Lahat ng Kabanata ng Reclaiming His Ex-wife; At all costs! : Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

Andera pov“I love your braids. They are lovely.” A nurse complimented Tiffany. My little girl's face lit up with a smile, one I hadn't seen since morning. She wasn't happy that we had to come to the hospital and leave Timmy behind in Aunt Rosa's care, and neither was Timmy, for that matter. I felt a pang of guilt, but it was necessary.The nurse smiled back at her and then turned to me. “You can go in now ma'am. Her test results are ready.” I thanked her as I stared at the door of Dr Rahim Rajah's office. My heart beating against my ribcage for so many reasons. This morning, when I dropped Timmy off at Rosa's, I didn't hang around long enough to see Carol. How could I look him in the eye after what I did yesterday?Not that we promised each other any sort of commitment, but still...And the worst part is, I don't feel guilty for letting Thane fingerfu*k me. I feel guilty for not feeling guilty.“Are you ready, Mommy?” Tiffany asked, flicking her pigtails braids. Today, I tried so

Andera's pov. I had joined Carol in the kitchen to assist him in making the beef stew. He didn't talk to me at first, but Carol, being Carol, soon said something that made me laugh, and just like that, we were back on normal grounds.As we sliced the vegetables, we discussed about everything we could think of. From the weather to sports to fashion. I have to hand it to him; the man knows a lot of things under the sun; he kept me entertained till the stew was ready. I loved talking to Carol. But I hate it when he comes too close. The pathetic tale of my life. “It's delicious,” I told Carol as I helped myself to another plate. “I'm feeling better already.”“Of course you are; I used my secret special ingredient, after all.” he smiled lightly.“And what would that be? ” I asked with a mouthful. Carol glanced at me the looked down to his bowl. “My heart.” He whispered, and when he looked back at me again, I instantly turned away. I heard him sigh but I kept on eating. “Movie?” Caro

Andera's pov. No!Every cell In my brain screamed No that this was wrong on all shades, but my body knew what it wanted, who she wanted...And he's standing behind me, hands brushing the underside of my breasts. His movements are calculated and deliberate. I don't have a moment to feel guilty for treating Carol so poorly, I don't have time to feel guilty for what I plan on doing to Thane in our next meeting.All my life, I had lived to please people, first Pa Eugene. He made me study twice as much as a child my age should, and I did. I didn't play like a kid anymore; when he died, and Duncan Reinhardt took guardianship over me, I was so scared he'd throw me out one day, so I said and did everything according to how he wanted. Then I married Thane, and for two years, I played the role of devoted wife to him. This time, I'm putting my needs first. This time I'm putting my pleasure first. I can be selfish and take whatever Thane offers, after all, it's only for a short while. “What wa

Thane's povSEVEN AND A HALF YEARS AGO. Things like this are why I left home in the first place. Everyone is here with a smile, pretentious smile. It's my father's birthday; the Great Duncan Reinhardt is about to retire. I have been overseeing the company for some months now, but today it would be made official. I would become the CEO of Renihardt's infrastructures, and there's so much I plan to do, so many ideas to grow the company but first....My eyes scanned the party, looking for her. I'm always looking for her. I'm always ignoring her. This unhealthy habit started when she turned nineteen. I was home that day. Only my father ever bought her gifts. My sister's didn't like her and my mother... Well, my mother was too busy with the men... Boys she dates to be concerned about anyone in this family. I hadn't been home for so long that I expected to see Andera as a little red-haired girl running the hallway with a crown of flowers on her hair. That was how I remembered her. Ander

Andera's pov ONE MONTH AGO.They say the enemy of your enemy is your friend. I don't know about that. Marcus's creepy smile made my skin crawl. Even the way his eyes darted between me and the lukewarm coffee he offered me. I have half a mind not to drink it, not only because it's not hot, but also because a small part of me doesn't trust him.I sat in the spacious conference room, in a few weeks, we would be having a meeting here, and by we, I mean Thane and I. “An alliance.” He repeated himself, stoking his goatee. Uneas washed over me, but I didn't let it show on my face. “Yes.” I answered, even though it wasn't a question. “we both want to get back at Thane for something.”Marcus's eyes lightened. He giggled. A grown ass forty year old man giggled, but there was no mirth in his eyes, Marcus had this air around him that was very disturbing. Add a little bit of white, green, and red make-up; he could pass for the Joker. But I was willing to put aside my reservations and work wi