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Kidding

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The driver stopped in front of the lawyer’s office. Ryan, as usual, got out first, adjusted his suit, and walked over to open my door. He was trying to play the perfect husband role in public, like always. I stepped out gracefully, making sure my head was held high. If there was one thing I wasn’t going to give him, it was the satisfaction of seeing me shaken.

We walked side by side into the building, his hand lightly touching my back, guiding me, not out of affection, but control. I let it be. Fighting him here wouldn't help me or my agenda in any way.

Inside, the receptionist welcomed us politely and directed us to a waiting room. Ryan sat down, already scrolling through his phone again, pretending like nothing about this entire situation bothered him. But I could feel the tension radiating from him. He was worried about the police and probably what the lawyer might say lawyer might

I watched him, enjoying his nervousness, savoring his unease. His eyes flicked up to me, and he must
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  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Another Predator

    MONIQUEThe car veered into the parking lot of the building, and we went inside. As soon as we stepped through the doors, the smell of polished wood and faint disinfectant hit me immediately. The place was nearly empty, just as I’d hoped. One bored-looking attendant glanced up, surprised to see customers at this hour.Marcus glanced down at me, his features softening.“You look like a child who just got handed candy.”“I feel like one,” I admitted. Because when I saw this building, the only thing I saw was my dad and me. My dad teaching me bowling. I had so many memories of him teaching me a lot of things, but it felt like a hundred years had passed since I’d last been here, since I’d last bowled.We rented shoes. Mine were a size too big, his were slightly too snug, and it made us laugh, really laugh, joking with each other in a way that felt easy. It was a relief after the kind of day I’d had.Dale positioned himself nearby, unseen but watchful, and for some reason, it made me feel

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Distract Me

    MONIQUE“What did he do?” Marcus's entire body changed, becoming cold and defensive.I shook my head. “He didn’t touch me. He didn’t do anything.” My thoughts raced as I tried to calm him down. “I swear. We were in public. He wouldn’t try anything.”He searched my face, like he needed to be sure.“Then what did he do?” he asked.“He threatened me. Just like he always does. Ryan is careful, and when he threatens you, it’s a promise.”His jaw tightened. “Monique...""It’s okay. I’m not scared of him anymore.”“You shouldn’t be,” he said. “So what did he want?”“He wanted me to go back with him. Back to our house. Back to what he thinks is our home, but it’s not.”I swallowed. “I told him I want a divorce.”Marcus stared at me, stunned.“I told him I don’t belong to him anymore. That I don’t want anything to do with him.”His arm stiffened on me.“You told him that?” he asked quietly.I nodded. “I know the plan was to surprise him with the papers, but I couldn’t take it. The way he talke

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   A Threat

    MONIQUEI felt Ryan’s words land on me. They weren’t just words, they were a threat. And the truth was, I felt that threat in my bones.I was scared of Ryan. That was the truth.But as I looked around, seeing Dale standing there, silent, protective, waiting for me to say the words, I knew I couldn’t let fear guide me. I had to be stronger.“I am not starting a fight with you, Ryan,” I said. “I just want to be done with you. I want to not be married to you anymore.”He scoffed. “Not starting a fight?” he repeated. “You asking for a divorce is asking for a fight. And I’m sure you can't win that.”I didn't think about it.“I don’t care,” I said. “I don’t care anymore, Ryan.”His brows drew together, not in anger but in disbelief, as if the idea itself offended him, that I would dare want to divorce him. I could have laughed.He took a step back, slower this time, calculating and recalculating before his mouth curved again.“Do you think this is winning?” he asked. “You’re standing here s

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Hiding

    MONIQUEAs if Ryan could read my fear. As if he could feel the way my body had gone rigid, the way my breath had caught, the way my eyes had widened just enough to betray me.I couldn’t move.I couldn’t speak.I just stood there, frozen in place, staring at the man who had once controlled my entire world, while he stood there calmly, watching me unravel.Ryan's smirk widened deliberately, as if he was savouring this, enjoying it, like he had all the time in the world.“Well,” he said, his voice almost amused. “I have been looking all over for you, and guess where I find you? The same place I lost you.”I didn't answer.I couldn't.My throat felt tight, like it had closed around every word I could have said. My hands were clenched at my sides, my nails digging into my palms.Ryan looked me over in a way that made my skin crawl, as if he was taking inventory of me.“You look different,” he said, his eyes lingering. “ I am not sure whether I like the look in your eyes or not.”I didn't r

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Frozen

    MONIQUEMarcus paused, then continued evenly.“And I also did a little research on you. You have a good reputation as an attorney. You’re a great lawyer, I’m a lawyer too. So I would like us to leave it at that. That both of us leave here today while we still maintain respect for each other.”The air felt tight, compressed after Marcus's statement.“The fact that Monique and I are going to get married is more of a family matter,” Marcus went on. “I understand why her aunt is upset, and that is between them and us. Before this gets ugly, we would like to leave and discuss other matters at home. As Monique said, she would like to go through the retainer agreement again, and when she’s ready, she’ll come back to see you.”He turned to me then.“Isn’t that right, Monique?”But I wasn’t looking at him.I was looking at my aunt.She was staring daggers at Marcus, and I knew why. Every time she looked at me, I saw it....the hurt, the fear. And that was harder to bear than her anger. It almo

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   He's Manipulating You

    MONIQUEI took Marcus’s hand under the table and pinched him, silently begging him not to say it. He looked down at me, smiled gently, and then spoke anyway.“I asked Monique to marry me,” he said with an adoring smile that threatened to weaken me. “And she said yes." He announced to the room."So as soon as she’s divorced from Ryan, we’re going to get married. That’s why we don’t see a reason for her to leave the house. And I don’t have a problem with her using my money or me giving it to her.... It's all going to be hers anyway.”The room went still.So still that I could hear the faint hum of the air conditioner, the distant murmur of voices somewhere down the corridor, the sound of my own pulse pounding in my ears.My aunt froze first. Her mouth parted slightly, but no sound came out. Her eyes flicked from Marcus to me, sharp and searching, as if she were waiting for me to contradict him, to laugh it off, to say he was joking.Mr Smith was slower, but more controlled. His expressi

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