All Chapters of Dear Ex-husband, My Stepbrother is Your Replacement.: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

ASTRIDI almost had a heart attack when I realized that Zara was missing. Even now, while she stands there, giving me a happy, toothy grin, I can barely calm the rapid thumping of my heart.“Zara, baby, come here.”My relief is short-lived when I finally spot the man standing beside her.Looking imposing and intimidating as always, he pins me in place with a dark stare, his eyes swimming with lethal accusation. Silvan Rourke.He’s deathly, heartbreakingly gorgeous. Full stop.The moment I spotted Michael at the door, I should’ve known that his boss was within the vicinity. But I was too hell bent on finding my daughter to pay attention.Now, something ugly crawls up my throat when I spot Zara’s small hand firmly encased in Silvan’s larger palm. My heart tightens with dread.This isn’t how I wanted them to meet.Scratch that. I didn’t want Silvan to meet the girls at all.This is a bloody nightmare.“Mommy, this is my friend, Mr…I watch, chills feathering down my spine, as Silvan’s

ASTRIDSomething shifts inside of me as I watch Silvan — so sure of himself, so infuriatingly composed.I’m not sure what it is, but it has rage slithering through my veins like a poisonous reptile on a mission.Maybe I’m just distraught that our fake engagement plan did not work out, that in the end, Silvan still got the last laugh. But I’m itching to knock that smirk off his face. I take a step forward, ignoring the logical part of me that screams I should avoid confronting this man.Thankfully, Gemini doesn’t stop me. Jaw tight, teeth clenched, I snarl;“Who the hell do you think you are?”Silvan says nothing, but his eyes are hot and dark as they roam my face.His silence only further triggers my anger.“I asked you a question, Silvan. Who the bloody hell do you think you are?!” Anger blinds me to the fact that I’m almost screaming at the top of my lungs.“You have no right to dictate how I live my life just because we have kids together. Who I marry is none of your business.”S

WARNING: UNEDITED CHAPTER. (minor errors are to be expected but all chapters will be properly edited by Monday.)***ASTRIDThe kids are well behaved today so it only takes three minutes to get them settled in. Mary couldn’t come with us. Some family emergency.I get behind the wheel, my head already throbbing from exhaustion.“Alright, girls. It’s time to go.”After checking the rear view mirror to make sure they’re okay, I zoom into the freeway. The ride is silent and blissful for the first ten minutes, until Zara speaks up;“Mommy, I really like Silvan.”My heart drops. My fingers falter on the wheel and I swerve at the last minute, narrowly missing a sleek Lamborghini.I glance at the rear view mirror once again to find Zare playing with her Barbie doll, completely oblivious of the fact that she almost gave a heart attack.“What did you say, honey?”“I really like Silvan.” She repeats, her voice firm.My grip on the steering wheel is so tight, my knuckles turn white. “Can you t

WARNING: UNEDITED CHAPTER. (minor errors are to be expected but all chapters will be properly edited by Monday.)***ASTRIDSilvan’s words hit a raw verve. But this is what I wanted, isn’t it? Then why does it hurt like hell? Why did his emotionless words hit me in the chest like a damn moving train?Our ride in the private elevator is filled with tension and choking silence. I inhale sharply as we make our way into the house, taking in the classic grandeur of Silvan’s suite.I’ve been here before but once again, I’m blown away by the beauty of the decor. Luxury at its finest if you ask me.“Stephanie, please make sure the kids have their bath. Tuck them into bed when they’re done.”My gaze lands on a gorgeous blonde-haired woman.She’s dressed in a modest button down dress and looks at Silvan like he’s her god and saviour.I honestly do not blame her. I’m pretty sure Silvan shares genes with the gods of Greece. But why does she look so familiar though?After a couple seconds of wr

ASTRID“Girl, where the hell have you been?!!” I screech the moment Zeya walks through the door. “It feels like I haven’t seen you in ages!”My best friend looks gorgeous. She walks with a bounce in her step, her pretty boobs bouncing right along with her. Zeya’s dark hair is tied in a messy bun atop her head. The gym outfit she has on cinches her waist to perfection. She looks like a delectable treat if I do say so myself.“Calm down, chica. I was gone for twenty four hours. Did you miss me?”“Of course I did, you cow!” I cry, pulling her into my arms and ignoring her gasp of shock.Zeya giggles as I hold on to her like a life raft. I’m afraid I’ll never let go.“Okay, okay. Something’s definitely going on. What is it?”I shoot her a dark glare beneath my lashes.“I called you fifteen times! Fifteen! Don’t you ever turn off your phone again! Do you realize that my life kinda depends on you? I nearly died when you didn’t answer my call.” Literally.“I was this close to drafting my ow