LOGINOlivia Barnett POVI turned around after that and walked to the door. I was about to reach the door handle when Zeke called out my name.“Olivia.”I turned around.“Yes?”Zeke studied my face with a frown.“Why aren’t you angry? I cheated. I promised to marry you, but knocked a woman up behind your back.”I shook my head.“You are my friend. We had so many good memories together. You are also a good person, Zeke. Despite what happened between us, nothing can discount the fact that I had relied on you more often than I could count in the past. And I was not a person who forgets a good turn easily.”Zeke bowed his head. I watched him for a while, waiting.When he lifted his head and our gazes met, I could see tears in his eyes.“I love you. That was never a lie. I truly loved you and the children.”Tears blurred my eyes. My chest heaves because I suddenly find it hard to breathe. Goodbye was always painful.“I know, and thank you. Thank you for your constant presence, for being the fath
Olivia Barnett POVI was already in the lobby when I realized I hadn't checked my phone, so I took it from my pocket and was surprised by the many missed calls.Checking the caller log, I immediately felt guilty.Zeke had been calling me numerous times, but because I was attending to Grandpa Jonathan, I was not able to check on him. I pivoted on my feet, thinking it was better to go see Zeke first. I wanted to apologize again.I had not intended for him to be embroiled in my marital problems. Accepting his marriage proposal when I was still very much married to Josh was so unfair to him.I went to the reception desk and asked for Zeke’s room number, then returned to the elevator bank to wait.Good thing, the elevator was not very busy, and there were too few passengers waiting like me.We boarded the elevator, and I stepped out when I reached Zeke’s floor, walking straight to the nurse's station.They were friendly and accommodating when they pointed me in the right direction.It was
Olivia Barnett POVThe expression on his face turned glacial.“I just wanted to remind you, Olivia. We are still married, and we’re not getting a divorce in the future.”I snorted. “Says who?”Josh’s lips pressed into a grim line.“I don’t want a divorce.” He reiterated, but I don’t know if I will ever believe him.I massaged the bridge of my nose while I tried to control my temper from flaring.“I really hated this double standard of yours, Josh. It’s getting tiresome. Can’t you at least think of a more original line other than you don’t want a divorce. We had been hedging this whole issue for years, but still can’t find a compromise.”“That’s because the only compromise I will agree to is for us not to divorce.”“Your insistence grates on my nerves. Are you hearing yourself? You keep talking about what you want, but what about me? Have you ever paused and asked me what I want?”Josh shook his head.“I can’t ask because you will insist on divorcing me. I can’t allow that, Olivia.”I
Olivia Barnett POV“It was a good thing you were there when it happened and administered first aid immediately. Otherwise, the damage could have been irreversible.” The admitting physician told me. “Still, we need to admit him for observation.”“Do what is necessary, Doctor,” I told him, and we shook hands.After the medical team wheeled Grandpa Jonathan’s gurney toward his suite, I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand, feeling relieved.“Are you coming, Dr. Jewel?” Another doctor asked. He knew me because we met briefly at a medical conference in Europe, and had kept in touch.“In a minute, Dr. Ron. I have to check on my children first.”He looked quite surprised and a bit disappointed when I told him that, but I just ignored it.“I did not think you were married and with children at that.”I shrugged upon hearing the disbelief in his voice, but did not dare to answer because that would mean explaining, and I hated to explain the complexities of my marriage to anyone.But he w
mee Wilson POVI stared at the man I loved for years and felt a sense of disappointment crawling through every fiber of my body. It was a slow process, seeping through every pore, making me realize that all this while, I was chasing a farce of a man.I had always looked upon him with so much respect, but now, hearing him say those words against me, shattered the illusion I had of the man.It was like my eyes had finally opened after a deep slumber, and now I had been fully awake.I stared at Zeke. My chest heaved with so much emotion.I thought he was a charming prince, capable and trustworthy. I thought he was a man of honor, but it turned out he was also a frog. Like any other man, Zeke Alexander is a fool who did not know what was in front of him.Finally, the wool had been lifted off my eyes, and I saw him for what he truly is.“Are you really this heartless?” I asked, horrified,But when Zeke met my gaze with his unwavering ones, I knew in my heart that he meant every word.Such
Amee Wilson POVI looked at the number outside the room to see if it matched the one I got in the lobby.Then, I nervously smoothed my skirt and began to knock. Steady knocks that belied the hesitation that I felt.“Come in,” Zeke called out, and I opened the door to let myself in.My eyes instantly watered when I saw him sitting on the reclined hospital bed. He pulled his phone away from his ear and stared in the direction of the door with an expectant look on his face.But his expression quickly changed to disappointment when he saw me.It was clear that I was not the one he was expecting as a visitor.I bit my lip when he turned his gaze away, as if the very sight of me disgusted him.“How are you?” My voice sounded hoarse and tremulous.There was so much hesitation in my voice when I gathered the courage to step inside his room despite the lackluster reception he had bestowed on me.“I am fine. You may leave.”“Zeke.” I could not help the pleading sound in my voice. But it never







