Semua Bab A Divorce He Regrets: Bab 51 - Bab 60

RAINAThe ache in my chest had become a constant companion these past weeks. A month had passed since I told Nathan I needed space. At the time, it felt like the right thing to do, a necessary step to see him for who he truly was. But now, the silence between us was deafening.I’d tried reaching out. A text here, a voicemail there, tentative gestures to bridge the gap. But each attempt was met with nothing. No responses, no signs of life. He hadn’t shown up at my door, hadn’t called back, hadn’t given me any hint of where he stood.The absence gnawed at me, an invisible weight pressing down on my chest. I tried to distract myself by spending more time with Alex and Liam.Liam’s recovery had been nothing short of miraculous. Watching him play with Ava was like seeing sunlight breaking through storm clouds. Their laughter rang out, bouncing off the walls as they built block towers and raced toy cars across the floor. Ava clapped when Liam’s tower stood firm, her grin wide. “You’re so go

RAINAHow could my grandfather choose me for this? And why would Dominic let it happen?The papers felt heavy in my hands as I sat at my desk, staring down at them as if they held some sort of secret answer I’d missed. Share transfers. Not just any shares—everything my grandfather owned. It was now mine.I blinked rapidly, trying to process the words on the page. This couldn’t be real. Why me? Why now?My gaze lifted to my grandfather, who stood across the desk, his posture calm and deliberate, as though this were just another ordinary day in the office. Tears burned the corners of my eyes, but I couldn’t find the strength to blink them away.“This should have gone to Dominic,” I whispered, my voice cracking slightly under the weight of my emotions. “Why me?”My grandfather’s smile was warm, his eyes twinkling with a mixture of pride and something I couldn’t quite place. “Because you’re ready, Raina,” he said softly, his tone steady but kind. “I’ve watched you grow into the woman you

ALEXANDER Raina was missing.I could barely focus when I saw Dominic’s name flashing on my phone screen. The panic in his voice made my blood run cold. I’d been seconds away from leaving the office for the night, but now all I could think about was where she was. I heard Dominic’s voice crack as he said it: “She’s not at her office. She’s not at her apartment. I’ve checked everywhere.”“Where is she?” I demanded, my voice hoarse with tension. My heart slammed against my ribs, threatening to break free.“I don’t know, Alex,” Dominic’s voice was desperate. “I’ve looked everywhere. I don’t know where she is. I should’ve been there for her. I was too upset—too... I don’t know—she probably feels like I’m mad at her. I’ve messed up.”I took a deep breath, pushing my panic aside. Dominic sounded like he was falling apart, and I couldn’t let that happen. Not when Raina’s safety was hanging in the balance.“Dominic, calm down,” I uttered, trying to keep my voice steady. The words felt useless

DOMINICWhat was going on? My thoughts felt scrambled as I stood in the hospital hallway, staring at the sterile tiles beneath my feet. On one hand, it was a relief that Raina finally knew the truth about Nathan. At least now I didn’t have to keep tiptoeing around her, hiding every move Alex and I made to expose that bastard.I’ll admit, Alex was surprising me. For all his faults—and there were many—he was doing everything in his power to help Raina. It was almost enough to make me like the guy, though I wasn’t about to say that out loud. We had one goal: to take Nathan down. And for once, Alex seemed genuinely committed to it.When Raina brought up going to the cops, she wasn’t wrong to ask. It was the logical thing to do, and for someone like her—who had always played by the rules—it made sense. But I had to make her understand why it wouldn’t work.“Raina,” I’d told her earlier, standing by the car as Alex hovered nearby, “it’s not that simple. Nathan’s a public figure. He’s respec

ALEXANDERFrom the moment Dominic told me to take the kids away, I knew one thing for certain—Raina was going to need me. Whether she realized it or not, whether she liked it or not, I would be there for her.As I packed a small bag for Ava and grabbed Liam’s essentials, a wave of doubt hit me. Part of me wanted to keep them close, maybe take Ava to where Liam was already staying. But Nathan was unpredictable and dangerous. Keeping them in the city, even temporarily, was too great a risk.I grabbed my phone and called one of my most trusted contacts, someone who specialized in discreet transportation and keeping things under wraps.“I need a plane,” I said, pacing the living room as Ava watched me with wide, questioning eyes.“Destination?” my contact asked.“Somewhere off the grid. I’ll send you the details in an encrypted message.”It took less than an hour to finalize the arrangements. As I buckled the kids into the backseat of my car, Ava finally spoke up, her voice trembling slig