All Chapters of Regrets From Ex Won't Win Me Back: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The doorbell's chime caught Isabella mid-shower. She quickly wrapped a towel around herself, grabbed another for her dripping hair, and hurried to the door. "Just a minute!" she called out, struggling to secure the towel properly. When she opened the door just enough to peek out, she found Seth juggling several shopping bags and boxes. His eyes widened slightly at her appearance before he quickly averted his gaze. "I'd have called first, but I realized I don't have your number," he said, studying the ceiling with sudden interest. Isabella felt her cheeks flush. "Sorry! I was just... Let me throw something on real quick!" “Take your time," Seth called after her. "Though fair warning – I brought coffee and breakfast, and they're both staging a protest against getting cold!" Two minutes later, Isabella emerged in her old clothes, toweling her hair dry. "I'm so sorry about that. I wasn't expecting..." Her voice trailed off as she took in all the bags and packages Seth had arr

Isabella patted her face dry, a smile forming as she shook her head at the knock on the door "Did you forget something?" she called out, walking toward the door. "You know, you have my number now. You could've just—"The words died in her throat as she opened the door. Richard stood there, his familiar smirk sending ice through her veins."Expecting someone else?" His voice dripped with mockery. "So this is what you do now? Gallivanting around with other men? No wonder you couldn't make our marriage work."Isabella's fingers tightened on the doorframe. "How did you find where I live?""Please." Richard's laugh was sharp. "This town is too small for you to hide from me.""I'm not hiding," Isabella said, proud that her voice didn't waver. "I'm starting fresh."Richard's face twisted, clearly expecting her usual retreat, her familiar pattern of shrinking before him. When she didn't, his eyes narrowed. "What's wrong? Your new boyfriend gives you a backbone?""Is your new family not enoug

Richard held up the morning paper with satisfaction, pouring another glass of his finest scotch. "Corporate espionage makes such delicious headlines."Mrs Stone sat straighter in her armchair, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. "Finally teaching that ungrateful girl her place. She's done for.""The board at Donovan’s won't keep her after this," Eliza added from the sofa, hands resting on her slight bump. Her lips curved into a practiced pout. "But darling, what if she doesn't get the message from this? She's got that thing backing her now.""Please," Richard scoffed, scanning the headlines again:"STONE CORP CEO SUES WIFE FOR CORPORATE THEFT""SOCIETY WIFE CAUGHT STEALING COMPANY SECRETS.”"DONOVAN CORP EMBROILED IN ESPIONAGE SCANDAL""Isabella can barely order coffee without apologizing. You really think she'll testify in court? I give her three days before she's back here, begging for mercy." He smiled, remembering how she used to flinch at his raised voice, how easily she

Seth didn't think - he just acted. He slammed his foot on the gas and yanked his steering wheel hard, getting his car between Isabella and the truck. The tires screeched against the pavement as he jumped out not even waiting for the car to stop completely. He reached Isabella in two steps, grabbed her arm and pulled her back just as the truck roared past them, close enough that they could feel the wind from it.The dog barked and ran off. But the truck driver couldn't get control back. There was a huge crash as the truck hit parked cars. The sound was horrible - metal crunching, glass breaking everywhere. The truck finally stopped, smoke coming from its smashed front end.Seth and Isabella fell backward together, and he pulled her close, his heart beating so hard it hurt. He could barely catch his breath. "Are you okay?" His voice came out rough and shaky.Isabella was trembling against him, staring at the crash like she couldn't quite believe what had happened. "The driver..." was al

Isabella stood at her room window, the city lights blurring through her tears. The news played quietly behind her: "Business mogul Richard Stone speaks on reconciliation..."She turned, watching herself on screen - photos from their wedding, their public appearances, all while a panel of experts dissected their marriage."After years together, you can't just erase that connection," a relationship expert said. "Mr. Stone's recent statements show remarkable grace."Social media clips flashed across the screen. Influencers praising Richard's "maturity." Podcasters analyzing his "peaceful approach." Comments flooding in: #RichardAndBella #SecondChancesHer phone buzzed with another notification. A viral video: "Richard Stone opens up about marriage: 'Violence isn't the answer.'"A news alert popped up: "Stone Industries announces major charity initiative for domestic violence survivors.""You absolute bastard," she whispered, watching Richard's practiced concerned expression as he address