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Arrested

Author: Dara W
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-08 22:23:02

The knock on the door came just past noon.

Lena was in the living room, lounging on the sofa, a cold drink in one hand and her phone in the other. Her lips curled into a smile as she scrolled through a thread of comments online—many still mocking Maya, questioning her integrity, her past, and even her right to be near Anika.

Lena smirked.

How does it feel to be hated? she thought. You should have stayed in the shadows, Maya.

She was still reading when the doorbell rang.

Daniel, who had been working in his home office, heard it too. He frowned, wondering who would show up unannounced. Jamie was curled up on the rug nearby, flipping through a picture book, his mood quiet.

“I’ll get it,” Daniel called, moving through the hallway toward the door.

When he opened it, two uniformed officers stood on the doorstep. Behind them was an unmarked police vehicle, engine still running.

Daniel’s brows pulled together. “Can I help you?”

One of the officers spoke gently but firmly. “We’re looking for L
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  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   Discharged

    The morning was calm, the air crisp and quiet as Maya stepped out of the car, a bouquet of fresh lilies and white roses cradled in her arms. A gentle breeze stirred the leaves of the trees lining the hospital courtyard, and the building loomed ahead, tall and still, its glass doors reflecting the soft light of the day.Maya stepped out of the car, a bouquet of fresh lilies and white roses cradled in her arms. She stood still for a moment, brushing a hand over her dress to smooth the wrinkles and steadying herself.Her heart was racing—not wildly, but with a soft, fluttering rhythm she couldn’t quite ignore.Elias had messaged her earlier, letting her know this was his final follow-up visit. He’d been coming in for occasional checkups over the past few weeks, and now the doctors had confirmed that everything had healed well. There would be no more hospital visits after today.She told him she’d come pick him up.Of course, he didn’t ask. He probably wouldn’t have. But he hadn’t refused

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   precious moments

    Morning sunlight filtered gently through the curtains, casting a soft golden glow across the bedroom. The light touched everything with warmth—the little bookshelf in the corner, the scattered crayons on the desk, the stuffed bunny resting at the foot of the bed.But Maya’s eyes were not drawn to any of those things.She was looking at Anika.The little girl was still sleeping peacefully beside her, her chest rising and falling in a slow, steady rhythm. Her lashes fluttered every now and then, as though she were dreaming something sweet. Her tiny hand rested on Maya’s arm, fingers curled slightly, as if she were still afraid this might all disappear.Maya remained perfectly still, afraid to disturb the moment. Her heart was full—so full that she could barely breathe.She hadn’t imagined it.It hadn’t been a dream.Anika was real. She was here. And she was hers.A trembling breath escaped Maya’s lips as the truth sank deeper into her bones. After everything—the sleepless nights, the ye

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   found you

    The rest of the day passed in a gentle haze of emotions and quiet moments. Anika stayed glued to Maya’s side, holding her hand as if afraid that letting go would somehow make her disappear again. Maya, still overwhelmed by the turn of events, held her close, as though anchoring herself to this precious reality.The Denovans had kindly invited Maya to stay for dinner. Though she was hesitant at first, still unsure of how everything would settle, their warmth reassured her. The house was quiet, filled only with the soft sounds of the evening, and Maya found herself seated at the same table where Anika had eaten so many meals — where she had grown, laughed, and been loved.They ate a simple but comforting meal, with Anika chattering happily beside Maya, telling her about her favorite books, her drawings, and how she once won a prize at school for writing a story about a magical garden. Maya listened to every word as if it were music, drinking in the sound of her daughter’s voice, the ani

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   Two moms

    Just as the Denovan couple stepped quietly out of the sitting room, Maya knelt beside the sofa, her breath caught somewhere between hope and disbelief. She stood before Maya, her small hands clenched into fists, eyes wide with emotion, as if the weight of everything she had learned had landed all at once in her tiny chest.Anika curled up beside Maya, but as the emotions swelled, she turned and threw her arms around her. She pressed her face into Maya’s shoulder, holding on tightly. Her small frame trembled, and Maya could feel the rapid rhythm of her heartbeat through the quiet stillness between them.Tears spilled freely down Maya’s cheeks, soaking into Anika’s hair as she held her close—so close—like if she let go, she’d wake up and this would all vanish like a cruel dream.“Are you sure you want me to be your mommy?” Maya whispered shakily, her voice barely audible, cracked and raw with emotion.Anika leaned back just enough to look up at her face, her eyes shimmering with tears—

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   can I call you mommy

    Maya sat still on the edge of the couch, her hands clenched tightly in her lap. Her knuckles had turned pale, and her heart pounded so loudly in her chest she wondered if the entire house could hear it. The wait felt endless. She stared at the polished floor, the soft ticking of a nearby clock the only sound in the room.Her mind raced with worries. She tried to imagine how the conversation with Anika had gone. Had she been scared? Confused? Angry? Did she hate Maya now? Did she believe she had been abandoned?The door down the hall opened at last, and Maya quickly stood up.Mr. and Mrs. Denovan stepped into the sitting room. Their faces were gentle, but there was something unreadable in their expressions. Maya searched their eyes for any sign of hope. Any indication that the little girl upstairs—the one she had carried in her belly, the one she had dreamed of for years—might be ready to see her.But as they walked in slowly and sat down across from her, Maya’s heart sank.She knew th

  • Longing For My Ex-Wife   She wouldn’t have left me

    The next morning dawned quiet and bright. A soft breeze rustled the curtains of the Denovan estate as sunlight poured gently through the windows. Inside, the house felt peaceful—but within the hearts of the couple who lived there, an important conversation was about to unfold.Maya arrived just after breakfast. She had barely slept the night before. Her heart was heavy with nerves and hope, afraid of what might come next but knowing it was a step she couldn’t avoid. When Mrs. Denovan opened the door, Maya gave her a small, uncertain smile.“Good morning,” Maya said softly.“Good morning, Maya. Come in,” Mrs. Denovan replied, her voice warm but quiet.Maya stepped into the familiar sitting room. She hadn’t been here often, but it already felt like a place heavy with meaning. She sat down slowly on the edge of the couch while Mr. and Mrs. Denovan disappeared down the hallway toward Anika’s bedroom.Maya clasped her hands together, squeezing them tightly in her lap. Her heart thudded in

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