Divorce? His Biggest Mistake のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

~ANASTASIA~I couldn’t believe what my eyes were witnessing; Ivy was on her knees, her hands clasped together, practically begging me to open the gate. William seemed to have heard Ivy was here, as his knocking stopped.“Please, I just want to see my daughter; I haven’t seen her in years.” I heard William say. Great, now I will be seen as the monster.“Sweetheart, get up.” My heart was broken seeing Ivy on her knees. It was all William's fault; if he hadn’t done what he did, I wouldn't have a problem with him being around Ivy.“Mommy, please.” Ivy continued; she refused to get up. “I really miss Daddy. Charlie has a daddy; I also want my daddy.” She said, and I couldn't help as I walked to her and helped her up.“Please open the gate,” I said to the gatekeeper, who nodded and opened the gate while I tried to clean her knees. I say tried because as soon as the door opened and William came into sight, Ivy left my side and went to him.“My smart girl,” William said as he picked her up an

~ANASTASIA~Have you ever had a heart attack? The one that feels like your heart is on fire? The burning starts small, like a spark, but then it spreads fast; it doesn't stop. No matter how deep you breathe, it's still there—hot, forceful, and unshakeable. If you had it, then you know how I was feeling right now.I opened my mouth and gasped for air, but nothing helped; it was as if a fire was lit in my chest, and it refused to let go.I placed one hand on my chest and another on my stomach; as a fresh tear rolled down my cheek, I was on the verge of losing control when my stomach growled. Yes, I was hungry, but that’s what made me pull myself together—for my baby.I tell you when the heart remembers its ‘why,’ the mind finds a way because I suddenly felt better, the burning sensation in my chest disappeared, and I could breathe without needing to gasp for air.After a moment to myself, I turned the doorknob and entered. It’s like they knew I was by the door as they all turned to me.

~ANASTASIA~I cleared my voice before I asked, “What do you want, Jimena?”“Oh, nothing, I just wanted to check on you.”“Why? I mean, it's not like we are friends.”“I know. You almost killed my baby; I almost had a miscarriage because of you.”“What? Ahh, you're insane.”“No, I'm not. You're the insane one, or you thought what, the video would make William come back to you? Well, news flash, Ana, William proposed to me.”“W-what?” I was shocked.“Yeah, I might be in the hospital, but in a few weeks I will be Mrs. Rogers,” she sounded excited, I mean she always wanted my place so it made sense.“Yes… as it should be.” I didn't know what to say; I mean, my marriage with William was long broken, but hearing that he had proposed to her, even when I expected it, just made it feel so real: “He's marrying you.” I unconsciously said.“Yes, he is, and trust me, this baby will be born healthy no matter the stunts you pull. Do you know why? It's because William loves me.”“I don't know why you

~ANASTASIA~I was scared too; I feared for my father’s life, but being a mother, I had to pretend to be okay, to pretend nothing was wrong.“It’s nothing, baby; Grandpa is fine,” I said, stroking her hair as she was now in my arms hugging me tightly. Ivy was strong, but she had a soft spot for the ones she cared for, just like me, so I understood why she was shaken.My eyes were now on Margot, watching her closely as she spoke in a low tone. They spoke for like five minutes, if I'm not mistaken, before the call ended, and she handed me my phone, but I asked with my eyes for an explanation. I was still upset with Margot, but still, I knew she was the only one to tell me what was happening.“It's a document. I misplaced it, and your father couldn't find it.”“A document?”“Yes, Ms.”“Then why was Carmen sounding like Dad was in a critical condition or something?”“Oh yes, your father… He has become grumpy; I mean, it comes with age…” She nervously chuckled before she continued, “He was

~ANASTASIA~“You know you can cancel, right?” I heard Vivi suggest, “I mean, you don't have to if you're not ready. I'm not going; apparently, Harriot was too poor for them to invite, so I decided to stay. Like, how can I go out and leave my husband behind?” She didn't sound okay at all.I was going to tell her my situation with Santiago, how Trey’s life depended on me… on my decisions, but I couldn't; she seemed to be going through life herself, so I cleared my voice and told her I would go, and I would be fine.“At least just make an appearance, show them I am back,” I said.“Wait, I'm still confused. How did you get invited when they literally hate you? No offense, but—”“Yes, I'm going in Gianna's place, Santiago thought… thought it would be good to show them I was back.” I lied.“Alright, if you say so, call me if that bastard and his mistress give you a hard time, okay?” She said, and I couldn't help but get emotional. I had her, even though she was also dealing with her own pro