All Chapters of Ex-husband wants my New Body: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

**Third person**I sipped my coffee, my eyes locked onto Matthew's. “When I'm done with Karen, my parents are next.”Then my gaze shifted from him to somewhere beside his chair. “I need to know how my mom felt conspiring against her own daughter.” I sucked my teeth and wiped my face as a stray tear escaped from the side of my eye.“I wonder what it was like for her. Was it easy? Did she hesitate?” My chest tightened, and my voice came out in broken pieces. “Who knows, maybe she probably even brought up the idea. But still, I'd never understand why.”“Valerie,” Matt called out, placing a comforting palm on my shoulder. And from my tear-blurred eyes, I could see his jaw clench. “What good is having a family anyway? when all they do is betray and abandon you?”I shrugged, trying to seem unaffected even though it still hurt like yesterday. “Well, I'm fine now. That's all in the past. I don't have a family anymore.” I said, trying to keep my voice firm. He nodded and then gave my shoulder

**Lucas**A wave of frustration washed over me as I saw the fear etched into her eyes. Those beautiful eyes, unchanged."I'll come with you," she offered, but I shook my head, dismissing her suggestion."Take her home," I ordered Calvin, who now stood before me. "And then come pick me up.”Valerie's eyes seemed to widen with amusement at my statement. Maybe she was surprised that I won't be staying long at the station.I was only there for questioning after all. I didn't kill Layla.After a few tense minutes of watching her leave with Calvin, I climbed into the police van and headed to the station.At the station, the air was thick with the smell of stale coffee and worn leather. A row of wooden chairs lined one wall, occupied by a handful of people who looked like they'd been up all night.The officer led me to an interrogation room, its walls adorned with faded crime prevention posters. Two detectives sat at the table, their faces etched with stern expressions."Mr. Stone, thank you

Chapter 76**Valerie**I sat on my couch, still feeling a bit shaken after the recent events. Matthew had called to let me know that he had a strong alibi at the time of death, and so it's all sorted out. But Lucas... What about him? Did he really have a hand in what happened to Layla? I shook my head, waving off the thought. And even though I've not known him for very long, he didn't strike me as someone who'd do that.Then again, he didn't strike me as someone who'd propose to a woman with his cock buried deep inside her. I pressed my palm against my warm cheeks as more thoughts about last night flooded my mind. *Should I put a ring on your finger?* That definitely wasn't a real proposal, right? People just don't propose so casually or... Do they? Standing to my feet, I paced the length of the room, my hands on my waist.Adam had proposed on a dinner date, though nothing too fancy. Friends on the table with Karen beckoning me to say yes.I rolled my eyes and gritted my teeth at

**Valerie**His brows furrowed, his forehead wrinkling, but he didn't say a word about it. “Good night, Val, I'll see you tomorrow." He planted a brief kiss on my forehead before getting into his car and driving off.***************************The sound of my phone ringing woke me up the next morning.“Still asleep?” I yawned, wiping my heavy eyelid with the back of my palm. “I'm awake now.”“Okay, I'm waiting,” Lucas's voice came out clearer this time.Waiting? I immediately sat up and jumped off my bed, my feet taking long strides towards the window.I got there just in time to see Lucas step out of his car and Calvin drive away with it. He leaned against my new car, his eyes shifting to my now-open window, and I blushed.“It'll take a while for me to get ready,” I pointed out.He did a small bow, making me chuckle. “At your service, milady.”I grinned, feeling the butterflies in my stomach churn. “Are you going to keep standing like that till I'm done?” “Don't worry, that's what

**Valerie**“Damn it,” he exclaimed, a loud laugh escaping before he quickly stifled it, likely concerned about being overheard. “It’s like you’re literally my soulmate. You just know the right things to do.”I clenched my jaw, tired of all his idiotic remarks. “I'll take that as a yes then.”“So, do you feel better after doing this to Karen? Your voice doesn’t sound excited,” Adam observed, finally acknowledging my mood throughout the call.“She tried to take my life. It'll take a few more pranks to do the trick.”“Sure, sure. I have to go now, okay? I love you so much, and I will keep fighting for your love.”I instantly cringed at his words. Yeah… Jackie Chan.“Great choice,” I nodded, too tired to drag out the conversation. I stretched my arms and yawned after the call ended. Hearing Karen's fearful screams had brought some kind of comfort, and I decided that it was finally time to get some sleep. *******I managed only a few hours of sleep before the sound of my phone ringing p