Ava thought she knew heartbreak. She thought She knew betrayal. But when her world came crashing down and she was left with nothing but a stack of divorce papers on the day of their anniversary, the truth hit her harder than she could ever imagine. With nowhere to go and no one to trust, a near-fatal accident changes everything. Saved by a mysterious stranger, Ava is given a second chance at life -but not without strings attached. Billionaire Alexander Navarro offers her an escape. In exchange for her presence as his "stand-in wife," he promises her everything: security, safety, and a chance to heal. But as their worlds collide, secrets unravel and a deadly game of power, revenge, and twisted desire begins. Liam isn't done with her, and the past is far from buried. With every passing day, Ava's world becomes more complicated and her desire for vengeance burns hotter than ever. As she discovers this dangerous world, one question remains: Will Ava's revenge cost her more than she's willing to pay?
View MoreI sat at the side of my bed, and the soft glow from the bedside lamp cast long shadows across the room. My hands trembled as I grasped the envelope from next to me on my bedside table—divorce papers. The very presence of them knotted my stomach.That experience stayed with me, raw and fresh, like a fresh wound. Liam's callous, matter-of-fact statement kept echoing in my mind."I'm done, Ava."I took a quick breath, trying to shake off the weight of what had transpired. But it was impossible. How had it come to pass from being inseparable to now? How had the man who had held me like I was everything to him ended up someone who had no interest in me or our son?I had a lump in my throat as I ran my fingers over the sealed envelope. Ever since he had left them in my hands, I had avoided looking at the papers, hoping against hope that by ignoring them, reality would be different. Now, however, part of me ached for answers—answers that I had been afraid to seek out before.I took a nervous
I scurried out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. It was impossible to breathe or think clearly because of the severe nausea.I barely made it to the bathroom before I heaved my stomach emptying and a sour taste filling my mouth. In a desperate attempt to regain control of my body I braced myself against the cold porcelain as the dizziness swirled around me.After some time I flushed the toilet making a noise that was nearly too loud for the room's silence. I splashed some water on my face and looked up at the mirror to see my pale reflection.Stress and exhaustion had become her constant companions leaving my face pallid and my eyes bloodshot and exhausted. I had no idea how the pregnancy would manifest itself, the nausea, lightheadedness and unexpected flashbacks.I was unable to distinguish between what was real and what was merely a figment of my imagination as if I were living in a fog and rambling from one moment to the next. I closed my eyes as the slightest pressure as though
I walked next to Alex, my eyes still swollen from the tears I had just shed. I had a hunch to trust him, afterall he had been so kind to me.We got to my door and I glanced up at him. "I'll give my private investigator a call as soon as I can." he said in a soothing calm voice. "We'll know Liam's identity. Well investigate this."Thankful for his resolve I nodded. I said in a whisper "Thank you Alex." "Ava, everything will work out. Discovering the truth about your divorce is one step closer to what actually transpired." He said, giving my hand a light squeeze.His words caused a tiny flicker of relief as if the burden on my chest had been lifted. Perhaps I wasn't as isolated as I believed. Perhaps there was hope after all."I'm not going to cry anymore." I told him with a feeling of resolve. "Enough cryin for me. Alex you've been a huge help to me. I mean emotionally and in other ways too."He gave a slight smile and nodded as though he comprehended. "Alright. Look after yourself Av
I kept a close eye on her as she slowly removed the contents of the envelope with trembling fingers.With every second that went by it seemed as though the weight of whatever was inside this envelope was pressing down on the room. The sight of it made Ava's face go white. Her breathing became labored and her eyes grew wide."Divorce papers."She said in a whisper as though she was having trouble believing what she was reading.The shock was like a kick to the stomach. I was surprised by this. I had no idea how to console her or what to say. Despite the fact that we had both been taken by surprise I felt sorry for her.Her brows furrowed as she absorbed the details of the papers which she read silently. She was clearly having trouble processing the words but with each line the bewilderment in her eyes grew. "A divorce Contract. They have come to an agreement. Ava Williams. (Hereinafter referred to as Wife) and Liam Harris. (Hereinafter referred to as husband)The dissolution of their ma
The water was glistening like liquid diamonds in the sunlight as I sat outside by the pool. My thoughts going far off than I could control.Then I heard footsteps coming softly.For a moment everything inside of me froze when I turned to see Ava approaching. She was really beautiful. The breeze blew across her short wavy dress which clung to her lap so tightly that it was hard to miss her silhouette.Her baby bump appeared when the wind pulled at her hair. She was so serene and vulnerable at the same time and she looked stunning."Hi." she uttered in a steady yet gentle tone. I jolted out of my thoughts."Hi" I managed to say.She smiled."Can I sit?"I gave a quick nod while maintaining my poise. "Yes, it is."She sat beside me and we both watched the water glistened in silence. Then she broke the quiet."This is a nice view." She said in a quiet almost stunned voice. I smiled but it wasn't strong enough to cover my eyes. "Yes, my wife also thought it was fantastic. She used to sit h
Ava stood motionless staring at me with flushed embarrassed cheeks. The suffocating silence between us was accompanied by a racing pulse. I tried to take back control of the situation by clearing my throat. Despite the tension in the room I forced myself to say I uh I just came to check if you signed the contract trying to sound informal. After giving a quick nod Ava leaned over and grabbed the contract she had set on the side table. I couldn't help but observe how the towel clung to her wet body as she moved. For a moment I stared at her butt but then I made myself turn away.I tried to ignore the unexpected wave by shoving my hands into my pockets, trying to ignore the sudden erection I was having. Her motions were smooth and elegant and it was difficult to ignore the way the towel embraced her body and accentuated her features in a way that left me gasping. I had never planned to see it but here I was unable to ignore my body's reaction. My mind briefly went blank as she handed
I was unable to concentrate.My wife's situation was weighing heavily on me and my mind was racing with a thousand other ideas. My ears were still ringing from the doctor's words and I felt like there was an endless list of things I needed to do to protect my future. However I was unable to stop worrying and I thought of Ava. Since I hadn't seen her in a while I thought it was time to check if she had signed the file now that she was holding it. She had to do it for me.The clock was ticking so quickly and I didn't want to glance at it. I didn't want to acknowledge the fact that with every ticking second, I was running out of time.I sighed in frustration and shut my laptop slowly, I raked my fingers through my hair and pushed myself up on my feet. My head was spinning, still a jumble of thoughts as I left my room. My feet were moving on their own motivated by the need to know where Ava was and I hardly paid attention to the hallway. Her room's door was just wide enough. I was so pr
I walked into my room and shut the doorleaving a reverberating sound in the emptyspace. My chest ached with a familiar gnawingpain and my hands felt clammy.I made an effort to ignore it and concentrate onmy tasks but the weight of everything wasbeginning to overwhelm me.With my weight, the mattress dipped under meas I sat down heavily on the bed. Even thoughthe room was dark and the walls were coveredin shadows it made no difference.It seemed as though the darkness had longsince it infiltrated my being. I stared up at theceiling while leaning back against theheadboard. It was clear to me that I should beworking, planning and doing anything thatwould help me save my fortune.Rather I simply sat there and allowed thesilence to linger while my thoughts took over.The phone buzzed on the nightstand, itspiercing ring like a knife cutting through thesilence.With a knot in my stomach I hesitated beforereaching for it. It was from the doctor. My wife'sdoctor. I got up an
After dropping the document, I sat back on the bed and gazed at it for some time feeling the weight leave my hands. A troubling voidin my chest had replaced the yearning that had once consumed me. I was unable to dispose of the biting sensation and anxious vulnerability that was within me. I didn't have a clue about the responses. My memory was blank... the file. Despite the fact that I had barely given it a look it felt importantBut what was I meant to do with it? Finally,I forced myself out of bed and padded across the room barefoot feeling strangely detached from my body with every step as if I wasn't giving this moment my whole attention.I walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind me.As my clothes slipped off my body, I felt both defenseless and uncovered.I felt like a concealed power was overwhelming me from all that I was unable to remember and all that I didn't understand. I turned on the shower without giving it much thought and as I did so steam rose all around m
"I can't wait!"I stood in the dim light of our dining room, arranging the silverware nervously with my fingers for the fourth time. With soft music playing, flickering candles and the aroma of roasted chicken filling the air the table was perfectly set. This dinner took hours to prepare. In an effort to remind Liam of our past together, I tried to make everything right. After all, it was our anniversary . Despite being together for four years, it seemed like we were very far apart.I took a look at the wall clock. 7. 42 p. m. By now Liam ought to be at home. He had said he would arrive early tonight. No more excuses. I couldn't deny the nagging feeling that he wasn't returning in the manner that I wanted.My heart skipped a beat as I straightened up and the door finally opened. I called softly my voice full of hope "Liam?"He entered without looking up, dropping his briefcase on the floor. His suit was a little rumpled and he barely acknowledged me as he passed by without taking off...
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