All Chapters of The Ex-Husband Returns: A Second Chance at Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

115 Chapters

Chapter 1: His Secret Affairs

Inside the first gynecologist room, Carmela Martins sat in a state of panic, her hands tightly clasped together. She and her husband, Max Atom, had been married for five years, yet the one thing they yearned for—their own child—had eluded them.It had been a long time since Carmela last saw her period, so she hurried to the hospital, her heart heavy with worry. After a quick pregnancy test, she anxiously awaited the results, her mind filled with hope and fear.The door swung open, and a man in a white coat, wearing rectangular glasses, entered with the test result in his hand. He walked past Carmela and sat down before her, his expression serious yet compassionate. Adjusting his glasses on the bridge of his nose, he could sense the mix of anticipation and anxiety in the room."Mrs. Atom, I have the results," he said gently, his voice filled with empathy. Carmela's heart raced as she held her breath, her eyes locked on the doctor, desperately searching for answers."What is it, Doct
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Chapter 2: Lying To My Face

Last night, Carmela couldn't sleep in her husband's bed. Instead, she stayed in the visitor's room, tossing and turning, unable to find rest. It wasn't because of what Max said, but because of the kiss that kept haunting her thoughts. The memory of it kept replaying in her mind, making it impossible for her to find peace.After witnessing the disturbing scene at Nichole's apartment last night, Carmela couldn't bear to face Max or even look him in the eyes. She felt disgusted and betrayed, and she decided to pretend to be asleep when Max approached her."Are you awake, Carmela?" Max's gentle voice called out.As Max sat beside her, gently caressing her face, Carmela resisted the urge to open her eyes. His touch made her uneasy, and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her vulnerable."Your home," Carmela pretended to show concern."Yes, I came in late last night. You didn't sleep in bed. What happened?" Max asked in a dry tone.Feeling a mix of emotions, Carmela li
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Chapter 3: Same Red Dress

Carmela couldn't believe her eyes - her best friend, Nichole, was wearing the same red queenly gown, adorned with shiny diamonds and almonds, just like her.She glanced at Max, who stood solemnly by her side, admitting that he had invited Nichole. The audacity of him to bring his affair to his grandmother's anniversary left Carmela seething with anger."Wow, you guys wore the same dress," Grandma Atom exclaimed, looking at Carmela and Nichole's dresses.Nichole laughed, covering her mouth with her hand and waving her wig in the air. "Oh my goodness, I had no idea you would wear the dress. I hope you're not angry, Carmela?"As Max and Grandma Atom looked expectantly at Carmela, she felt torn inside. Her anger wanted to lash out at Max and confront Nichole, but she knew she had to put on a fake smile."No... no, I don't mind. I don't even like the dress. Red is not my color," she replied, forcing herself to chuckle, and Grandma Atom seemed to appreciate her response.As they continued ch
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Chapter 4: Divorce

The room brightened as a ray of sunlight slipped through the curtains, gently caressing Carmela's face and filling the space with warmth and comfort.Feeling the rays of light, Carmela sensed a glimmer of hope and optimism, as if the universe was assuring her that everything would be alright.She stirred on the bed, pulling the bedspread closer for a cozy embrace. Slowly, she opened her eyes, greeted by the breathtaking sky outside.With a gentle yawn, Carmela sat up and tenderly placed her hand on her stomach. "Good morning, world. Good morning, baby. I promise I'll give you the best of myself," she whispered, feeling a strong connection with the little life growing within her.Sitting at the edge of the bed, she reached for her phone on the table, sliding it open to embrace a new day.The bright light from Carmela's phone illuminated her face, reminding her that she had missed the time to meet her lawyer. She had signed the divorce papers and wanted to hand them over to the lawyer, l
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Chapter 5: Good-bye To Winchester City

Nichole and Max held unto each other on the floor, like they were some sort of couple. However, Carmela stood right in front staring at these two betrayal.“You’ll believe her over your wife?” Carmela strikes her chest, in pain. She couldn’t believe that her husband would voice out at her in such a manner.To the extent of not letting her say her part of the story. “Isn’t it obvious? Or do you want us to go to the police station? She can press charges and I would testify as well that I saw you try to hurt her.” Max glared hard at her, his eyes almost piercing out of its socket.Even though Max and Carmela had been together for 5 to 6 years now, never for once has he ever yelled at her or regarded her resolve useless. The man standing right in front of her wasn’t her husband anymore, but her best friend.“You tried to kill her. Who knows what would have happened if I didn’t get here early.” The way he spoke sounded like a threat to Carmela’s hearing and by the looks of things, she had
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Chapter 6: New Chapter

Six years had passed, and Carmela had finally found herself. She had left the city of Winchester, but not before getting a divorce from Max. It took a while for the divorce to be settled, as Max didn't want to let her go, still having two minds. But in the end, she won and she was able to move on with her life. She started a new life in a small town called Springdale. It was a quiet town, and she liked it that way. She didn't want any drama or excitement in her life. She just wanted to live a simple, peaceful life.Carmela's twins, a boy, and a girl, were a source of joy and light in her life. She named the boy Noah and the girl Hannah. They were both bright, happy children, and they loved their mother very much. Carmela was devoted to them, and she loved spending time with them. She was glad to be able to give them a happy, stable home, which was something she had not had as a child. Noah and Hannah were always curious about their father, but Carmela never told them anything about h
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Chapter 7: The Past Would Still Hunt Me!

The next day, Carmela went to work as usual. She tried to focus on her job, but she couldn't stop thinking about the shadow she had seen the night before. Had it really been there, or was she just imagining things? And if it had been real, what did it mean? Was someone watching her? She shivered again.Just then, her boss, Pedro, walked into her office. "Hey Carm," he said. "How's it going?""Fine," she said, forcing a smile. "How's it going for you?""Pretty good," he said.Pedro hesitated for a moment, then said, "Hey, I was wondering if you'd like to go out to dinner with me this weekend. I know a great little Italian place, and I think you'd really like it."Carmela's heart skipped a beat. She knew she should say no because Pedro has always been nice to her, since she entered this firm and decided to work with him on several works here and there.She didn't want to lead him on, and she didn't feel that way about him. But at the same time, she didn't want to hurt his feelings. "Tha
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Chapter 8: Suspicion in The Air!

"You know I'm here for you, right?" Sarah asked. "No matter what happens, I'm always here to listen and support you. And I'm sure your friends and family will feel the same way."Carmela felt a wave of gratitude wash over her. "Thank you, Sarah," she said. "I don't know what I'd do without you.""You don't have to worry about that," Sarah said. "We're family, even if we're not related by blood. And family is there for each other, no matter what."Carmela hung up the phone and grabbed her keys, heading out the door. She drove to the police station, her mind racing with thoughts and worries. ***She sat in the waiting room, tapping her foot anxiously as she waited for someone to call her name. Finally, a police officer came out and asked her to follow him to a private room."So, you want to report a missing person?" the officer asked as they sat down at a table. "Tell me everything you know."Carmela took a deep breath and told the officer everything.The officer took notes, his brow fu
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Chapter 9: Caught In between

Carmela followed Pedro to his car, a sleek black sedan with tinted windows. As they drove through the city, she noticed that they were headed to a very fancy neighborhood, filled with huge houses and perfectly manicured lawns. When they pulled up to a large, imposing gate, a guard stepped out to greet them. "Mr. Lone, welcome back," the guard said. "Is this your guest?""Yes, this is Mrs. Martins," Pedro said. "She'll be staying with me for the night. Please make her feel at home.""Yes, Mr. Lone," the guard said. He turned to Carmela with a smile. "Welcome to the Lone estate, Mrs. Martins. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable."Carmela felt a little like she was in a dream. Everything seemed so surreal. She followed Pedro into the house, marveling at the opulent furnishings and the massive chandeliers. A maid was dusting in the foyer, and she nodded politely as they passed.A swarm of Maids followed along with a lady in front to greet C
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Chapter 10: The Ex-Husband Returns!

Just as Carmela was starting to feel a little more at ease, her phone rang. It was the police station, calling to tell her that she needed to come in right away. Her heart sank as she hung up the phone. "I'm sorry, but I have to go," she said to George. "The police need to talk to me."George looked worried. "I hope everything is all right," he said. "If you need anything, please let me know."Carmela nodded and left the room, feeling a mix of fear and confusion.As Carmela pulled up to the police station, her heart was pounding in her chest. She had no idea what was going on, but she had a feeling that it wasn't good. She took a deep breath and walked into the station, her hands shaking.The officer at the front desk greeted her with a smile. "You must be Carmela," she said. "Follow me, the chief wants to speak with you."Carmela followed the officer down a long hallway, her mind racing with possibilities. What could the police possibly want with her?The officer led Carmela into a s
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