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The Facts

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I nodded politely, keeping my posture straight.

“Please have a seat,” The lawyer said, motioning toward the large oak table and the chairs across from it.

Ryan sat first, spreading himself with the air of a man used to control. I took the seat opposite him, turning slightly toward the lawyer. Inside, I felt a surge of quiet determination, I couldn’t wait to strip control out of Ryan’s hands.

The lawyer cleared his throat when he knew we were ready for him and he had our attention.

“Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Bennett, thank you for coming. I understand this is short notice, but I have taken care of everything to ensure this matter is handled properly.”

“That’s good,” Ryan said, his voice smooth, measured. “I trust that you have done a good job. Monique and I have agreed to clarify the situation with the authorities so there are no more misunderstandings or exaggerations.”

I met his gaze, resisting the urge to let a smirk creep onto my lips. Ryan wanted a compliant robot, a person without though
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    The lawyer looked at Ryan, his expression apologetic. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Bennett. I believed the statement was agreed upon by both of you. It was given to me by your husband, and I assumed you were on the same page. But… it seems there’s always a bit of miscommunication here and there.”I shrugged casually, letting it appear as if I didn’t care.“Monique…” Ryan’s voice was sharp, small, but threatening.“What? I’m not saying that, Ryan!” I snapped, my voice rising slightly. “You wrote it as if I were mad, crazy. In the future, when I call the police, no one will take me seriously because you live with a crazy person. No! I won’t do that. And we both know why I left. I didn’t leave because I was moody!”“Excuse us for a second,” Ryan interrupted, his tone controlled but edged with irritation.“Yes, of course. Not a problem, you can use my office,” the lawyer said, standing and leaving the room.Ryan waited until the lawyer had stepped out before turning fully toward me. His anger was ba

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   The Facts

    I nodded politely, keeping my posture straight.“Please have a seat,” The lawyer said, motioning toward the large oak table and the chairs across from it.Ryan sat first, spreading himself with the air of a man used to control. I took the seat opposite him, turning slightly toward the lawyer. Inside, I felt a surge of quiet determination, I couldn’t wait to strip control out of Ryan’s hands.The lawyer cleared his throat when he knew we were ready for him and he had our attention.“Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Bennett, thank you for coming. I understand this is short notice, but I have taken care of everything to ensure this matter is handled properly.”“That’s good,” Ryan said, his voice smooth, measured. “I trust that you have done a good job. Monique and I have agreed to clarify the situation with the authorities so there are no more misunderstandings or exaggerations.”I met his gaze, resisting the urge to let a smirk creep onto my lips. Ryan wanted a compliant robot, a person without though

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Kidding

    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

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Is It That Serious

    Marcus went quiet."Be careful with him, Monique.""Of course. Always" Marcus’s voice hardened slightly. “Okay, but remember our plan. You have to make sure the police remember this moment and that they remember you, so that when anything happens in the future, there’s a public record.”“I know. I’m not stupid. I’m not going to read Ryan's report from start to finish. I’m going to improvise on it a little.”“Yes, that’s good. That’s right, precious,” he said, his voice softening.I let out a quiet breath, feeling a small spark of reassurance. At least here, with Marcus, I had someone I could trust, someone who would see through Ryan’s control and manipulation.“Thank you,” I said softly. “And… I miss you so much.”“Don’t worry,” he replied without hesitation, his voice warm and steady. “I’m going to be with you every step of the way. I’ll be there with you, even if you don't see me, you'll feel my presence.”I nodded instinctively, even though he couldn’t see me. “Thank you. It means

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Yes Sir

    “Now listen,” Ryan said, leaning back in his chair as if he owned the air I was breathing. “When we get to the police station, you’re going to follow my lead. No surprises, no sudden outbursts, no adding details that don’t matter.”I kept my eyes on him, refusing to give him the satisfaction of a reaction.“You’re going to say,” he continued, voice calm but laced with steel, “that Ariana was a guest in our home, that a disagreement escalated, and that you...” his gaze sharpened, “....reacted emotionally. You will make it clear you regret calling the police, that it was a misunderstanding between family. You will not imply that she threatened you, and you will not mention anything about the bedroom.”I clenched my jaw so hard it hurt. He knew exactly what he was doing, reshaping the truth into something convenient for him, something neat and controlled.“And,” he added, checking his watch again as if I was on borrowed time, “if they ask about why you were gone for two weeks, you will

  • DIVORCED MORNING AND REMARRIED TO HIS BROTHER BY NIGHT   Control The Marriage

    I didn’t answer her, and the footsteps, which I had also thought were Ryan’s, disappeared somewhere in the house. We finished our tea. My aunt was busy inspecting me, her eyes never leaving my face, and the minute I got up, I said, "I’m going upstairs to my room."I’d spoken to Marcus this morning, but I’d left my phone inside, knowing I would be talking to my aunt. Now, for whatever reason, I missed him. I wanted to feel connected to him somehow, even if it was just by holding the phone in my hand and hearing his voice.I was halfway up the stairs when Ryan appeared from the direction of his office....because I think that’s where he’d been, and called my name. "Monique...!"I turned to look at him.This wasn’t the Ryan from yesterday. Yesterday, he had been unsettled, almost hesitant. Today, that uncertainty was gone. The determination in his eyes told me whatever had been keeping him on the fence had been decided.Which made me realize, when he left this morning, he must have gone

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