All Chapters of The Barren Ex-Wife's Revenge: Chapter 111 - Chapter 118

"The Ravenclaw family is one of the most prominent in Lysandria," Margaret explained. "Zephyr's family owns Ravenclaw Industries, one of our largest conglomerates."Elena felt like the room was spinning. "Ravenclaw Industries. That's why my investigators couldn't find you. I named my company Ravenwood Industries. The names are so similar, but I never made the connection.""You named your company after your family," Zephyr said with a slight smile. "I named mine after my family. We were both honoring our heritage without knowing it.""How did you figure out Elena was here?" Margaret asked."I've been searching for Elena Valdris for eight years," Zephyr explained. "A few days ago, my investigators finally found a lead. They discovered that Elena Valdris had come to Lysandria eight years ago and then disappeared from all public records."He looked at Elena. "I knew something significant must have happened. So I started researching major life events in Lysandria eight years ago. And I fou

They walked to the library and sat down on the couch. There was so much to say, so much to explain. But first, they just looked at each other, trying to process that they'd finally found each other again after eight years of searching."I never stopped looking for you," Zephyr said finally. "I need you to know that. Even when I was in hiding, even when it was dangerous, I had people searching for Elena Valdris.""And I never stopped looking for Zephyr," Elena replied. "Even when my investigators said it was impossible. Even when everyone told me to give up. I kept searching because our sons deserved to know their father."Zephyr reached out and took Elena's hand. "Thank you. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for raising them alone. Thank you for making them into these incredible little humans.""They're pretty special," Elena agreed, squeezing his hand. "And they get a lot of that from you, even though you weren't there. They have your intelligence, your intensity, your eyes.""T

The next morning at exactly nine o'clock, Dr. Petrov arrived at the palace. He was the royal family physician and had delivered both Alexander and Adrian seven years ago."Your Highness," Dr. Petrov bowed to Elena. "I understand we need to conduct a paternity test?""Yes," Elena confirmed. "This is Zephyr Ravenclaw. We need to confirm he's the biological father of my sons."Dr. Petrov nodded professionally. "Of course. The test is simple. I'll take a DNA sample from Mr. Ravenclaw and compare it to the samples we already have on file for the princes.""Princes?" Zephyr repeated, looking at Elena in surprise."The twins are in line for the throne," Elena explained. "That makes them princes, even though we don't use the titles often because I want them to have normal childhoods."Zephyr looked stunned. "So I have sons who are royalty.""Technically, we don't know if they're your sons yet," Dr. Petrov said practically. "That's why we're doing the test."The test itself took less than five

Elena's mind was racing. Part of her wanted to say yes immediately. But another part, the part that had been hurt and needed to protect herself and her sons, was cautious. "Zephyr, I care about you," Elena said carefully. "And I'm so glad you're back. But we just reconnected two days ago. We barely know each other." Zephyr's face fell. "You're saying no." "I'm saying not yet," Elena clarified. "I'm saying let's take time to build a real relationship. Let's date. Let's co-parent. Let's see if what we felt eight years ago can become something lasting in real life." Zephyr stood up and put the ring back in his pocket. "You're right. I'm rushing this because I'm afraid of losing you again." "You're not going to lose me," Elena promised. "Or the boys. We're not going anywhere. But Zephyr, I've been married before. I rushed into it. I thought obligation and gratitude were enough. They weren't." She took his hands. "I want more than that with you. I want to build something real. Someth