LOGINShare
Chapter 7 - Shattered
Last Updated:
2025-02-26 18:23:18
Related chapters
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 8 - It's positive
[Matilda]My heart was pounding as we stood outside Julia's washroom. Julia and I had gone directly to the pharmacy to get the test strips after I showed her how late I was.My heart was racing as if I had run a marathon as we waited outside the washroom for the test strips to read "I think I should go check it out!" I mumbled, staring back at Julia, who had her gaze on me."You should!" Julia said, I nodded and headed right into the washroom. With each step I took, my heart was almost ripping out of my chest.I walked over to the sink, my jaw clenching hard as my eyes darted to the four test strips that I lined on the sink. That's right, I had gotten four of itMy heart pounded as my eyes darted over the test strips. My breath caught as I stared at each one. What the fuck...? My hand moved on its own, snatching the strips as I dashed out of the washroom"Oh my God, Julia, you should see this!!" I screamed and ran into Julia's bedroom. She shot up from the bed immediately and walked
Last Updated : 2025-02-26Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 9 - Keep it away from him
[Matilda]"But I think there's a problem!" I said to Julia, watching her brow furrow."What do you mean?" "Doctor Ruben attended to me earlier, and I recall him telling me that my blood sample had been sent to the lab and that I would have the results by tomorrow," I said and Julia cursed out loud, digging her fingers into her scalp"Shit, this is not looking good right now!" Julia cursed, pacing around her room before coming to a halt."We have to be in his office first thing tomorrow morning, we can only hope he hasn't told Kaden about it, because they must have detected it from your blood sample." Julia gritted out the words, making my heartbeat quicken."What if he has contacted Kaden about it?"~~~~~~~~~My heart was beating as we stepped out of the car, it was barely 7 a.m., and I was not sure if what we were about to do would make any sense. I felt a heavy weight settling into my chest.What if he had already told Kaden about it? Will he look for me and hold me up until I giv
Last Updated : 2025-02-27Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 10 - I'll survive! I always do
[Matilda] "Tilda, what exactly are you talking about?" Julia snapped We had returned home from our visit to the hospital, and I told Julia everything that happened in Doctor Ruben's office, but that was not the reason she was staring at me like this. "Julia, I have to go!" I mumbled as I curled up on her bed I told her about my plans to leave New York, yes, I knew I had no idea how that plan would work out, but staying here in New York seemed like torture, I couldn't guarantee not running back to Kaden, which was one of the reasons I needed to leave. I need to put the past behind me and move on. I doubt that I will be able to move on if I stay back here "You don't know anyone in Miami, so what are you talking about?" Julia growled. She knew I had already made up my mind to leave, and that was why she was upset. "Julia, I was fifteen when my parents died, I had no one, but I survived and I'll do it again, so this is nothing new to me, I'm not sure how, but I will survive!" I mumb
Last Updated : 2025-02-27Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 11 - The winner
[Matilda]Six years laterThe air in the hall was thick with anticipation as I clung to Leo's huge hand for comfort. My gaze never left Aiden, standing on stage with nine other kids.My gaze shifted to Austin, who was cradled on Leo's lap, his eyes fixed on the stage, a smile was playing on his face as he stared at his twin brother on stage"Are you okay?" I bit down on my lower lip as I stared at the man sitting on my right side, clutching Austin tightly as he squeezed my hand. I gave Leo a faint smile and nodded, attempting to brush off the anxiety that was consuming me.My eyes shifted back to the stage, my eyes swelled with pride as I traced Aiden's figure in line with nine other kids, all waiting in anticipation on the stage for the results of their hard workThis competition was more than just a Maths competition. It was an opportunity for young talents to explore, gain exposure, and show the world what they are capable of.I glanced around the hall, the faces of other parents a
Last Updated : 2025-03-01Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 12 - Why can't you?
[Matilda]New York City?The word echoed in my ear over and over as my eyes locked on my baby on stage.The audience was cheering, but I could barely hear them over the roar in my ears. New York City? My chest tightened as a chilling wave of panic surged through meWhy New York City?Why?"Tilda!" My breath caught as I felt Leo's hand on me. "You've been called on stage!" He mumbled, and I batted my lashes, my gaze returning to the stage."Would the family of Aiden Miller, please join us on stage and celebrate this incredible achievement."I shook myself out of my trance, blinking quickly as I walked over on my shaky legs. My heart was pounding in my chest, and all I could think about was this wonderful opportunity for my son to attend the best academy on a fully sponsored scholarship. But New York City?I stood next to Aiden, barely able to control my emotions. He was still smiling, unaware of my inner turmoil. The woman handed me an envelope as she turned to face me"This envelope c
Last Updated : 2025-03-01Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 13 - We're moving
[Matilda] "Does it have anything to do with Aiden and Austin's father?" My jaw clenched as Leo's eyes fixed deeply into mine, scanning mine as if waiting for me to admit what he had just asked.I bit my lower lip and turned away from Leo, my eyes darting around my small kitchen."No, It has nothing to do with that. Leo, I just don't want to," I mumbled softly.Leo has asked me about Aiden and Austin's father several times over the years, but I have always declined to talk about it. I know he sees how I react whenever he brings up the idea of me moving my business to NYC, and I'm sure he was connecting the dots.But my life with Kaden is one thing I didn't want to talk about or what I went through in his hands. Talking about it was like opening a new wound deep within me. It even felt more challenging when my twin boys were exactly a younger version of him.Austin and Aiden had asked me several times why I got sad whenever I look into their eyes. I would immediately smile it away, te
Last Updated : 2025-03-01Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 14 - New York City
[Matilda]Four days later"Oh my God, Mum, this place is stunning!" Austin held my hand, trying to get me to look at whatever he was pointing at. I smiled at him and nodded as I pushed our luggage forward.My mind was a total mess from the moment we boarded the plane until we landed. I was back in the city I left six years ago! I kept convincing myself that NYC was a big city and that there was a possibility I would never see him again."Uncle Leo!" My gaze shifted as I heard the boys scream, I looked to the far end and saw a beaming Leo approaching us with a bouquet in his hands. The kids sprinted off, running towards him, and I watched him crouch down to their level, opening his arms and wrapping them around him.My lips curled into a smile as I got closer until I was standing right beside them."My big boys!" Leo smiled, ruffling their hair as he straightened up. Aiden and Austin's attention quickly turned sideways, as Aiden continued to show Austin whatever he saw that looked b
Last Updated : 2025-03-03Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 15 - Tell me I'm lying
[Matilda]We have been in NYC for one week and a few days. So far, everything has been going well. I had taken Aiden to claim his scholarship and also registered Austin at the same Academy.If I had tried to separate them, he would have cried his eyes out. Their bond was unshakable, and I hope it will remain that way.Leo had also helped me secure a perfect space for my bakery— exactly what I wanted. And soon, work would begin over there. Everything was falling into place, except for one thing that was clawing at the back of my mind."So you're telling me that he has not asked you out again?"I looked up from the dough, sighing, as Julia smirked at me across the counter.Since Julia visited the day after we arrived in NYC, she had practically moved in, going to work from my place and claiming she had missed me too much. Well, I could use the company, and my kids love her as well"Julia, can we focus on this cookie, so we can go watch the movie with the kids?" I growled, slipping on m
Last Updated : 2025-03-03
Latest chapter
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 122 - Fucking temptation
[Kaden]What exactly was wrong with me? I had no freaking idea but the next minute my leg was moving on its own. I had no idea what exactly came over me or what the hell was still over meWhy the hell did I fucking kiss her? That was Tilda, a woman I hated everything about. She disgusts me. She laid with my fucking father. I hated every damn thing about her. But goddammitMy jaw clenched as my eyes shifted to my pants. I almost cursed myself on how my cock was throbbing I was just going to ask her if I'm allowed to use any of the rooms downstairs but that was a pathetic fucking excuse because I could fucking swear I knew it was supposed to be the guest bedroom but I needed to ask her, I should, it's not my house and I shouldn't trespassThat was the only thing I was able to come up with as I stormed the stairs. My finger made its way to my lips as I rubbed my index finger on my lips.She tasted so fucking...Kaden! The fuck?My jaw clenched as I marched over to her bedroom and withou
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 121 - Yes please, right there!
[Matilda]My heart thumped louder in my chest and I could swear that Kaden could hear it as his eyes raked all over my body stopping right on my lipsJust who the hell walks around people's homes without putting on a damn cloth and was my eyes fucking working with my mind? Hell noMy heart skipped as his eyes stayed glued to my lips. I could see his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. I should fucking push him off and walk out but why were my legs rotted in a spot staring right at his lips wanting it to do nothing but fucking come a bit closer and smash directly on mine"Kaden...," I stuttered watching as his eyes flicked up to mine. "Can you take a step back," I mumbled softly watching as a smirk curled up his lips"And if I don't?" Kaden asked, his eyes darkening even more. "Because your eyes are saying otherwise Tilda," His voice went low making the hairs on my body stand. A way Kaden had never spoken to me before"I don't know what...," My words were swallowed up as Kaden smashed hi
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 120 - Let go of me
[Kaden]"Daddy, Mommy, please," one of the twins cried out, as he stared from me to his motherWas I insane to say my heart was thumping so fast with the idea of spending the night right here? Like what exactly was wrong with me? It should be because of my kids right, seeing my boys cry was breaking my heart and that was why I said the first thing that came to my mind without thinking about it"It's okay, Daddy is going to spend the night,""No!! You would never," Tilda blurted out, her eyes boring into mine. I tilted my neck, my brow creasing into a frown as I stared from her to the kids. Was she blind or something, seeing that the kids were bawling"Mommy, you don't want Daddy to spend the night," Aiden or Austin said and I watched as Tilda's eyes snapped shut, cursing under her breathShe flashed them a smile, that didn't quite reach her eyes."No baby of course, I want Daddy to...," She paused, glaring daggers at me before turning to the kids. "To spend the night but Daddy is very
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 119 - Stay the night
[Matilda]"What the hell are you doing?" I snapped, staring into his eyes as he straightened up"What do you mean?" Kaden asked, a smirk curling up his lips. "Aren't we supposed to talk, or are you planning on not letting me get the three days a week too?"I rolled my eyes, walking over to the plate rack as I carefully placed the plate I could have ended up breaking it if I wasn't careful"Don't think everyone is as selfish as you, young man," I snapped, turning my attention to him as I leaned against the kitchen cabinet. "You were with the kids, and they weren't letting go so isn't it normal for me to stay still until we are alone? Or do you want me to discuss in front of the kids?" My eyes were shifting from him to the doorway to make sure the kids weren't coming"We can talk now, they are busy with their games," Kaden said. I averted my eyes from him and walked over to the living room and truly they were busy with whatever game they were playing on their iPadI took a deep breath a
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 118 - What the hell are you doing?
[Matilda]"Daddy, Austin, daddy is here!" Aiden sprang up from the couch rushing to the door where Kaden was standing with smiles all over his face. He dropped the bag in his hand and crouched down in time, grabbing him in his arms"Daddy!!" Austin ran down the stairs where he had gone to pick up his iPad. I watched as his eyes lit up as he ran towards Kaden, practically flying into his armsA smile spread across my lips as I watched him grabbing and spinning them around"My big boys," He cooed, placing a kiss on their hair. "How are you? Who missed Daddy?" Kaden asked placing them down I've known him so well to tell that there wasn't his hint of fear when the kids came running to him like he was a bit surprised that they did so and even when I didn't know the reason I could tell it was how the kids witnessed him lose in the courtroom"Daddy I missed you," Aiden smiled, pulling Kaden's hand and trying to swing with it"Me too Daddy, Mommy said you were busy that's why you've not come
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 117 - We need to talk
[Matilda]"Mommy, so we're going to start school soon?" Aiden asked excitedly as we walked back into the house with our shopping bags"Yes baby, are you excited about it?" I asked and he nodded, his tongue swirling around the lollipop in his hand"Yes Mommy, I've missed all my friends," Aiden said. My eyes shifted to Austin and I didn't fail to notice how his lips pouted into a small frown. I could tell he was so much enjoying their homeschoolingAt least, I could tell that everything was a bit over now even when I knew I should also be on the lookout. I knew how ruthless Donovan could be. But my children's life shouldn't be on pause"Mommy but I like my home teacher, why can't we school at home like we always do?" Austin asked as we walked into the kitchen. I placed the shopping bag on top of the counter before grabbing the little ones Austin and Aiden were holding"I know you like your home teacher my love, but it's time you resume school okay? Tell me don't you miss all your friend
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 116 - You can't say for sure
[Kaden]I rolled my neck, the stiffness in it mirroring the tension in my chest as I stared at the files spread across my study table. After yesterday’s conversation with Mason and Ryan, we agreed to look deeper into the hospital records—and get a clearer picture of what we’re dealing with. That’s why I’d scheduled a meeting with someone I knew at the hospital. Three days from now.I glanced at the time on my wristwatch just as a knock echoed on the door.“Come in,” I called out, barely lifting my eyes from the files on my table “Sir, breakfast is ready,” I stared up at Zia, my head maid as she stood right in front of my doorI waved her off. “I’m not eating this morning.”She didn’t budge. Just stood there staring at me like I’d said something impossible.I looked up, arching a brow. “Zia, is there something else?”She hesitated, then stepped back with a slight shake of her head. “No, sir.”“Then you can go,” I said firmly.As she left, I sighed, dragging my hand down my face. My th
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 115 - He was murdered
[Kaden]My chest tightened. Someone helped him get to my father? It was possible for my father to have passed from a heart attack following his condition but was it natural or was it triggered?"This doesn't make sense Kaden. Oh good lord, no don't tell me my husband was murdered," my mum palmed her face"Mom, don't do this, we are not sure yet, we only have to look into it," Loretta said and my mother stiffened before turning to face her"Look into it? Where are we supposed to do that from?" My mother snapped making Loretta flinch, taking a step back"The only one who can give us an answer to this is dead," my mum voiced out, her teeth clenched tightly. I swallowed hard leaning back in my seatDr Arlan died a week after my father's death! Was this...?"Could it be that this also has something to do with Doctor Arlan's death?" I voiced out, my mother and sister's eyes snapping towards me"Exactly, him dying a week after your father's death? And now theirs a report that looks like your
Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back Chapter 114 - Suspicious
[Kaden]The drive to the Donovan mansion was too quiet. My hand stayed locked around the steering wheel, tighter than usual. Loretta’s voice wouldn’t stop echoing in my head—and neither would the sound of my mother’s shaky breathing.What the hell was going on?The second I stepped into the mansion, I felt it. Something was off. The air was heavy and tense. I hadn’t even made it halfway down the hall when Loretta rushed up to me, her brows drawn tight.“Where’s Mom?” I asked before she could say anything.“She’s in Dad's study,” she said quickly.I didn’t stop to respond. My steps were sharp against the marble floor as I headed straight for the study. My chest got tighter the closer I got. The door creaked a little as I pushed it open.She looked up the moment I entered. And just from the look on her face, I knew it wasn’t good. My stomach turned.She barely visited Dad's study ever since he passed. Neither did she try to touch any of his things. According to her, revisiting the memor
