All Chapters of The Billionaire's Ex-wife Never Looks Back : Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

Shawn’s POVThe morning sun was just starting to warm the city as I left the hotel, my body still buzzing from the night with Ella. Every moment—every kiss, every touch, every whispered word—played on a loop in my mind, making it impossible to focus on anything else. I drove back to my place with a lightness I hadn’t felt in weeks, maybe months. Ella. She was back in my life, even if just for a night, and it felt like a spark had been reignited, one I wasn’t ready to let fizzle out.By the time I got to the office, I was still riding that high. My usual routine—checking emails, reviewing contracts, preparing for meetings—felt less heavy today. I caught myself humming as I sorted through papers, a grin tugging at my lips that I couldn’t quite shake. That’s when Celeste walked in, her heels clicking against the polished floor, a knowing smirk on her face.“Well, well,” she said, leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed. “Someone’s in a suspiciously good mood today. Care to

Ella’s POVThe apartment was quiet now, the soft hum of the TV long silenced as Lily’s cartoons gave way to the stillness of the evening. She’d fallen asleep in her room, her stuffed bunny tucked under her arm, her little chest rising and falling with the steady rhythm of deep sleep. I stood in her doorway for a moment, watching her, my heart swelling with that fierce, protective love that only a mother could understand. The conversation we’d had earlier about Milla still lingered in my mind, but seeing her so peaceful now eased some of the guilt that had been gnawing at me.I closed her door gently and turned to find Shawn standing in the living room, his jacket in hand, his expression a mix of reluctance and resolve. He was getting ready to leave, and the sight of him preparing to walk out the door sent a pang through my chest. I didn’t want him to go—not yet, not after everything. Last night at the hotel had been a wildfire, intense and consuming, but today, in the quiet warmth

Shawn’s POVThe evening air was soft and warm as I sat on the floor of Ella’s living room, a pile of colorful blocks scattered around me. Lily was in her element, her little hands stacking the blocks into a wobbly tower, her giggles filling the room every time it toppled over. Ella sat cross-legged beside us, her smile bright as she handed Lily another block, cheering her on like it was the most important architectural project in the world. Watching them together—Lily’s infectious joy and Ella’s quiet, radiant love—made my chest ache with a kind of happiness I hadn’t felt in a long time. This was what I’d been missing, what I’d been fighting for without even realizing it.“Shawn, look!” Lily squealed, pointing at her latest creation, a lopsided structure that looked one sneeze away from collapsing. “It’s a castle!”“That’s the best castle I’ve ever seen,” I said, grinning as I leaned forward to inspect it. “You’re gonna be an architect someday, kiddo.”She beamed, her curls bouncing

Ella’s POVThe air in the mall seemed to thicken as Amanda, Bea, and I stood there, locked in a tense, silent standoff. Amanda’s chin was tilted up, her eyes glinting with a smug, almost combative arrogance, like she was sizing me up for a fight she’d already decided she’d win. Bea, on the other hand, looked caught off guard, her dark eyes wide with a mix of surprise and something heavier—regret, maybe. It had been over five years since I’d last seen her, and the weight of our past hung between us like an unspoken apology. She hadn’t changed much—her short, curly black hair still framed her face in that same carefree way, her babyish features and laid-back style unchanged. But now, she held the hands of two small children, a boy and a girl, who clung to her with shy curiosity. They had to be her kids with Rowon.“Ella?” Bea said, her voice hesitant, almost disbelieving. “I didn’t expect to see you here…”“Same here, Bea,” I replied, keeping my tone even. I’d thought that seeing her

Ella’s POVThe drive back from the mall was filled with the kind of easy chatter that only Celeste could bring out, her voice animated as she recounted our run-in with Amanda and Bea. Lily was in the backseat, happily clutching her new sparkly dress, humming to herself as Celeste and I vented about Amanda’s nerve. “Can you believe her?” Celeste said, shaking her head as she leaned back in the passenger seat. “The way she just stood there, acting like she owns the world. That woman’s cynicism is on another level.”I laughed, though it was tinged with exasperation. “She’s always been like that. Thinks she can cut you down with a look and a few sharp words. But honestly, I’m over letting her get under my skin.”Celeste smirked, glancing at me. “Oh, you handled her like a pro back there. That line about the doctor’s coat? Savage. I’m proud of you.”I grinned, keeping my eyes on the road. “Sometimes you just have to meet people where they’re at. Amanda’s been itching for a fight for years