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Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.53
MAISIEJason’s warmth enveloped me, the steady thump of his heartbeat grounding me in the moment."I didn't hurt you of my own free will, you know," he said suddenly in a voice low and rough. "I was forced to. I was living on the edge back then, everything I clung to pushed me closer and closer to the abyss." He paused. "I couldn't hold onto anyone or anything – I was constantly losing my grip, so there was no point in even trying..."I peered up at him through my lashes, aching at the pain I saw etched in his handsome face."Are you saying you hurt me because our whole marriage was a mistake and you couldn't stay because you weren't proud of what you did to me?" I supplied softly when he trailed off.His jaw ticked, but he gave a short nod of confirmation. "There's something you can't understand," he said gruffly. "The feeling of giving your whole life trying to please someone you look up to as a role model. I spent half my damn life trying and trying to make that person proud, but n
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MAISIE"When did you find out about Donovan's illness?" Jason's sudden question snapped me out of my thoughts, making me freeze.My eyes widened a little. "How did you know about that?" I blurted out, then it hit me – he found out the day Don passed out at school.I let out a sigh, casting my mind back over the years, trying to remember. When was that terrible day exactly?"When he was four," I finally answered, unable to keep the sadness out of my voice. "He found a stray kitten one morning on our way to his daycare. The scruffy little thing was mewing and looking all pitiful."I shook my head with a faint smile at the memory. "Don begged me to keep her. So I took her home with us, planning to find her owners or take her to a shelter. But within a few days, he got so attached to that damn cat. I just...I couldn't bear to take her away from him after that."I paused, swallowing hard against the lump in my throat as the memories came flooding back."One night she went missing," I conti
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.55
The continued beeping of my alarm clock jolted me from my reverie, wincing at the cacophony of noise assaulting my senses. It felt like someone was jackhammering inside my skull."Ugh," I groaned, rubbing my throbbing temples. Maybe talking about all that heavy stuff with Jason last night had dredged up those repressed night terrors from the depths of my mind.I couldn't remember the last time I'd had a nightmare that messed up. The last one was probably over a year ago, at least.Back in my darkest days, I used to deliberately run myself ragged with work just to avoid falling into the kind of deep sleep where the demons could creep in and torment me. Anything to escape reliving those traumatic memories in high-definition detail.I dragged my sorry ass to the bathroom and splashed some ice-cold water on my face, studying my haggard reflection in the mirror. Yeesh, I looked like total crap – pale as a ghost with dark circles under my eyes that made me look like a raccoon trapped in a c
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.56
MAISIEThe front door opened before I got there and my breath caught in my throat. It was him – the man who occupied my thoughts more than he should.Jason stepped out looking impossibly handsome in an impeccably tailored black suit that hugged his broad shoulders and accentuated the lean strength of his form. The crisp white dress shirt strained ever-so-slightly against the swell of his muscular chest and arms in a way that made my mouth go dry.He really did cut an intimidatingly sexy figure – like some modern-day mythological titan given human form. His sheer masculine presence and the easy confidence with which he carried himself was almost overwhelming.I knew my thoughts were bordering on inappropriate territory, but the contrast between our physical builds stirred up an unmistakable familiar spark of attraction I couldn't quite smother.Jason paused on the front step with one foot already angled toward his car when his gaze landed on me across the street.I tensed instinctively
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.57
MAISIE"Oh! Uh, hi Karina," I stammered, feeling oddly caught out even though I hadn't actually done anything overtly untoward – at least in a physical sense. "I was just...umm, coming over to say good morning!"Her brows rose a fraction, but she didn't question my flimsy excuse before snorting derisively. "Well, that's very unnecessary of you. Unless you were actually loitering around, hoping to catch a glimpse of something that doesn't belong to you?"I blinked at her, stunned by the venom in her words. "What? I don't understand. I wasn't—"Karina held up a hand, the bright red nail polish glinting in the morning sunlight as she cut me off abruptly. "Let's not play dumb here, Maisie. I'm not blind. I've seen the way you look at something that belongs to me with those hungry eyes of yours. Are you hoping to try to steal it when I'm not around? Is that your little pathetic plan?" Her lip curled in a sneer. "Because that would be really freaking stupid of you."Her accusation hit me lik
Last Updated : 2024-12-25Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.58
KARINAI slammed the door shut behind me with a resounding bang that shook the walls. My entire body was trembling with rage, hands shaking as adrenaline coursed through my veins. That insufferable Maisie! That self-righteous little nobody!I'd tried to take the high road by giving her a polite warning, a chance to back off and remember her place. But instead of heeding my words, she'd dared to actually put her filthy hands on me like I was the one in the wrong.“The audacity! Did she actually think she could win against me in a physical altercation?” If so, then I had gravely underestimated just how delusional the pathetic woman was.As much as her actions infuriated me, I had to begrudgingly admit that my attempt to intimidate her had failed spectacularly. Maisie didn't seem the least bit scared or deterred by my threats.A harsh slap of reality washed over me - she wasn't going to simply back away from Jason just because I demanded it of her.If I truly wanted to get rid of her and
Last Updated : 2024-12-26Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.59
MaisieKarina was out of earshot when I quickly pulled out my phone and hit the speed dial for Miriam, my best friend and voice of blunt reason.My hands were trembling and my heart still pounded from the confrontation. When she answered, I didn’t even wait for her to speak.“You’re not going to believe what just happened,” I blurted out.“Maisie?” Miriam’s voice was groggy and annoyed. I could hear the sound of her shuffling in bed. “Do you know what time it is? Why are you calling me so early on a Saturday?”“I need to talk to someone,” I said. “It’s about Karina.”At her name, Miriam groaned loudly. “That snarky fiancée of Jason’s that was dissing you at the dinner? What happened? Did her oversized ego finally suffocate her, or is she still walking around terrorizing everyone with her fake charm?”I sighed. “She’s worse than ever. She came up to me out of nowhere and told me to stay away from Jason.”Miriam snorted. “Okay, predictable. She’s insecure and sees you as competition. Wha
Last Updated : 2024-12-27Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.60
MAISIEI decided to make breakfast before our day out, and Donovan dug into his food like a starving wolf, shoveling forkfuls into his mouth at a rapid pace. Kid must've been really hungry.As I watched him eat, I couldn't help but reflect on how much I've learned about the different stages of life and the inevitable stumbles that come with getting older. About the heavy sighs we let out at each new turning point after resigning ourselves to the fact that we're growing older, even if we're not necessarily growing any wiser.But what even is true wisdom, really? The way I see it, it's not about racking up years on this planet. It's about gaining an abundance of hard-won experience and learning from your mistakes along the way. Wisdom comes from living, not just existing.My own youth definitely wasn't a joyride or anything. It was marred by a lot of difficulties and hardships that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. But at least I was able to give my son the idyllic, carefree childhood
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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
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.198
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
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.196
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
Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret CH.194
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
