All Chapters of Sunrise After Divorce; The Comeback Queen : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Ethan's POV~Once Eric was done having his breakfast, his school bus blares loudly outside, signaling its arrival. Eric's face lit as he sprang to his feet. Grabbing his backpack, he flashed us a warm and waved at us, “I guess my bus is here, mom, dad.”I forced a smile even when I could sense the tension building. The truth was, Jasmine was still reeling from the discovery of Emily being Eric's friend. She had no clue his twin sister attends the same school with Eric.I could sense how uneasy and furious she was as she paced back and forth the room, her footsteps heavy and agitated. Her silence was louder than words. Her eyes bored into mine; and I knew she was wondering how long I had known about it.“I'm off to school. Bye, mom, bye dad!” Eric called cutely as he waved his hands in the air once again. His nanny walked up to him, wanting to escort him to his school bus but I stopped her..“I'll take him, don't worry.” She nodded and stepped aside, her head bowed. As I approached

Scarlett’s POV~“You look beautiful, ma'am.” Nanny Rachel whispered, her eyes filled with admiration as she assessed me from head to toe. As I styled my hair, I stared at my reflection and walked to and fro, checking myself out from several angles, making sure I looked perfect for the date with Dylan and also suitable for cheering Emily at her inter house sport event.I was drenched in perfume, a slight makeup on my face and my eyelashes felt heavy because of the false eyelashes I was wearing. My heels clacked on the polished tiles, my gaze fixed on my black dress with a statement jacket on it.The silver dangling earrings and necklace I wore glimmered under the chandelier. I swung my silver bag over my shoulder, feeling a bit nervous.This would be the first time I'd be going on a date with Dylan after accepting his proposal.I felt a knot form in my stomach because I knew he had plans on fixing a date for the wedding. “Everything looks great and perfect on you, ma'am,” Rachel mumbl

Scarlett’s POV~I didn't expect my question to cause Dylan so much discomfort. He sat there, his lips parted, muscle tensed as he shifted uncomfortably in his seat. I swallowed hard, wondering if I had just ruined a perfect moment by bringing a topic about his past with Ethan, my ex husband. What if he thinks that was the reason I suggested that we get to know each other better?But then, it wasn't bad that I asked. I deserved to know. I deserved to hear about his past with Ethan.Dylan reached for the serviette and wiped his lips with practiced ease. His expression turned guarded and he flashed me a warm but forced smile as he spoke, “Well, Ethan and I have once been friends. You guessed correctly.”I crossed my legs, nodding thoughtfully as I tilted my head to one side, my eyes narrowing slightly as the weight of his words settled in.He sat upright, searching my features, bracing himself for yet another question. He could tell that I was suspicious, curious to know about his past

Scarlett’s POV ~“Scarlett.” Dylan called, his voice above a whisper. “Yes,” I replied, my words shaking slightly. Even as I tried to compose myself, I couldn't take my eyes off Ethan who stared at Eric with pride. His lips curled into a warm smile, revealing his perfectly straight teeth. As he raised his hand in the air, he gave Eric a thumbs up with his eyes crinkling at the corners.At that moment, I could feel the heartwarming moment of a father showing affection and approval for his son.The tender moment evoked something in me, but then, I pushed it aside, when I recalled what he did in the past.My heart became heavy with grief when I recalled the fractured relationship between Ethan and my daughter, Emily.The painful reality of their situation has been overwhelming.His preference for Eric over Emily was a harsh reminder of the worth of the child.It was obvious Ethan valued his son based on the idea of a legacy and his desire to have an heir to carry his family name.It h

Scarlett’s POV ~>Ethan tore his gaze away from mine but I wouldn't deny that I saw a flicker of guilt in it. I sucked in a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, trying to process the mix of emotions swirling inside me. The guilt in his eyes was noticeable and it only fueled my frustration, knowing he had let our son down. Even as Dylan whispered comforting words to me, I couldn't ignore the rage that was stirring up in me. Those past memories flashed in my face like a scene from a movie— the arguments, difficulties of my pregnancy, his constant doubts, the tears, the feeling of being torn apart from my child.Everything was still fresh in my mind. I remembered the pain of giving up Eric, the sense of loss that had haunted me for years and now, seeing him lying on that stretcher, unconscious.. It was almost too much to bear.“Take a deep breath, Scarlett. I believe everything's going to be fine.” Dylan's words were soothing but it did nothing to ease the aching feelings in my hear