All Chapters of Married to the Billionaire to Divorce Him: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Nathaniel’s POV"I'm going alone." I muttered, rushing to the locker to pick something to wear. I wore all black with a cap. I checked my phone and noticed the address was sent. I had no choice but to go alone. No police, no agent, nobody....just me. I couldn’t risk them knowing. I couldn’t risk Ava’s life.I grabbed the printed map and stuffed a gun into my waistband, and grabbed my jacket. I quietly sneaked out of the house, got inside it, then slammed the door of my car and started the engine, my mind racing with possibilities. What did Josh want? Why hadn’t he just called for a ransom? Why take her? Hope he didn't touch her sexually.He wanted me. That much was obvious, and he was using Ava as bait. He could break every bone in my body, but if there was even a one percent chance that I could get her back safe… I’d take it.I was ten minutes out of the city before I noticed a car tailing me. It was a Black SUV. It was on

Nathaniel’s POVThe gunshot echoed like thunder. For a second, the world slowed. My legs kept moving. Ava’s weight was still pressed to my chest. But something warm splattered across my side, and then I felt a sharp, burning sting tore through my upper shoulder. The force jerked me sideways, and I stumbled, nearly dropping her.I gritted my teeth, forcing myself upright. “I’m hit,” I growled.David spun around, eyes wide. “Where?!”“Shoulder. I can move. Keep going.” I couldn't let that hold me back. We were almost at the door when another shot rang out closer this time. David turned and fired back. “Go! I’ve got you covered!”I tightened my grip on Ava. She wasn’t moving. Her face was pale, blood seeping slowly from the back of her head onto my shirt. Her breath was shallow, but it was there. Still there. Still with me.“Hold on, baby. Please,” I

Nathaniel's POVI stared at her like my entire world depended on the look in her eyes.She was awake. Finally. After two months of silence, after two months of holding her hand and whispering into the void, she was here, eyes open, breathing on her own. But something about the way she looked at me made me unhappy.There was no recognition, sign of relief.No reaction at all. She was just blank, and confused."Ava," I whispered, stepping closer to the bed. "It’s me, Nathaniel...your...your...uhm...your HUSBAND."Her head tilted slightly. Her mouth opened as if to speak, but nothing came out. Her brow furrowed as though trying to place me. The doctor gently placed a hand on my arm. "It’s too early to know for sure," he said softly. "We’ll run some tests, assess cognitive function. But her body responding, her eyes following movement...those are good signs."Good signs? But she didn’t know me and she didn’t speak.I turned away from the bed, pressing the heel of my hand to my eyes. I co

Ava's POVWhen I opened my eyes, I found a pair of warm brown eyes already staring at me through tears.“AVA!” Angela choked, throwing her arms around me before I could even process her face. I felt her shaking. “Oh my God, you’re really awake finally! I was going mad. You scared the hell out of all of us.”My body felt like it had been filled with concrete, but I managed to lift my arms and weakly hug her back. Her familiar scent made me feel better a little bit. Behind her, I heard the click of shoes, and then Priscilla was at my side. Her eyes were red and glassy. “You don’t get to do that again,” she said, voice trembling.I tried to smile. It probably looked more like a grimace. “Where’s... Nathaniel?”Angela and Priscilla exchanged a quick look. One of those looks that said everything they didn’t want to say out loud.Angela cleared her throat, brushing her curls behind her ear. “The doctor said he shouldn’t be around you right now. You… need peace. Time.”Priscilla crossed her

Ava's POVMy heart pounded as I stared at the message from David. Seven p.m. The time was 5:18 now. I had less than two hours to decide whether to blow up my sister's night...or betray her.I sat there for a minute, still in my room, stuck in a dilemma. The sun had started to set, a soft orange glow cutting through the curtains. It should have felt peaceful. Instead, I felt like I was about to walk into a minefield.I stared at David's text like it was a death sentence.> I will be done by 7. Please let Priscilla know she can come meet me at my office.It should’ve felt like a win. Priscilla would be happy, David would probably enjoy himself, and everything would be fine. But Jessica had turned this into a goddamn battlefield. And now I had to make a choice that would either protect my sister... or betray her.My fingers hovered over my phone. But then, a soft knock came at the door. It opened slowly, and Christy peeked her head in."Hey Ava... Can I come in?"I smiled weakly. "Of cou