“Finally done…” I whispered to myself with a big grin and looked around at the result of my hard work.The dinner table looked perfect. I mean, really perfect. Three candles flickering in the center, my husband’s favorite lasagna still warm in the oven, and a chocolate cake sitting on the counter with "Happy 3rd Anniversary" written in shaky icing letters. I'd spent two hours on that dessert alone, my hands trembling the entire time because I wanted everything to be just right.This anniversary had to be just right. And it was going to be, I could feel it. I couldn’t wait to give Maya all the gist by tomorrow.I smoothed down my red dress giddily—the one he bought me for our first anniversary, our only anniversary in three years because he forgot about it last year.I remember how utterly sad and devastated I had been, the year had been rough on me and I’d looked forward to our anniversary for months. Only he never showed up at our favorite restaurant. I’d cried myself to sleep and

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"You're being ridiculous!”"Call me when you remember what today was supposed to be."His face went through several expressions—confusion, anger, then something that might have been understanding. "Fine. You want me to acknowledge it? I forgot your big day. I'm sorry. There. Happy now?"But he didn't sound sorry. He sounded like a parent placating a toddler throwing a tantrum.I tossed his keys on the coffee table. "Sleep on the couch."I cried myself to sleep that night as well.***The next morning, I woke up with a banging headache from all the crying I did. When I came downstairs, Alexander was already dressed for work, checking emails on his phone."We need to talk about last night," he said without looking up."Do we?""You completely overreacted. I said I was sorry."I poured myself some brew, my hands steadier than they'd been in hours. "Did you?""Yes, I did. And frankly, I don't appreciate being locked out of my own house because I made a simple mistake."Simple mistake. Lik

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"Why didn't anyone tell me about this arrangement?" I managed to ask, though my throat felt like it was closing up."Oh sweetie, I just assumed Alex had discussed it with you," Sophia said, her voice dripping with concern that felt like goo on my skin. "You know how men are about communication, right?"Some of the other parents were definitely listening now. Mrs. Patterson, Lucas's teacher, was watching us with obvious curiosity. I could feel my face heating up with embarrassment."Well, that arrangement ends today," I said firmly. "I'll be picking up Lucas from now on. You don't need to come here anymore."Sophia's perfect smile faltered for just a second before returning full force. "Are you sure? Lucas and I have such a wonderful routine. He loves our after-school adventures."I glared at her the way Maya taught me. "I'm sure."Before she could respond, the school doors opened and children started pouring out. I scanned the crowd for Lucas, my heart lifting slightly at the thought

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Later at home,I had just managed to calm Lucas down with some goldfish crackers and cartoons when I heard Alexander's key in the lock. I glanced at the clock in confusion. It was only four-thirty. He never came home before seven, and most days it was closer to nine or ten."Ivy!" His voice boomed through the house, and I could tell immediately that he was furious.Lucas perked up from the couch. "Daddy's home!"Alexander stormed into the living room, his face dark with anger. "What the hell did you do to Sophia?""What did I—""She called me crying," he interrupted, his voice getting louder. "Crying, Ivy. She said you humiliated her in front of everyone at Lucas's school."I stood up slowly, trying to process this. "She called you crying?""Yes, she's devastated. She's been picking up Lucas as a favor to us for two years, and you embarrassed her in public for no reason.""No reason?" My voice cracked. "Alex, I didn't even know she was picking up our son. How is that okay? How is it ok

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Alexander caught my eye and gave me a subtle shake of his head, a warning not to correct the assumption. My stomach knotted up.I needed to say my piece and disappear."I-I wanted to apologize," I said, my voice coming out smaller than I intended. "For my behavior at the school today. It was completely inappropriate, and I'm sorry, Sophia."Sophia's face lit up with what looked like genuine forgiveness, though I was starting to doubt anything about her was genuine. "Oh sweetie, don't even worry about it! You're obviously under a lot of stress. Why don't you stay for dinner? I specially prepared everything myself."I wanted to run. I wanted to go upstairs and call Maya and cry until I had no tears left. But Alexander was looking at me expectantly, and these business people were watching, and I knew I had no choice.Wise woman, wise woman, I chanted in my head."That's very kind," I managed.I took the seat furthest from Alexander and Sophia, trying to make myself invisible while they c

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All Chapters of My CEO Ex-Husband's Regret: Chasing His Dying Wife Back : Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

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