บททั้งหมดของ Dear Ex-Husband, The Quadruplets Are Mine: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

Tricia's POV I stood by the gate entrance and watched as the children hurried toward the car. Jimmy had already stepped out by the time they reached him, opening the doors one after another and making sure each of them got in safely.They were all talking at once, their voices overlapping as they tried to tell him something that apparently couldn't wait until they got to school.I couldn't make out everything they were saying from where I stood, but I could hear their laughter, and that alone made me smile.Jimmy had always been patient with them. Even when they were all talking at the same time, he somehow managed to listen to each of them.I had watched him do it countless times over the years, and I still didn't understand how he managed to keep up with four children who rarely gave anyone a moment of silence."Mum!" Clara called from the car.I raised my hand and waved. "Have a good day!""We will!" Mason shouted.Ethan leaned closer to the window. "Don't forget to come to the sc

Chapter 13Tricia's POV I looked at Jimmy and shook my head. "I wasn't talking about going on vacation."He raised an eyebrow. "Then what were you talking about?""The children."He stared at me for a moment before a laugh escaped him. "The children?"I nodded. "I was thinking they could spend more time with you."Jimmy's laughter became louder. "No."I frowned. "You haven't even heard me out.""I don't need to."I folded my arms. "Jimmy.""No, Patricia. Don't even think about it."I couldn't help laughing. "You love those children.""I do.""Then what's the problem?""The problem is that I love them enough to know when I've had enough. Do you even know what I went through this morning?"I stared at him in disbelief and laughed widely. "Come on. They're not troublemakers. And you're a man, you can handle them."Jimmy gave me a look."They're absolutely troublemakers. And don't say that. You're a woman and you've handled them for years now."“Come on…take them. You know Clara loves yo

Chapter 15Maverick's POVI was already on my way to the airport when I called Pierce. I had barely settled into the back seat of the car before I realized there were still several things I needed to sort out before leaving. The staff appreciation party was happening soon, and although I had already handed most of the arrangements over to Pierce, I still wanted to know how everything was going.I dialed his number. He picked up after a few rings. "Please tell me you're calling to say you're coming back."I rolled my eyes. "How is the staff party going?""That's your first question?""Yes." I answered. "I thought you were going to ask whether I missed you.""Pierce, for Christ sake. I'm not your lover.” Pierce laughed. "The staff are happy. Everything is going well."I relaxed slightly. "Any problems?""Not really. The catering people arrived earlier, the venue is ready, and the managers have handled most of the arrangements.” He paused, then continued. “There is one thing, though."

Chapter 17Patricia I stared at Roman after he ended the call.My wife is hurt.The words replayed inside my head again and again. He didn't call me by my name, he had to use that title and that tone? What was this man up to? He had said it so naturally that it almost sounded real. Like we weren't trapped in some ridiculous contract marriage and we hadn't met barely a few days ago.I blinked several times.What the hell?My eyes narrowed slightly as I looked at him.Roman appeared completely unaffected. He casually placed his phone on the bedside table and looked at the red spot forming on my forehead.Not a single trace of awkwardness, not even embarrassment.Did he even realize what he had just said?I watched him for another few seconds before shaking my head.Forget it. Why was I even thinking about it?It was nothing. It's just a title. Atemporary one for three years. That was all. Three years and we'd go our separate ways.I was overthinking it. Definitely overthinking it.Ro

Chapter 19Maverick The tension hanging in the hallway didn't disappear immediately. After Viktor grabbed Celeste's wrist and declared she wasn't going anywhere with me, I was fully prepared for another fight.A part of me actually welcomed it. The first one had been interrupted too soon. But before either of us could say another word, Celeste turned toward Viktor.She simply looked at him without a word. Just one look and Viktor stepped back. His grip loosened. Rhen completely disappeared. For a second, even I was surprised.Viktor looked away first. The anger remained on his face, but there was something else there too.He clenched his jaw tightly before speaking. "Fine. Do whatever you want."Celeste didn't respond. Neither did I.Honestly, I didn't care what had just happened between them. All I cared about was the fact that Viktor had finally let go of her. Because whether he liked it or not, Celeste was my wife now.Contract or not, three years or not…she married me. And I was