All Chapters of After The Vows: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Chapter 42Drew's povI had my fingers crossed when I sent those sandals to Alia. What if the kids fall next time and no one is there to stop them? Those thoughts were spinning in my head as I left Louis’ house. I stopped at the nearest kids’ store and picked out sandals for all four of them. I kept wondering if I got the sizes right or if the kids would even like the colors. I remembered standing at that store for hours, checking different collections and feeling confused about which pairs to pick. It was my first time shopping for kids, but what bothered me more right now was:Would Alia reject them or throw them away? I wasn’t sure. The next day after sending them, my heart jumped every time the doorbell rang. Maybe she was returning them. But yesterday had passed, and now it was a new day,I hadn’t heard anything from Alia. She must have accepted my gift. I smiled faintly but waved the thought off. No need to get my hopes up; she might have as well trashed them. I adjusted my tie i

Chapter 44Drew turned to Kirah, his body burning with anger. How did she get in, and why was she holding onto him like that? He hated that she was doing this in front of Alia.He glanced at Alia. Her expression hadn’t changed. She looked calm, almost as if she’d been expecting this. That calmness unsettled him. Kirah was only making things harder for him.Alia wasn’t surprised to see Kirah. After the drama at the salon yesterday, she knew Kirah was up to something. But Alia refused to give her a reaction. People around them eyes glued to the tension brewing. Alia wasn’t going to give them a show. Kirah’s presence meant nothing to her.Harry held her waist gently. “Come on, Alia, there’s someone I want to introduce you to.”Alia smiled politely and walked away without glancing at either Drew or Kirah.“Get your dirty hands off me,” Drew whispered into Kirah’s ear the moment Alia was gone, his jaw tight.“Come on, Drew. You haven’t seen me in a while. Don’t you want to know how I’ve be

Chapter 46Alia let out a deep breath. She hadn’t even realized she’d been holding it in until the bathroom door clicked behind her. She looked around. finally, some space. The room was empty, the faint scent of soap and polished tiles calming her slightly.The bathroom wasn’t exactly an escape. She wasn’t running. She just needed a break from Drew. Her body betrayed her every time he was near, a flutter in her chest, a tightness in her stomach, and she hated it. Her brain knew one thing, but her body had its own stubborn agenda. It was an endless battle between what she felt and what she knew.What a night, Alia whispered, dropping her silver clutch on the counter. She stared at herself in the mirror, her reflection calm and composed. Her makeup was still intact. She pulled out her lipstick, just wanting something to do, something small to reclaim control. The hum of the AC filled the quiet, and the faint music from the hall drifted through the closed door, a distant echo that made

Chapter 48 I was packing Mum's breakfast to give her at the hospital, then take turns looking after Alice, when I heard a loud bang on the door. The person kept hitting it repeatedly, each knock harder than the last, echoing through the quiet house. Who would be making such noise in the morning? I thought, wiping my hands on a towel as I walked to check it out. The housekeepers were off for the day, and Harry had taken the kids for a morning stroll. The banging didn’t stop. I opened the door only to see Kyle standing outside, looking furious. His jaw was tight, nostrils flaring, he looked furious. “Oh, it’s you.” I leaned on the door, folding my hands across my chest. “Bold of you to come here, Kyle.” “I want my kids. Go in there and get my kids for me now before I lose it.” His voice was sharp and impatient. “I can’t give the kids to you.” I fired back “Why are you being a pain in the ass, Alia? I haven’t seen my kids since that day at the hospital. I was going to leave them

Chapter 50“Drew!” I yelled the moment I caught sight of him.The sound of my voice came out louder than I intended.He dismissed the nurse with a nod before turning to face me.“Wasn’t expecting to see you here, Alia.” He stood up, sliding the envelope into his pocket, his expression unreadable. “How are you?”Like he didn’t already know.I stepped closer. “Don’t do that.” I tightened my fists, feeling my nails press into my hands.“Do what?” He raised his eyebrow.I hated how calm he looked. It just made me angrier.“Don’t play dumb with me, Drew. You know exactly what I’m talking about.” I pointed at him, speaking through clenched teeth. I could feel the heat rising in my chest.His jaw tightened slightly, but he didn’t really react. “We’ll talk some other time, Alia.” He turned his back to walk away.I moved right in front of him. “Drew, you’re not leaving here until you answer my question. Seems all the words I’ve been telling you have been falling on deaf ears. Why are you allow