All Chapters of MY EX PUT ME IN JAIL AND NOW HE WANTS ME BACK: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

ALEXANDER’S POVThe sound of my phone vibrating on the desk draws my attention away from the pile of papers scattered in front of me. I look at the screen and see Mia's name flashing. A soft smile tugs at my lips. She rarely calls during the day, but I’m caught in the middle of a heated meeting with the board.I silence the call and silently promise to call her back the moment this is over.By the time the meeting ends, my mind is already on her. I pull my phone from my pocket, surprised to see not just one, but several missed calls from her. That’s unlike her. I can’t help but feel a bit worried. I hit redial, but the call goes unanswered.I frown. Maybe she’s busy, I tell myself. She’ll call back when she can.Minutes pass and my worry only grows. I’m about to call her again when my phone rings. It’s a number from the house."Hello?" I answer quickly.“Sir,” the voice on the other end is shaky. It’s one of the maids. “It’s about Madam Mia… She’s been in an accident.”The words hit m

THIRD PERSON’S POVThe morning feels crisp against the skin, the kind of weather that feels just slightly too cool for comfort. Daniel sits in his car, sipping coffee from a cheap paper cup and watching the entrance of the office building across the street. It’s been three days of this routine: watching James, cataloging his movements, and reporting back to Alexander.At first, Daniel thought this assignment would be straightforward. Alexander’s suspicions about James ran deep, and Daniel was prepared to uncover James’ secrets—anything that might justify the fact that Mia’s car crash was orchestrated by James. But so far, James has been maddeningly… normal. Almost boringly so.The man wakes up early, keeps to himself, and spends long hours at the office. In the evenings, he returns home, picks up takeout or cooks something simple, and retires for the night. No hidden meetings. No secretive phone calls. Nothing suspicious at all.By the time the third day rolls around, Daniel begins to

MIA'S POVI take a deep breath, pacing back and forth in my bedroom. Alexander’s words replay in my mind like a broken record. I know I haven't known James for too long but he seems..like a nice guy. He’s seems kind and… normal. Nothing about him ever seemed off. But then again, I never expected him and Julia to be cousins. I stop in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. My hands are trembling, and I grip the edge of the dresser to steady myself. I need answers. There’s no way around it. If James has nothing to hide, he’ll tell me the truth. And if he does… I shake my head, trying to clear the thought. I’ll deal with it when I know for sure.Maybe our meeting was a setup. I mean, what are the odds. Could Julia have sent him to get closer to me? I reach for my favorite dark blue sweater. I'm going for a casual but presentable look. I pair it with my black jeans and ankle boots. The routine of getting dressed helps calm me, but the knot in my stomach tightens with every secon

JULIA'S POVEric isn't home and there's nothing for me to do so, I so the one thing that's on my mind - Go to James' house. He might not like it but I don't care. He's my cousin, after all. He's stuck with me and he's got to learn to deal with it. I drive into his estate unannounced. I know his code so I type it into the door and enter. The scent of roasted garlic fills the air as I step into the apartment. I can also hear soft jazz music playing in the background. I glance around, taking in his neat, polished home. I go to the kitchen and find him cooking. He turns around and flinches. He's obviously not expecting me. “Julia,” James says in a surprised tone “What are you doing here?”I flash him a small smile. “What? I can’t visit my cousin now?”He hesitates. His lips tighten but he doesn’t argue. “Come in,” he mutters, stepping aside.I enter the kitchen fully. James is the only family member I trust enough to be real with these days, and even then, it’s more about convenience t

JULIA’S POVI storm into my house, slamming the door so hard the frame rattles. My anger spreads through my veins and every thought of Mia only makes it worse.She’s alive.My plan failed. How? How is she still breathing? The idea of her walking around like everything is fine makes my stomach twist with more anger. I pace the living room, clenching my fists so tightly my nails bite into my palms.James. My cousin, my own family refuses to help me. Of course, it’s because he likes her. The revelation twists something ugly in my chest, and I snarl under my breath. What does he even see in her? What does anyone see in her? She’s nothing special—plain, irritating, and always acting so righteous. And yet, she has this hold on people. She has this magnetic pull I can’t understand but desperately want to destroy.I grab a glass of water from the counter, only to slam it down untouched. It doesn’t matter what James thinks of her. If he won’t help me, then fine. I don’t need him. But the fact