All Chapters of Ruthless Billionaire Ex-Husband's Regret: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

MaisieIt had been two weeks since Jason came into my room and made love to me that night. But no matter how hard I tried to forget, my mind kept drifting back to it.The bed was cold and empty beside me when I woke up the next morning. Jason was already long gone, like he had never been there at all. Like it had all just been an incredibly realistic dream.My mind kept flashing images of how he took me, touched me and claimed me in a way no one had ever done before.Yes, I swore to stop loving him and forget every feeling he ever stirred inside me, but that night changed everything.His hungry kisses, his passionate touches, the way his body moved inside mine… it was like he had claimed not just my body but my soul all over again.I tried to shake it off. To remind myself how he disappeared just as quickly as he came after taking what he wanted. Yet the memory refused to leave, and I couldn’t let go no matter how hard I tried.“Surely he’d come back again. Right? It was bound to happ

MAISIEI glanced over to find Don had his headphones on, listening to his music playlist with his eyes closed while swinging his little legs that surprisingly reached the floor of the car seat as he bobbed his head slightly to the beat.It had been three months since our move, and he was still struggling to adjust to his new school. He hadn't wanted to leave his old school friends in the first place, but after my promotion and our relocation, we didn't have much choice."Don didn't have a choice though, this place has way better resources and opportunities for kids like him," I reminded myself silently.I made a mental note to really talk to him about whatever he was dealing with after we got home and settled in. His teacher had called yesterday about him being unusually quiet during classes, and I couldn't keep putting off this conversation.I pulled into the driveway of our new home—more spacious than our old apartment just as my phone started ringing with a call from work, the displ

MAISIEI took one last long drag off the slender cigarette, savoring the harsh smoke filling my lungs before crushing the butt under my knee-high leather boot. Smoking's a filthy habit, I know, but it helps take the edge off after long days like this.Before heading back inside, I spritzed myself with a light fragrance to mask any lingering smoke smell—Don's asthma is something I take very seriously. Once inside, I flopped down on the living room couch and pulled out my laptop to power through those property listings that needed reviewing before tomorrow morning's meeting with the new clients. Don was already asleep, and I felt a pang of guilt knowing I'd need to break my promise temporarily for this one big work event.The next day, I rushed to drop Don off at school before booking it downtown to the office. Despite promising myself I'd cut back on overtime this month, I ended up spending the entire day buried under mountains of paperwork, contracts and prepping for our company's big

MAISIE"He must be a real big shot," I muttered to myself as I watched the frenzy unfold while also straining to catch a glimpse of the VIP when they finally emerged from the backseat.Just then, a slight vibration in my hand made me tear my eyes away from the commotion. It was an incoming call from Eve. She was a sweet, fresh-faced university student who'd been Don's babysitter for years, although she was hardly around. Despite her sometimes haughty persona, she was good with him, and we'd developed a friendly rapport.I had Miriam to thank for finding her.I felt a pang of guilt for not being home with my son right now but quickly brushed it aside as I accepted the call."Everything okay over there? Is Don giving you trouble tonight?" I asked while keeping one eye on the scene outside."Maisie, I'm about to lose my mind with this kid!" Eve exclaimed, skipping any formal greeting as usual.The poor girl had no idea the madness and chaos I was dealing with on this end.I let out a wear

MAISIETen minutes later, I found myself staring at my own reflection in one of the gleaming bathroom mirrors.My cheeks were still tinged an embarrassing shade of pink, but my expression had returned to its usual calm, neutral facade. On the outside at least, I appeared to be the picture of relaxed composure and control.On the inside, however, it was an entirely different story. My heart continued pounding erratically in my chest, my stomach tied up in anxious knots.I had no idea how I was going to get through the rest of this evening with Jason in such proximity.I didn't know how long I could handle being subjected to his dizzying presence and that all-consuming, smoldering gaze.Splashing some cold water on my face, I took a few deep breaths in an attempt to calm my rattled nerves.I knew there was no avoiding or escaping him tonight unless I wanted to face Klay's wrath for being insubordinate.The only way through this was to keep my head down, avoid any unnecessary interaction