All Chapters of Be Mine Again, Dear Wife: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

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100 | Somewhere I Can’t Reach

Malakai's thumb hovered over the screen for a moment before he accepted the call. When the line connected, Maddison's voice crackled through the speaker in raw, hysterical sobs."K-Kai—"He stiffened on instinct. Something was off. He could tell right away."Maddison? What's wrong?"A wet, choking sound came down the line."My... dad locked me in the house. He—he took my phone, he took my keys, and he said I'm not allowed to see you anymore. He claims that you're dangerous and that the article is proof—"Malakai's brows drew together. "What article?"She sniffled, her words tumbling out in a rush."You don't have to see it. I'm already working on pulling it down. I called the lawyers, I called the PR people, and I—I told them it's all false, Kai. You're not—you're not that kind of person. You would never—"He pinched the bridge of his nose, already feeling the headache bloom behind his eyes."Maddison. Slow down. What does the article say?"She took a ragged inhale."It says.

101 | Breaking Speed Limits

Tyson’s eyes were wide and panicked, his jaw already bruising from a fresh hit. He was clearly sitting in a chair in what looked like a dining room. The caption beneath the photo was short.[He's waiting for you. Don't be late.]The elevator doors opened on the ground floor. Harper stayed frozen. Her thumb trembled over the screen.She stared at Tyson's face, seeing the anger and fear in his eyes, and felt something cold and lethal spring tight in her chest.She simply closed the message, slipped the phone into her pocket, and stepped out of the elevator. Her stride was steady, her breathing even. She pushed through the main doors into the night, and the cool air hit her face. There her bodyguards were waiting.She pulled her phone back out and typed a message to Malakai.[It's an emergency. It looks like I have to head to Reyes' place after all. He has Tyson.]Then she started walking toward the parking garage, her guards following. She had a dinner to prepare for.Across the c

102 | Utter Disgust

Malakai's chest finally loosened enough for him to drag in a full breath. He stayed slumped against the couch for a few seconds longer, staring up at the ceiling, his fingers still curled loosely against his sternum. Sweat clung to his skin, cooling quickly.At the sound of footsteps descending the stairs, Malakai's head turned slightly."Kai?"His eyes widened. "Mum?“Anita appeared at the bottom of the staircase, her brows already drawn together in concern. She was still in her day clothes, her handbag hanging loosely from her shoulder.Behind her, Sierra hovered briefly at the top of the stairs, whispering something about keeping an eye on the kids before disappearing again.Anita moved closer. She took one look at him, and her face changed completely."Malakai."She rushed over quickly."What happened?" she demanded, already reaching for him. Her fingers pressed lightly against his cheek, then his neck, checking."I'm fine," he said automatically.“Don't lie to me."He huf

103 | Dinner, Apparently

Harper's fingers curled slightly, her anxiety peaking. The reaction was small, but Reyes noticed it. His gaze slid towards her with a hint of a smile on his face. Harper was mortified. Why would Malakai act so irrational and show up here? What was he even thinking?For a moment, Reyes said nothing. Then his smile widened."Let him in."Harper's blood pressure shot through the roof. That sounded a lot like an invitation. But why did it also seem like a threat in disguise?Andrei didn't move, but Harper could feel the tension radiating off him. This situation was strange. There was no reason why Reyes should let Malakai in. Yet, he was giving him permission to enter. Men like Reyes didn't allow interruptions unless they were already accounted for.The footsteps came a few minutes later. It was heavy and uneven, the light tap of a staff echoing faintly against polished floors before the figure even appeared.Harper's breath caught in her throat as Malakai stepped into the room.He

104 | Warnings & Consequences

The silence was louder than ever after Harper walked out. The door hadn't even fully closed before the air tightened again. Reyes didn't move immediately. Neither did L.For a long moment, they simply stayed there, sizing each other up. Reyes was the first to speak."You ruined my evening,” he uttered calmly.L tilted his head slightly, as if he was truly considering the other man’s words out of respect."Did I?" he intoned.Reyes' jaw flexed. "You interfered," he said.L smiled faintly. “I prevented you from making a mistake."Reyes' eyes sharpened. “A mistake?" he repeated.L took a slow step forward, unhurried."Yes," he said softly. "You were about to escalate too soon."Reyes let out a breath through his nose, amused. If he thought Malakai was interesting before, now he was more than just invested. He hadn’t met such a worthy opponent in a long time. It was exciting."You think you understand my plans?"L didn't answer immediately. He circled slightly instead, his gaze

105 | The Breaking Point

Eric Snow stood alone in the dim study on the top floor of his estate, the city skyline a glittering smear beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass. The phone was still lying in his grip even after the line went dead.Reyes' voice lingered in his mind like poison."Blackwell prevented the transport last night. The entire shipment of three trucks worth sixty million in product never reached the buyer. He's got it locked down somewhere. He's dismantling us piece by piece, Eric. Starting with you."Snow had ended the call without a goodbye. His thumb stayed pressed to the screen, his pulse racing.Then he exhaled and slipped the phone into the pocket of his pants.The anger arrived slowly, worsening by the minute.He turned and headed out of his study, his hands curled into fists.The hallway to Maddison's room was lit only by wall lights. He walked along the passageway without hurry, his cane tapping once every third stride.When he reached her door, he didn't knock. He simply turned the

106 | Sunlight & Shadows

The Saturday afternoon sun poured over the park, warming up the air. An ice-cream truck sat in its usual spot by the duck pond, soft music tinkling lazily. A short line of families waited, kids bouncing on their toes and parents juggling strollers.Malakai rolled up the gentle path in his wheelchair, with Theo securely strapped into the front-facing carrier against his chest. The baby's fists waved at every passing pigeon. Summer skipped ahead, holding Harper's hand, already reciting her order like a pro."Chocolate with rainbow sprinkles and a cherry on top, Daddy! And Theo gets vanilla because he's a baby, and babies can't have chocolate yet."Malakai chuckled, the sound rumbling through his chest. Theo giggled as if infected by his father's happiness."Vanilla it is," Malakai agreed. "Though I'm pretty sure he'd try to steal yours if we let him."Harper leaned down to kiss Theo's soft curls as they joined the queue.Theo babbled something that sounded suspiciously as though

107 | Caught Off Guard

The living room glowed with the soft light from the TV as Summer's favourite cartoon played on the screen. Theo sat in Harper's lap on the couch, his little hands patting the air in time with the music while he babbled syllables that sounded suspiciously like he was trying to sing along.Malakai sat at the opposite end, Harper's bare feet resting across his thighs. His hands moved with delicate care, his thumbs circling deep into the arch of one foot, then sliding up to knead the tight muscle of her calf. Every press drew a tiny, involuntary sigh from her lips, her toes curling just slightly against his sweatpants.She watched him through half-lowered lashes, the faintest smile playing at the corners of her mouth."You're awfully good at this," she whispered softly.Malakai's lips curved."I've been practicing," he said, his knuckles rolling along the inside of her ankle. "Plus, I've got motivation."Harper hummed, letting her head tip back against the cushion. The movement lift

108 | Why Now?

Harper's nails dug deeper into Reyes’ skin, and his lips brushed her temple. She recoiled immediately, goosebumps appearing on her skin from the absurdity of the situation. She hated how helpless she felt in this moment. So much that it brought tears to her eyes."You can't escape me, Harper," he whispered, and nausea rolled through her.He loosened his hand just enough for her to breathe properly. She gasped for air, her lungs greedily drawing in air."You came into my house," he continued softly. "You sat at my table. You challenged me."His fingers slid down, resting lightly at her throat.Her voice was hoarse when she spoke."...If you touch them—""I won't," he said. "I don't need to."His gaze darted towards the door. "Your ex-husband..." he said. "is very exposed right now."Harper's blood ran cold, her heart thumping faster. Cold fear slid in, crippling her."What did you do?" She croaked.Reyes smiled faintly."Nothing," he said. "Yet."Her stomach dropped."He's hooke

109 | The Space Between Us

"Mr. Blackwell," a young man with dark hair spoke, he had the name badge Dr Rafael Cross attached to his white coat.Malakai turned his head slowly. "Yes?"The doctor glanced up, his expression composed, professional... and careful."We've reviewed your initial results," he said. "Along with your ECG and blood work."Harper didn't move. Malakai's fingers tightened slightly against the thin hospital sheet."And?" he asked.The doctor inhaled."You have signs consistent with cardiomyopathy," he said. "Specifically, a weakening of the heart muscle that's affecting how efficiently your heart pumps blood."The words seemed to land... and then just sit there.Malakai blinked."...No," he said automatically.It wasn't denial. It was confusion. His brain simply refused to process it. The doctor didn't react to the resistance."It explains the chest pain, the shortness of breath, and the episodes you've been experiencing," he continued gently. "Given your history, it's likely been dev

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