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Lahat ng Kabanata ng FROM SCUMBAG EX TO SCUMBAG HUSBAND: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

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Ch-51

Killian's POVI stared down at Elara, watching as her eyes fluttered closed. Her lips were slightly parted, and she was leaning toward me like she was waiting for a kiss. My heart pounded against my ribs as I realized what she was doing.She wanted me to kiss her. After all that avoiding, all that running away, she was finally giving in to what was between us.A slow smile spread across my face. I could tease her a little, make her wait. Make her beg for it. My hand moved up to cup her face, my thumb tracing her bottom lip slowly."Elara..." I whispered, my voice rough with desire.But just as I was about to lean down and claim her lips, my phone rang loudly in the quiet room. The sharp sound made both of us jump, and Elara's eyes flew open in shock."Damn it," I cursed under my breath, pulling the phone from my pocket. I almost ignored it, but the caller ID showed it was from a hospital. My blood ran cold."Hello?" I answered quickly."Is this Killian?" a woman's voice asked on the o

Ch-52

Elara's POVI sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the closed door where Killian had just disappeared. My heart was still racing from everything that had almost happened between us. The way he had looked at me, the way his hands had felt when he helped me with my nightgown... and then that phone call.Emergency. The word kept echoing in my head.My hands were shaking as I picked up my phone and dialed his number. It rang once, twice, then went straight to voicemail. His deep voice filled my ear, making my chest tighten with worry."You've reached Killian. Leave a message."I ended the call without saying anything. What would I even say? That I was worried about him? That I couldn't stop thinking about what emergency had made him run out so quickly?I tried calling again. Voicemail.And again. Voicemail.My stomach twisted into knots as I realized I didn't have his assistant's number, or his driver's number. I had no way of knowing if he was okay.I stood up and started pacing around

Ch-53

Killian's POV"Elara?"My heart nearly stopped when I heard her voice from the stairs. I looked up to see her standing there in her nightgown, her eyes wide with shock and confusion. Her hair was messy from sleep, and she looked so small and vulnerable standing there.Beside me, Bella was still leaning heavily against my arm. She was so weak that I could feel her trembling through the thin fabric of her hospital gown."What is Bella doing here?" Elara asked, her voice tight with confusion. I could see her hands gripping the railing of the stairs, her knuckles turning white.My stomach dropped. "Do you two know each other?" I asked, looking between them. How could they possibly know each other?Elara came down the stairs slowly, her eyes never leaving Bella's face. "We met at the company yesterday," she said quietly. "But why is she here? In our house?"Our house. The way she said it made something warm spread through my chest, even in this awkward situation."She's my childhood friend

Ch-55

Elara's POVThe scream pierced through the air like a knife through my heart. My body went cold, and I felt all the blood drain from my face."HELP! SOMEBODY HELP ME!"Bella's voice was so weak, so desperate. I could hear the pain in every word.Without thinking, I ran toward the guest room, my bare feet pounding against the floor. Killian was right behind me, his footsteps heavy and urgent. My heart was beating so fast I thought it might burst out of my chest.I pushed the door open and gasped. My hand flew to my mouth in shock.Bella was on the floor beside the bed, her hospital gown stained with bright red blood. She was holding her hand against her chest, tears streaming down her pale cheeks. The white tiles beneath her were splattered with drops of blood that looked so dark against the clean floor."Oh my God!" I rushed to her side, dropping to my knees without caring about the blood on the floor. My hands were shaking as I gently touched her shoulder. "Bella, what happened?"She

Ch-55

Elara's POVI woke up to sunlight streaming through the curtains. My neck was stiff from sleeping on the small bed, and I rubbed it gently as I sat up. I looked over at Bella's bed, expecting to see her sleeping form under the covers.The bed was empty.My heart jumped, and I stood up quickly, alert and worried. Where was she? Had something happened during the night?Just then, I heard the bathroom door open. Bella came out, looking completely different from the weak, fragile woman I had helped last night. She was wiping her damp hair with a towel, and her cheeks had color in them. She looked... healthy.My eyebrows shot up in surprise. The change was so dramatic it made my head spin."Good morning," Bella said with a bright smile. "I made sure not to make a sound so as not to disrupt your sleep."I forced a smile, though my mind was racing with questions. "How are you feeling? I see you look better today.""Yes, I feel much better today. Thanks for your care," she said, her voice str

Ch-56

Killian's POVI closed the door to my study harder than I meant to, the sound echoing through the room like a gunshot. My shoulders sagged as I leaned against the wooden frame, running both hands through my hair in frustration.Elara's angry words kept replaying in my mind like a broken record. The way her eyes had flashed with hurt and fury, the way her voice had shaken with emotion... I had messed this up badly.I walked to my desk and slumped into the leather chair, my head falling into my hands. The weight of trying to balance everything was crushing me. Bella needed help, but Elara was suffering because of it. And somehow, I was failing both of them.A soft knock interrupted my thoughts. Before I could answer, the door opened, and Bella slipped inside. She looked so much better than she had at the breakfast table, her cheeks pink and her eyes bright with concern."Are you fine?" she asked, closing the door gently behind her. "You look upset."I straightened up, trying to compose

Ch-57

Elara's POVI needed air. The walls of the house felt like they were closing in on me, suffocating me with the weight of my anger and frustration. I grabbed my novel and headed to the garden, hoping the fresh air and peaceful surroundings would calm the storm raging in my chest.The garden was beautiful in the afternoon light, with flowers blooming in vibrant colors and the fountain bubbling softly in the center. I found my favorite spot under the large oak tree and settled onto the stone bench with my book.But I couldn't focus on the words. My mind kept replaying the breakfast scene, the way Killian had rushed to help Bella, the way he defended her in our argument. My jaw clenched as I remembered his dismissive tone when he told me she was just his childhood friend.Just friends. Right.I was so lost in my angry thoughts that I didn't notice someone approaching until I heard footsteps on the gravel path. I looked up to see Bella walking toward me, and what I saw made me pause.She w

Ch58

Elara's POVI stared at Killian, my heart pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears. The way he was looking at me, with such anger and disappointment, made my stomach drop to my feet."What?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "What happened? Why are you staring at me that way?"His jaw was clenched so tight I could see a muscle twitching in his cheek. His eyes, which had always been warm when they looked at me, were now cold and full of accusation."You should have considered the fact that she is sick before letting jealousy cloud your mind," he said, his voice cutting through me like ice.Jealousy? My mouth fell open, and I felt like he had just slapped me across the face."What? I'm not jealous!" I protested, but my voice cracked with emotion. The injustice of his words made my chest burn with rage.I watched in horror as Killian immediately turned away from me and knelt down beside Bella. His hands were gentle as he helped her to her feet, his face full of concern and ten

Ch-59

Killian's POVI knelt beside Bella, my hands gentle as I helped steady her. She was still trembling, her eyes red with tears that made my chest tighten with guilt. How had things escalated so quickly between her and Elara?"I can't believe she would be so angry," Bella whispered, her voice shaking. "I was just being friendly, and she snapped. Next thing I knew, I was on the ground."I studied her face, searching for answers. A nagging doubt crept into my mind like an unwelcome visitor."Are you sure she shoved you?" I asked carefully. "Elara isn't someone to do that."Bella looked up at me with wide, innocent eyes that seemed to hold genuine hurt. "Jealousy can make a woman in love do anything, Killian."My heart stopped. "A woman in love?"She nodded slowly, like she was sharing some obvious truth. "Yes. Or do you think your wife doesn't love you?"I stared at her, my mind racing. Love? Elara and I had a contract, a business arrangement. But lately, the lines had been blurring in way

Ch-60

Elara's POVI stared directly at Bella, my eyes cold and unwavering. "I will see her off. You can rest."Aunt Fiona smiled warmly at me, and I felt a small spark of gratitude for her presence. At least someone in this house treated me with respect.As we stepped out into the evening air, Aunt Fiona glanced back at the house, then looked at me with knowing eyes. "I see a little tense reaction between you and Bella. She can be a lot, can't she?"My shoulders sagged with relief. Finally, someone who could see what I was dealing with. "She really is a handful."Aunt Fiona nodded thoughtfully. "She grew up an only child and was spoiled silly. She can be very nice, but spoiled. You should try to understand her." She paused, checking her phone. "Actually, I should have let Bella see me off instead, so I could drop her off on my way out."My stomach twisted. "Bella stays with us temporarily."Aunt Fiona stopped walking and stared at me with surprise. Her eyebrows shot up, and I could see disa

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