-white sequined maxi dress with a daring mid-thigh slit. The fabric caught the light with every movement, creating a subtle shimmer effect that felt both elegant and alluring.I opted for a neutral lip color rather than my usual dark shade, wanting to project softness tonight. The golden heels waited by my dresser
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MAISIEThe sudden protectiveness in Jason’s gesture both intrigued and concerned me. His jaw tightened, and his hand moved toward the door handle as if he was ready to step out of the car.I could feel the tension radiating from him, sharp and electric as he prepared to leave.“Where are you going?” I reached out, grabbing his arm firmly. The thought of our perfect evening being derailed before it even began made my stomach knot with anxiety.“I just want to say hello to him.” His voice was low and controlled with his gaze flicking toward the car beside us.“No saying hi tonight,” I insisted, keeping my grip on his arm. “It’s our first date, and I don’t want anything or anyone spoiling your mood.”The traffic light turned green just as I finished speaking, and the cars around us began to move forward.Jason hesitated for a moment, his fingers lingering on the handle before he finally let go and returned his hand to the steering wheel.The moment of confrontation passed, but the tensio
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"I mean, I like his work not him personally." I quickly wiped imaginary dust from Jason's shoulder, feeling his cold glance boring into me.The tension between us thickened as I nervously swallowed, my throat suddenly dry.Jason's jaw tightened almost imperceptibly—a subtle tell I was beginning to recognize whenever something displeased him."Never mind," his attention drifted to the screen. "I've been used to letting a lot go since I realized you had something in you. Unpredictability, spontaneity, and embarrassment are the most trivial things."His words were laced with an implication I couldn't quite grasp. What a strangely vain statement. And what exactly did he mean by "overlooking so much"?"And what is the relationship between my spontaneity and my shyness?" I pulled back slightly, curiosity overriding my momentary discomfort.Jason rested his hand on the arm of the seat, his posture relaxed despite the intensity in his eyes. "The connection is that you do things or say things
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MAISIEJason moved his hand to my cheek. His usually sharp and calculating eyes, now held a merciful warmth that made my heart constrict."You did not make a mistake alone," he said softly, brushing away a tear I hadn't realized had fallen. "I did many things that I am not proud of until now. I made mistakes… I wronged you, him, and myself." His voice carried the weight of regret. "Yes, we made a lot of mistakes, and there are things we regret doing, but through them we learn and change. We are not without flaws or mistakes—in the end, we are human."Something in his confession broke through the last of my defenses. I wanted to cry, to release the guilt and sorrow I'd been carrying for so long, but his words stirred something deeper, a desire for connection rather than release.I turned off his phone and deliberately slid it back into his jacket pocket."I'll send you all the pictures of Don I have, if you send me these," I offered.Jason scanned my face, taking in every detail as if
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MAISIEThe theater workers all wore distinctive green uniforms. However, this was someone else entirely.My body stiffened in recognition as my gaze moved up to his face. The familiar features, so similar yet so different from Jason's made my blood run cold."Well, well... look who we have here," Jared drawled. "The woman who tamed the beast."What was he doing here? How had he found us? My mind raced through possibilities.I tried to step around him, but he shifted to block my path. I tried the other direction, again he intercepted me, his movements casual yet deliberately threatening.My patience evaporated, replaced by a cold anger born of fear."You'd better leave before Jason knows you're here!" I warned, keeping my voice low but firm.Jared's lips curled into a predatory smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Or what?"My gaze caught on the white tape above his eyebrow, covering what must have been a significant wound. I had little doubt about who had caused it. The knowledge gave m
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MAISIEThe same stern features, the same way of standing with his hands behind his back. The only difference was his gray hair and the wrinkles time had etched on his face.My heart sank when his cold eyes locked on mine."Apologies for the delay, Mr. Hanukkah," Jared said with a warm smile. "The moment I heard about your visit, I dropped everything to come but ran a little late. To make up for it, I brought you a gift as a proper welcome."My breath suddenly became tight as I stared at my father. I had pushed him behind my back with those memories, buried him deep in my past. How had he suddenly materialized in front of me?"Won't you welcome your father?" Jared asked with malicious delight.My bag slipped from my grasp the moment I saw my father approaching. Panic tightened around my chest—not because he was a ghost haunting my nightmares, but because he was real. Flesh and blood. Moving toward me with unmistakable purpose.I died a thousand times between looking at his feet as he m
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MAISIEStrangely, I felt relieved at his arrival but also glad he hadn't come earlier.I needed to face my demons alone, to prove to myself I could stand up to the man who didn't deserve to be called father anymore.I wouldn't have conquered my fear if Jason had arrived sooner; I wouldn't have had the chance to face it myself.His expression was thunderous with rage, but when his gaze fell on me, his features softened with relief.He rushed to me quickly, grabbing my shoulders and checking me over with frantic concern. After assuring himself I was physically unharmed, he pulled me into a tight embrace, sighing with relief."You wouldn't believe the fear I felt when he told me you were with him," he murmured into my hair.My eyes burned with tears that refused to fall. Jason hadn't been the one to hurt me, yet he was the one taking care of my healing.He hadn't caused my fear, but he was holding me, calming me.I wrapped my arms around his waist and waited… waited for the tears to fina
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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
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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
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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
