All Chapters of Dear Ex Wife, Please take me back: Chapter 141 - Chapter 147

ALEX I shoot him a flat look, already regretting letting my heart do the talking.I should have said that in private, but I wanted everyone in this room to hear it. Our marriage, having been a secret, is another thing I deeply regret. “You planning on becoming a motivational speaker now? Hi, I’m Alexander King, the emotionally constipated CEO reformed romantic.”I groan. “Luca, shut up.”“Oh, come on” he grins, nudging me with his elbow. “You almost made me cry, bro. Almost. And you know I only cry during championship games and when Nonna burns the pasta.”I try not to smile, but the corner of my mouth betrays me.“I mean, damn.” Luca crosses his arms on his chest and leans back in his chair, “ I mean, who knew you had a whole sonnet living in your chest? I thought if you ever gave a speech like that, it’d be for a company merger, not a woman you used to treat like a potted plant.”“Luca.” I warn.“Sorry. Sorry.” He holds up his hands, barely suppressing his laughter. “But seriously,

ATHENA “I’m sorry,” Isabelle says slowly, blinking like she’s trying to process what I just told her. “Let me get this straight, you fell asleep after we left the party, and Alex carried you to his bed? Then he made you coffee and cinnamon buns?”I nod, curling my hands tighter around the coffee cup I’ve barely sipped from.She stares at me. “Was the coffee poisoned? Did you get food poisoning from the buns? Any hallucinations? Sudden urge to forgive the man who broke your heart and set your world on fire?”I laugh. “No hallucinations just yet. But who knows, maybe it takes a week.”“Why didn't you say no.” She asks, her face still in shock.“I did. He insisted.” I respond.“Don’t let him fool you twice, Athena. That man doesn't deserve you.” I laugh again. Isabelle gives me a look. “I’m serious, Athena. Don’t let your guard down just because he smiled or made coffee. That man is a walking red flag wrapped in a fitted suit and looks to die for.”“Don’t be dramatic.” I mutter under

ALEX “Athena?”Static.“Athena, answer me, please!”More static.Then nothing.Fuck!My heart slams against my ribs so hard it feels like it might crack. I stare at the screen. The call has dropped. My hands are shaking. She screamed. I heard it. And then that sound, metal against wood. Impact.She crashed.I shoot to my feet, nearly knocking over the coffee table. Rayen stirs on the couch, his small chest rising and falling in steady rhythm.He likes to sleep when it rains. I always work from home when it's my turn to be with him. I was thinking of what to do over the weekend, so I called Athena.Honestly, I'm glad I did.I quickly dial mum's line, and luckily, she picks on the first ring.“Mum, can you come over? It's urgent.” “I'm on my way.” The rain is still heavy, so I'm taking a risk, but Mum is an excellent driver. So that doesn't really worry me.I rush toward the window, with my heart in my throat. The rain still lashes the glass. The storm outside is relentless, but i