All Chapters of Dear Ex-husband, My Stepbrother is Your Replacement.: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

SILVANZoey and Zara do not give me the chance to get off the floor. They instantly plop onto my lap, making themselves comfortable… and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way.I hardly ever wish for anything, but right now, I’m praying that time would stand still so we can remain like this forever.My heart nearly bursts from its seams as I watch over my beautiful girls. They’re very brave with a slight hint of stubbornness, just like their mother.“Well, we were just going on a walk with Mary when three huge men tried to force us into their truck.” Zoey begins.“Yeah! We screamed as loud as we could but no one was around to help us.” Zara chips in. “And the men were so scary! They were this big…” she stretches both her chubby hands as far apart as they can go, “And this tall…” she stretches both hands high above her head.Zoey rolls her eyes. “They were definitely taller than that, Zara.”“But I only stretch this tall.” Zara argues, shaking her head at her sister.“Hey, it’s oka

ASTRIDThree hours later, my girls are all washed up and tucked into bed. I read their favourite bed time story and sing to them, reluctant to leave them even for a second.But finally, they fall asleep and it’s time to get answers. A nervous Thea currently stands before me, wringing her slender fingers while I grill her like an airforce commandant.“Why exactly were my kids with Silvan?” I seethe, fighting to control my mounting anger. “You know how I feel about that man. Why did you let him near my daughters?”She opens her mouth to speak but I lift a finger, cutting her short.“Wait… how did he even get out of prison?” I ask, eyes narrowed in confusion; “I’m pretty sure I had him sent to jail.”“Ms. Machiavelli…”“I will be in a better position to answer your questions.” A familiar voice interrupts from the door.I look up, regarding Gemini with narrowed eyes as he swaggers into the room and plops into the chair beside me.He looks prim and proper as usual in a white silk shirt an

ASTRID That night, sleep eludes me. The sound of rain pattering against the windows and the eerie howl of the wind outside keeps me up all night. By midnight, I peek outside my window and sure enough, Michael’s car is still parked outside, lonely and still in the rain. I don’t get a wink of sleep. I pace in my room all night, images of Silvan sick and depraved torturing me all the way. At some point, I have to leave the room and fix myself a cup of tea in the kitchen just so I am not tempted to peek outside in search of Michael. “Aunt Elena.” I get to my feet, surprised to see my aunt gliding into the kitchen. Her pink Chanel robe is belted tightly, showing off her dainty waist. Even at midnight, she looks flawless. “Hey there, darling.” She presses a kiss to both my cheeks. In a sudden gust of weakness, I wrap my arms around her waist and pull her close, breathing in her scent. “You smell heavenly.” “Mm-hmm.” She mutters, softly stroking my hair. I’m not eve

ASTRIDONE WEEK LATER…“Boss, don’t forget your meeting with the Malaysian executives in the next hour.” Thea gently reminds me. “Thanks, Thea.” I shoot her a look of gratitude and resume burying my head in my laptop.After a heartbeat, she asks; “Ms. Machiavelli, are you okay?”I arch a brow at her. “What do you mean?”Thea pushes her glasses up her patrician nose. She only does that whenever she’s nervous.When she proceeds to worry her bottom lip with her teeth, my suspicions are confirmed.“Promise not to get mad.”Okay, now I’m invested. Funny enough, I know what is coming, but I lean back in my seat, deciding to indulge her.“I won’t. What’s going on?”“Well…these days, you’ve been a little out of loop. Forgetting meetings, misplacing files, ordering a lot of stuff you do not need…”I’m afraid she’s right.Just yesterday, I ordered a ceramic gargoyle for the office garden. We don’t have an office garden.“It’s just that…” she rushes to add, “you seem a little distracted lat

ASTRID “So you two are not…fucking each other?” I blurt before I can stop myself. Hayley throws back her head and laughs. It’s a bright, tinkling sound. And infectious enough to have my lips twitching too. “Lord, no. I wouldn’t even let him dry hump me if he offered half his estate and his soul on his silver platter.” Silvan’s low growl comes from behind us; “say one more word and I’ll toss you on the streets.” Hayley, unaffected by his grumpiness, pats my hand like I’m some rare ornament. “I’m so glad to finally meet the woman who dared to tame our demon king. And dare I say, you’re an absolute beauty.” A flush creeps up my neck… against my will. Coupled with the fact that Silvan does not deny that I have “tamed” him. “And she blushes like a beautiful summer rose.” Hayley adds with a long, wishful sigh. “Oh, how I love women. If I were a lesbian, I would have stolen you from my undeserving best friend eons ago.” Silvan rises from his chair like a dark, smoky mist,