CHAPTER 3

RYAN'S POV

Five months later….

I was at the gym, lifting weights to kill time,  and my assistant came in. He adjusted his thick glasses before speaking. “Sir, I got a call from your father’s lawyer. Miss Bella is currently in the hospital.

My brows furrowed as I put the dumbbell down and looked at him. “Did I ever tell you to watch my ex-wife?

He lowered his gaze. “I apologize, sir. I just thought it was something you needed to know.

I clenched my teeth and wiped the sweat from my face. “Why was she admitted to the hospital?

She is pregnant, sir.

I stared at him in shock as I faced him again. He stepped back nervously, looking frightened.

What? Did I hear that correctly?

Isabella is pregnant, sir.

I clenched my teeth after hearing those words again. Pregnant? Isabella is pregnant? It has only been five  months since I asked for divorce, and she is already pregnant… hold on. Could it be mine? It is possible.

I swallowed hard and looked at Johnson again. “Find out if she is having an affair with another man.

Sir?” He adjusted his eyeglasses, the shock is obvious in his eyes.

I tightened my jaw. “Do I need to repeat myself, Johnson?

“No, sir. I will go now.

I sat down on the bench and closed my eyes.  I swallowed hard as I recalled  her gentle face and warm eyes. The way she smiled. The way her hair moved her sexy body. The way she walked with elegance. I missed her, I can't deny it. But she failed to give me the main  reason why I  married her.I gritted my teeth. All I ever wanted was a son, but she failed to give me one.That was the reason why we separated.

I patiently waited for four days, giving Johnson sufficient time to  watch over Isabella. Isabella husdon is a stunning woman.I was told she had been in love with me since our college days, and I took advantage of those feelings to convince her to accept a contract marriage.We struck a deal that I'd marry her if she agreed to give me a son. We wed. I fulfilled my end but she didn't. Should couldn't give me the son I wanted.. I was absolutely furious. I had hoped, but she failed me.

"I followed her for two straight days, sir. I didn't spot another man hanging out with her.

I pressed my palms together after Johnson finished reporting everything to me. I gave a slow nod as I rose from my seat and picked up my coat. “Get the car ready. I’m heading out.

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“Miss me?” I asked with a grin after Isabella opened the door of her closed shop. I wondered why the place wasn’t open. I had heard this was the best coffee shop in the area.

What are you doing here, Ryan?” Her voice boomed like thunder. I was stunned. I had always known Bella as a calm woman. She never yelled at me. She never even raised her voice, so this was the first time.

My jaw tightened. Frustration surged through me. I slammed the folder onto the table and looked into her eyes. She just looked at the folder and angrily snapped at me . "I already signed the divorce papers, Ryan. What do you want now? Is it about the properties? I have already left the mansion. I never demanded a single cent. So what is it?

Her fury was overflowing. Her eyes had turned red, and her jaw kept tightening. But instead of calming me down, her reaction only fueled my irritation. Did she think I cared about money? I’d have more than enough of that.

“I don’t fcking care about money or properties, Isabella. What I want is you back.

She froze instantly. What?

I moved closer to her, and she immediately stepped back. “Were you ever going to tell me about the baby you’re carrying? Huh? Answer me. Is it a boy?

She stared at me in disbelief. “You manipulative bastard!

Call me whatever you want , but don’t forget one thing, Isabella, you can never hide anything from me.

Never!

I lifted my hand, trying to touch her cheek, but she quickly moved away. “Don’t try it!

I tucked my hands into my pockets and looked at her. Tell me the gender of our baby.

Tears streamed down her face. She hit my chest twice before  wiping her tears away. “What does it matter to you? Huh? How dare you interfere in my life? You already divorced me, Ryan!”

I smirked and slowly shook my head. “No, my love. The divorce is still in process. In fact, I will  cancel it later.

I hate you, Ryan! You’re heartless!”

Those aren’t the words you used to say to me, Isabella.

Her lips trembled as tears continued falling from her eyes. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and I could feel the anger radiating from her. I swallowed hard when my heart tightened for a second, but I pushed the feeling aside. We still needed each other, whether she wanted to admit it or not.

She pointed toward the door. “Leave.

I shook my head firmly. “I’ll leave only if you agree to come back to me.

Are you crazy?!” she screamed at my face. “After throwing me away, you suddenly want me back now? What do you think I am, Ryan? Yes! I was stupid before, but I won’t let myself be fooled by you again.

Then she slapped me. I clenched my fists and looked deeply into her eyes again. “No matter how hard you try, Isabella , you can never escape from me.

“I didn’t try to escape, Ryan. You tossed me like trash. Why don’t you fuck your mistress untill you get her pregnant? The entire world knows that you are in a relationship with that stupid actress. So why are you still wasting your time on me?

I clenched my teeth . “Don’t tell me what to do, Isabella. Don’t you dare. You’re still my wife.

No,Ryan, I was your wife. I was a fool back then, but not anymore. You’ll never have control over me again. I can live without you, and I’ll raise my child by myself. He will never recognize you as his father. You’ll regret hurting me, Ryan and you’ll regret throwing me away.