Semua Bab Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret : Bab 1 - Bab 10

ARIA “Bring me the files now. I cannot afford to lose this contract because of your lazy attitude!” My husband, Rowan, roared down the phone at me. “But Rowan, I asked you if you needed the files this morning and you said no.” I cried out, stunned by his accusatory tone towards me. “So now you think you can question me? You're useless and ugly, the least you can do is be obedient. Bring me those files now or you'll regret it!” He snapped before hanging up. I knew Rowan meant his every word. He had become derogatory and angry at me the last three months. I knew it was because he had a big deal stressing him, so I didn't blame him. I hurried out of the house, but the heavens opened and rain poured down on me in torrents as I moved from bus to bus in order to get him the file. Rowan Zane was one of the richest men in Luxenburg, and yet he never bought me a car. He claimed I was too stupid to drive one, and would probably kill someone on the road. I passed the security b

ARIA I was not shocked when Rowan kicked me awake the next morning. “Get up and go into the house before the neighbors see the kind of mess that you are.” He snapped, barely giving me a second look as he left for the office. I couldn't move. I was shaking and weak and a stabbing pain kept biting my sides. It seemed as though someone had removed my organs and poured ice into me. I managed to crawl inside and find my phone. I called my best friend, Talia. “Please come. I feel like I will die from the cold.” She came and drove me to the hospital hurriedly. I fainted from shock before we reached the hospital. When my eyes opened again, Talia was beside me on the bed, holding my hand earnestly. She gasped in relief. “Thank God you're awake, I really thought you'd finally died.” I groaned as I sat up. Was death not even preferable to this existence? “Where's Rowan?” I asked, seeing that I was connected by wires to at least three machines. Talia shook her head angrily. “How

ARIAWith no means to leave the hospital, I had to call my boss, Josh. He paid for my bone surgery and the doctor insisted I wait until I was fully healed. I didn't speak a word to anyone, but on the day I was to be released from the hospital, Rowan showed up.His brows jumped when he saw me. I had lost tons of weight and I was looking slimmer.He stood beside my bed, looking at me distastefully. “Is this your way of trying to guilt me, Aria?” I rolled my eyes, and gritted my teeth. “Why would I bother? It is obvious it doesn't matter to you whether I live or die.” Rowan’s green eyes widened at my tone. I watched as Rowan’s fingers tightened into a fist at his side like he wanted to hit me. Instead he exhaled. “You're right. You're just a wretched whore. How could you sleep with a man in such a public place?” I grimaced, looking at the wall instead of into his face. I couldn't bear to look at him when he accused me of such a thing.“You know I would never do that, Rowan. I've al

ARIA I flushed, looking like a maid next to Zara who was expertly made up and wearing the new dress Travis had just gifted her.Everyone was whispering. “Ugh, how's she even Zara's sister? They look nothing alike!”“Isn't she the one whom Zara caught whoring around?”I felt shame crawling up my spine even though I had done nothing wrong. The humiliation seemed never ending with these people.Falling in love wasn't a crime, but I was certainly being punished for it! Zara stood on the small stage father had rented for her birthday. Her lips trembled, tears spilling down her cheeks like she was the victim."My birthday dress…" she choked out, holding the ripped fabric with delicate hands. "Aria didn’t mean to ruin it, I’m sure. It was probably an accident.”People turned to look at me. There was disgust in their eyes and I could see they were all judging me. Travis pushed me forward. “I can't believe you would be so vicious as to destroy your sister's dress.” “I didn’t touch her dre

ARIAI rushed home from the hospital, hopeful. The house came into view. I walked past the gates, grinning wide.I met my clothes on the ground, right outside, and I froze. They were soaked and torn. I dropped to my knees, fingers trembling as I picked up my scarf.Rowan opened the door. “I was just about to have someone burn your trash,” he said, coldly.I looked up at him, heart sinking even as I smiled up at him, eager to announce my good news. “I’m pregnant, Rowan! We can finally have the child we've always wanted.” His face registered repulsion and hate. The door opened behind him and Zara stepped out in a skimpy, lacy rope.Rowan scowled. “Liar.”I shook my head, fumbling in my bag for the test results. “It’s true. Look, I have the test results.” Zara’s displeased face twisted angrily. “Whose is it? You think being pregnant makes you special?”Rowan laughed. It was cruel. “You expect me to believe that? A slut like you? Didn't you just sleep with another man a few weeks ago?”