All Chapters of Comeback Of the Divorced Heiress: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

—----------Aubrey's pov—---------"Shit…" I muttered under my breath. My pulse quickened, and my body tensed as his furious gaze locked onto me. And I felt as if I was caught doing something bad which was ridiculous.What the fuck is he doing here? And how fuck did he found me?He looked livid, his eyes blazing with something I couldn't quite pinpoint—jealousy, rage, betrayal?"What the hell are you doing here?" His voice was sharp and biting as he got closer to us. I opened my mouth to respond, but before I could get a word out, he roughly grabbed my arm and yanked me away from Alex, pulling me into his side like I was some possession he was reclaiming. His grip was tight, almost painful."What the—let me go!" I hissed, trying to pull free my hand, but he wouldn't budge. His eyes flicked between Alex and me and his jaw clenched tight."Weren't you supposed to be at Sophia's house?" Ryder spat out, but it seems like he was telling me this instead of asking. "How come you're out here,

Aubrey's pov ;I turned around and faced Ryder, my eyes blazing with frustration. "What is your problem?" I demanded, my voice sharp.He looked at me, his expression a mix of desperation and confusion, as if he was grasping for some explanation, but none came easily.His gaze flickered as he tried to find his words. "The contract," he finally said, almost like he was clinging to it. "Have you forgotten about it?"I scoffed, crossing my arms. "No, Ryder, I haven't forgotten. What does that have to do with anything?"He rubbed the back of his neck, clearly agitated, his eyes darting around the room as if looking for some kind of escape. "I don't like it when you're with another man. Why can't you understand that?"His words hung in the air between us, and I stared at him, completely baffled. "Why?" I shot back, my voice rising. "Why don't you like it? What difference does it make to you?"He opened his mouth to respond, b

Ryder's pov ;Sage sat on the edge of my desk, legs crossed, eyes gleaming with mischief. "Come on, Ryder. It's been ages. Don't you want to spend some time together like we used to in college? Let's go to the movies!"I sighed, my hands gripping the armrests of my chair as I leaned back, staring at her with half-hearted patience. My mind was elsewhere, tangled in thoughts of Aubrey.Lately, it felt like everything about her occupied my head, making it impossible to focus on anything or anyone else."I can't, Sage. I've got a meeting in half an hour," I said flatly, not bothering to mask the irritation creeping into my voice.She pouted, the familiar whine in her tone grating on my nerves. "You're always busy now. We never get to hang out anymore. Is this because of her? Is she giving you a hard time again like she used to three years ago, always calling you asking for dinner and blah blah!"I stiffened at the accusation but didn't resp

Aubrey's pov ;I stood there, still reeling from the chaos that Sage had created. My head throbbed from the employees whispers and exchanged glances.Sage continued to cry and whine, clutching Ryder as if her life depended on it.And Ryder—he stood there, his face full of confusion and something else I couldn't quite place. But it wasn't the sharp disapproval I expected. No, there was something softer in his gaze as he glanced at me."It must be a misunderstanding," Ryder said, his voice calm, though I could tell he wasn't entirely sure. He still hadn't let go of Sage, who was clinging to him, tears streaming down her face.I froze. Did he just defend me?My breath caught in my throat. Of all the people in the world, Ryder was the last person I expected to stand up for me—especially in front of her. After everything we had been through, after the years of cold indifference, the nights spent wondering if I even mattered to him&hel

Ryder's pov ;I gently lifted her from the car, careful not to jostle her more than necessary. Aubrey was still shivering, even though I'd wrapped my jacket around her.Once we were in the house, I laid her down on the bed as carefully as I could, tucking the blanket around her. Her face was pale, her eyes red from crying, and it felt like she was just barely holding on. I started to turn away, intending to call the doctor, but her hand shot out, grabbing my wrist."Stay..." Her voice was trembling. "Please, Ryder…don't leave. I…I feel like Gregory will come again."The fear in her eyes gutted me. I could barely recognize her like this—so broken, so vulnerable. How could I have let this happen? I should've been there sooner. I should've protected her.I sat back down, pulling her into my arms, holding her tightly against me. "I swear, Aubrey, I'll kill him for what he did to you. I'll make him pay for laying his hands on you."