Ava I wake up with a stiff back and an aching arm. I am in bed with Noah since he refused to leave me after we finished watching TV. I smile when I remembered him saying that he was taking his job seriously and that he would take care of me throughout the night. With […]
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Rowan There is something that happens inside you when you see your ex–wife, the mother of your son, shot and bleeding on the cold cemetery ground. Something I never thought I would feel towards Ava. 1 When I saw the men with guns pointing at us, I didn’t fucking think. I knew Noah was safe with my parents so my instincts took over and I dived for Emma. I would die for her and I was prepared to do just that.. I was relieved when the shooters ran after seeing the police but my relief was short lived when one of the officers shouted for an ambulance. I turned around wondering who was hurt, only I didn’t expect it to be Ava and seeing her hurt almost brought me to my knees. It was a flurry of events after that. The ambulance arrived and the officer refused to let Ava go until he made sure she was safely in the able arms of the doctor. I was pissed at his reluctance to let her go, she was my wife, I mean ex–wife but more importantly I was pissed at myself. I should have protected her. If something worse had happened to Ava, how would I have explained it to Noah? How would I justify the fact that I had failed to protect his mother? So here I was pacing back and forth in the waiting room. So fucking worried because we hadn’t gotten a word since Ava was rushed to the emergency room. No one had come out to inform us of the prognosis. “Please let her be okay” Kate, her mother whispered. This is the first time I’ve heard any emotion in her voice when she talked about Ava I guess losing her husband and then almost losing her daughter softened her a bit. We were all here with the exception of Noah Travis was seated next to Kate who was next to Emma I sat down unable to control the anxiety inside me. I needed her to be okay for Noah’s sake. I kept telling myself I don’t know fo ow long we were waiting, but when I looked up I saw Ava. She was over at the nurse’s station handing off papers. Her left arm was in a sling as she took her credit card and put it in her bag. With difficulty, she managed to get out her phone, while still holding her bag. You could see that it wasn’t an easy task by the frown on her face. +15 BONUS “Ava” I called as she was about to walk past us. Her eyes still on her phone. She looked up. I immediately noticed that something about her was different. I couldn’t place my finger on it but it was there. “What are you doing here, did someone else get hurt?” she asked. Her voice flat and devoid of any emotion. “How are you doing?” her mom asked instead of replying. “Unfortunately for you, I’m not dead yet” Her answer took everyone by surprise. Not only because of how she worded, but because of how cold it was. I decide to cut in. “Where are you going” “Home” was her only answer. “Your hand is in a sling, you can’t drive” I reason. “That’s why I called an Uber” “Ava we need to talk. It’s about you father” Kate whispers making Ava turn to her mother. There was something missing. I could see it in her eyes. Coldly she stared at her mother. “I don’t see what that has to do with me, the last time I checked, he didn’t consider me his daughter” A sob tore from her mother’s throat but Ava doesn’t pay any attention to her. It’s like she had. switched off all her feelings leaving nothing behind but a cruel familiarity. She moved towards the door but then stopped. “Where is my son?” “At mom’s house” Travis answered. His eyes drilling into her. She sighed. “Looks like you’ll get that talk after all” “I’ll drive you” I offered This earns me a frown from Emma but she’s got to understand. No matter my difference with Ava, she was still Noah’s mother and she is hurt. Not forgetting that she was my wife. Surprisingly Ava turns me down. “No need. I’ll use the Uber like I had planned and meet you there” Without saying anything else, she turned and left. We stare at the place she just stood a moment. ago. Usy, she would jump at any opportunity to be close to me. So we were all surprised that she rejected my offer. +15 BONUS “Let’s go before she gets home and leaves before we’ve had the chance to talk” Kate says softly. Her voice still sad. We drove
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5. Shoot out Nothing about the day spelled disaster. The sun was shining and everything seemed to be well in place as I drove down the familiar streets. The chapel was fully packed when we arrived. Almost everyone had come to pay their last respects. I surveyed the place and was satisfied to see everything
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4. Utterly broken Have you ever felt like your heart has been put in a mincer? That is how I feel right now looking at them. I feel like my heart has been shredded into pieces. If I could take the useless piece of organ and throw it away then I would. Because the pain
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It was still a shock. I expected him to make a full recovery but now he was dead and I had no idea how to feel. We never saw eye to eye and even though he hated me. I loved him. He was after all my father so how could I not love him? “You
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Sorry for your loss “I need to go, could you please stay with Noah? I don’t know how long I’ll be there” I say absent mindedly as I pick up my handbag. “Sure. I’ll be there as soon as I can get my mother to come baby sit him” Rowan responds but it is drowned
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Divorce decree I get out of my car and slowly walk towards the mansion. My hands were trembling and my body was sweaty. I still couldn’t believe that it was done. That I was finally divorced from him. The proof of that was currently in my handbag. I was here to bring the final papers
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Chapter 80 Sleeping in His Bed +15 BONUS Calista’s confident attitude diminished significantly, but she stood her ground. “You’re staying here whether you like it or not. Doctor, please proceed accordingly.” Knowing Lucian, Calista had expected him to create some fuss. However, he surprised her by staying calm and silent. The admission office was still open. Calista soon returned with the necessary documents. The private ward was located in a separate building. Calista suggested, “Shall I arrange for a nurse to assist you?” “I’m not accustomed to sleeping with strangers watching me.” “In that case, I’ll have them wait outside the door. Just call them if you need anything,” Calista said while yawning. She was feeling tired after all the events. Lucian’s expression remained icy as he replied, “Do you think I have the strength to call for help when I have a concussion?” Calista retorted, “A concussion doesn’t make you mute.” Before she could finish her sentence, a voice from outside interrupted her. “Lucian.” It was Selena. Selena looked at the bandage on Lucian’s forehead. She furrowed her brows and lectured Lucian after confirming that there were no other injuries, as Jonathan had mentioned. “You’re a grown man. How could you trip and fall? Can’t you be more careful?” Lucian replied, “Did Mr. Whitman tell you I was hospitalized?” Usually, Selena would already be asleep at this hour. Selena continued, “You have the nerve to ask? I called you, but no one answered. I was terrified. Thankfully, a friend at this hospital saw Jonathan and informed me. He was downstairs. Why ++15 BONUS deducted.* Selena felt relieved seeing that Lucian was alright. “Calista, 1 appreciate you taking care of him tonight,” she said. The contrast in Selena’s attitude between Calista and Lucian was like night and day. Calista couldn’t refuse. Otherwise, Selena would sense the tension between them. “Okay. Let me walk you downstairs. It’s quite late now, and you need to rest.” They walked hand in hand, resembling a mother and daughter, while leaving Lucian alone in the hospital room. “Calista, when are you and Lucian planning to have a child? It’s about time… Selena didn’t want Calista to think she was pressuring her, so she quickly explained herself. “As a woman ages, it becomes more challenging to recover after giving birth and can lead to complications.” Calista hesitated. “Mom, Lucian and I…” She tried to find a gentle way to remind Selena about her
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Chapter 79 A Hole in Lucian’s Head Calista tried to push Lucian and retorted, “Don’t touch me.” But Lucian’s strength was overpowering. No matter how hard Calista struggled, she couldn’t break free from his firm grip around her waist. Finally, Lucian’s lips left hers briefly, and he didn’t rush to initiate another kiss. Instead, he maintained their position and looked at her with half–lowered eyes. Calista’s fair complexion now bore an expression of disdain. She might have slapped him without a second thought if her hands weren’t restrained behind her. Lucian let out a chuckle. His voice was laced with desire and a raspy undertone. His fingers pinched Calista’s face, forcing her to turn back toward him. 3 He pressed his lips firmly against her face, then trailing down to her jawline and neck. After his passionate embrace, her skin bore a delicate, rosy flush. Calista had dressed lightly for her plan to grab a quick bite downstairs. She wore only a base layer and a long cardigan. Her dressings left her utterl vulnerable to Lucian’s advances. She screamed and cursed, but her resistance and struggles were useless. Lucian paid no attention to her actions either. Lucian gripped Calista with one hand while the other held her face firmly. He teased, “So, you’re already transforming into a virtuous maiden at his mere return?” Lucian’s lips remained close to Calista’s face while speaking. Calista’s mind went blank. She was overwhelmed by Lucian’s forceful acts. Her hands fumbled on the shoe cabinet, and suddenly, her fingertips touched something. She grabbed it and swung it at him without a second thought. A loud “thud” echoed through the room. Lucian stopped kissing her. Calista stared in astonishment at the fresh blood trickling down Lucian’s forehead. She released her grip, and the object she had grabbed fell to the floor. It was an aromatherapy accessory placed on the shoe cabinet. Lucian remained motionless. The bloodstream flew down his forehead. His face showed no sign of pain, even though blood was staining it. 1/4 +15 BONUS He looked at Calista from his towering height. The dim light outside the window cast an eerie glow on his blood–ameared face. Calista panicked. “I’m sorry. I’ll call an ambulance for you.
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Chapter 78 Her Stolen Kiss Upon Lucian’s arrival at the Luminary Lounge, he noticed that the others had already arrived. Cade glanced at Lucian’s impeccably tailored suit and the tie he was wearing “You didn’t come straight from the office, did you?” “Yeah.” “Ah, your wife is about to leave, and you’re making all that money. Who are you saving it for, stacking it up to bury yourself with?” Cade teased. “What’s it to you?” Lucian retorted. Cade thought, “Was Lucian trying to pick a fight or something?” Lucian took a seat beside Cade, with Paul on the other side. He then picked up the glass of wine the waiter had poured for him and raised it toward Paul. As he did, the amber liquid shimmered in the dim lighting. “Have Calista move out of your apartment,” Lucian ordered. Paul wasn’t surprised that Lucian knew about this. He had no intention of keeping it a secret. “Lucian, aren’t you taking this too far? She’s a woman you know. It’s unsafe for her to move luggage around late at night.” Lucian hid in the shadows, emotionless. “Paul, this is between my wife and me. You have no right to interfere,” he replied. His tone was mild, but the underlying warning was unmistakable. Paul frowned. His familiar, friendly smile vanished from his face. “Exactly. Therefore, you shouldn’t apply the same strategies on her as you do in the corporate world.” Lucian’s expression turned bitterly angry.. “Who are you to tell me how to treat her?” The atmosphere between the two grew visibly tense. It looked like a showdown was about to +15 BONUS Paul looked at Lucian and calmly replied, “The Baker and Everhart families have a long history of friendship. I’ve known Calista for a long time, and I consider her like a little sister‘ Lucian coldly retorted, “Are you sure you only consider her a sister?” The tension between the two escalated. A fight might break out any second. Suddenly, Cade stood up and patted Paul on the shoulder. “Come with me to grab a smoke.” It was a somewhat half–hearted excuse, given that there were unopened packs of cigarettes on the table, and they could have quickly asked a waiter to bring them more. However, Cade’s interruption did ease the tension in the room. Paul followed Cade and headed to the terrace next to the restroom. Cade handed him a cigarette. “Why did you suddenly get involved in Lucian and his wife’s business?” Even though Cade didn’t know everything that happened, he could piece together a rough idea from their conversation earlier. Paul replied in a soft tone, “I didn’t. I just let Calista stay in the apartment for a while.” Cade looked at him while raising an eyebrow. “If he wants to mess with Calista, let him. He won’t make Calista homeless. So stay out of it.” Paul squinted his eyes as he smoked. The exhale created a smoky veil, masking his emotions and softening his expressions. He remained silent. “You know Lucian is sensitive about your relationship with Calista. You might end up losing a friend if you interfere too much in their marriage,” Cade added. “Lucian has been in a bad mood lately. Don’t take it personally.” On the other hand, Calista had just finished dealing with a broken vase and was feeling a bit hungry. She planned to head downstairs for a late–night snack. The apartment didn’t allow cooking, which was a bit inconvenient. Calista grabbed her phone and walked while typing a message to Paul. She recalled that he had asked for her help in inspecting an item Harold had received.
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