All Chapters of Ex-husband Demands Remarriage: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

V A L E R I AI had to come straight to the bathroom and take a moment to myself to take in what had just happened. Honestly, if I wasn’t seeing the reflection of the ring in the mirror, I wouldn’t believe it.It felt unnecessary, really. I already had an engagement ring. I planned to put it on the right finger for the press, but apparently, I now had two of them—oh, and a necklace and bracelet too. Things that are usually for couples in love. You totally can’t say that about me and Rodrigo.“Oh my god.” I held both my cheeks, still processing it. Rodrigo looked nervous, like he was trying not to mess up or say the wrong word, which was so unlike him but actually cute to watch.“What does this mean?” I asked myself, and when the answer popped in my head, I felt a part of me break. Even if by some miracle Rodrigo wanted to try again for real this time, there was no way he would accept the pregnancy. This was just one of my dreamy moments.Quickly, I fixed myself and walked out. I was s

It felt like I’d been here for hours staring at the man before me, who unfortunately was my father, when in reality it must have only been five minutes.He had asked Christian to excuse us, and even though I was shocked, I still heard when Christian said he’d be just outside the door and to call him if I needed him.I watched as my father struggled to sit up. I didn’t even bother to go and help him, even when I saw he was struggling. He didn’t deserve my help at all.“Please… please pass me the glass of water.” He pointed at the table next to me that had a jar of water and an empty glass. I looked at it, feeling my heart returning to its normal place as I finally felt like I could breathe again. “Please,” he begged and coughed dryly, like he was trying to manipulate me, and it didn’t work.“Why would I do that? Why, when I am not your family. Because I’m your fixer? Sorry, I’m only meant to fix your scandals. I’m not your maid.”“I deserve that. But no, I have something in exchange. T

I know it sounds like it's not a big deal, but it is. Dad clearly… holy shit, I said Dad. Hold on, am I starting to forgive him already? I mean, with Christian’s explanations, it seemed all he did was protect me. Totally agree. He could have chosen a better way, but this is the way he chose, and I’m not perfect either, no one.Anyways, he mentioned that he couldn’t divorce or do anything to her, as their marriage was not just legal but approved by my grandparents. That means it was a society marriage, you know, olden times with noble families, so it wasn't easy to end.My grandparents were both living downtown in Seattle, but still, they were very much into this arranged marriage thing. Marrying for power and social standing, so he very much believed in it.“Oscar is in trouble,” I whispered, my eyes on Madeline now. Not the live footage from the phone but her sight, which was literally about five hundred feet from me.“Oh Val, you don’t have to worry about Father. You think I brought

Okay, I was doing it. I was really walking toward Rodrigo at the moment without freaking out. My confidence was at a nine, ready to do it.I mean, what was I going to lose? It was a contract, and I must be used to unrequited love by now. That’s the kind of fool I am. This whole confident powerhouse attorney was just a facade. I am still the die-hard-for-love girl, and… oops, I didn’t get the confidence to tell him now. Maybe in the car.“Thank you,” I said as he closed the door for me. Yeah, I’ll just tell him once he comes in. I swallowed, rubbing my palms before reaching into my purse for a tissue to clean them. I didn’t want to end up rubbing them on my skirt – leaving all that sweat.“So…” Only when he spoke did I realise he had joined me, and the car was actually moving. We were already on the road. I didn’t know what I was going to do, but I suddenly didn’t have the courage to tell him about the pregnancy. Yeah, I can spend a day with him and break the news to him tomorrow, righ

WASHINGTON, D.C.M A R G A R E TI know I’m just seventeen, and I’m really not experienced yet, but all I know is watching Anthony devour another woman's mouth like that shattered something in me. I didn't say a word or make a noise. I wanted to see how far he was willing to go because even if Aunt thinks I gave Anthony a chance quickly, I didn't.He persuaded me in detention; he tried really hard, and I only forgave him because he saved me. The gun incident. If he hadn't taken responsibility for it, I'm sure I could have been in juvie.But I should have known. He didn’t introduce me to his friends, and up to today I’m sure they don’t know. Yeah, I lied to Aunt that he did, but that’s because I wanted her to let me see him.Well, that night Anthony turned out to have some sense, as before it could get heated, he stopped it and told Niki he had a girlfriend. You won’t believe that bitch told him she didn’t care, that it would be their little secret.‘I’m good at keeping secrets.’ I’ll