All Chapters of His Tears, My Freedom (Ex-Husband Wants Me Back): Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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41 Caught in the game

Lior’s POVI watch her from where I stand, the paper still in her hand, her eyes wide and confused. But she doesn’t know what I know. She doesn’t know that I made sure this would happen.Now you can’t avoid me any longer, Lila.You chose the blue slip—your favorite color since we were kids. You used to say it reminded you of the sea you’d never seen, always dreaming about it. You’d say, “Someday I’ll see the ocean. I just know I will.” And now… maybe you don’t even remember that, but I do. That’s why I asked Daryl to include only one blue paper in the jar. I knew you’d pick it. I knew it would lead you back to me. Even if you don’t remember, maybe someday you will. And when that day comes, I hope you realize—everything I’ve done, I’ve done just to see you get closer to your dreams.Daryl claps, breaking my thoughts. “You have young master as your partner!” he announces, then leans in toward Lila and says under his breath, “Be on alert. Young master doesn’t like losing.”Lila blinks, ey

42 A weekend complicated

Lila’s POVI can’t control my heart any longer. Every time I’m near him, it pounds faster, and try as I might, I can’t make it stop. This… this feeling is not just wrong—it’s just dangerous. I shouldn’t want this. I shouldn’t feel this way. He’s my boss, my protector in ways I can’t repay, and nothing more. And yet, my body betrays me, reminding me of what my mind refuses to accept.I snap upright, brushing the dirt off my palms and adjusting my shirt. My fingers tremble slightly as I push my hair behind my ears, trying to steady myself.“Lila! Oh no!” Maren’s voice rings out, sharp and filled with worry.She rushes toward me, eyes wide as she reaches my side. “Are you okay? You fell!”Her gaze darts to Lior. He’s standing just a few feet away, but his attention is fixed on his phone screen. His expression is unreadable. Frozen. Like whatever he’s seeing there is too heavy to look away from.I shake my head quickly. “Yeah… I’m fine, Maren. It was just a misstep.”But even as I say it,

43 Who sent this?

Lila’s POVI step in from the balcony, shaking my head at Maren. “My goodness! Aren’t you tired of taking pictures already? Since we came back to the room, it’s been one angle after another. And now you even dragged me outside for the evening view.”Maren just laughs, eyes sparkling with excitement. “Of course I can’t be tired! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I want memories of everything.” Her voice is bubbling, like she’s trying to capture every joy of the moment before it slips away.I scoff lightly. “Not like you can’t always just go to a resort.”Her smile deepens, but her tone turns serious. “Come on, Lila. This resort isn’t just any place. This is one of Ashbourne Group’s properties. Do you know what that means? No casual staff like us ever gets to sleep in these rooms or eat at these restaurants. Opportunities like this don’t come twice. And tonight, being able to also join the international event here? That’s beyond anything we could’ve imagined.”The name lands in m

44 Her claim, my silence

Lila’s POVThe moment Maren and I step into the dinner hall, I freeze.She was right.The place is buzzing—glittering under amber lights strung like a canopy from one end of the ceiling to the other. Music hums softly through the speakers, blending into the low murmur of conversations and the occasional clink of glass. Each table is shaped differently—some circular, others oval or rectangular—and each one carries a specific theme, from ocean blue linens to golden centerpieces flickering with candlelight.It’s not just a dinner.There’s a full-blown international event happening right here. Men in tailored suits, women in breathtaking gowns, photographers weaving through the crowd. It’s glamorous, surreal… and way above anything I’ve ever experienced.“Lila! Maren! Over here!” A familiar voice cuts through the crowd.It’s Jasper from our team, waving from a table near the center. Excitement blooms in my chest, and we start moving in his direction.That’s when I see her.Aurelia glides

45 The cruel spotlight

Lila’s POVMy pulse hammers in my throat. I grip the phone tighter, knuckles aching, but the crowd goes on laughing, eating, toasting as if the world hasn’t just tilted beneath my feet.“Lila?”Maren’s voice cuts in, soft but sharp enough to drag me back. Her brows knit as she leans closer, lowering her voice. “You’ve been looking around like someone’s chasing you. Are you expecting someone?”Her question hits too close. I paste a small smile to my lips, fragile and hollow, and force myself to nod. Maybe that will be enough. Maybe she’ll let it go.But she doesn’t. Her eyes narrow, reading me too easily. “No, Lila. You don’t look okay. If you want, we can leave and go back to the room together.”Her words hang in the air, louder than they should be. Loud enough to draw attention.I don’t even realize until it’s too late—Lior shifts, his gaze snapping to us. His voice, low but weighted, cuts across the table. “Is something the matter?”The air thickens. Forks pause midway, glasses hove

46 Still mine

Liam’s POVI pace the length of the room, my fists clenched, fury curling tight in my chest like a storm refusing to die down. “She’s still ignoring me.” My voice grates with fury. I pace, glare at the phone like it’s mocking me. “How long, Lila? How long will you hide in his shadow? He’s not even trustworthy! So why the hell do you still trust him?”The words scrape out of me sharper than I intend, and I drag a hand through my hair, tugging at the roots. My jaw tightens as I exhale, long and shaky. I close my eyes for a moment, forcing air into my lungs before opening them again. “I thought… knowing we’re still married, knowing I never proceeded with the divorce, would make her come back,” I whisper. “But I was wrong.”My throat tightens. Lila used to want me. She used to look at me like I was the only one she needed. I used to be the man she loved, who she wanted to give her heart to—her loyalty, her time. Now… nothing. Just silence.I sink into the couch, elbows on my knees, hands

47 When the world goes still

Lila’s POVThe hallway outside is quiet. Too quiet.My heels echo softly as I walk, fast and aimless, each step pushing me further from the laughter, the applause. A few waiters cross my path, trays of wine balanced carefully in their hands. One adjusts a vase of roses by the entry wall. They nod politely, but I don’t stop. I can’t.Cool air brushes against my skin as I push open the door leading out to the side garden. The breeze is light, scented with lavender and something expensive. I close my eyes for a moment, drawing in a shaky breath.You’re okay, Lila. You’re okay.But I’m not.That speech—her voice—her calling Liam the love of her life while rubbing her belly… it was all for show. Yet it worked. It got under my skin. And that smile, the way her eyes found mine across the room—I know she enjoyed watching me flinch.I follow the path lined with warm garden lights, my hand brushing against a hedge just to feel something real. The night is too still. Then, a voice slices throug

48 The night held its breath

Lila’s POVLior takes a slow step toward me, his gaze steady, unreadable.My heart jolts.What’s he doing here? Why does he keep showing up in all of my ugly moments—like some cruel reminder that he’s always there to witness me fall apart?A soft scoff escapes Claudia’s lips. She folds her arms, her head tilting as she lets out a mock sigh.“Well, look at that,” she murmurs, her tone dripping with sugar and venom. “Here comes the prince in shining armor.”The way she says it—slow, low, and edged with mockery—makes my stomach twist. Then, she tilts her head to the side, giving me a sideways glance, her eyes glittering like sharpened glass.“But for how long, Lila?” she asks, her voice honey-sweet, almost tender. “How long do you think he’s going to keep protecting you? Providing for you?”The words stop me cold.Something inside me stills. My fingers curl at my sides as the air shift. A faint movement catches my eye—someone standing a few paces behind Lior.Aurelia.Her face is tight,

49 Claimed by chaos

Lila’s POVThe air feels thick—almost too heavy to breathe. Neither Lior nor I move. His body is rigid beside mine, his gaze fixed on the figure emerging from the shadows. For a second, I think I’m imagining it. But then I see the outline—the sharp, unmistakable frame of Liam.Before I can process what’s happening, he’s already storming forward. His hand grabs Lior by the collar, yanking him hard. A sickening crack follows as his fist slams across Lior’s face.“Lior!” The scream rips out of me, raw and trembling. My eyes go wide as I stumble back, hands half-raised, my heart hammering so loud it fills my ears.Liam’s voice follows, low and shaking with fury. “How dare you!” he growls, shoving Lior against the wall. “How dare you try to seduce my wife! You have no right to touch her!”Lior lets out a short, mocking laugh, his voice steady despite the blow. “And how delusional are you, Liam, to think you can still call her your wife?”“What?” Liam spits, his face twisting before he thro

50 The perfect capture

Claudia’s POVThe photo glows on Aurelia’s phone screen — Lior leaning in, Lila’s face half-turned toward him, too close, too soft. I stare at it for a moment, the corner of my mouth lifting. “Now that,” I murmur, “is a brilliant capture. You really have an eye for timing, Aurelia.”She exhales sharply, restless. “I didn’t take it for art, Claudia. I took it to show you what’s happening right under our noses.”I can hear the anger simmering in her voice, the kind that burns without direction. She turns as if to storm off, but I move faster. My fingers close around her wrist, firm enough to stop her, not enough to hurt. “And what do you think you’re planning to do?” I whisper, low and sharp, because there are some moves you don’t make on impulse.She rips her hand out of mine like I’ve burned her. “I’m done standing by and watching,” she snaps, breath sharp. “Can’t you see what’s going on? Your plan failed again. I thought you said if Liam came he’d take her back with him. But look—” S

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