Semua Bab TRAPPED AS THE CEO'S ex-wife : Bab 31 - Bab 40

Lena’s POVI wanted to leave.I really did.My body was already turning, my feet already moving toward the door, when Xander stepped in front of me and blocked my path. It was so sudden that I almost crashed into him. Before I could react, his hand closed around my wrist.And just like that, every wall I had built crumbled.Electricity bolted through me, sharp and uncontrollable, racing from where his skin touched mine straight into my chest. My breath hitched. A cold shiver ran down my spine, slow and devastating. I hated that I recognized the feeling. I hated that it felt stronger than anything I had ever felt before.Stronger than anything I had felt with Lucian.That thought alone scared me.“Xander,” I whispered, my voice trembling despite my effort to sound firm. “Let go.”He didn’t.His fingers tightened slightly, not rough, not forceful, but grounding. Like he was afraid I would vanish if he loosened his grip.My eyes betrayed me. They dropped, slowly, unwillingly, tracing the

Lena’s POVLaney’s voice sliced through the air like a blade.“You don’t have any right to talk to him in that manner.”I turned fully toward her, my irritation flaring hot and instant. Of all the people that could have inserted themselves into this mess, it had to be her.I scoffed. “What’s your business?”She adjusted her glasses slowly, a smug little movement that made my fingers itch. “It is my business. I’ve been assigned to this area.”Assigned. As if that suddenly gave her authority over my tone, my emotions, or my life.Xander stood beside me, silent, his jaw tight. I could feel his presence like a storm cloud, heavy and looming.Laney crossed her arms. “Mr Knight, I’m sorry about this incompetent PA Mr Valentino hired.”My breath caught.Incompetent.Before I could even respond, she turned on her heels and walked away, her back straight, her steps confident like she had just won something.I stood there, stunned, my hands curling into fists.Gosh, I wanted to slap Laney so har

That morning felt heavier than most.The sky outside was still dull, the kind of grey that made everything feel unfinished, like the day itself did not know what it wanted to be. I stood by the window in Lucian’s mansion, my arms wrapped around myself, breathing in slowly and trying to steady the ache in my chest. I had barely slept. My mind kept replaying everything. The arguments. The tension. The way Lucian had looked at me the last time Xander’s name came up. Accusatory without being loud. Hurt without admitting it.Lucian came up behind me quietly. He always did. One moment I was alone with my thoughts, the next I could feel his presence, warm and solid, like he was trying to anchor me without words. His hands came around my waist, careful, almost fragile, as if he was afraid I would break or slip away if he held me too tightly.“What’s happening?” he asked softly.I swallowed. His voice alone made my throat tighten. I turned to face him and for a moment, I almost said everything.

Lena’s POVJane waited until Mum was fully asleep before nudging me gently. Her breathing was slow and steady, her face relaxed in a way that made my chest ache with relief. Seeing her like that reminded me why I came in the first place.“I’m going to catch up with some friends,” Jane whispered, already slipping her jacket on. “I’ll be back later. Don’t overthink, okay?”I smiled faintly. “You know I’m incapable of that.”She laughed, kissed my cheek, and left me standing there alone in the quiet hallway. The hospital felt different at night. Quieter. Heavier. Like it was holding too many unspoken stories within its walls.I decided to walk a little before heading home. I needed air. I needed space. The kind of space that lets your thoughts breathe without choking you.As I stepped outside, the city lights blurred softly in my vision. I hugged my coat closer and started walking, my footsteps echoing faintly on the pavement. I was halfway down the street when something pulled at my atte

Lena's POV I lifted my finger to Xander’s lips immediately.“Shhh,” I whispered, panic flooding my veins.He didn’t look pleased. At all. His jaw tightened, his eyes darkening with something sharp and dangerous. Regret maybe. Anger definitely. I could practically feel it radiating off him.I widened my eyes and gave him the softest look I could manage, silently begging. Please. Just this once. Don’t make this harder than it already is.For a long second, he didn’t move.The phone kept ringing in my hand.Finally, Xander exhaled sharply and took a step back, turning his face away like it physically pained him to agree. He lifted both hands in surrender and muttered, “Answer it.”Relief hit me so fast my knees almost buckled.I forced a smile, the kind that didn’t quite reach my eyes, and answered the call.“Hey, baby.”Xander shot me a look full of pure irritation. If looks could kill, I’d be six feet under.Lucian’s voice came through the phone, warm and familiar.“You said you’d call