All Chapters of Don't Call Me Back, Ex-husband! : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Everyone gasped, trying to grasp the weight of the situation.Bethany feigned a horrified expression, clutching her chest in an attempt to gain sympathy. Yet, no one moved an inch."Why is everyone staring at me? I wanted to make him look bad, but why does it feel like he’s the victim?" she thought, panic creeping into her mind."Bethany..."Before Fred could speak, the tables turned on her as the murmurs turned into loud accusations.“How dare you accuse Mr. Fred?”“You weren’t so tired of him before. Now you’re trying to manipulate him?”“These are the kind of women who extort child support from their exes.”“She’s not even that beautiful to be groped!”Bethany froze in shock as the venomous words hit her like daggers. Anxiety prickled her skin as their voices grew louder. Unable to take it anymore, she bolted from the room.“What have you done, Bethany?” Fred muttered under his breath, watching her flee.6 PM – The BathroomIn the bathroom, Bethany sat on the cold floor, tears stre

FRED'S COMPANY12 PMAfter hours of fun at the park, Dean drove them both to the company. The plan had been to spend the whole day together, but Bethany insisted on returning early. Three hours at the park felt like an eternity. Once parked, Jason quickly opened the car door, still wrapped in Bethany’s coat, and flung himself out.“Oh my God! Jason, wait up!” Bethany exclaimed, getting down from the car.She turned to Dean, who was giving her a warm smile.“Thank you so much. Bye!” she said, hesitantly blowing him a kiss.Dean pretended to catch the kiss, placing it on his chest dramatically, and waved her off before driving away.Bethany chuckled to herself before noticing Jason standing still in one spot, staring at something intently.“What’s that, Jason?” she asked, walking over.Jason raised his head, his eyes gleaming as he held up the small panda plushie he found in her coat. “Baby Panda!” he yelled.A smile curled on her lips. She crouched to his level, reaching out to touc

A DAY AGO (AT THE PARK)Dean narrowed his eyes, waiting for a response, but she just stared at him. He sighed.“It’s okay, I understand.”Bethany smiled faintly and held his hand. “No, it’s not like that. We’ve had this conversation before. You’re my partner in the company, and we…we…”She gestured helplessly, but he simply raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. Frustrated, she threw her hands down.“Dean, really? We can’t be in a relationship. We barely hold normal conversations—it’s always awkward!”Dean clicked his tongue, shoving his hands in his pockets. “Is that all?”Her eyebrows shot up as she threw the ice cream in the nearest trash bin. “What do you mean, is that all? Why the tone?”“I thought part of you didn’t want to be with me because you still want Fred back.”Bethany gasped and palmed her chest. “What? Are you insane? There’s no way I’m even thinking about him!”“Really? Then why did you accept the offer to work in his office? You..”She cut off, “ There was probable cause! "

OUTSIDE FRED'S COMPANYNatalie stepped out of her sleek Benz with a confident air, adjusting her coat as a smug smile curled on her lips. She took a deep breath, surveying the grand building in front of her."Home sweet home, Freddie," she muttered to herself, a quiet triumph in her voice.Her heels clicked sharply against the pavement as she approached the entrance, each step deliberate, echoing in the cool air. The sound of her heels reverberated off the walls, sending a ripple of unease through the workers nearby."Go to work, morons!" she shouted, her voice laced with authority. The employees froze, flinching at her harsh tone, quickly returning to their tasks as she passed by, not daring to make eye contact.As she moved toward the elevator, she passed Stacy, who offered a sly smile. Stacy was aware—this was Bethany's downfall, the moment she had been waiting for. She had been waiting for this opportunity her whole life, and now, it was finally within reach."Well, well, well,"

OUTSIDE THE HOSPITALFred noticed the glint of a gun emerging from a car window. Without hesitation, he shoved Bethany aside and shielded her with his body.The gunshot shot out, and Fred grunted in pain as the bullet tore into his shoulder. The car screeched away, leaving chaos in its wake.“Fred!” Bethany screamed, her voice trembling as she turned to see him collapse onto the pavement. Blood seeped through his shirt, staining the ground beneath him.“Argh!” he groaned, clutching his wounded shoulder with trembling fingers.Bethany knelt beside him, her hands shaking uncontrollably. “Help! Somebody, help us!” she cried out desperately, pressing her palms gently to his cheek. “Fred, stay with me! Don’t you dare close your eyes!”Dean appeared, rushing to their side. Without a word, he hooked Fred's arm over his shoulder and hoisted him up.“We’re getting him to the hospital!” Dean barked.Bethany, tears streaming down her face, followed close behind.AVERY'S WARDAfter a quick glanc