All Chapters of After Divorce: Ex-wife Never Turns Back: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51

Maya's POVEmily moved through the bar ready to take their order, her face perfectly neutral, her posture stiff.A slow smile curved my lips. The moment was too perfect.Seizing my opportunity, I gestured toward her with syrupy sweetness. “Oh, everyone, you must meet Emily.” I let my voice rise just enough to ensure I had the group’s full attention. “This is Damian’s ex-girlfriend.”The reaction was instant. Heads snapped toward her, eyes widening with interest. The conversation that had been focused on me—on my flawless life—shifted, their curiosity now directed at the woman who had, once upon a time, held Louis’ heart.Emily’s steps faltered for just a fraction of a second, her fingers tightening around the tablet in her hand. She recovered quickly, but I had seen it. The weakness. The sting.I tilted my head, feigning innocence. “Oh, you don’t mind the introduction, do you, Emily?” My voice was light, pleasant, perfectly polite, but the underlying message was clear.She met my gaze
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Chapter 52

Maya's POV“Oh, Damian has always been the noblest of men,” I cooed, swirling my untouched champagne as I leaned forward, my smile delicate yet sharp. “It’s no wonder he has such a dedicated following. Isn’t that right, Emily?”Emily barely spared me a glance as she set down another tray of drinks with practiced ease. Her expression was composed, unreadable, and it infuriated me.“I wouldn’t know,” she said lightly, her tone void of any emotion that would suggest familiarity. “I was never his patient.”The table let out an exaggerated collective gasp, ever the dramatists when a bit of juicy gossip was at play.“Oh?” I feigned a surprised blink. “I thought… well, with everything I’ve heard…” I trailed off, letting the implication hang in the air like perfume.Emily smiled at me then, and I despised how calm she looked. “Damian is a wonderful doctor, but we’ve never had that kind of relationship.”I tapped my chin as if deep in thought. “Interesting. But tell me, Emily, how is your fami
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Chapter 53

Damian's POVI never intended to come to this party.When Eloise extended the invitation, I had every intention of declining. I had been preparing excuses in my head, knowing that social gatherings hosted by Maya were never just friendly get-togethers. There was always an underlying motive, a scheme brewing beneath her carefully poised smile.But then Eloise mentioned the venue.Emily’s bar.I agreed before I had time to think about it.Now, as I stepped inside with Eloise on my arm, I was immediately reminded of why I had hesitated.Maya was already holding court, her voice lilting with amusement as she spun yet another version of the story she wanted the world to believe. The moment she noticed me, her eyes gleamed, and she turned her attention toward Emily, her tone growing deliberately louder.“Emily, you must know how we feel,” Maya purred, her voice honeyed with false concern. “After everything that’s happened, it’s just so unfortunate that people keep bringing up old wounds. I
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Chapter 54

Damian's POVEmily, standing just beyond the table with a tray balanced effortlessly in her hands, froze. Her green eyes locked onto mine, and for a brief moment, I thought I saw something shift behind them. Surprise? Doubt? A flicker of emotion she didn’t want me to see? But just as quickly as it came, it was gone, buried beneath the same calm professionalism she always carried like armor.Across from me, Maya’s smile faltered, a thin crack forming in her carefully polished exterior. She hadn’t expected this. She had set the stage so beautifully, twisted the narrative just enough to make Emily seem like the fool, the desperate woman clinging to a man who had never truly belonged to her. And yet, I had just shattered it in one fell swoop.Louis sat rigid beside her, his fingers curled into a fist against the table. His expression darkened, his jaw tightening as if he were barely containing whatever rage had begun to simmer inside him.Someone cleared their throat awkwardly, breaking t
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Chapter 55

Emily's POVThe glass in my hand trembled slightly as I set it down behind the bar. My fingers tightened into a fist for just a moment before I forced myself to release the tension. I couldn’t let them see me falter—not now, not after everything Damian had just said.His words still echoed in my mind, lingering like an unfinished melody. He had stood up for me. He had declared, in front of everyone, that he admired me, respected me, believed in me. I had known, deep down, that his feelings for me were real. And yet, hearing them spoken aloud, laid bare in front of a crowd of people who wanted nothing more than to see me humiliated; it was overwhelming.I should have been grateful. I should have felt vindicated. But instead, all I felt was the sharp edge of complication cutting through me.Because this was exactly what I had wanted to avoid.From across the room, I felt Maya’s venomous gaze searing into me. Though she had recovered her usual poised expression, her fingers were curled a
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Chapter 56

Emily's POVThe neon sign outside the bar flickered, casting a hazy glow over the empty street. The last of the patrons had gone, their laughter and lingering whispers fading into the night. I exhaled slowly, my breath curling in the cool air as I locked the register. My fingers ached, my wrist throbbing with every movement. I had lost count of how many drinks I had mixed tonight, how many bottles I had flipped and spun through the air to entertain the ever-demanding crowd. The exhaustion settled into my bones, but I ignored it.Tonight had drained me, but it wasn’t just from the labor. It was everything. Damian’s words, Maya’s venom, Louis’s possessiveness - all of it clashing together in a whirlwind that I hadn’t had time to process. I rubbed my wrist absentmindedly, rolling my shoulders as I prepared to head out. And then I saw him.Damian.He stood at the entrance, his figure illuminated by the dim light from the streetlamp. The sight of him hit me harder than I expected. He wasn’
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Chapter 57

Emily's POVThe ride home was quiet, but not uncomfortably so. The city lights flickered past the car window, casting shifting shadows over Damian’s face as he drove. My wrist throbbed dully, a reminder of the hours I had spent pouring drinks, shaking cocktails, and carrying trays with more flourish than necessary. I flexed my fingers absently, wincing slightly at the stiffness settling in.Damian noticed. Without a word, he reached over at a stoplight, taking my hand gently in his. His fingers, warm and sure, pressed against the tendons in my wrist, his touch featherlight yet precise. The tension melted almost instantly under his careful ministrations, the ache ebbing away as his thumb moved in slow, deliberate circles. A soft sigh escaped me before I could stop it.“You really are a jack-of-all-trades,” I teased, tilting my head to study him. “Did you pick this up while studying psychiatry?”He glanced at me, amusement flickering in his dark eyes. “Just basic medical knowledge. You’v
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Chapter 58

Emily's POVDamian’s gaze flickered toward me, his expression unreadable as he lifted the phone to his ear. I braced myself, instinctively holding my breath. The moment his grandfather’s voice crackled through the speaker, the atmosphere in the room shifted. A cold authority filled the air, his words sharp and commanding.“Damian, what exactly do you think you’re doing?” The question was laced with disdain, as if my mere presence in Damian’s life was an unforgivable offense.Damian remained calm, his fingers idly tracing patterns on the table as he listened. “I’m having dinner,” he said simply, his voice level.His grandfather scoffed. “Dinner? Is that what you call this reckless display? Associating with that woman—Emily—like this? Have you lost all sense of responsibility? Have you even considered what this means for our family?”I stiffened, my nails digging into my palms. That woman. As if I were some nameless mistake, an inconvenience to be swept away.Damian, however, didn’t wav
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Chapter 59

Emily's POVMorning sunlight streamed through the curtains, casting golden patterns across the sheets. I stirred, feeling warmth at my side, and when I opened my eyes, I found Damian watching me. His gaze was soft yet intent, as if he were memorizing every detail of my face. A lazy smile tugged at his lips, and my breath hitched at how effortlessly handsome he looked in the morning light.“Good morning,” he murmured, his fingers tracing a slow, delicate path along my arm.I sighed, stretching slightly before turning onto my side to face him. “Morning,” I whispered. For a fleeting moment, I let myself sink into the quiet comfort of his presence.But reality, cruel as always, came rushing back.I had to go home. I had to face my parents.Damian seemed to sense the shift in my mood because he sat up, brushing my hair behind my ear. “I’ll go with you,” he said firmly. “We need to talk to them. Get their blessing.”I hesitated. My parents had already been wary of my relationship with Damia
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Chapter 60

Emily's POVThe night was thick with a quiet tension I couldn’t shake, and as I lay in bed, I couldn’t help but replay Damian’s words over and over in my head. His tone had been so calm, so assured, as if sleeping in separate rooms was the only rational decision. He had been so gentle with me; careful to respect my space, my well-being, and yet, a part of me couldn’t ignore the hollow feeling that spread across my chest. It wasn’t that I didn’t understand; I did. But somehow, something about his restraint made me ache in ways I didn’t want to acknowledge. He was trying to do the right thing, but in doing so, he was pulling away, just when I needed him most.I had spent the rest of the evening talking with Emma. She was thrilled for me, as expected. Her excitement practically radiated through the phone, and I smiled at her enthusiastic congratulations. “You deserve all the happiness, Em,” she said, her voice brimming with pure joy. “You’ve been through so much; this is your time.”Her
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