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8. Her Secret
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Too Late, Ex-husband 9. Suspicious
So soon.Clyde showed his true nature to Mimi.The heartless man wouldn't spare even a little girl. Violet left the bedroom, coming outside to see her daughter's eyes puffy with tears. Her dress was dusty. She must have come in contact with sand. Anger mixed with pain clutched her heart. Squatting down, Violet drew Mimi into her embrace. “It's okay. Mummy's here.”But Freya found the situation funny. Standing up, she laughed. “Is it the Daddy you wouldn't shut up about since yesterday?”Mimi sniffled. “He's a meanie.”She wrapped her chubby arms around Violet, burying her head in her neck. Her tiny voice, mixed with sobs and sadness echoed in the hallway. “Mummy, why did Daddy push me away? I put on my best dress… I look prettier today, don't I, Mummy?”“Of course, Baby.” Violet sighed inside. Clyde didn't know…Still, how could he be so heartless to his own daughter?He could at least pretend to be nice by not pushing the little girl away. Where were his manners? How sad tha
Last Updated : 2025-01-15Too Late, Ex-husband 10. Haunting Memories
Instinctively, Violet pulled out of the middle-aged man's embrace. Her heart suddenly racing, she blinked her eyes. Cora.Cora was also here?Violet must be seeing wrong.But she wasn't. As Clyde's secretary sauntered into the living room, her high heels clicking on the floor, she had on her signature sweet smile. A smile she'd always used to deceive everyone.Cora's presence meant one thing. It's a confirmation that Clyde was on this Island. As their gazes met, however, Cora's eyes widened a bit. Then they turned into slits as she plastered on an even sweeter smile. It was only a fleeting glance.Did Cora not recognize her?“Hello, Asher… where's the special lady?”“Right beside you.” Asher nodded towards Violet. Cora spun around, putting on a shocked look. “I must say… she's pretty!”She giggled, reaching out for a handshake. “Hello, Sweetie… I'm Cora Reid, Asher's classmate at high school. Nice to meet you.”Violet stood, stunned. A classmate from high school? Lost at wh
Last Updated : 2025-01-15Too Late, Ex-husband 11. Can't Wait
Looking down, Violet chuckled.A bitch!“Listen to yourself, Cora.” She turned around. “Don't you have a guilty conscience?”“About what?” Cora snickered, twirling a strand of her hair in a finger. “Clyde and I are perfect together.”Indeed.Clyde and Cora were a match made in hell.Unsatisfied adults who lust after each other. Verily, they were perfect together. “Clyde doesn't know you're here.” Cora switched demeanor, her cunning smile transforming into a stern look. “You’d better stay out of my man's way.”Violet laughed again. When they both deserved each other, who was she to interfere? Clyde!The most heartless man in history.“You both go and rot in hell!”“Whatever.” Folding her hands across her chest, Cora rolled her eyes. “If you're serious, do the engagement fast!”“Vi…” Someone knocked at the door.Asher. “Violet, are you alright?” His anxious voice sounded again.Cora's switched on her smile. Saying, “Yeah… everything's fine,” she turned and opened the door. “Viol
Last Updated : 2025-01-16Too Late, Ex-husband 12. A Sandstorm
…At The Inn.Pacing on the balcony, Clyde was holding his phone to his ears. “What do you mean by they're canceling the collaboration?”“Mr. Crawford, we didn't expect it too. They think our offer isn't good enough.”How? They'd worked together for many years. How could they suddenly change business partners?“They'll soon regret it.” Clyde ended the call. Someone must be influencing their decision. But who?Clyde's phone rang again. More emergency calls.He cursed under his breath, placing the phone on silent.Glancing at his wristwatch, Clyde's annoyance increased. The sun was already out,And thirty minutes had passed. Even Cora who was stalling had already reached there before him. Clyde cursed again. He shoved the phone into his pants pocket and left the balcony. As he walked out of the Inn, however, Cora's figure approached. So soon?“Why are you back?”Cora dropped her bag, taking off her sunglasses. “The engagement's over.” She smiled sweetly. “Hard luck. You miss
Last Updated : 2025-01-16Too Late, Ex-husband 13. Being Paranoid
…Everyone was running, grabbing their shawls, and yelling out to each other. As the sandstorm got bigger, the whole Island was bathed in dust. Violet spun around, her eyes darting back and forth.From left to right, nothing was in sight but pure dust.“Vi… let's hurry inside!” Asher called out to her. Unease crept up Violet's heart. She looked around once more. “Where's Mimi?”“I bet she's inside!” Asher replied, coming to grab her hand. Together, they rushed inside the Villa with the rest. Yet, her mind wasn't at ease. Violet couldn't point her fingers at the source of her discomfort.Once inside the living room, everyone was there.Her Mum, her Uncle and his wife… her grandma and grandpa as well.“Mum, have you seen Mimi?” Violet patted her chest, coughing slightly as some of the dust entered her throat.Her mother was dusting off her hair. Furrowing her brows, the woman shook her head. “Mimi's with Freya.”Well, where was Freya?Violet glanced around.No traces of her best
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Lost in a daze, Violet stared at the shoe. Mimi. Where was her baby?Where was her other shoe?The sandstorm…Did it take her away? A sharp pain gripped her chest, and a sob tore from Violet's throat.No!“Vi…” Asher squatted beside her. “Please calm down.” His tone wasn't as energetic as before. It had zero hope in it. Asher hugged her. “It's just a shoe… she must have misplaced it.”The shoe had straps. It would be hard for Mimi to remove it on her own. Misplaced it?In this vast place?“What happened, Ash?”“Have you seen her yet?”“Where's Mimi?”“Violet, what's wrong? Why're you crying?”The others joined them, throwing questions after questions. Right. Where was Mimi?Where did the sandstorm take her?Violet shot to her feet, breaking out of Asher's embrace. Frantically, she ran around the Island as if she'd lost her mind. No! Mimi had to be here somewhere.Her baby had to be alright. Where was she!?“Mimi!!!”“Violet, please stop it!” Asher caught up. He hugged her
Last Updated : 2025-01-17Too Late, Ex-husband 15. Find Her
…Her baby's wails echoed with the wind. Inside the sandstorm, her scream for help was heart-wrenching.Violet's heart grieved, her hands grasping onto nothingness.Struggling to get a hold of her daughter, she scurried on the hot desert sand, calling out for her.Miracle!Where was she?Her tiny figure was like the fleeting breeze, disappearing the next second it came. Mimi-Violet's lungs were once again stuffed with dust, her scream reduced to rapid sobs. Her head rolling from left to right rapidly, she thrashed on the soft surface.Something was grabbing her hand,Someone was holding her…Was it her daughter?“Vi…” But it was a male voice. “Violet… please wake up.” He stroked her hair, his reassuring words floating into her ears. “You'll be fine… relax, Vi.”Violet woke up with a start. Her eyes snapped open and the white ceiling came to her vision. Her chest heaving up and down, she panted heavily. Streams of sweat rushed down her forehead. Her eyes swept across the room a
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Dread coupled with fear washed over Violet, creeping into her nerves. The place was so dark,It was hard to see what was ahead. The clinic's light only illuminated a small portion of the area surrounding it.The lamp posts planted across the Island were very far away too.Violet took a few seconds, taking in the vast emptiness.Then she made up her mind.Why was she standing?Her fear was nothing in comparison with what her daughter might be going through. No matter what happened, she had to find Mimi.What was the point of living, anyway, without her daughter?Using the flickering lamp posts as her only source of light, Violet began walking.The cold air bit her skin, and her teeth chattered. Having forgotten her shoes, the sharp sand pierced her feet.“Vi!”Violet halted. “Violet, where are you!!!”Asher!He'd returned.Violet picked up her pace, almost running as his voice got nearer.Once Asher saw her, he'd stop her.He'd tell her not to search for her daughter.But how coul
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Hearing that statement coming from him, Violet almost laughed out loud.Why did he look displeased by the gift his mistress just bought?“Yay, Daddy! You're the best!” Mimi let go of her and hurried to the man, hugging his leg tightly. “Where’s Grandma?” Clyde picked her up.He looked so happy and carefree as he spoke with her. “I bet you're having a great time with her.”“Grandma treats me well.” Mimi bobbed her head happily. “Grandma bought me a tablet and she promised to take me shopping later.”“Daddy, will you and Mummy come along?” Mimi added. “Grandma said there’s a huge mall that sells luxury things.”“If course, we'll go with you.”“I'm so sorry, Baby… Mummy's quite busy today.”They both said concurrently. Violet glanced at Clyde who stared at her in confusion. Seriously, she hated looking at his face. “It's okay, Mummy…” Mimi pursed her lips. “I'll miss you a lot, but Grandma and Daddy will be there with me.”Violet stood up with a sigh. She hated to see her baby being
Too Late, Ex-husband 77. Return To Her Peaceful Life
Cora brought her baby some gifts.Folding her hands, Violet chortled. What trick was she up to this time? “Let me have a look,” She ordered the maid who followed her inside with the gift boxes. Violet opened them one after the other. There were a bunch of clothes inside one box, and the second box contained school materials.And then the third box contained all sorts of toys.“Wow, Ma’am Cora surely knows what the Little Young Miss needs!” The maid said in excitement. “I bet she loves her very much.”Love?Violet almost scoffed.She couldn't tell what Cora was up to this time, but she couldn't allow any shit to happen.“Dispose of them.” She pushed the gifts aside and ordered the maid, “Do that before Mimi sees them.”Because it would be hard to throw them away then as her baby might get tempted by the toys.“B- But, Young Miss-” The maid looked confused, stuttering as she packed the gifts together hesitantly. “What if it hurts Ma’am Cora's feelings? She's still here and she might
Too Late, Ex-husband 76. Gifts!
Well, that was embarrassing.Violet wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.Shutting her eyes, she sank in embarrassment.Clyde didn't hear her moan, right? Urgh! Damnit!She was done for.How could she let his touch affect her so much?Why couldn't she get a hold of herself?Did she even have control over her body? She bit her lips, struggling to keep her heartbeat in check as the effect of his touch still lingered.Moments later, Violet was able to calm down.She opened her eyes, however, there was a storm in his eyes. Staring at her, Clyde's eyes darkened with desire, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down. He pressed forward and all the energy to push him away departed her. Her knees were the weakest, her entire body failing her at the moment.Honestly, Violet was afraid…This kind of effect the man had on her scared her to the core. When he leaned forward again, whispering in her ears, her insides melted immediately.“It's a servant from Grandpa's quarters,” Cly
Too Late, Ex-husband 75. A Spy
Grandpa wanted to send her baby away? Violet's heart skipped a beat. That was too sudden. Sending Mimi to a children's boarding school abroad literally meant taking her away from her.No!Violet couldn't let that happen. “You can't believe it, but when she was with me yesterday, I found out my great-granddaughter has an extraordinary talent unlike other kids,” Grandpa Luke went on. “Remember you attended a similar school, Grandson. Imagine if my great-granddaughter grows up to be as astounding as you are.”Violet walked into the area, listening quietly.She sat on the chair beside Clyde as she greeted the old man good morning.“Ha! You're finally here, Violet!” Grandpa Luke chuckled. “I wanted to see you since yesterday, but you and this silly boy were occupied by something else, right?”The knowing look Grandpa Luke gave her made her uncomfortable.Honestly, did anything happen between her and Clyde?She glanced toward the man. However, Clyde quickly looked away.That was fishy.
Too Late, Ex-husband 74. Send Her Away
…Violet woke up with a splitting headache the next morning. Her eyelids felt heavy.Her whole body was sore, a numbing feeling spreading across her chest.What happened to her? Where was she?How did she end up here?Looking around the bedroom, she frowned in confusion.The more she struggled to recall, the more her headache increased. The room looked familiar though. Was she inside the mansion?Where was Freya?And her baby… wait a minute.Violet gasped as it all began coming back. The last time she saw Mimi was at a similar time. Was it yesterday?No way!Yesterday, she and Freya met Asher. Then they visited a restaurant, and then a mall before proceeding to the bar-No!Violet gasped, wrapping both arms around her. Strange how she couldn't recall all that happened after that.“Good morning, Young Miss…” A knock came from the door and the maid stepped inside, holding a tray with a bowl and some dishes on it. “Oh, you're finally awake.” The maid smiled. “The Young Master orde
Too Late, Ex-husband 73. The Happiest Woman
She stared at him, her arms wrapped around his neck. Waiting for her to push him away or put up a fight, imagine his surprise when she slowly nodded.Clyde sighed in relief.He stepped inside the bathroom with her, a crazy idea cooking up.What if he got her drunk every day so she could always be this obedient?Well, that would be silly. Clyde turned up the water in the bathtub, making sure it was the right temperature. He dropped her favorite fragrant shower soap in it, letting it stir until bubbles formed.And then he carefully dropped her in the tub. Violet shivered before adjusting to the temperature.Closing her eyes, she let out a soft moan. Clyde was about to head to the shower, but she pulled him back. “Won't you give me a bath anymore?”No!He changed his mind just a second after hearing her moan.Clyde had underestimated himself. He'd thought he could observe self-control,Well, he'd rather save his life before she ended it in the morning. “Wash up.” He gave her the soa
Too Late, Ex-husband 72. Giving Her A Bath
Their bodies swayed and they were literally falling on each other.After the taxi driver helped them out of the car, he hurried to the driver's seat and zoomed off.Clyde couldn't take his eyes off the ladies as they felt very familiar. When the streetlight flashed on their faces his intuition became right.Where the hell were they coming from?“Speak about luck!” Harry smiled. “Isn't that your brave wife, Buddy?”Clyde hurried in the direction before they could think about crossing the street. They didn't look alright as they swayed back and forth. What happened to them, especially Violet, who seemed as if she was dozing off in Freya's arms? “Hey, that's my heartless husband.” She rubbed her eyes and squinted them at him. One arm spread across her friend's shoulders, she staggered forward and tumbled into his arms. Clyde caught her quickly, his heart racing. “Violet…” he patted her cheeks. “Why do you look like this?”“Huh? Like what?” She hiccuped. A deep stench of wine hit h
Too Late, Ex-husband 71. Ran Away
They jumped off the fence!Clyde was about to pick up his tablet when that word halted him.He glanced at the guy.Harry didn't seem to be pulling his legs.So Violet escaped.She was going to return, right?She wasn't gonna back out of her promise.Why the hell did she jump off the fence when the gates were wide enough for twenty more persons like her to pass through?What if she never came back?Well, Violet would never leave Mimi behind,But!“Your wife is quite interesting.” Harry continued, unaware of the turmoil in his heart. “She made such a dramatic entrance last night. If I knew she was so enterprising, I wouldn't have wasted those many years outside the country. Ah, I wonder how fun your wedding was.”His wedding wasn't any fun. Violet preferred it low-key.Except for the family members and close business allies, not even the media was invited.The Violet from five years ago was a completely different character from the current Violet.His wife wouldn't skip from a single s
Too Late, Ex-husband 70. Being A Handful
…At The Crawford Mansion. It had been hours already. She didn't even show up for lunch.Was she still mad at him? Where was she?As Clyde sat on a couch inside the study room with a tablet in his hands, he would glance at his wristwatch now and then. He'd considered giving Violet some space for her anger to go away,But now, he was beginning to worry.He hadn't seen her again ever since she left the room in the morning.She wouldn't go to his parents’ quarters either.Was she with Grandpa Luke?Unable to pay attention to the article he was reading, Clyde dropped the tablet.He couldn't give in to her request.She had a valid reason for demanding they move to the Villa,But Clyde wouldn't take any chances.His grandfather was extremely pleased that he'd decided to live here with his family.If he suddenly moved out, wouldn't it anger the old man?Besides, there was a high chance that his grandfather wouldn't agree.His parents wouldn't agree either, especially his mother who demand
