All Chapters of BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE : Chapter 181 - Chapter 190

Victor POVAsher released his hold on me when Aaron called him.The boys were already on top of the bed, bouncing, but Althea was still standing on the floor looking at them.“Help! Help!”Quickly, the two boys turned toward their sister. They each took a hand and pulled Althea up. I watched their dynamics. I saw how the two boys cared for their little sister, and the smile never left my face.Once she was on top of the bed, she approached their mother and kissed her cheek.“Good morning, Mommy.”Then, she turned to me to do the same. “Good morning, Daddy!”I held her longer, wanting to savor the moment. I don’t want to play favorites, but Althea literally took my heart away. I can’t help but love her differently from her brothers.She was my light. My special angel. Althea smoothed what would have been an awkward situation between her mother and her brothers. If she did not show interest in me, I doubt Pepper would open her house to me.As I looked at each of them, I realized the tri

Victor POV“Can you tell grandpa about her?” Thea cut in with her request.I can’t see Mrs. Ferguson’s face, but her tone suggests she was smiling.“Of course. He won’t miss it. I am sure your grandpa will also be excited to meet Shelly.”Althea clapped her hands.“Great. She’s my sister now, and I love her.”Then, the two girls held hands. I can only stare at my daughter.Just like her mother, she looked sweet, but she was one tough negotiator. Still sweet.From the corner of my eye, I can see Pepper smiling ear-to-ear. I am sure she was proud of our daughter, as I was. She has raised her loving and kind.Our two boys, though mischievous at times, were also like their sister. They are fiercely loyal to people they love. They were protective, too.Mrs. Ferguson cleared her throat to catch our attention.“So, what do you want for your birthday?” She asked.“I have so many toys, Grandma. I only wanted to see you and Grandpa. I missed you.”Mrs. Ferguson’s eyes sparkled with Althea’s rep

Pepper POVAfter breakfast, Shan and Samuel sent the children to school, leaving Victor and me at the house to wait for the coordinator’s arrival.Before they left, Shelly’s mood had improved.She did not look like she was about to cry, and Thea looked like her old self. They raced out of the house, while the boys followed them.The two boys were arguing as usual, but it was okay.They argue all the time, but when it comes to the crunch, they would always have each other’s back. I taught them early on that they should protect and care for each other because they were all special.They were my gift from above.They gave me hope when I thought everything about my life was hopeless.They were my beacon of light.My guiding star.Victor and I chose to retire to the garden. There was a large swing that was added recently at Victor’s insistence.He said that it was a good place to while away the time, especially when the kids are away.I also read somewhere that rocking motion had physical

Victor POVWe stayed with our arms wrapped around each other until Pepper broke the silence between us.“What are we going to do with the triplets’ party? It’s five days away.”She sounded worried, and I began to stroke her hair before my head bent down to kiss the top of her head.“Why don't we do it ourselves?” I suggested.“That way, we can be sure about what we want.”Pepper looked dubious.She eyed me as if I had gone bonkers, but I was certain I wanted to do this.“Tell you what? Why don’t we go out and scout some locations as our venue?”“Why don’t we check the internet first. Maybe we can have a party in an amusement park or playground.”The excitement in her eyes was unmistakable.I pushed myself up. Then, I turned around to hold out my hand to her.Pepper grabbed my hand, careful about her weight.“Don’t worry. I am feeling better.”The assurance did not allay her worry.She still looked concerned when we walked with our clasped hands inside the house.“We began to browse t

Pepper POVThe day started on a good note. I woke up in Victor’s arms. We haven’t done the deed yet. Victor was keeping true to his promise. He wanted me to be fully ready.Besides, the triplets were a useful deterrent. They slept with us on our bed or sometimes on the mattress they lay out on the floor of my room, but most of the time they wanted to cuddle with us.Victor allowed them.He said the triplets will only be children once, and we have to enjoy them at this stage because there will come a time when they will no longer be as clingy or as cuddly.He sounded like he knew what he was talking about, and I realized he got his views from Colter.“Was it hard when Colter began to detach himself?”He shook his head. “Colter stepped back because he realized he shouldn’t impose on my time when he learned the truth.” I nodded. “But the kid would often wish that I was his real father, not Benedict Gunner.”“What happened to him now that both his parents are in prison?” Suddenly, I was