Regret After Divorce: My Billionaire Ex Begs Me Back
“You want a divorce?” Evander’s voice was as cold as the hand gripping her chin. “You’ll never get it.”
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For five years, Thalina Hale devoted herself to a loveless marriage, hoping her cold billionaire husband would one day see her. But when she’s diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, she finally understands the cruel truth—she was never his choice. Only a substitute for the woman he truly loved… the woman who has now returned.
Choosing herself for the first time, Thalina demands a divorce. Yet the man who once ignored her suddenly refuses to let her go.
But before Evander can uncover the truth behind his hatred for her, Thalina “dies” on the operating table—taking her love, her pain, and her secrets with her.
However, at a prestigious gala, Thalina returns as the wildly sought-after CEO in Seattle and the heiress of a powerful family.
Now consumed by regret, Evander will stop at nothing to claim her again.
But can a love buried by betrayal be reborn…
Or will his obsession destroy them both?
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Chapter: StripFor a moment, the air became thick with unspoken tension. Thalina watched as droplets of wine slid down Evander’s face, his dark eyes locking onto hers.In the past, she would have never dared to do something like this.It wouldn’t have even crossed her mind. But now, with her life ticking down like a countdown, It felt like she was finally seeing him clearly for who he was. Every cruel word and every cold action, the love she had finally let go of was no longer there to soften them.“T-Thalina!”Elowin was the first to speak, her voice shattering the silence as she rushed forward, hands trembling as she tried to wipe Evander’s face.“Why would you do something like this? How could you?”Her voice carried high, drawing even more attention to the scene that was unfolding. “Huh? Mr. Hale got splashed?” Someone whispered. “Who is that woman?” Another whispered, eyes locked on Thalina unmoved form like they'd just seen a cat meow at a Lion. “How dare she?” Another whispered, disbelie
Last Updated: 2026-04-30
Chapter: Jealousy And HumiliationIf Evander were to recount how long he had known Thalina, he could easily say a third of his life.Yet, in all that time, he had never seen her like this. She had always dressed… simply and modest, almost subdued—like someone trying not to be seen.But tonight, the gown she wore traced her figure perfectly, accentuating her curves in a way that felt both elegant and dangerously captivating. The soft pink shade complemented her milky complexion, while the subtle reveal of skin along her neckline added just enough allure without crossing into excess.For the first time, she didn’t look like the quiet woman who stayed in the background.She looked like a woman who commanded attention and without realizing it, Evander’s gaze lingered, taking her in as something unfamiliar stirred in his chest, subtle yet undeniable.“Wow… who is she?”“Is she a celebrity?”“I’ve never seen someone so beautiful…”The murmurs spread quickly, echoed by both the crowd and the paparazzi. Cameras shifted, lense
Last Updated: 2026-04-29
Chapter: She Looked DifferentThe following day, at around three in the afternoon, Thalina received a package.Inside was a gorgeous, strapless baby pink gown.She stared at it for a moment, a soft smile forming on her lips.Ever since marrying Evander, she had only ever dressed like his assistant at social events—modest, understated, forgettable. At home, it hadn’t been any different. Emogen had made sure of that, drilling it into her that no man appreciated a woman who dressed “provocatively.”Now, standing there with the dress in her hands, Thalina realized something she had been too blind to see before.She had lost herself in that marriage completely and it was a bitter realization, knowing it came at the cost of her life ticking down.“Big bro sure has an eye for the finer things,” Ronan commented from where he sat on the bed, legs crossed, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched her.Thalina shot him a glare before turning back to the dress.“Come on,” Ronan continued. “Your chapter with Evander is alrea
Last Updated: 2026-04-29
Chapter: Killing Two Birds With One StoneThalina didn’t know if she had been expecting a miracle.But as she sat there for an hour in Cassiel’s office, silently praying that something—anything—would change in her results, a part of her must have hoped.Maybe it had been a mistake.Maybe the tests had been mixed up.Maybe she and Ronan would laugh about it later over drinks, calling it some ridiculous misdiagnosis.But now, as she stared at the confirmation of her impending death once again, she couldn’t help but feel foolish.Behind his desk, Cassiel let out a quiet sigh as his eyes moved over the report. He lifted his gaze to Thalina.This time, there was no hiding it. The pity in his eyes was clear and pity meant only one thing.There was no way out.Thalina swallowed hard, forcing back the sting building behind her eyes.How stupid of her to hope.“It’s bad?” Ronan asked from beside her.Cassiel pressed his lips into a thin line.“Half a year… at most.”Thalina had already heard it before, but hearing it again didn’t make
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Chapter: What The Hell Are You Doing Here?“Huh? You two know each other?” Ronan asked, clearly surprised by the brief exchange.Thalina parted her lips to respond, but the man—Cassiel, as she now realized—spoke first.“She ran into a bit of trouble at the entrance,” he said.“And you helped me,” Thalina added.He smiled, revealing a set of perfectly aligned teeth. “It was a pleasure.”“Well, well,” Ronan chuckled. “Would you look at that? No introductions needed then.”Cassiel shifted his attention to his younger brother, then back to Thalina.“She the best friend you were talking about?”Ronan nodded.For a brief moment, Thalina thought she caught something in Cassiel’s gaze—a hint of pity—but she brushed it off.“Thalina,” she introduced, extending her hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you from Ronan.”Cassiel let out a soft chuckle as he took her hand.“Ronan never has anything nice to say about me,” he said. “But I hope he hasn’t painted me too badly in front of you. I’m Cassiel—you can call me Ca
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Chapter: Resignation LetterThalina spent the rest of the night turning everything over in her mind.By the time dawn broke the next morning, she knew exactly what she needed to do.She turned off the alarm on her phone, got dressed, then left Ronan a short note thanking him before heading to work.The moment she arrived, she didn’t stop at her desk, she went straight to Evander’s office.Two knocks was all it took for her to open his door without waiting for a response.Evander looked up from the paperwork on his desk. For a brief second, something flickered in his eyes—something unreadable—before it disappeared just as quickly as he lowered his gaze again.“What is it?” he asked.Thalina walked up to his desk and placed the document in her hand in front of him.“I’m submitting my resignation letter.”Evander’s fingers stilled around the pen he was holding.He looked up again, his expression flat.“What?”Thalina didn’t flinch. She didn’t look away.She had already made up her mind.With less than a year left t
Last Updated: 2026-04-25
Rejected By My Husband, Desired By His Billionaire Brother
She loved him. He humiliated her. Now she’s walking away—for good!
Lily gave up everything for her husband, William Aldridge—the man she believed was her forever. But on their anniversary, the night she planned to share the news of her long-awaited pregnancy, she walked in on him tangled in the arms of her best friend.
With betrayal cutting deeper than any knife and humiliation turning her heart to ash, Lily makes a choice. No more tears. No more waiting to be loved. If not for her shattered dignity, then for the sake of her unborn child, she will return to her true self—Lilian Arkwright, the hidden heiress of the powerful Arkwright Conglomerate.
But just as she begins to rebuild her shattered world, she catches the attention of Aaron Aldridge—the devilishly handsome, younger tycoon brother of William, with secrets of his own and a desire to win her heart, no matter the cost.
Now torn between the father of her unborn child, the man who broke her... and the man who would do anything to love her, Lilian must decide:
Forgiveness or freedom? Past or future?
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Pa!
Lily threw the stack of documents on the table in front of him. Without waiting for him to question, she said. "Divorce papers, sign them."
William stared at the documents like they were a foreign language. “Divorce papers? You’re not serious,” he said, his voice low, disbelieving.
Lily remained seated across from him, her expression unreadable. “I’ve never been more serious in my life.”
Leaning forward, she slid the pen across the table toward him and repeated.
“Sign it.”
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Chapter: Finally Reached Her Happy Ending After two whole weeks, Lily was finally released from the hospital.Standing outside, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, smiling as she drew in the fresh air. Everything was finally over.The realization brought a bright smile to her lips and she could almost feel her baby flutter within her, as if sharing in her relief.Her moment of relief was cut short as a car pulled up at the curb, sleek and familiar. The door opened and Thomas stepped out, his face lighting up when he saw her.“Litte flower,” he said warmly, walking toward her with a bouquet of pale pink roses in hand. Without hesitation, he pulled her into a hug. “Congratulations on your release.”Lily melted into the hug, hugging him back with a soft chuckle. “It’s about damn time, don't you think?”She glared playfully at him as they pulled back.“Two whole weeks in a hospital, over a sprained ankle, isn't that considered overkill?” “Overkill or not,” Thomas started without missing a beat. “Your well-being and safe
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: She Found Peace The scent of antiseptic hung faintly in the air, mingling with the soft hum of the hospital’s fluorescent lights. A week had passed since the night Viktor met his end—the night where all her fear and worry finally seized.Lily sat by the window, her gaze drifting beyond the glass to where the sun was setting, painting the horizon in strokes of gold and lavender. The world looked peaceful—so peacefully detached from everything she’d endured—that she could almost pretend none of it had happened. Almost.The quiet was broken by the sound of the door opening. She turned, and there was Aaron—steady as always, his presence like an anchor in the storm that had been her life. He carried a small paper bag of fruit, the corner of his lips lifting when their eyes met.“You’re staring out that window again,” he pointed out, placing the bag on the bedside table before leaning in to press a soft kiss against her forehead. “How are you feeling today?”“Better,” She said with a small smile, shifting
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Safe For a heartbeat, Lily couldn't bring herself to move. Her chest heaved, her lungs burned from the sprint that had just been abruptly interrupted. The metallic scent of blood mingled with the dust of the abandoned building, thick in her throat. But none of that mattered to her, not when Viktor towered in front of her like a gate stopping her from freedom.Why did he have to be here? Why wasn't he with those other men?Her brain ran a thousand miles a second, questions formulating faster than she could answer them.But just as quickly, she pulled herself together, realizing that wasn't what she needed to do now. Her eyes darted toward the hallway behind Viktor—if she could just make it past him, just get around that corner—As if reading her mind, Viktor stepped sideways, blocking her vision of the hallway. His eyes zoned in on her with knowing glint. “You actually thought you could run from me?”Lily’s pulse stuttered, but she forced herself to lift her chin, meeting his gaze with ev
Last Updated: 2025-10-09
Chapter: Where Do You Think You're Going The shattering sound filled the room the moment Lily banged her head against the glass. Pain bloomed hot and sharp by her temple, stars briefly appeared in her vision and she staggered backward, gaining her footing before she stumbled to the floor.“Fuck,” she cursed under her breath. Compared to how she'd prepared herself for the pain mentally, this was on a whole other level. A dull throb in her temple made her groan, warm, sticky trickles slid down her head where glass had cut her, but she didn’t stop—not when survival pressed against her chest like a second heartbeat. Without wasting another second, she moved, legs tangling with the chair still lashed to her, and tried dropping to her knees, desperate to get hold of one piece of glass that could cut through the ropes biting into her wrists.Instead, she fell hard, a jagged shard embedding itself into her knee. A hiss of pain escaped her lips before she could clamp her mouth shut, and then came the slip of a cry, raw and sharp.
Last Updated: 2025-10-03
Chapter: Refused To Be A Sitting Duck Lily wasn't sure how long she'd been out. But when she came to, it felt as though she was dragging herself out of deep, black water.Her head throbbed. Each pulse felt like a subtle hammer blow behind her eyes. Her ears rang with a thin, high sound, like an old kettle whistling somewhere in the distance. Everything else—sound, smell, sensation—all felt muffled and far away, like she was wrapped in a blanket.Slowly, the event of the evening came back to her. Her most recent memory being the last words of the bastard security that has sprayed whatever it was he sprayed in her face, made her heart skip a painful beat.The familiar feeling of panic began to creep in with her returning sense of bearing.And as everything slowly came back to her, that's when she felt it, the bindings holding her down to a chair that felt uncomfortable against her butt. She moved her fingers first, instinctively testing the world around her. The roughness of her bindings—a rope as she soon came to discover
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: You've Made A Big Mistake Lily’s whole body tensed the moment the line cut, but the sound that had reached her before the line died replayed tauntly in her ear.She didn’t even blink as her gaze flickered to Thomas. He was already pushing himself off the edge of his desk with urgency written in his movements as he approached her, taking his stop by her side.But his presence did little to soothe the obvious fact hanging above her head and the more Lily thought about it, about the sound she'd just heard before the line went dead and the meaning behind it, the more her stomach knotted.“What just happened?” Her whisper cracked as if her voice had been stripped raw in an instant.With trembling hands, she redialed Aaron’s number and gripped the phone tightly, desperately praying he'd pick it up.Much to her utter displeasure, the voice that greeted her, did not belong to her lover. “The customer you are calling is unavailable. Please try again later.” The lifeless automated voice made her chest tighten and her h
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
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