Lahat ng Kabanata ng Longing For My Ex-Wife: Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 120

The day had been long, but now the evening was theirs.Maya walked beside Elias, feeling strangely relaxed. The sky was dimming, and the air was cool and gentle. They had just stepped out of her apartment, and she still wasn’t quite sure where he was taking her.“I still can’t believe you planned this,” she said, glancing up at him. “You’ve been acting suspicious all day.”Elias grinned. “I just wanted to do something nice for you. No surprise guests this time—just the two of us.”Maya raised a brow. “Promise?”“Promise,” he replied, placing a hand on his chest. “Scout’s honor.”They both laughed as they got into his car. The drive was calm, the streets quiet. Soft music played in the background, and Maya let herself enjoy the stillness. She didn’t ask where they were going. For once, she liked the mystery.After a few minutes, Elias pulled into a narrow side road and parked in front of a small garden café tucked behind a wooden gate. String lights hung between the trees, and the gent

Colton sat in his car, his fingers drumming lightly on the steering wheel. His eyes were locked on the building across the street—the lab where he had just submitted a DNA sample for testing. The necklace, the story, and Maya’s background… everything pointed to one truth.But he needed confirmation.And to get that, he needed another sample. A real one.He didn’t want to scare Maya or make her suspicious, so he decided on a simple plan—get close to her. Talk to her casually. Earn her trust. And maybe, if the moment was right, take a single strand of hair—just enough for the test.He sent her a message.“Hey, feel like catching up tonight? There’s a nice little bar downtown. Just a chat. My treat.”To his surprise, Maya replied within minutes.“Sure. I could use a break.”⸻Later that evening, Maya stepped out of a taxi and walked into the small, cozy bar Colton had suggested. It wasn’t crowded—just a few people talking quietly over drinks. The lighting was soft, and a slow tune played

Maya slowly opened her eyes to the soft morning light shining through the curtains. She blinked and looked around the cozy bedroom. Then she felt something warm beside her. Turning her head, she saw Anika sleeping peacefully, curled up against her with her little arms wrapped around Maya’s waist.A smile spread across Maya’s face. Her heart felt full. This was the first time in a long while that she woke up feeling so happy, calm, and loved.She stayed still for a moment, just watching Anika breathe gently. Then Anika stirred, rubbed her eyes, and looked up at her mom.“Good morning, Mommy,” Anika said with a sleepy voice.“Good morning, sweetheart,” Maya whispered back, brushing Anika’s hair with her fingers.Anika yawned and sat up. “I had a really good dream,” she said.“Oh?” Maya asked with a smile. “What was it about?”“We were all eating cake and laughing. You, me, Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Colton. We were all so happy.”Maya chuckled. “That sounds like a perfect dream.”Anika

The soft hum of birds outside the window filled the quiet morning. Sunlight spilled through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Maya stirred under the blanket, slowly blinking her eyes open. She reached for her phone on the nightstand, rubbing sleep from her eyes.Three missed calls.One from her mom.One from her dad.One from Colton.Maya couldn’t help but smile.“This love is getting out of hand,” she whispered to herself with a small laugh. “But I like it.”Her heart felt warm. After so many years of feeling alone, of thinking she had no real family—now they wouldn’t stop calling her. They checked on her all the time, sent messages to ask if she’d eaten, and even argued about who would send her breakfast. It was overwhelming in the best way.She stretched, letting out a soft yawn, then sat up. The soft morning light made her room feel peaceful. On her table was a small vase of flowers Anika had picked for her the day before. A note from her mom was still taped to

As Maya walked up to her apartment, her steps slowed when she noticed a sleek black Range Rover parked right in front of her building. Her eyebrows lifted slightly. That car definitely didn’t belong in this part of town.Her heart sank a little when she saw who stepped out of it.Elias.He was dressed neatly in a white shirt and dark jeans, holding a bouquet of bright yellow tulips—her favorite. His expression was somewhere between hopeful and nervous.Maya let out a quiet sigh and turned her key in the lock without saying a word.She didn’t stop or greet him. She just walked into her apartment, gently closed the door behind her, and headed straight for the living room.But Elias followed.“Maya, wait,” he said softly, stepping inside after her and closing the door behind him.She turned around slowly, folding her arms. “What are you doing here, Elias?”He swallowed. “I… I came to apologize.”“For what?” Her tone wasn’t harsh, but it wasn’t warm either. She was tired—emotionally drain