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My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 216
Sophiaโs POVThe car ride to the airport was anything but quiet. Kayla and Connor were deep in conversation up front, their voices occasionally punctuated by bursts of laughter or sharp exchanges. I, however, was wrapped up in my own world, seated alone in the backseat, thinking about the last conversation I had with Elijah. Kaylaโs voice suddenly broke through the chatter. โYou know, I just canโt wrap my head around why weโre even bothering to send Serena off. I mean, sheโs not as evil as Julia, but sheโs still got a lot of skeletons in her closet. Plus, she caused a lot of trouble too! Remember when she spiked your drink, Sophia? Gosh, that was cruel. And sheโs stolen plenty from Elijahโs company too.โConnor glanced at her, a trace of bemusement in his eyes. โIt seems like Serenaโs really turned things around. Sheโs made amends, after all.โI could barely follow what they were talking about, as my mind kept replaying every detail of my conversation with Elijah. The way heโd looke
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 217
Elijahโs POVI tried to stay focused on my conversation with Serena, but my attention kept drifting to the scene unfolding nearby. Sophia and Adrian were saying their goodbyes, and despite my best efforts, I couldnโt tear my eyes away. Kaylaโs voice carried over the noise of the terminal, her teasing tone clear even from a distance. I couldnโt quite make out her words, but it seemed like she was playfully probing Adrian about something, maybe insinuating that thereโs something between him and Sophia. Thereโs nothing between them, is there? I thought, disturbed. Is that story starting over again?!No, no, no. Itโs not possible. That was another voice in my head. โWhat are you looking at?โ Serenaโs voice brought me back to the present. She touched my shoulder lightly, her fingers warm against my skin.I glanced at her, trying to shake off the distraction. โJust... distracted. Itโs been a long day. And weโve all been through so much.โShe smiled gratefully, her eyes soft. โYes, thatโs
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 218
Elijahโs POVโSophia, can you ride with me?โ I blurted out.They all stopped walking and turned toward me. Kayla and Connor exchanged meaningful glances, communicating with their eyes. I donโt really care what they think. I just have to talk to Sophia now. Sophia hesitated, her gaze moving rapidly between us. Connor finally broke the silence.โWe actually have a date planned after this,โ he said with a grin, nudging Kayla. Then looking at Sophia, he added, โYou should take Elijah up on his offer.โI found myself grinning at Connor. He was definitely a loyal employee and friend, always had been. Sophiaโs hesitation wavered, and she looked back at me. โAlright, if youโre sure itโs not too much trouble.โI smiled, relieved. โNot at all. I wanted to talk to you about Reese anyway. Maybe we can plan a family getaway or something.โโOoh,โ Kayla couldnโt help whispering. Sophia threw her a glance, and she shut up immediately but was still grinning. It actually puzzled me, wondering if she
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 219
Sophiaโs POVElijah didnโt contact me while I was at work the following day. I didnโt know whether to feel relieved or disappointed. Stepping out of the office building, I glanced around, ready to go home. But then, I suddenly spotted a familiar luxury sedan parked up front. Daniel was waving at me from behind the wheel, a broad smile on his face. I couldn't help but smile back, surprised and genuinely glad to see him.โDaniel!โ I called out as I walked over to his car. โWhat are you doing here?โHe stepped out of the car, his smile widening. โHey, Sophia. Iโm sorry it was only my driver who brought Reese home last night. I really wanted to see you, but I knew that you were also probably tired alreadyโฆโโYeah, I could hardly wait up for Reese to come home.โ โSo I just wanted to see you today and tell you that it looks like Iโll be staying home for a long while.โโThat's wonderful news,โ I said, truly happy for him. โYes, definitely. Itโs been tiring but very productive.โ He was che
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 220
Elijahโs POVWhy canโt I just talk to her straight, tell her what Serena had been insinuating? And then tell her how Iโve been feeling?I sighed, thinking about Sophia once again. I just couldnโt stop thinking about her. I leaned against the windowsill of my office, staring out at the city below. In my hand, I swirled the last of the wine in my glass. The days since the airport sendoff felt like a haze, a series of moments where I replayed the same scenes in my mind over and over.Dropping Sophia off at her apartment, almost asking her if she was Sabrina, almost telling her how I truly feltโฆ Holy shit! The words had been right there, on the tip of my tongue, but something held me back. Fear, maybe. Or perhaps the gnawing uncertainty that I could be wrong.Iโm not sure how sheโll react, and that scares me. Sheโd always been adamant that she wasnโt Sabrina. I took a sip of the wine, savoring its warmth before placing the glass on my desk. I picked up my cellphone, scrolling until I fo
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-26My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 221
Kaylaโs POVSitting across from Connor in the quaint little cafe, I couldn't help but smile as I stared at him over the delicious spread of pastries on our table. Sometimes I still couldnโt believe that we had ended up together. But I was really happy with him. Connor took a sip of his latte and smiled at me. โSo, how's Adrian doing in Italy?โ he asked curiously.I leaned back in my chair, a smile tugging at my lips. โHe just had his first successful concert there,โ I said proudly. โHe's off to another venue soon. He's really making a name for himself over there. People are loving him!โConnor nodded, a pleased expression on his face. โThat's great to hear. Has he been hanging out with Serena much?โI hesitated, choosing my words carefully. โAdrian was kind of vague about it,โ I admitted. โBut I think he's still in love with Sophia. He's always asking how she is.โConnor frowned slightly, his face showing great concern. โElijah is beyond himself,โ he said, lowering his voice. โHe's h
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-27My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 222
Sophiaโs POVโMommy, look at that big roller coaster!โ Reese squealed, her little feet bouncing off the pavement as she tugged on my hand. The balloon bobbed happily above her head, its bright colors reflecting the sunlight.โI see it, sweetie! Isnโt it amazing?โ I said, smiling as I glanced over at Daniel. He was walking beside us, looking happy and content as he observed Reeseโs excitement.โYeah, I havenโt seen a roller coaster that big in ages,โ Daniel said, chuckling as he adjusted his sunglasses. โIโm glad you two are having a great time.โโI really appreciate you bringing us here, Daniel,โ I said, squeezing his arm gratefully. โReese is having the time of her life.โโNo problem at all,โ Daniel replied with a warm grin. โItโs been a while since I had a chance to hang out like this. Iโm glad I could be part of it.โThe amusement park stretched out before us, showing off a vibrant tapestry of colorful stalls, thrilling rides, and cheerful crowds. Brightly lit attractions towered a
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-07-27My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 223
Elijahโs POVโSophia? Are you here?โ I called out after the nanny had let me in, but Sophiaโs apartment remained silent. โAhh she stepped out for a while, Mr. Sinclair,โ the nanny told me. โShe needed to do some errands.โI felt disappointed, but nonetheless, it was understandable. I had not informed her that I was coming. I just wanted to see them before I left the country. Just then, I heard a cheerful squeal from the other room. โDaddy!โ Reese burst into the living room, her face lighting up as she ran toward me. Her small arms wrapped around my legs, and I bent down to scoop her up.โHey, kiddo,โ I said, holding her close. Her laughter was a welcome break from my otherwise rough day.Reeseโs eyes twinkled as she wriggled free and started showing me her toys. โGuess what? Mommy and Uncle Daniel took me to the amusement park yesterday! We had so much fun. Uncle Daniel made the best cotton candy!โI forced a smile, though inside, a tight knot of unease was forming. โThat sounds lik
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My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 622
Sophiaโs POVA hush of golden light slipped through the curtains, draping the room in warmth and calm. It felt like the kind of morning that only came after surviving the storm.Weeks had passed since the chaos faded, and for once, the quiet didnโt feel temporaryโit felt earned. I stirred slowly, eyes drifting open to find Elijah beside me, his hand resting lightly over mine. I studied him in the silence, taking in the softened edges of a man whoโd carried us through fire and finally found peace.I leaned over and pressed a kiss to his cheek. His eyes fluttered open, and when they focused on me, he smiled sleepily."Morning," he murmured."Morning," I whispered back, letting my fingers trace the line of his jaw. "Can you believe we actually get to wake up like this? No chaos, no dangerโjust us."He pulled me closer and kissed my forehead. "I could get used to this."Just as I was about to say something, the door burst open."Mommy! Daddy!" Reese called out, followed quickly by Roxy an
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 621
Elijahโs POVWe weaved through the cracked streets, deeper into a part of the city that felt like time had forgotten it. Boarded-up windows, rusted signage, buildings collapsing in on themselves. This was the kind of place where ghosts lingered, and today, we were chasing one of them."Weโre close," Joe muttered from the front seat, his eyes scanning the GPS on his phone. "This is the last possible location that fits Hugo's hideouts."Antoine sat beside me in the back, silent but focused. His jaw was tight, hands clenched. I still didnโt know if I fully trusted him, but I couldnโt deny this: he was here, risking his neck like the rest of us. And right now, Iโd take any edge we could get.I have to find Grandpa George. For Sophia.When we pulled up to the burned-out remains of what once looked like a chapel, a chill shot down my spine. The stone structure still stood, half-charred, the wooden beams above blackened and skeletal. Nature had tried to reclaim itโvines curling around scorch
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 620
Elijahโs POVโSophiaโฆโHer name was the only thing in my mind as I stormed through the decaying hallway, boots slamming against rotting wood, gun drawn. My pulse thundered in my ears. The floor creaked beneath every step, but I didnโt slow down. I couldnโt.Joe and his men fanned out behind me, covering corners, checking every room.We were running out of time.ThenโA scream.My heart nearly stopped. It was her.I charged forward, slamming my shoulder into the door at the end of the hall. It burst openโand I saw red.Morgana was on the ground, gasping for air as Hugoโs hand squeezed her throat, and across the room, Sophia was trying to drag herself toward them, her face pale and streaked with tears.โNO!โ I shouted, and without hesitation, I raised my gun.Hugo turned just as I fired.The bullet tore through his shoulder. He howled, stumbling back and releasing Morgana, who crumpled to the floor, coughing violently.I crossed the room in three strides and tackled Hugo before he could
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 619
Sophiaโs POVThe first thing I felt was cold.A biting chill that wrapped around my arms and legs like a second set of restraints. Then came the pressureโtight, scratchy ropes cutting into my wrists. My head pounded like a drum, fog thick behind my eyes. Everything smelled like mildew and dust.My eyes struggled to make sense of the shadows.The room was dim, lit only by a weak bulb overhead that flickered like it couldnโt decide if it wanted to stay on. I was on a metal chair, hands tied behind my back, ankles secured to the legs. The air tasted stale and old, like the walls had been sealed off from the world for decades.Panic bloomed in my chest.My brother Chris. What had become of him?I jerked forward, straining against the ropes. โChris!โ I called, my voice hoarse and raw. โWhere is he?!โI noticed some movement in the darkness. A shadow stirred in the corner of the room. I froze as a figure stepped out into the light. Tall. Gray-streaked beard. Sunken eyes like old coals. A d
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 618
Sophiaโs POVโThis is insane,โ Elijah muttered, rubbing a hand over his face. โWeโre relying on Antoine to lead us to Hugo. Does no one else see how crazy that is?โJoe, who had been checking messages on his phone, barely looked up. โWe donโt have another choice.โI watched Elijah pace the room, his frustration clear. He wasnโt wrong, but I knew that if there was even the smallest chance of finding Grandpa George, we had to take it.Joe sighed and turned to Antoine. โYou sure you can make him bite?โAntoine shrugged. โI know Hugo. Heโs a cockroachโhe wonโt go down without a fight. But if he thinks his last hiding spot is compromised, heโll make a move. Thatโs when we strike.โElijah muttered something under his breath, but I didnโt catch it. Joeโs phone buzzed. As he studied the screen, he said, โWe got something. Two possible locations.โElijah straightened. โThen letโs move.โThey all hurried out, and I had the sudden, overwhelming urge to call Elijah backโto make sure heโd pick up
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 617
Sophiaโs POVMy mother sat on the couch, clutching Grandma Evelynโs hands, trying to calm her down. My father stood near the window, staring out into the darkness, his face pale and unreadable.Chris and Connor were huddled over a laptop at the dining table, analyzing security footage.Joe was already there, speaking into his phone, barking orders to his contacts.But no one had any answers yet.And Grandpa George was still missing.I turned to my grandmother, kneeling in front of her. โGrandmaโdid you see anything? Anyone suspicious? A car, a stranger?โHer red-rimmed eyes filled with fresh tears as she shook her head. โNoโฆ nothing. I donโt know how this happened.โ Her voice broke. โGeorge was just in his studyโฆ and then he was gone.โElijah placed a hand on my shoulder, grounding me, but I could feel the rage simmering beneath his calm exterior. He wasnโt just worriedโhe was furiousJust then, Chris snapped his fingers at the screen. โWeโve got something.โConnor turned the laptop t
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 616
Sophiaโs POVWe had been trying to track down both Antoine and Hugo, but they had vanished like ghosts.No leads. No sightings. Nothing.Lucas had called me earlier, still searching, still digging. Even Elijah and his contacts have been working doubly hard. But so far, theyโd come up empty too. It was frustratingโknowing the danger was out there, lurking, waiting for the right moment to strike.But tonightโฆTonight, we werenโt going to think about it.Tonight, we were here to celebrate.After all, Lila and Adrianโs joint concert was finally happening. This was their moment, their dream unfolding before them.And for the first time in what felt like forever, we were all together, enjoying something good.Kayla was everywhere at once, her headset on, clipboard in hand, barking last-minute instructions into her earpiece. She was stressed, franticโฆ but glowing. Even though there could have been other people to take care of all this from her company, she wanted to be in charge, to personal
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 615
Emilyโs POVโWalk away, Hugo,โ Antoine said sharply, stepping in front of us as if to shield us from the strange man.The name triggered a memory.Chris had mentioned it just yesterdayโHugo Tournier. Suddenly, I remembered. Itโs the name Sophia and Elijah had been trying to track down. The man who had supposedly changed Sophiaโs life forever.And now heโs here. Why?!My hands instinctively balled up as my heart slammed against my ribs. Could this really be the same man?Hugoโs expression darkened with satisfaction as he took another step, exuding an air of quiet arrogance.โWell, well,โ he drawled, his voice smooth but laced with something sinister. โYouโre not as fun outside of prison, Antoine.โPhoebeโs grip on my wrist tightened. โEmily, letโs go,โ she muttered under her breath.I wanted to. Every instinct screamed at me to turn and leave. But I couldnโtโnot yet.Hugo came forward, his eyes staring straight at me. He gave a low chuckle, mocking. โItโs interesting to meet Sabrina Ba
My Ex-Husband is Out of Controlย ย ย CHAPTER 614
Emilyโs POVI refused to flinch. Even as Antoine stood in front of me, blocking my way, I forced my body to stay still, to stay firm.I squared my shoulders, my fingers curling into fists at my sides. โMove.โAntoine didnโt budge. His gaze shifted between me and Phoebe, like he wasnโt sure if Iโd actually listen or turn and run.โIโm not here to fight,โ he said, his voice calm. โI just want to talk.โPhoebeโs grip on my arm tightened, and her anger was immediate, sharp.โOh, hell no,โ she snapped. โWhat are you even doing here? Havenโt you caused enough trouble?โI inhaled slowly, forcing myself to stay calm. I wasnโt going to let him see me feeling nervous or affected by him. Antoine exhaled, his face unreadable. โI just wanted to talk.โPhoebe laughed coldly. โTalk? You took Jared, Antoine. Without permission. Do you have any idea what you put us through?โโI know,โ he admitted. โI made a mistake.โPhoebe scoffed. โA mistake?โI stepped forward, my gaze hardening. โPlease, Antoine.
