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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
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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
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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
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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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MAISIEA tiny thrill raced through me at the undisguised threat in Jason's tone. My heart kicked up a beat against my ribs, thundering so loudly I could practically hear the rush of blood pounding in my ears.He wouldn't actually barge in here uninvited...would he? The thought was equal parts alarming and tantalizing – setting my nerves alight with a heady mixture of trepidation and arousal."You can't be serious," I hedged, though I could hear the tremulous layer of uncertainty in my own voice betraying the fluttering excitement uncurling low in my belly."Thirty seconds.”His words held a stern edge that had me instinctively straightening my spine."I'd start moving if I were you, baby."Sweet Jesus! The way the petname rolled off his tongue in that deep, rough rasp...I actually felt a dizzying swirl of want unfurl between my thighs.My core clenched with a pulse of need, responding wildly to the dominance inherent in his tone.I wavered for only a moment longer before cursing under
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MAISIEI was cocooned in the strength of his embrace in that moment so the rest of the world simply fell away into insignificance.There was only the all-consuming tidal wave of emotion that threatened to sweep me under every time our bodies reunited after even the briefest separation.I was home with the man who saw me and seemed to want me even after knowing the real me.Most people only want the happy, obedient, beautiful version of us, while the darkness within is ours alone to grapple with. No one loves that shadowed side with the flaws and imperfections we try so desperately to conceal.But here before me stands a man who accepts me completely, darkness and all without asking me to change or morph into someone I’m not.I wanted to confess my feelings for him in that moment of vulnerability.But I feared I would come to regret the admission. I could only feel a profound sense of certainty settling over me like a warm blanket. These emotions are real and undeniable. I cared for hi
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MAISIEI wiped away the tear that had rolled down my cheek and turned off the microphone. Looking up, I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself.Being an emotional person with so many feelings can be absolute torture sometimes.I gasped when the door suddenly opened only to sigh with relief upon seeing Jason standing there.My coat hung casually over one shoulder, my bag dangling from his hand."Are you done?" I asked, walking toward him."I finished seconds before you spoke on the microphone," he admitted. "I was listening to your words while I was in the corridor."Mentally reviewing everything I'd just said, I felt a wave of embarrassment wash over me. Damn the alcohol for loosening my tongue!"Did I say too much?" I asked, my cheeks warming.Jason lifted my coat, holding it open for me to slip my arms through."No," he said softly. "And you know what? I won't hate him even if he despises me to my core. I'll protect him and always stand by his side, even against his will. I'll
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MAISIE"I’ve learned to control myself even more when you're with me," Jason murmured, turning his chair to face the computer.His fingers resumed their effortless dance across the keyboard, yet his thoughts were nowhere near the screen. "It feels like my soul is constantly on the verge of escaping, rushing toward you. No matter how much I look at you, it never feels like enough. I memorize the way you move, the way you sit in stillness. Every little detail of you pulls me in, and my heart beats in sync with your smile."He exhaled softly. "I love you so deeply, so fiercely, that I have to hold myself back. Because if I don’t… I might lose myself entirely."If I had to name what we shared, I'd call it a safe relationship. I'd found myself in the hands of a man who saw beyond my physical form, who cherished the essence of who I was.In this era dominated by cravings and instant gratification, the worst thing that could happen would be surrendering to those shallow expectations and beco
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MAISIEJason propped his chin in one hand while his fingers danced across the keyboard."Outrageously beautiful!" He glanced at me from the corner of his eye.I placed my foot on one arm of his chair and pulled my hair back with deliberate slowness. The silky strands slipped through my fingers as I held his gaze."Doesn't my outrageous beauty make you feel anything?" My voice came out huskier than intended, betraying my nervousness."Something like what?" He threw his weight on the back of his chair and placed his warm hand on my leg.His touch sent electricity through my skin, making it difficult to maintain my composure.I bit my lower lip, hesitating for several seconds while gathering my courage. The office suddenly felt too warm, too intimate."Jason... do I not excite you?" The words tumbled out before I could reconsider.His eyebrows rose slightly as he began stroking my leg with gentle, circular motions.My heart hammered against my ribs, and confusion clouded my thoughts."Do
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MAISIE"What about Don?" Jason quirked an eyebrow, sliding his hands into his pockets elegantly.The realization hit me. Don! How could I forget?I slumped back into my seat dramatically, resting my forehead on the cool surface of the table."I really wanted to go with you," I mumbled, frustration evident in my voice. Something inside me yearned to be near him, like a magnetic pull I couldn't explain or resist.Miriam's gentle hand patted my head. "What kind of friend would I be if I didn't help you get what you want?"I lifted my head, confusion written across my face. "What do you mean?""The audio equipment is rented for today only," Miriam explained, leaning closer with a conspiratorial gleam. "I need to return everything before ten tonight. I'll tell Don he needs to help me because Nathan has a headache. We'll take our time, maybe drive around a bit before I drop him off. You just need to be back before we return.""I don't have a headache!" Nathan protested.Miriam shot him a wa
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MAISIEThe atmosphere between the two tables instantly chilled.Klay stood up, his posture rigid with barely contained anger."Follow me!" he commanded Dame:But Dame merely smiled provocatively. "Why?"Her defiance visibly increased his anger. He fixed her with a penetrating stare and said through clenched teeth, "Why?...""Should I care about your anger?" she challenged, lifting her chin.I swallowed nervously, watching the tension escalate between them. I'd never seen this side of their relationship before."Shut your fucking mouth and stand up fast!" Klay growled. His usual composure was completely shattered.Dame matched his intensity with a withering glare. "Stop cursing! You're not the only one who can do that, you ugly motherfucker!"Professor Hunt placed a calming hand on her shoulder. "Wait, Dame... calm down."Klay's gaze zeroed in on the professor's hand like a laser sight. "Get your hand off her!"I looked at Miriam nervously, and she returned the same anxious glance.The
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MAISIEI stopped at the door of Nathan's office when I got there. I peered in and saw Jason deeply absorbed in going over some papers, his face furrowed.I knocked softly on the doorframe and adopted a playfully formal tone. "Will you let me in, Principal Harding?" I teased, referencing his serious demeanor.He looked up with his expression immediately softening into a smile. "Come in."I stepped inside before closing the door behind me with a gentle click.Making my way across the room, I settled into the chair across from him while he returned his attention to the papers in his hands."I got you a surprise!" I announced, holding up the plate with a flourish."Surprise, is it a piece of cake?" he replied without looking up, though I could detect a hint of amusement in his voice.I raised my index finger dramatically as if making an important point. "Wrong, it's not just any cake... it's chocolate cake!"His eyes remained fixed on the documents before him. "No, thank you."Disappointm
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MAISIEJason stopped briefly to get a bottle of wine on the way to Nathan's place. I was astonished by the label when he came back to the car and gave it to me."You didn't have to!" I exclaimed, examining the expensive bottle."It's not in my nature to arrive empty-handed, butterfly."When we arrived at Nathan's place, I carefully balanced both gifts in my arms as we got out of the car. Even from outside, I could hear Miriam's voice through speakers singing the birthday song.She had mentioned planning something special, but knowing Miriam, I expected something much wilder than whatever was happening here.We made our way directly to the back garden, where the celebration was taking place. As soon as Miriam spotted us, she set down her microphone on the table where Nathan sat and jogged over to greet us.She looked stunning in a modern black dress that showed off her legs with her hair pulled back in a ponytail.The garden around us was beautifully decorated in white, creating an atm
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MAISIEJason didn't follow—perhaps he knew better than to try.I tried to concentrate on wrapping Nathan's present that had finally arrived, but my hands were shaking too much to fold neatly or tie the right ribbons.The sound of an ambulance arriving next door kept drawing my attention away from my task. The sirens wailed, cutting through the evening quiet like a harsh reminder of what had just transpired.I'm not saying Jared didn't deserve consequences for his actions. He had caused immeasurable pain with his interference in our lives yet did he deserve to be injured badly enough to need emergency medical attention?The question troubled me, even as I struggled with ribbon and tape that refused to cooperate with my shaking fingers."Stop giving people second chances they don't deserve, Maisie. It's maturity to accept that no good can come from some people!" Jason's words echoed in my mind.Perhaps he was right. Perhaps no good could ever come from Jared. However, the violence I'd w
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MAISIEMy heart pounded against my ribs as I followed them. I knew what was coming: violence, pain, and more fuel for the cycle of hatred that seemed inescapable between these brothers.I hurried down the path to Jason's house, my footsteps quick but hesitant. The front door stood open, swinging slightly in the evening breeze, and I could hear crashes coming from inside. Furniture being overturned, glass breaking.I paused at the threshold with my hand gripping the doorframe. Did I really want to witness this?A particularly loud shatter from the living room made my decision for me. I stepped inside, drawn by concern despite my better judgment.The scene that greeted me was chaos. Jason stood in the center of his once-pristine living room, unwinding his silk tie from around his bloodied knuckles. His breathing was measured but heavy, like a predator conserving energy between attacks.The white shirt beneath his suit jacket was now spattered with crimson droplets."All my troubles bega
