All Chapters of Cold-Hearted Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

[Matilda]Six years laterThe air in the hall was thick with anticipation as I clung to Leo's huge hand for comfort. My gaze never left Aiden, standing on stage with nine other kids.My gaze shifted to Austin, who was cradled on Leo's lap, his eyes fixed on the stage, a smile was playing on his face as he stared at his twin brother on stage"Are you okay?" I bit down on my lower lip as I stared at the man sitting on my right side, clutching Austin tightly as he squeezed my hand. I gave Leo a faint smile and nodded, attempting to brush off the anxiety that was consuming me.My eyes shifted back to the stage, my eyes swelled with pride as I traced Aiden's figure in line with nine other kids, all waiting in anticipation on the stage for the results of their hard workThis competition was more than just a Maths competition. It was an opportunity for young talents to explore, gain exposure, and show the world what they are capable of.I glanced around the hall, the faces of other parents a

[Matilda] "Does it have anything to do with Aiden and Austin's father?" My jaw clenched as Leo's eyes fixed deeply into mine, scanning mine as if waiting for me to admit what he had just asked.I bit my lower lip and turned away from Leo, my eyes darting around my small kitchen."No, It has nothing to do with that. Leo, I just don't want to," I mumbled softly.Leo has asked me about Aiden and Austin's father several times over the years, but I have always declined to talk about it. I know he sees how I react whenever he brings up the idea of me moving my business to NYC, and I'm sure he was connecting the dots.But my life with Kaden is one thing I didn't want to talk about or what I went through in his hands. Talking about it was like opening a new wound deep within me. It even felt more challenging when my twin boys were exactly a younger version of him.Austin and Aiden had asked me several times why I got sad whenever I look into their eyes. I would immediately smile it away, te

[Matilda]We have been in NYC for one week and a few days. So far, everything has been going well. I had taken Aiden to claim his scholarship and also registered Austin at the same Academy.If I had tried to separate them, he would have cried his eyes out. Their bond was unshakable, and I hope it will remain that way.Leo had also helped me secure a perfect space for my bakery— exactly what I wanted. And soon, work would begin over there. Everything was falling into place, except for one thing that was clawing at the back of my mind."So you're telling me that he has not asked you out again?"I looked up from the dough, sighing, as Julia smirked at me across the counter.Since Julia visited the day after we arrived in NYC, she had practically moved in, going to work from my place and claiming she had missed me too much. Well, I could use the company, and my kids love her as well"Julia, can we focus on this cookie, so we can go watch the movie with the kids?" I growled, slipping on m

[Kaden]My finger rested on the rim of my wine glass as I took a small sip of champagne, my eyes sweeping over the ballroom."Baby, I'll be right back, let me see a friend over there," Cherry said, leaning in to kiss my lips. I gave her a firm nod. My gaze followed her until she was almost out of sight. I took a deep breath and turned away. It's been six years of marriage to the woman I love, the woman who makes me happy.I married Cherry the same month I divorced Tilda, and that month was the hardest of my life. Cherry miscarried just a few weeks after our wedding, and we have been trying to conceive for six years. I have always made her understand several times that our baby will come at the right time, but I couldn't help but feel pain whenever I saw her shedding tears over and over for losing our childMy jaw clenched hard as I recalled the name that just crossed my mindTildaFor six years, I never heard from her or even got a glimpse of her in this city! Not that I cared, but

[Matilda]Leo and I walked out of the hallway, my heart thumping hard in my chest, as Leo's hand tightened on mine, he led me out of the ballroom. As we made our way out, my eyes snapped up to him, and I didn't miss how his eyes darkened, his jaw set in a way that sent chills down my spine.Leo walked up to the car and pulled the passenger door open for me, I stepped in and he banged it shut - too hard that I almost flinched. I watched as he circled the driver's side and stepped inside.I fastened my seatbelt, my gaze still fixed on Leo as he fastened his, he started the engine, and sped offMy eyes shifted to him, his eyes were intently fixed on the road, he hadn't said a word for over five minutes now. His hands kept tightening on the steering wheel, making my heart beat faster with each second that passedDid he hear what Kaden and I said? Did he overhear our conversation? Did he hear when I mentioned ex-wife? My mind was a complete mess as I stared at Leo, his jaw clenched hard a