All Chapters of Too late Ex! I found my Mr. Right!: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Unfulfilled promise.

Aria’s POV.The living room glowed softly under the fairy lights Aria had strung across the ceiling that evening.A small strawberry cake sat in the middle of the dining table, lopsided, with two candles flickering brightly.Laura tugged at Aria’s skirt, pointing toward the direction of the balloons.“Yaaay! Pwetty!” She squealed. Luca toddled over, clutching a stuffed bear, eyes wide as he stared at the door. “Mama! Is papa not coming?”Aria curled her fingers into a fist.She tried to smile, not to disclose the disappointment already burning inside of her.Andrea had promised to make time today for the kids’ birthday.Even if she looked worried, she didn’t really take it to heart.She had been the only one doing that role as a parent. Luca and Laura weren’t old enough, but they were sharp and sensitive.She had gotten home early to make sure she made arrangements for the birthday.The last birthday the kids celebrated, he wasn’t there, and he didn’t bother to talk about it.It pa

Unrequited love.

Aria’s POV.Early morning sunlight glinted through the curtains in gold, as faint sounds of the city drifted below.The noise of distant traffic hummed through the window.Aria quietly adjusted her legs, so she won’t wake the kids from their sleep.Her phone laid beside her, screen dark.Aria had tried to close her eyes. She thought that maybe if she slept, it wouldn’t hurt any more.But she was wrong. No matter how she forced herself to sleep, the more unsettled she was.Sleep didn’t come, she just waited for morning.She clutched her chest as the woman’s voice replayed in her head.It sounded so clear and sharp, not something that could be mistaken.“Honey. I’m cold. Come and cuddle.”Andrea never allowed her to call him those names.He avoids her like the plague, even her kids weren’t exempted.She stands and walks toward the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the kids.Aria filled the kettle and set it on the stove.She stretched her hands to get bread, plates, and cups.The spoon

World of illusion.

Aria’s POV.The day had gone as usual. TV shows, meetings, and productions.Aria checked the time. 6pm on the dot. The rain wasn’t showing any sign of stopping anytime soon and she needed to pick the children.Her phone buzzed. She tapped on the screen. It was her children’s classroom teacher.“Hello,”“Mrs. Rossi. Your kids are inside but the school is closing. I couldn’t wait anymore. Please come and take them home.”Aria’s lungs slammed on her rib cage.“Ma. Can you hold a little? I’m on my way…”The phone went dead.“Hello? Ma, are you there?”The kids had always stayed with Mr. David’s wife after school.But she traveled and will be back by the weekend that leaves Aria with no other choice than to pick them herself.Andrea didn’t care about them. The first time she had pleaded with him to have his driver pick them, he refused.He said he didn’t employ his driver for insignificant purposes.Her hands moved before her body could. She pulled her bag over her head and ran toward h

Reassurance.

Aria’s POV.Lights glowed faintly through the window as the street beneath hummed with noise.Aria already tucked the kids into bed.The television was barely making a sound, she didn’t pay attention to it as her mind was glued on her laptop.She tried not to take to heart what Andrea’s mother had said earlier.Moria had always been like that. It wasn’t a new thing to Aria.Andrea was still out, somewhere only God knows.Her phone vibrated.She reached for it. It was Gwen, her step-mother. The expression on her face went pale. Her calls had never been without a threat. “Little slut,” her voice cut in sharp and loud.Aria didn’t make a sound, she just stared at the phone.“What do I owe you this time, Mrs. Gwen?”“How dare you refer to me by my name?”Gwen had always hated Aria without a cause.Aria lost her mother because Gwen had claimed she was pregnant for Aria’s father.Her mother couldn’t bear being betrayed, she fell into depression and died.Ever since then, Aria had hated

Overwhelmed.

Ethan’s POV.Morning in the Wolfe mansion had always been a quiet one.Morning lights shined through the curtains as alarms rippled the whole room.He slowly opened his beautiful gray eyes.“How did I end up sleeping off?” He said, pulling the blanket to his knees.Ethan couldn’t get her off his mind last night. Aria Moretti.The only woman he had always had his eyes on. She had rejected him once, and he didn’t back down.He shot out of bed in one go.The house smelled of jasmine and sandalwood. Ethan wasn’t a person who liked showing off, he preferred the old money style.“Sir, your breakfast is served.” A servant said as he walked down the stairs.He waved her off.******Breakfast was a brief one. Ethan never wasted a minute.The car was ready, his assistant was standing waiting before he arrived.“Sir,” he said, pulling the car door handle for him. “Are we heading to the office or…”He stood silent for some moment.“Drive straight to Sony Studios. I need the contract cooperatio

Silent love.

Ethan’s POV.Ethan didn’t get his eyes off her throughout the signing process.Aria managed to steady herself, as heat flushed her cheeks.The contract sat in front of her untouched, she stared at his signature that was already signed on it.“Shall we?” Ethan said, handing the pen to her.Aria kept silent for a moment, and then her hand moved on the paper.She signed on them even as her hand felt heavy.“There,” her voice came low. “The contract is officially signed and will be processed whenever you’re ready.”Ethan nodded, as his assistant slipped the file into his hands.“You look pale, rough morning?” He asked, yes locked on her.She tried to avoid his gaze.“Work has been intense,” the lie slipped off her mouth without a second thought.The air in the room was thick, like she was sitting in a detention cell.She tried to keep calm, not to let him notice the pressure she felt inside of her.He sat observant and steady like he already knew what was going on inside her head.Aria’s h

Mother’s love.

Aria’s POV.“Stay with me, honey. Stay with me!” Aria ran between the two hospital stretchers as Luca and Laura laid on them.Luca kept the itching, almost peeling his skin.Laura followed. Tears blurred Aria’s vision as she tried to steady her feet.“Mama… I feel so bad,” Luca said, still itching,“Mama… I’m I going to die?” Laura asked, eyes locked on Aria.“Don’t say that honey, you’re going to be okay.”“Doctor!” The nurses roared, trying to stabilize them.“Get them to the emergency room now!” Doctor Mike followed, hands already in his gloves.Aria was stopped at the emergency entrance. “You’ll have to wait here, Ma’am,” the nurse said as the door slammed shut.The latch clicked.Aria stood frozen. Tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably. Her knees weakened.“Please baby,”her voice cracked at the edge.“You have to stay strong,” she clutched her hands to her chest.She drifted in her thoughts, she muttered words only she could understand.“It’s all my fault… What was I thi

Hearts you can’t reach.

Aria’s POV.“I want a divorce.” Andrea said, voice flat. The air between them became intense, Aria stood still.“What did you say?” The words slipped off her mouth before she could open them.“Don’t act deaf, Aria. You heard him.” Moria cut in as she strolled gracefully off the staircase.“Here, sign it.” Andrea threw the papers in front of her without remorse.Aria’s heart sank, tears almost stung her vision, making them blurry.Andrea wants a divorce? No way, that was unlike him.No matter how cold and indifferent he had always been to her, he never mentioned or thought about divorce.“Why? Did I do something wrong? You should give me a valid reason…”“He doesn’t need one,” Moria cut her off.Lily sat squealed beside Andrea, head on hue shoulder, arms slipped into his.Of course she was enjoying the drama she created.Manipulating Andrea.Her eyes were filled with hatred, and her smile? It was full of mockery.Aria had dropped by to make something for her kids who were still at the

Familiar feelings.

Aria’s POV.Aria’s hands still trembled from the way Ethan had pulled her close earlier.She still felt the warmth from his touch. “You shouldn’t do this. I’m a married woman. The walls have ears.” Aria said, voice cracking.“It wouldn’t dare to, not if I allow it,” Ethan replied, settling in his chair.There was a brief moment of silence between them, the air in the room felt cold and terrifying.Ethan had always been a man of authority, his words alone would make you shake.Aria’s heart would sink anytime he defended her.Nobody had ever done that for her, not even her father. “When you suggest we start working, time’s no longer on our side. The longer we delay, the more damage…”Aria’s phone buzzed.Nurse Lucia. Ethan didn’t say anything as his attention shifted to his system.“Sorry, I have to take this…” she picked the phone.She tries to make her way out, but Ethan insists she stayed.“It’s just the two of us right here, you don’t have to do too much. I’m not going to eat you

False warmth.

Aria’s POV.Aria had left with Luca and Laura after the introduction to Ethan’s grandmother.The pressure on her heart eased, she was finally at peace.Ethan had walked them to the door before returning to his grandmother.“Thank you so much for your help, I don’t know what I would have done without you today.”Ethan waved her off, “You don’t have to be so polite, I wouldn’t just sit back and watch you frustrated.”Laura and Luca walked hand in hand, waving goodbye to old Julian as they stepped out of the ward.“Why were you all by yourself, Luca? Why didn’t you call me, what happened to your smart watch?”Luca’s mouth opened to say something, but Laura cut him off.“Sorry, mama. I didn’t mean to get you scared. I wanted to play with other kids here…”Aria felt a sharp pain that ached her chest.One thing about Laura and Luca was that they were honest kids.Aria had trained them that way, and had always been soft with them no matter what.“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’m not mad at you. I’

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