Ex-Wife Turns Formidable

LeilaWhen I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was the white ceiling, its bright light making me squint. The faint beeping of a monitor filled the room. I turned my head, expecting to see him beside me, but the chair by my bed was empty, my heart sank in disappointment.It took me a moment to realize where I was, the faint scent of antiseptic, the coolness of the sheets, I was in the Stone Family Hospital.The door creaked open and a nurse stepped in, smiling warmly. “Mrs. Stone, you’re awake. Let me get to the doctor.”She turned to leave, but I stopped her. “How long have I been here? And… have you seen my husband around?”Her smile faltered just slightly, “Oh no, a lady brought you in, she said her name is Maggie, you have been here since yesterday.”So it wasn’t Desmond who had rushed me here, it was Maggie. My chest tightened as the truth slid deeper into me.“Can you please get Maggie for me?” I asked quietly.She nodded and left. I lay back against the pillows, staring at t

LeilaThe moment our car rolled to a stop in front of the Stone family mansion, I felt it. Something in my gut told me that tonight wasn’t going to be an ordinary night. It would be dramatic but I had nothing left to lose. So if drama wanted to come knocking, I was ready to open the door wide.I reached for the handle to step out when Desmond’s voice stopped me. “I’d suggest we pretend like everything is fine between us,” he said, straightening his suit jacket, his tone as smooth and calculated as ever. “I don’t want us to ruin Grandma’s birthday dinner with… drama.”I turned my head slowly, narrowing my eyes at him. “Or,” I said, my voice dripping with bitterness, “I could just go home and sleep. It’s not like I’m going to be a member of this family for much longer.”His jaw tightened. “Even if you don’t want to be part of this family, my child will always be a Stone. So you’d better fix your attitude.” He didn’t wait for a reply, stepping out of the car.The moment we entered the ma