All Chapters of DEAR EX WIFE, YOU WERE NEVER A CHAPTER : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Sophia returned the her office, a space she was slowly reacquainting herself with. The desk was neat, but the folders she had been reviewing were beginning to pile up. With her laptop open, she started typing up notes on the mismanagement issues she had observed earlier in the day.Later on the sound of her phone vibranting on the desk broke her concentration. She glanced at the caller ID: Ethan.Answering, she placed the phone to her ear. “ Hello?”“ Hey, Mom!” a small, cheerful voice replied.Sophia smiled instantly, leaning back in her chair. “ Hey, sweetheart. Are you having fun?”“ Yes, Mom!” Raven's voice was brimming with excitement. “ Dad and I went to this huge toy store, and I got to buy my own model car !”“ That sounds amazing, Raven. Did you let Dad pick the colors, or did you choose them all yourself?”Raven giggled. “ I chose them! But Dad said my car's design was better than his”Sophia laughed softly, imagining the scene. “ Well, of course it is . You've always had an

“ No,” Ethan said firmly, his voice tinged with desperation. “I don't expect anything, Sophia. I just need you to know the truth. I've spent this years pretending I was okay when I wasn't. I couldn't even bring myself to live in this house because it wasn't home without you. Do you know how pathetic that feels? To have everything, but still feel like you've lost it all?”Sophia's breath quickened as his words struck a chord deep within her. She wanted to push him away, to walk out and never looked back, but there was something in his eyes a vulnerability she has never seen before, that made her pause . “ I kept everything, Sophia,” Ethan continued, his voice breaking slightly. “ Your things, your memories… even thia house. I kept it all because I couldn't bare to let go of you completely. And now, seeing you again, being near you and…it brought everything back. I know I don't deserve it, but I need you to understand that you've always been on my mind. Always.”Sophia closed her eyes,

The conference room buzzed with anticipation. Executives sat in their best suits, some glancing nervously at the clock, others whispering theories about the identity of the new CEO. The air was thick with curiosity, the kind that made every second feel like an eternity.Sarian leaned against the wall near the back, arms folded, her face a mask of disdain. “Probably some spoilt kid with no idea to run a company,” she hissed to her colleague . Her annoyance was palpable, but no one dare to engage.The restroom was quiet except for the soft hum of the over head lights. Sophia stood at the mirror, adjusting her blazer, her reflection radiating confidence. Her sleek black suit and emerald blouse hugged her figure perfectly.As she reached for her lipstick, the door swung open, and Sarian strutted in, her heels clicking against the tiled floor. Her sharp gaze fell on Sophia immediately, narrowing as she took in her sharp appearance.“ Well, well,” Sarian sneered, stepping to the sink beside

Ethan sat in his apartment, the warm glow of his laptop screen reflecting off his face as he absentmindedly scrolled through the news. He had been trying to distract himself after the whirlwind of emotions from the past few days. With a glass of whiskey beside him , he leaned back into the plush couch, his mind only half- engaged with the articles he skimmed.Then a deadline caught his eyes:“ The Return of the Heiress: Sophia Bennett takes the reins of the Yves Saint Laurent.”His hands frozed on the trackpad. He blinked, as though unsure if he'd read it correctly. His heart started to beat faster as he clicked on the article.There she was, front and centered in a photograph accompanying the piece. Sophia, poised and elegant, standing beside Mrs. Blackwood at what look like a grand event. She look breathtaking, her confidence radiating through the screen. The caption behind the photo read:“ Sophia Bennett, long-hidden daughter of the legendary fashion magnate, announced as the new

After work, Sophia stepped into her home, shrugging off the weight of the day as Raven darted out of his room, his eyes lighting up with curiosity his eyes lighting up with curiosity.“ Mom, you're home early!” he exclaimed.“ I am,” Sophia replied with a soft smile, ruffling his hair. “ And I have got some news. Jacob's coming over for dinner tonight.”Raven's face lit up with excitement. “ Really? Uncle Jacob is here? I've missed him so much.”“ I know, sweetheart,” she said, pulling him in for a quick hug . “ Now, go wash up and be ready to say hi when he gets here.”Raven nodded enthusiastically and rushed off, leaving Sophia to find Gina in the kitchen. “ Jacob's coming over for dinner,” Sophia informed Gina as she leaned against the counter.“ Oh, really?” She teased, raising an eyebrow. “ Should I make something extra special, or do you have a go- to favorite?”Sophia chuckled, shaking her head. “ Nothing fancy, just our usual. But I'll help.”As the two started preparing the