Semua Bab A Divorce He Regrets: Bab 61 - Bab 70

RAINAI stared at the doctor, my heart pounding in my chest. His silence stretched on longer than I could bear, and I finally broke it. “Do you have anything to report from the results? Anything new?” I asked, my voice firm despite the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. “And... is it possible the poison could have been a herb of some sort?”Beside me, Dominic turned sharply, his brows furrowing. “What are you getting at, Raina? Why would you ask that?”I met his questioning gaze. “If Alex is telling the truth—and I believe he is—then Adelaide poisoned Grandpa.” My voice wavered, but I pressed on. “She’s been serving the family herbal tonics for years. It makes sense.”Dominic opened his mouth, likely to argue, but I cut him off, turning back to the doctor. “If I bring you a sample of what she uses, can you test it? Narrow down what we’re dealing with?”The doctor nodded, his expression serious. “That would definitely help. Bring me whatever you can, and I’ll test it immediately.”D

RAINAAlex pulled the car to a stop in front of the house, the hum of the engine filling the silence between us. He turned to me, his eyes searching mine.“Are you going to be okay?” His voice was soft but tinged with concern.I hesitated, my hands fiddling with the strap of my bag. “I’ll be fine. I just need some time with my family. I need to tell them what the doctor said.”He nodded, his jaw tightening briefly. “I understand.”I could see he wanted to say more, but instead, he added, “I’ll take care of Ava’s test. You can call and talk to the kids later, once things settle.”“Thank you,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.Alex lingered for a moment, his gaze heavy, like he was debating something. Then, with a quiet sigh, he started the engine again. “Take care of yourself, Raina.”As he drove away, the taillights disappearing into the night, I felt an ache in my chest. I missed him, more than I wanted to admit. But telling him that wasn’t an option. Not now.Steeling myself, I

RAINANathan casually walked into the room and sank into the chair beside me, the confidence in his stride unsettling. My stomach twisted in knots as I stared at him, willing myself not to panic. How did he find me? Why was he here?I gulped, my mind racing to one name—Alex. I needed him. I needed him now.Nathan didn’t say anything at first, his sharp eyes sweeping across the room as though he were inspecting his territory. His silence was suffocating, the tension in the room growing thicker with each passing second.I tried to steady my breathing, but when his gaze finally settled on me, I froze. The gentleness he once carried, the charm he used as a weapon, was gone. Instead, his face was etched with bitterness and anger.“You’ve been avoiding me,” he said flatly, his voice cutting through the silence like a blade.My heart raced, hammering against my ribcage. I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came out.He tilted his head to the side, his lips curling into a twisted smirk

RAINAI never thought he’d actually do it—have Eliza arrested. The Alex I used to know wouldn’t have. But now? Now I wasn’t so sure. He really has changed, hasn’t he? And those words he said before Adelaide interrupted… they lingered in my mind like an unanswered question.Would I be stupid to give him another chance?I snapped out of my spiraling thoughts and forced myself to focus. Now wasn’t the time to daydream. There were bigger things to deal with—Adelaide being the main one.“Since we’re on a spree of getting people arrested,” I said aloud, glancing between Dominic and Alex, “Dom, call the police. I’ll let Adelaide into the house.”Alex frowned, stepping closer to me. His voice was calm, but I could hear the tension behind it. “Are you sure that’s a good idea? First Nathan will retaliate, and we’ve got a month until the hearing. Are you ready for this?”“I’ll never be ready,” I admitted, meeting his concerned gaze. “But that doesn’t mean I should sit back and do nothing.” I hes

ELIZAThere was one place in particular that Dominic would go to after work. It wasn't flashy, but it had just the right balance of privacy and exclusiveness for him to meet clients, hold casual discussions, or simply unwind before heading home. More often than not, he would pick up something on his way out for his pathetic little wife, playing the role of doting husband.I smiled to myself, my fingers drumming lightly against the steering wheel as I watched from across the street. The familiarity of his routine made him predictable. Easy to track. If Alex didn't want me, then fine. I'd make Dominic want me. He was the bigger prize anyway—more money, more influence. And, unlike Alex, he wasn't tangled up in some stupid emotional mess with Raina.I leaned back in my seat, the reflections of the streetlights flickering across my face mask. It still smarted, that memory of Alex finding out the truth about Liam—about me poisoning that little, stubborn brat who simply would not die. I hadn