All Chapters of Sunrise After Divorce; The Comeback Queen : Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

Scarlett's POV ~The air was tense, thick with sweat, desires and arousal. My eyes were wide as I stared at Dylan, my heart pounding crazily against my ribcage. My emotions were a jumbled mess. I was afraid, terrified, confused, anxious and too nervous to think. The thought of us getting intimate seemed to make me uncomfortable. I didn't want this. I watched as he tossed his belt onto the dresser, the leather strap landing with a soft thud.A lump formed in my throat as he leaned towards me, wanting to claim my lips but to his surprise, I jerked my head to the left, preventing that from happening.“Dylan.” I whispered, my chest rising and falling in rapid succession.His wrinkled forehead smoothed out as he locked eyes with me, eager to hear what I had to say.I was speechless. The only sound is my heartbeat pounding in my ears. Beads of sweat trickled down my spine, my lips quivered as I fumbled for the right words.As he slid his fingers into my hair, he leaned forward, his face a

Author's POV ~Ethan had left the house for two days, his mood ruined and the weight of his argument with jasmine laid heavily on his shoulders. She's called severally, curious to know where he was but he ends up ignoring her calls, needing space from her questions. Ethan regretted snapping at her, knowing his insecurity about Scarlett and Dylan's relationship had unfairly spilled over onto her. His thoughts and emotions had been a jumbled mess and he didn't know how to react. Although he regretted his actions, he refused to apologise, instead kept his distance to clear his head. He left the house to give himself some space so he could clear his thoughts.His phone rang twice, shattering the peaceful silence. Ethan heaved a deep breath and reached for his phone on the table. His brows furrowed in concern as he stared at the caller ID, hesitating for a moment before deciding whether to answer.“Dad..” He whispered, his eyes narrowing as he cracked his knuckles. Several thoughts whirled

Author's POV ~Mr. Montes stopped beneath a shaded pergola and turned to face Ethan. He flashed a warm but stiff smile, his gaze piercing as it lingered on Ethan. “Have a seat.” Mr Montes proposed, his voice inviting. Ethan nodded and sat on the white couch, his gaze drifting towards the rustling leaves in the garden and the nice fountain at a far end. The wind chimes and gentle breezes rustle through flowers and trees.A maid arrived with a tray of fruits and drinks. After dropping it gently on the table, she straightened herself and stood beside Ethan, her head lowered slightly.“You may leave.” Mr Montes, permitted without sparing her a glance. The maid nodded and turned to leave, her face etched with relief.Ethan watched as Mr Montes took a large drink and emptied it into two wine glasses. After he had filled Ethan's glass to the brim, he passed it to him with an inviting smile.“Thanks,” Ethan replied as he took the wine glass from him. He brought the rim closer to his mouth

Author's POV ~As their gossip intensified, tension rose and Jasmine could feel her rage building up inside of her. Her face flashed with anger as she overheard their whispers about Ethan being better off with Scarlett and how they wished they could reunite. One of them amongst the women was Scarlett’s top fan. She claimed Scarlett and Ethan's divorce wouldn't have happened if Scarlett hadn't been framed. Jasmine felt a chill run down her spine. Her hands balled into a fist and her face reddened as she kept listening to their conversation. She never imagined Scarlett would have such loyal fans who were unfazed and unyielding despite the evidence and accusations against Scarlett’s infidelity. She paused, and relaxed her shoulders, taking a deep breath to calm herself.Her tense features softened and she inhaled deeply, trying hard to keep her anger in check.She forced a smile onto her face as she looked up at Ethan whose eyes were on the onlookers who were distracted by their appeara

Author's POV ~Dylan hesitated for a moment, unsure of the response to give. Scarlett’s question caught him off guard, leaving him searching for words, his mind racing for a suitable answer. Scarlett’s brows furrowed slightly as she stared at him intently, her gaze calculative. Dylan's smile faltered for a moment. When his eyes locked with hers, he pulled back that weak smile, trying to hide his discomfort.Scarlett scoffed inwardly after noticing the glimpse of nervousness in his eyes. She knew he wasn't prepared for a question about marriage. He wasn't ready. It was quite obvious.He was so eager to get married to her back then but now he was holding back and she knew it was because of Hilary.Dylan realized how curious she was to hear his response. He comported himself, his face smoothed out, as he replied, "I'd love to. I'd love for us to get married, Scarlett. I've been anticipating…us, a future together.”Dylan's voice was unsteady as he spoke and she could detect the unce