All Chapters of My Substitute Husband Regrets Letting Me Go: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

EMMA'S POVI watched the man in the suit settle into the seat across from Seb and Ava curiously. Who was he? Why was he here? I couldn't tear my eyes away from them. Why did Ava look happy to see him? What was going on?Not knowing what was going on was frustrating and it took everything in me to not stomp over to their table and question them.Sebastian leaned back slightly while Ava, practically glued herself to Seb’s side, like she was his girlfriend or wife. Anyone would have the wrong impression. Her arm brushed against his as she leaned closer, her body language screaming intimacy. My stomach twisted as I watched her. She was so blatant, so shameless, as though she had every right to be there.Women really were their own enemies.I clenched my hands into fists, imagining I was punching her in the face. Every time she touched him, every time she smiled at him like she owned him, it felt like a slap to my face. I wished I could beat the shit out of her, Sebastian and the man with

EMMA'S POVI was stumped by the question, my mind confused as I tried to formulate an answer. The world around me seemed to pause, and everything faded away. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I swallowed hard and said, “It’s… Sebastian.”Yes. I loved Sebastian. More than anything.Across the table, Alex’s hand froze midair, the water cup he had been holding suspended just close to lips. His expression twisted, something between disbelief and resignation. His jaw tightened for a moment, but then he exhaled softly, setting the cup down carefully.“Sebastian doesn’t know how to cherish you at all.” His voice was quiet, almost a murmur, but I'd heard it clearly and it made my heart tighten.I didn’t know how to respond to that. My throat felt tight, and I could only sit there, staring at the way his fingers curled around the cup.Before I could gather my thoughts, a tiny voice interrupted the charged silence. “Sir, would you like to buy a rose for your girlfriend?” I looked

EMMA'S POV"Compensation from her late boyfriend's car accident?" I asked, my voice quieter now.Compensation? Oh shit. How did I mix it up? Or maybe he was lying. Men would say anything to make you feel better.Seb leaned back slightly, running his hand through his messy hair like he always did when he was trying to keep calm. "You forgot. I told you about it before," he said, his tone careful, like he was walking on eggshells and didn't want to annoy me further. "It’s... it’s a complicated case, Emma. Ava needs my help." I frowned, my arms crossing over my chest. I wasn’t sure if it was the way he said her name or the fact that he always seemed to be at her beck and call, but something about this whole situation just didn’t sit right with me.I mean he was probably telling the truth but I still didn't feel comfortable with the whole thing.Before I could say anything, though, Seb’s voice softened. "How could I ever divorce you?" he said suddenly, making me pause. For a moment,

EMMA'S POVSebastian saw me. Of course he did. He always did. And the moment his eyes locked on mine, I turned and bolted. "Emma! Wait!" he called out, his voice echoing behind me. I didn’t stop. I didn't know where I was running to but I needed to be far away from them. From the courthouse. From everything."Emma, stop! Just listen to me!" I heard Seb yell from behind me as he ran after me."Leave me alone!" I snapped, not even looking back. But he didn’t give up. He didn’t stop. I felt his hand brush against my arm as he tried to grab me, and in one swift move, I whirled around and moved out of his reach. My chest was pounding. "What do you want, Sebastian?" I spat, glaring at him angrily. "I saw it. I saw everything. She kissed you! On your freaking face!" His face twisted with shock. "Emma, it’s not what you think…" "And what do you think I’m thinking?" I cut him off, my voice rising. We probably looked weird to everybody passing by but right now, I couldn't care less ab

EMMA'S POVI couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Like, literally, my brain couldn’t process it. I just stood there in the doorway, frozen, staring at them. They didn’t even notice anyone enter.My heart felt like it had been ripped to shreds, like someone had reached into my chest and yanked it out with bare hands. It hurt. It hurt so much. Tears welled up in my eyes, my lips quivered, my hands trembled as I stared at them.Sebastian was supposed to be my husband. My everything. And now… now he was laying there with her. Ava. Of all people, her. They were tangled up in each other like some cheesy rom-com scene, except this was my life, not some dumb movie. I felt like I couldn’t breathe, like the walls were closing in on me. My throat was tight, and my hands were shaking so badly,my heart tightened. My feet moved before my brain even caught up, and I turned and bolted out of the living room. I didn’t even care about making noise. If they heard me, fine. If they didn’t, whatever. I j