All Chapters of The Heiress Married Her Ex-husband's Rival : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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The Calmness They Didn't Expect

AYAH’S POVI didn’t create a scene. I just knocked like the man inside wasn’t my husband.“Ayah,” Ethan’s voice came out nervous, almost breathless. “Wait—” His tone carried a hint of panic.I stood there, unmoved. I kept my expression steady, even if something in my chest felt slightly tight. When the door finally opened slightly, I looked at them calmly, as if nothing was wrong.“Sorry to disturb,” I said evenly. “I just want to sleep.”My eyes moved between Ethan and Mia. I didn’t let anything show. No surprise. No anger. Just… awareness.“Are you done yet?” I asked, my voice steady and controlled.Both of them froze. Ethan’s face changed instantly—guilt, worry, something I didn’t want to analyze. Mia, on the other hand, forced a small smile.“Get off the bed,” I added, my tone firm.Ethan stepped forward quickly, running a hand through his hair. “Ayah… I—” He hesitated, clearly struggling. “I can explain.”I looked at him briefly, then looked away. I didn’t feel the need to argue.

With Him

AYAH'S POV “Where are you going?” Ethan asked.I had just finished my shift and was heading out of the building when, unfortunately, I ran into the man they call my husband. Still feels strange saying that when I don’t even remember marrying him.“Obviously none of your business. Excuse me.”My tone came out colder than I expected, but I didn’t care. After what I saw in our bedroom, he lost the right to ask me anything.“None of my business?” he repeated, his voice dropping. “You’re my wife.”“Wife, huh?” I let out a sarcastic laugh. “Right after I saw you making out with another woman? With your secretary? F*ck off.”I wasn’t jealous. Not really. I just couldn’t understand the audacity of him calling me his wife while being with someone else.“Ayah, let’s not make a big deal out of it,” he said, sounding annoyed now. “I’m stressed, and I need to take it out. You’re not helping me. Mia is the only one willing to help.”I stared at him.The lion, the witch, and the audacity of this b*

My Last Memory of Him

AYAH’S POVHow did he know my favorite food?I stared at him, trying to understand. Since when did he pay attention to the things I like? I remember clearly—he wasn’t the type to talk to me that much before.What was my last memory of him again?I was holding a bouquet… and then—I tried to remember, but nothing followed. It was like the memory just stopped there, cut off completely.Did I shoot my shot that time?If I remember correctly… I was planning to propose to him.My face turned red.Seriously? Me? Proposing to a man?Then again… if it’s Bryan, why not?I looked at him again, this time more carefully.His features were too perfect to ignore. Blue eyes that seemed calm but deep, honey-brown hair that fell naturally in place, and a straight, pointed nose that suited his face too well. His jaw was sharp and defined, giving his face that clean, structured look, and his face shape—balanced and masculine—made everything about him even more striking. His lips looked soft—annoyingly k

I Want to Remember

AYAH’S POV“How did you know where I work?” I asked, trying to sound casual—but there was something tight in my chest. Something that needed an answer.“Connections,” Bryan replied simply.I raised a brow at him. That was it? “How did you know my schedule?” I pressed.“Connections,” he repeated, crossing his arms and leaning back on his chair like it was nothing.I stared at him for a second, unimpressed. “And the photo?” I added, my tone laced with sarcasm. “Connections too?”He laughed softly, shaking his head. “No. I took that picture.”My expression shifted slightly.“Don’t you remember what day that was?” he asked.That day…A faint memory flickered in my mind.“I was planning to confess to you,” I said quietly, feeling a bit embarrassed just saying it out loud.He smirked. “Propose, you mean?”I narrowed my eyes at him. Why was he smiling like that? Like he was enjoying this a little too much. “What happened exactly that day?” I asked.The question slipped out before I could sto

The Rivals

AYAH'S POV I think I also forgot what your favorite food is, sorry,” I said. There was a small weight in my chest as I admitted it. For someone who once mattered to me, forgetting something that simple felt… wrong.“There’s no need to apologize, Ayah. I understand you.” I looked at him. When did he start becoming this gentle? I can’t help but wonder… did he really love me back then? And if he did… does he still feel the same now? I don’t think it’s too late for us.I picked up a shrimp and started peeling it, copying what he did earlier. It felt oddly natural, like something I’ve done for him before. “This is for you,” I said, offering it. He looked slightly startled before smiling again. “Thank you.” He ate it, and I found myself peeling more without thinking, placing them on his plate, mixing them with his pasta.After a while, I noticed something strange. He had his jacket on… but he was sweating. “Are you okay?” I asked, my brows furrowing. He nodded but didn’t say a word. “Reall

The Love I Chose vs. The Love I Lost

AYAH'S POV “What is wrong with you? Why do you keep interfering with my life?” I snapped, slamming the front door shut behind me. My patience was gone. “You’re just my husband on paper. I have no love for you.” I meant every word to hurt him, to make him stop, but before I could move away, he suddenly pulled me into a hug. I froze. “Oh, please, Ayah… don’t do that again. Don’t leave me,” he said, his voice breaking. I felt it—his body trembling against mine. He’s… crying? A part of me burned with anger, but another part softened, almost giving in. No. Don’t. He cheated on you. A man who truly loves you would never give another woman what should only belong to you. I have to be firm. I won’t let myself break.“Don’t leave you?” I pushed him away, looking straight at him. “How ironic. You don’t want us to separate, yet you want to be with Mia. What’s wrong with you?” My voice came out sharper than I expected. How could I even consider fixing this when he couldn’t let go of the woman he

A Glimpse of Memories

AYAH’S POVMy head hurt so badly when I woke up. What happened? I looked around and realized I was in our bedroom. “Finally, you’re awake.” Ethan had just come in. I tried to sit up, but my head felt like it was splitting open. “Just lie down and get some rest. I’ll take care of everything.” He brought me soup. “I made this for you.” I looked at him.“What happened?” I asked. “You lost consciousness earlier.” I remembered what I saw. Was that a dream? I saw Bryan… and Ethan… there.“Ethan, how did you propose to me?” I needed to confirm what I saw. Was it a glimpse of the memories I forgot, or just a dream?“I gave you a bouquet in public and asked if I could court you because I liked you. You said there was no need for that and that we could be together already—and that you had liked me for a long time.” Confirmed. It wasn’t a dream. It was a memory. But that day… I was supposed to confess to Bryan. I even bought that bouquet for him—to propose. What changed my mind? Something is mis

The Locked Door

AYAH'S POVI kept glancing at my phone while waiting for Bryan’s response. Like a teenager, it felt like we were just textmates now. “Is there something wrong?” Ethan asked. I looked at him. “Why?” He pointed at my phone. “Don’t you know how to use it? You keep glancing at it. Let me see what’s wrong.” Before he could grab the wrong phone, I quickly handed him the one he gave me. He looked at me, confused by my actions, but didn’t question it. When he checked it, he frowned. “It’s not even turned on.” He looked at me like I was strange. I needed an excuse—fast. “I forgot how to turn a phone on.” I bit my lip, trying to hold back the lie. Seriously, Ayah? You forgot how to turn on a phone because of retrograde amnesia? Does that even make sense? “Alright.” Even if he suspected something, he let it go. Maybe he didn’t know what to think either. “Here.” He handed it back to me after setting it up, even saving his number as “Husband.” Gosh. I wanted to puke. In my mind—and in my heart—it

Siblings

AYAH'S POV“I told you not to go near it,” he scolded me. To hide my nervousness, I pouted, trying to look cute. “I already explained earlier. Why don’t you believe me?” I acted like I was telling the truth and he was the one doubting me. With no other choice, he sighed. “Don’t go near it again.” I didn’t want to question him, but I couldn’t stop wondering. What is he trying to hide? What if there’s someone inside? That thought sent chills down my spine. “Ayah, I’m talking to you.” With the way he looked at me and the tone of his voice, I couldn’t help but feel a little scared. This wasn’t the same Ethan I saw when I first woke up. But it doesn’t change the fact that all I feel for him is hate. Ever since I woke up, he’s been making my blood boil. He acts like everything isn’t a big deal. Like we can just move on in an instant. “Ayah Evans.” Hearing that surname felt strange. I’m more used to being called “Miss Russell.” “You’re not going to answer?” he asked. His face darkened, like

Siblings pt 2

AYAH'S POVI stared at them for a moment. I couldn’t believe my older brother and younger sister were standing right in front of me. Their expressions looked like they hadn’t seen me for a hundred years. Zach stood there with his usual sharp posture, hands inside his pockets, looking at me like he was trying to figure out whether I was real or just some hologram standing there. His gaze shifted to Bryan, who acted innocent beside me. He kept exchanging looks between the two of us, like he was already suspicious. Beside him was Zarry, arms crossed, lips slightly pouted, eyes already glossy like she was one second away from crying. My chest tightened. Why are they reacting like this?“Well,” Zach said, breaking the silence. “Are you going to keep staring at us, or are you finally going to admit you missed your handsome older brother? It’s been so many years, Ayah Russell. Oh wait, you hate that. You prefer to be called Ayah Evans.” He emphasized the surname Evans like I actually owned i

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