DEAR EX WIFE, YOU WERE NEVER A CHAPTER のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Sophia's POVI rushed out of the elevator, headed for the door.Just when I opened the door, my eyes Raven playing with his toys, I dropped to my knees and pulled Raven into my arms, holding him tight has relief washed over me. “ Raven, you scare me so much,” I said, my voice trembling, “where did you go ? I was so worried.”“ I'm sorry, Mommy,” he murmured into my shoulder. “ I got lost . I know I should have stayed put, but the man on the upper floor brought me home.” He pulled back just enough to look up at me, his eyes wide and earnest. “ He'll be my new friend.”I felt a mix of emotions relief, frustration, and a twinge of curiosity. “ What man, baby” I asked brushing a stray lock of hair from his forehead. “ The man on the up floor,” Raven repeated . “ He found me and helped me get back here.”My heart skipped a beat . Who was this man? And why was he helping Raven? I hadn't seen anyone when I rushed out, but then again, I was too panicked to notice much of anything. “ Okay,”

Sophia's POVThe meeting had barely started when Sarian began the challenge every decision I proposed. It was almost as if she had came prepared to undermine me at every turn . Her posture was rigid, her gaze cold and calculating as she interrupted me during the presentation. “ Hold on a second, Sophia.” Sarian said, raising her hand to stop me mid-sentence . The rest of the team shifted in their seats, sensing the tension between us . “ I don't quite understand the rationale behind that strategy. It seems a bit rushed, don't you think?”I looked up from my notes, locking eyes with her . There it was, the subtle yet condescending tone I remembered so well. But I wasn't the same person I had been all those years ago. I wasn't going to let her rattle me .“ With all due respect, Sarian.” I began, my voice steady and professional, “ this strategy has been carefully planned and takes into account the current market conditions. The timeline is designed to capitalise on a unique window of

Just as Sophia was about to answer Jacob's question, his phone rang . He glanced at the screen, his face immediately growing serious. “ I have to take this,” he muttered, stepping away for some privacy. Sophia exhaled slowly, grateful for the temporary reprieve. Her mind raced as she saw Jacob disappeared into the room, his voice low as he answered the call . She hadn't been ready to talk about Ethan. Five years of running, hiding, and keeping secrets couldn't just unravel in a single conversation, especially not now with Jacob.Moments later, Jacob returned, his expression unreadable . He tucked his phone into his pocket, glancing at her with a mix of concern and something else she couldn't quite place. “ I have to step out for a bit,” he said, his tone clipped . “Something came up.”Sophia frowned. “ Is everything okay?”Jacob nodded, but his eyes betrayed him. “ Yeah, just business. I'll be back soon.”He walked to the living room , leaned down to give Raven a quick pat on the

Author’s POVEthan was supposed to attend the presentation. It was a crucial part of his role, a moment to show focus in the business world . But instead, he had chosen to pass the opportunity to Luca. After all, Luca could handle it, he always did. And something else had been pulling at Ethan's mind ever since Sarian was part of Canada's team. The connection gnawed at him, and yet, there was another distraction, one he hadn't fully acknowledged until now.He hadn't heard from the little boy . The thought was unsettling, and Ethan couldn't shake it. Something about the kid drew him in, something familiar yet implacable.As he made his way out the apartment, he stopped at the eighteenth floor. He rang the doorbell, shifting slightly as he waited. A woman opened the door, and for a second, his heart raced with anticipation, hoping it was her Raven's mother. But no. “ Are you Raven's mother?” Ethan asked, trying to mask the disappointment in his voice.The woman shook her head with a

Ethan shook his head, but the lightness he felt in his chest was undeniable. Luca was right about one thing: he was curious. And that curiosity was going through drive him crazy.**********Jacob's smile was warm as they entered the apartment. Raven ran to him with excitement, eager to show off his gadgets . “ Look dad! I've been learning how to use the laptop you got me!” Raven grinned, his little fingers moving across the keys .Sophia stood by the kitchen counter, watching the two of them bond . She couldn't deny the warmth she felt seeing Raven so happy. Jacob had been nothing but kind to them, everything time he got a little too close, she felt the urge to pull back . The ghost of her past, Ethan hovered over her, casting a shadow over everything.As Jacob placed Raven's laptop on the table and turn toward her, she could feel his eyes lingering just a little too long. “ Can we talk for a sec?” Jacob asked, his voice soft, but there was an intensity behind it .Sophia nodded, her