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Twenty one

Author: Minnah
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-30 16:35:35
It was almost nine in the evening when Orion stood before the mirror, adjusting the cuffs of his shirt. His reflection stared back at him with a coldness he didn’t recognize. He was getting ready for the blind date his sister had arranged, one he hadn’t wanted but couldn’t refuse. Eliana had insisted—he needed a wife, as soon as possible.

But his heart wasn’t in it. His heart was elsewhere. His heart was still Rosy’s. It always had been, and no matter how much time passed, no matter how much p
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  • Dear Husband my ex is back    EPILOGUE

    Time did what it always did. It moved on, quietly, and faster without asking anyone for permission. The months that followed the new year passed gently, like pages turning on their own. There were no explosions, no courtroom theatrics that Thalia needed to witness firsthand. Justice unfolded in its own cold, methodical way—documents signed, verdicts reached, sentences were passed. Eliana Smith was given a life sentence. When the news came, Thalia didn’t cry. She didn’t smile either. She simply nodded, as if the universe had finally finished correcting a mistake it had ignored for too long. Closure didn’t arrive loudly, it arrived quietly, like a door finally closing somewhere deep in her chest. And with that door closed, the peaceful door opened. The mansion felt different these days. It no longer echoed with tension or held its breath waiting for the next tragedy. Sunlight streamed freely through the windows in the mornings, warming the floors, the walls, the memories that

  • Dear Husband my ex is back    120

    It was a new year. A new season. A beautiful 2026—Another year to begin again. Another chance to breathe without fear, to love without looking over one’s shoulder, to live without constantly bracing for impact.Another year to begin again.For some, it meant closure.For others, forgiveness.And for a few brave souls, it meant choosing love again despite everything you've been through. The world didn’t change overnight, but something shifted, as if dawn creeping in after a long, merciless night. Fireworks painted the Paris sky the night before, laughter spilling through streets and homes, people holding on to joy as if afraid it might slip away. And for the first time in a long while, Thalia believed she deserved that joy too. Somewhere above the clouds, Gael and Yulia sat side by side on a plane to London, their fingers intertwined, their wedding rings glinting softly under the cabin lights. They were starting over, starting a new life as husband and wife, far away from pain, fr

  • Dear Husband my ex is back    119

    Thalia let out a long, shaky sigh, one that seemed to come from the deepest part of her chest. Her eyes shimmered with silent tears, not from pain this time but from relief, a real, heavy relief. The kind that settles in slowly after months of fear, after nights spent staring at ceilings and wondering when the next disaster would strike. Eliana had finally been arrested. The words still didn’t feel real. Even as they echoed in her head, Thalia found herself holding her breath, as though the universe might snatch the peace away if she relaxed too much. Her fingers trembled slightly as she wiped at her cheeks, brushing away tears that refused to fall. She leaned back against the pillows, exhaustion wrapping around her like a second skin. “I just hope no obstacle like this comes my way again, George,” she whispered, her voice fragile. “I just want a peaceful life.” It wasn’t too much to ask. After everything she had been through—the betrayal, the loss, the constant fear—it felt

  • Dear Husband my ex is back    118

    George left the hospital long after the chaos had settled after the sharp scent of antiseptic stopped clawing at his lungs, after Rosy had been wheeled into a private room and the doctors had looked him straight in the eyes and said the words he had been praying for. She’s stable. The word followed him like a shadow as he walked out of the hospital. Eliana in the station wasn’t victorious. It wasn’t peace. But it was survival and right now, that was everything he and Thalia needed, like the peace they both needed. He drove himself home. The city lights blurred past him as his thoughts spiraled, colliding and crashing into one another. Relief sat heavy in his chest, suffocatingly. Justice was finally going to be served, after so much pain, he doesn't care how much money he has to lose, he will make sure Thalia gets the justice she deserves. He tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his jaw clenching as Thalia’s face flashed in his mind. The way her voice had trembled when s

  • Dear Husband my ex is back    117

    (George’s Car) George’s hands were firm on the steering wheel, his eyes glued to the road. The city lights blurred past them, red and white streaks slicing through the darkness. Orion sat beside him, rigid, his jaw clenched. His knee bounced uncontrollably, his fingers digging into his thigh. In the backseat, Yulia sat quietly, her hands folded together, while Gael had one arm wrapped protectively around her shoulders. “We have to get there as soon as possible,” Orion said, his voice filled with fear he was no longer trying to hide. “Nothing should happen to Rosy. Nothing at all.” he said. George nodded without taking his eyes off the road. “I know. Did you inform the police to lurk around? You know how smart Eliana is. She always plans ten steps ahead.” “Yes,” Orion replied immediately. “I did. I told them to stay close but not interfere unless things go south.” He swallowed hard. “I just hope she doesn't...” His words were cut short by the sharp buzz of his phone. The soun

  • Dear Husband my ex is back    116

    (WILLIAMS MANSION) Thalia finally agreed to come home from the hospital. It hadn’t been easy but she just had to be back. She had stayed stubbornly at the hospital for almost a week, refusing to move an inch, her arms folded tightly. No matter how many times they reassured her, no matter how many gentle words were offered, she wouldn’t listen. “I’m not going anywhere,” she had said firmly. “Not until I see him in a good condition...” Her eyes were red, swollen, and burning from tears she refused to shed tears anymore. Her heart was still racing, her hands trembling every time she thought about how close she’d come to losing him. It was only when the doctor stepped in again, his voice calm but confident, that she finally felt a bit better. “Mrs. Williams,” he said softly, “Jay is fine. The danger has passed. He’ll regain his full strength very soon, please don't worry.” Those words hit her slowly, sinking into her chest one after the other. Like this- Fine. Full strengt

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