All Chapters of OBSESSED WITH MY EX-WIFE : Chapter 51 - Chapter 57

LYDIA'S POVThe parking lot was dark. I was walking to my car, my heels clicking on the concrete, my mind still on the slap I had given David hours ago. My hand still burned from the sting."Lydia!"I froze. David's voice came from behind me. I turned. He was standing ten feet away, his hands at his sides, his chest moving like he had been running."Are you married to Ethan legally?" His voice was low and sharp. "I need the truth."The question hit me like a door slamming shut. I stopped walking. My heart slammed against my ribs.I turned slowly and walked toward him. I paced around him like he was a stranger I was seeing for the first time."You know, you have guts, David." My voice was low and controlled. "Showing up at my house. Kissing me at will. Drafting a plan to get me stuck in your company. You must think so highly of yourself."I stopped right in front of him. He said nothing."I don't answer to you regarding my personal life. We signed the divorce papers. Meaning, we are do

LYDIA'S POVThe afternoon meeting went swiftly. David sat at the head of the table, while Marcus took notes. The team went over deliverables, deadlines, budgets, and new tasks. I kept my face still. My hands flat on the folder in front of me. My son's safety still sitting on my chest.I had called my mother three times since I saw the photograph. She had not picked up. I called again during the meeting. Same thing. My hands froze while holding my phone, and my heart skipped.The meeting went on. I was in the meeting, but my mind was on my son. Why wasn't Mum picking up? What could be happening? I had the urge to run out and rush down to Mum's place. David looked at me. I could feel his eyes on me. I kept my eyes on my phone.The meeting ended. Everyone filed out. I gathered my things and walked to my office. Maya was on the phone. She held up a finger. I nodded and closed my door.I called my mother again. Still nothing. I called Sandra.She picked up on the third ring. "Hello, ma'am.

LYDIA'S POVI could not breathe. I needed space, far away from the office and the apartment. I called Maya and told her I was sick."Please take care of yourself. I will report back to Mr. David as soon as you hang up," Maya said.I packed a few things and drove to my mother's house.The city fell away behind me. Trees replaced buildings. The road got quieter. My hands were still shaking on the wheel. I had not stopped shaking since the conference room, since Nina's eyes burned at me like they were going to swallow me any moment.My mother opened the door just when I was about to knock for the second time. She took one look at my face, pulled me inside, and hugged me tightly.I couldn't hold back the tears. They burned my eyes. I could barely see anymore."Baby," she said. "Don't say a word. You are in Mama's arms now. Don't be hard on yourself."She took me in and gave me a cup of coffee. We sat at the kitchen counter, and then she asked, "Can you talk now?"I told her everything. Da