บททั้งหมดของ CHASING MY EX-WIFE: บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

Arabel's POVWhen my eyes open, I know I cannot keep pretending. I cannot keep hoping and wishing Richard's suspicions were wrong.I see Richard talking to someone wearing a white coat, whom I presume to be the doctor. I had been awake from my unconsciousness, but I didn't want to face Richard, so I pretended to be asleep until I slept off.Now that I am awake, I know I can't continue doing this.Richard's eyes meet mine, and he rushes forward as the doctor goes out. “Hey.”“Where is Daisy?” I demand, my voice barely in a whisper.“She is asleep. Natalie is with her. I didn't want her to see you this way,” he mutters, his hand caressing my hair. I pretend as if I don't see that.In fact, I have been pretending as if I don't see how much he cares now, unlike before. I always ignore the way he stares at me lovingly. Something he didn't do when I desperately wanted him to.Every bit of my anger has subsided ever since I told Daisy about her father. I thought it was going to double, but I

Richard's POVFeeling the quickened beat of desire as I stare at her beautiful brown eyes and the white bridal silk dress she is putting on, revealing way too much.Her skin is so soft against the silky dress, making a memory suddenly jump into my head from years ago.The memory of that one night. My mouth is dry as I recall the night and how hot and tight her body was against me. “You know each other?” A strange man demands, and I see him approaching Arabel.This is when I realize I called her that. Quickly, I turn to Ashley, who shrugs at Arabel. Ashley knows her as Bella, and I am sure she doesn't want people to know the relationship between us. Aside from that, Ashley didn't tell me she was here. She never mentioned inviting her. In fact, I never knew they had gotten this close.“You know the bridesmaid, Richie?” Caleb grins widely and gives me a wink.“Yes.”"Hello," Arabel greets me, prompting me to turn back to her and smile in response when I realize she's not addressing me

Richard's POVThe light from the lobby illuminates her features, casting deep shadows down her exposed thighs and making me take a gulp.How long has she been here? Staring at the distance between us, I let out a deep sigh of relief, knowing she wouldn't have heard all I said to my mother over the phone.Maybe she just came. Perhaps she left without realizing my presence.Even after calling her name, she doesn't move. She seems to have frozen in one spot. She doesn't respond to my call or look in my direction.When she finally turns in slow motion, displacing her beautiful face and her silk dress, I want to move closer and ask if everything is fine.I halt.The sight takes my breath away. She looks sexy and makes my legs unsteady.She slowly makes her way towards her, moving in a slow-motion manner that makes me question if this is real or if I'm just imagining it.As she draws nearer, my breath catches. It's hard to believe that just a short while ago, I was upset with this woman fo

Richard's POVMy heart couldn't take it.Seeing Arabel in the arms of that jerk as he leans forward to peck her forehead like a man would do to his wife.My heart felt like it was going to break into half pieces. It makes me seethe in anger.Before I can do anything, my phone rings, jerking me back to life as I divert my gaze away from the sight.Asking her for friendship was an alternative to telling her how much I loved and cared for her. I had never been so scared in my entire life. I dreaded what her answer would be. Friendship was all I could ask for.When I did, I thought she was going to let her guards down and transform overnight into the caring and loving woman I used to know.My heart gives a little twist as I rise from the table to excuse myself. My face burns with fury as I make my way out of the hall where the after-wedding lunch is taking place.Betrayal has hit me square in the face.Back in there, when the vows were being exchanged, I saw the way she was staring at me

Richard's POVWhen she walks in elegantly, her hair falling softly around her shoulder and her heels making a clacking sound, my entire body becomes still.I am almost on my toes to catch up with her, glad at the coincidence when something stops me.Fernando.He stands up with a wide grin on his face. I feel a sudden flare of rage as I watch, but Trevor taps me from behind.“Richard, what's the matter?” "Richard, what's the matter?" he asks, prompting me to return to my client. We were supposed to meet last night, but it got rescheduled because he had to fly out for an impromptu conference, making our meeting impossible.We are here on a Saturday noon, sitting by the window to avoid distractions, in order to finalize our deal.I wondered why he asked us to meet here at first, but the moment I saw Arabella walking in, I bless him in my heart.I turn back to the duo, flashing smiles at each other. Trevor taps me again, his gaze following mine.“You know them?” He asks questions out of c