All Chapters of Goodbye, Ex-Husband, Next Please: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

AVA'S POV It had been a week since Jason was discharged from the hospital, yet he still relied on the wheelchair. The doctor had made it clear that nothing was wrong with his legs anymore. But Jason continued to act as if he couldn’t walk. At first, I wanted to believe there was a valid reason for his behavior that maybe he still couldn't feel his legs, but as the days went by, doubt began to creep in. What if this was just a game and he was pretending to make me stay here with him longer? I couldn’t sit by and let him lie to me any longer. I had to know the truth so I devised a plan. Early that morning, I walked into the kitchen where Nina, a newly hired maid who had started working for Jason after I left him to stay with Sally, was preparing breakfast. Jason was still fast asleep in his room. “Nina,” I said softly, keeping my tone casual and low – not that Jason would be able to hear me from his room though. “Yes, ma’am?” she answered, turning away from the sink to face

AVA’S POV The annual company activity day was here again. It was a day most employees of Campbell Group look forward to. This tradition had been in place long before Jason became the CEO and it was something everyone anticipated every year. Normally, I would have been excited about some days away from the usual hustle and bustle, but not this time. This year, the company was heading to the Sheraton Hotel, one of the biggest hotels in the City. The hotel was famous for its breathtaking ocean views, but what made it more interesting was that it was owned by Kevin. Ever since I walked out of Jason’s house, I’d avoided him as much as I could. At work, I only spoke to him when it was strictly business, and even then, I kept our interactions short. He had tried several times to reach out to me, but I refused to listen. He knew better than to involve Sally, as she would speak to him rudely, even though he was our boss. Laura, of course, was thrilled. I could see it in her smu

LAURA'S POV I couldn’t stand the way Jason kept his eyes glued to Ava. Every time she laughed with Alex, I could see the jealousy burning in his eyes. His grip on his glass tightened, his jaw clenched. He was trying so hard to hide it, but I saw it all. It was pathetic and annoying at the same time. I was sitting right next to him, but it was like I didn’t even exist. He didn’t even spare me a glance or respond to me. Why does she always get all his attention? Why can't he just forget her? I wanted to yell at him, but I kept it inside. Instead, I turned my gaze to Ava, sitting there so calm, drinking water like she was so perfect. She thought she was better than me, didn’t she? I couldn’t stand it anymore. I leaned in closer, making sure my voice was loud enough for everyone nearby both those standing and the few seated to hear. “Ava, why are you drinking water at a cocktail party?” I asked, my words filled with venom. “Shouldn’t you be drinking something like wine? Or at

AVA'S POV It had only been a minute since I’d passed his room and seen Laura lying on his bed dressed in a seductive nightwear and now here he was, in my room, asleep, as if nothing had happened. I didn’t know what to feel – anger, confusion, or something else. But one thing was for sure: I was pissed and felt irritated. How dare he lie in my bed with his filthy body? I couldn’t take it anymore. My hand moved before I even thought about it, and I slapped him hard across the face. The sound of it echoed through the quiet room, sharp and deafening. Jason shot up in bed, his eyes wide with shock, trying to process what had just happened. The look on his face showed he couldn't believe I could slap him. "Ava… what..." His voice was still heavy with sleep, and he rubbed his cheek where I’d slapped him, looking at me like I was some kind of puzzle he couldn’t figure out. I crossed my arms, trying to keep my cool, but it was hard. I could feel my fist clenching, the anger I fe

AVA'S POV The moment Laura walked out of the dining area, the room grew quiet, but the silence didn’t last long. Everyone’s attention turned to me. I could feel their eyes on me some envious, some whispering to the person beside them. "So Ava is the CEO's wife? OMG! That's so shocking. She's so lucky," a colleague whispered to the next person sitting beside her. I'm not sure how I even heard that since they were whispering but somehow I did. It's one of those strange things about me being able to hear whispers that no one else can. But no, she was wrong. I wasn't lucky at all. I thought I was but the past few months have made me realize I wasn't. Their stares felt heavier than ever, making me want to shrink into my chair. Jason's eyes met mine for a brief moment but I quickly looked away. Wait... was this what he meant by proving he loves me? Announcing our marriage now? It was too late. His words didn’t mean anything to me anymore. Nothing he did could change my mind.