Semua Bab Discarded To Desired: Out Of My Way Ex Husband : Bab 31 - Bab 40

XAVIER“How did she manage to buy something I never put up for sale?”Mom remained silent, staring at the document in my hand. Her fingers were still trembling slightly, and I could see the worry written all over her face. I looked down at the notice again, trying to make sense of everything, but the more I read it, the less sense it made.There was no reason for Helene to buy my house. She could have purchased any property in the city if she wanted one, so why mine? More importantly, how had she managed to complete the purchase without my knowledge?I immediately pulled out my phone and called the person who handled my property documents.He answered after a few rings.“Hello, sir.”“Tell me exactly what happened with the property.”There was a brief pause.“With the house?”“Yes. I want to know who submitted the documents, when the purchase was made, who approved it, and how the property was transferred.”“I'll have to check the records, sir.”“Then check them.”My voice came out sh

XAVIERI got into my car, but I didn't start the engine immediately. I sat there with both hands resting on the steering wheel, staring at nothing.Mom's reaction kept replaying in my head.She had known something.I was sure of it.She could have denied it without looking at me like that, but she hadn't. The moment I mentioned Helene, something changed in her face. It was fear. Not surprise. Not confusion.Fear.I started the engine and pulled out of the driveway.I didn't know where I was going at first. I just knew I couldn't sit at home pretending everything was fine. I had spent years believing I had left that part of my life behind. My father's family, the Lecraes, the old house, the arguments, the things I had refused to talk about.I thought I had escaped all of it.Apparently, I hadn't.My phone rang while I was driving.I glanced at the screen.The property manager.I answered through the car system.“What did you find?”“Sir, there's something else you should see.”My grip

XAVIERI drove for almost an hour before I finally reached the warehouse. It was hidden behind several old buildings, away from the main road, exactly the kind of place nobody would notice unless they were looking for it. I parked my car a few meters away and looked at the building. The place looked abandoned. The windows were dusty, some of them broken, and the large metal doors were covered in rust. I got out of the car and walked toward the entrance, keeping my phone in my hand. Mom's warning kept playing in my head. Don't go alone. If someone is still watching you, they already know you're going there.I pushed the door, and it opened with a loud creak. I stepped inside. The warehouse was dark and cold, so I turned on my phone's flashlight and slowly looked around. There were old wooden boxes everywhere, metal shelves covered with dust and several cabinets pushed against the walls. I walked deeper inside.“Dad?”My voice echoed through the empty warehouse, but there was no respons

ALEXISFor several seconds, I just stood there.I couldn't seem to make my body move.Come alone, Alexis.I read the message again.Then again.As if staring at it long enough would somehow change the words.My fingers had gone cold.Another message appeared.You have one hour.My stomach dropped.One hour.That was all they were giving me.I looked around the warehouse.The two men were still lying on the floor. One of them wasn't moving at all. Xavier's phone was still where I'd found it, its cracked screen stained with his blood.His blood.I swallowed hard.My eyes burned, and for a second, I had to squeeze them shut.“Please be alive.”The words slipped out before I could stop them.I had no idea whether Xavier could hear me.I didn't even know if he'd still be alive when I found him.But I couldn't let myself think about that.Not yet.If I broke down now, I wouldn't be able to do anything.I wiped my palms against my jeans and looked down at the file.They wanted this.Whatever

ALEXIS“We don't have time.”Xavier grabbed my hand and pulled me down the tunnel. I stumbled after him, still trying to process everything I had just discovered.My father had created Project Aurora.My memories had been altered.The Orion Group had been searching for me since I was a child.And somehow, Xavier knew about all of it.“Xavier.”He didn't stop.“Xavier, slow down.”“We can't.”“Then answer me while we run.”He glanced back at me.“What?”“How much did you know?”His expression tightened.“Alexis—”“How much?”He looked away.That was enough.“You knew.”“I knew about Aurora.”My chest tightened.“For how long?”He didn't answer immediately.“Xavier.”“Years.”I stopped.He was forced to stop too.“You knew about this for years?”“I didn't know everything.”“But you knew enough.”His jaw clenched.“I was trying to protect you.”I stared at him.“Everyone keeps saying that.”“What?”“My father said he erased my memories to protect me. My mother apparently knew something t