Semua Bab Dear Ex-Husband, I'm Back!: Bab 1 - Bab 10

“Doesn’t she suspect anything?” a woman’s voice sounded gentle.A woman reflexively stood behind the main door. Her heart was pounding fast.She was Natalie Margaretha Cole. Yes, she had just arrived home after spending one week back in the village, her small suitcase had just touched the marble floor with a soft sound. In her hand, she held a white envelope—a pregnancy letter she intended to make into a surprise.It had been two months since she became Cristian Cooper’s wife. Although their marriage was only registered at the civil office, without a wedding party, without acknowledgment from the Cooper family, Natalie never demanded anything. For her, being able to marry the man she loved was more than enough.Cristian chuckled softly. “No. She’s too stupid.”Natalie’s chest tightened.“I’m just afraid,” the woman continued. “What if someday you end up loving her after she gives you a child?”“That won’t happen,” Cristian answered without hesitation. “After she gives birth to a child

Natalie had just reached the end of the road when the roar of engines was heard from a distance. One by one, high-end black cars stopped neatly in front of her. There were quite a few of them—more than ten units—all bearing special license plates that immediately drew attention.Natalie stopped. Her hand was still gripping her suitcase.The door of the foremost car opened. A bespectacled man stepped out quickly. His suit was neat, his face calm, but the look in his eyes clearly showed relief.“Young Miss,” the man greeted respectfully. “We finally found you.”Natalie turned quickly. “Glen.”Glen bowed slightly. “We apologize for being late.”Natalie shook her head lightly. “It’s all right.”Several other men got out of the cars behind. They stood neatly and saluted in unison.“Welcome back, Young Miss.”Natalie only nodded.Glen immediately signaled to the others. “All right. You may get back into the cars.”He then opened the door of the foremost car. “Please, Miss.”Natalie got in a

The pain came suddenly.Natalie was still sitting on the marble floor when her abdomen twisted sharply, as if being squeezed from the inside. The pain was dull at first, then turned into sharp cramps that radiated to her lower back. She held her breath, trying not to show anything.Not now. Please, not now.Natalie slowly stood up, leaning against the wall for support. Her hand reflexively brushed over her stomach, then she quickly pulled it back as if afraid someone might see.Hold on, she said silently to herself. Please hold on, my child.Cristian did not notice her at all. Instead, he gently stroked Jennifer’s hair—something Natalie had never received.“I already told you,” Cristian said coldly as he looked at Natalie. “Don’t touch my woman.”Jennifer leaned against Cristian’s chest, her face looking delicate. “She hurt me.”Cristian nodded. “I’ll teach her a lesson.”Natalie let out a small laugh. It was not loud, just a faint sound that escaped without her realizing it.Cristian

Chapter 7The clock on the wall showed nine o’clock at night. The treatment area had grown quieter. The sound of nurses’ footsteps was only occasionally heard in the corridor.Natalie slowly opened her eyes. Her chest felt lighter, although her stomach still carried a trace of discomfort. She turned her head toward the door, making sure there was no one outside.“Just for a moment,” she murmured softly to herself.Her hand moved to the IV line. She stared at it for a few seconds, hesitant, then slowly pulled it out. A brief sting made her frown, but she endured it. Natalie immediately pressed the needle mark with a tissue from the small table.“I can’t stay here any longer,” she whispered.Cristian’s face flashed through her mind. The image of the Cooper mansion. The image of Jennifer standing under that man’s protection. Natalie’s heart began to race.If they find out.If Cristian finds out about this pregnancy.Natalie shook her head firmly. “No. It can’t happen.”She carefully clim

Chapter 9Athan stared at the tablet screen in his hand for quite some time. His office was silent, broken only by the hum of the air conditioner. Jemy stood in front of him, his expression serious, as if the information he had just delivered was far from trivial.“Repeat it,” Athan said at last.Jemy took a breath. “Her full name is Natalie Margaretha. She previously worked as a domestic helper at the Cooper residence.”Athan leaned back in his chair. “Continue.”“According to our sources, there was a one-night stand incident between Miss Natalie and Cristian Cooper,” Jemy continued carefully. “Not long after that, they officially got married.”Athan raised an eyebrow. “Married?”“Yes, Sir. However, the marriage didn’t last long. They are already divorced.”“The reason?” Athan asked flatly.Jemy looked at his notes. “Miss Natalie discovered that she had been deceived. She was merely used as a tool to give birth to an heir.”Athan clicked his tongue. “A tool?”“Jennifer,” Jemy went on