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CHAPTER 054
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No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 054
LAUREN'S POVAnd just like always, the meal tasted amazing. Tessa had this uncanny way of making food that somehow felt like more than just food, it was like she seasoned it with comfort itself. Even in the worst moments of my life, she knew how to put something in front of me that lifted my spirits. “How was it?” she asked, her eyes bright with that familiar curiosity, leaning forward as though the answer would decide her whole morning. I gave her a slow, amused look, the kind that clearly said, Do you seriously have to ask me that? Then I finally let the words out. “The meal was nice,” I said, placing my fork down carefully and dabbing at my lips with a napkin. “You even added carrots to my eggs. I think I enjoyed that the most—it gave the eggs this sweet little crunch.” But I tilted my head at her, because I knew her far too well. “That being said… ever since you walked in here with this perfect little breakfast tray, I’ve had the distinct feeling you were buttering me up for s
No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 053
LAUREN'S POV I was having a very nice dream — one of those rare peaceful ones where nothing hurts, and for a moment I could almost believe life was the way it used to be when my bedroom door suddenly swung open without warning. The loud creak and slam startled me so much that I flinched under the covers. Before I could even protest, Tessa appeared in the doorway, balancing a tray in both hands. The aroma hit me instantly — freshly baked bread and scrambled eggs, still warm, drifting into my nose and pulling me out of my dream like a hook pulling a fish from water. “Wake up, sleepy head! I made you breakfast,” Tessa announced with that stubborn cheerfulness she uses whenever she’s trying to lift my mood whether I like it or not. She walked straight over to my bed like she owned the place, set the tray down in front of me, and sat herself on the edge of the mattress. I groaned softly and tried, halfheartedly, to roll back under the blanket. But there was no escaping the smell now, i
No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 052
TESSA'S POV “Yes, we’re sorry for the little commotion that happened today,” I said, keeping my voice even though I could still feel my heart pounding from earlier. “The casket isn’t going to be buried here after all. There was a last-minute change in plans.” I tried to keep my tone polite, almost apologetic, hoping the manager would just let it go. His expression didn’t shift much. He was one of those men whose face seemed carved from stone not necessarily unkind, but certainly unmoved. “Alright,” he said slowly, like he was weighing every word, “so when are you taking the casket out of here?” “I’ll call a pickup truck right away,” I assured him, nodding once and stepping back. “In a few minutes, we should be out of your hair. I’m sorry once again.” Without waiting for his response, I turned on my heel and started walking away. I didn’t need to stand there for his judgment or his Indifference. Today had already been heavy enough without an extra spoonful of shame from a stranger.
No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 051
LAUREN'S POV“I know she deserves more, but at this point, we just have to.” Tessa’s voice was soft but carried a firmness I had heard before. Usually when she had already made up her mind about something.I shook my head slowly, taking a deliberate step back as if putting physical space between her words and my heart would make them less true. “No,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper at first before it gained strength. “Elena will be buried here.”Her brows furrowed. “How?” Tessa asked, a mix of confusion and concern painting her face. She knew the question was more than about logistics, it was about the impossible.And the worst part was… I didn’t know how. I had no answers, no miracle tucked away in my back pocket, just this gaping wound in my chest and the weight of my little girl’s absence pressing down on me until I could barely breathe. My hand rose to my face, fingers digging into my skin as if pressing hard enough could stop the tears from coming. Frustration bubbled up,
No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 050
LAUREN'S POV My eyes slowly slid open, the faint sting of light forcing me to squint. At first, all I saw was a hazy blur, the outlines of shapes swimming before my vision like shadows under water. My breath came slow and uneven, and it took me several seconds before the realization hit me — I had passed out. For a moment, I just lay there, my mind trying to piece together the events that had led to this. My chest rose and fell as I remembered the last time something like this happened, the first time I collapsed from stress and exhaustion, only to wake up in a hospital bed thanks to a stranger who had taken pity on me. Back then, the doctor’s words had been firm and clear: Don’t overexert yourself, don’t push beyond your limits. But really, what choice did I have? With everything Ethan had done… with the betrayal, the humiliation, and now this — how could I possibly stay calm? Stress had become my shadow, following me everywhere, and I was powerless to shake it off. A soft, dist
No Second Chances, Ex-husband CHAPTER 049
SOFIA'S POV The car door shut with a satisfying click, sealing the two of us away from the dreary gray of the cemetery. As the tinted windows muted the world outside, I leaned back in my seat and allowed myself the smallest, most indulgent smile. The kind of smile that starts slow and deep, curling up from the chest like smoke. God, that had gone perfectly. I could still see the look on Ethan’s face when the whispers began, when Lauren’s sharp eyes narrowed and her lips parted in that little gasp of disbelief. And the way the rest of the crowd had turned like vultures scenting a fresh kill toward him, toward the man who’d been so certain he could keep his dirty little visit to me a secret. Of course, he hadn’t realized that when I’d leaned in with what he thought was affection to straighten his collar, I was really doing something far more delicious. My fingers had lingered just enough to press the tiny mic — no bigger than a button — into place. The mic was already connected to t
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