Semua Bab My Apocalyptic survival: Reborn to make my ex beg!: Bab 1 - Bab 9

“Edward, please! I’m begging you!” I pounded against the steel gates, my knees sinking into the dirt as I clutched my daughter’s unconscious body. “She’s your daughter! You can’t let her die like this!”Behind the reinforced gates, Edward stood in a protective suit, his face hidden behind a transparent mask. The man I had loved for years looked at me as if I were nothing more than a stray dog begging for scraps.“Get away from the gates, Elliot!” he barked. “Do you want to attract the mutants to our base?” I stared at him in disbelief.The poisonous air had already infected my little girl as black veins spread beneath her skin, her breathing had become frighteningly shallow. I knew what would happen if she didn't receive the vaccine soon.Edward had three doses. I had seen them with my own eyes when he returned from his last supply expedition. He had promised to keep them safe and I had foolishly believed he meant our family.But I was wrong because One dose was for him while the othe

The moment I stepped inside, I knew something was wrong. Edward sat on the sofa, whiskey beside him, documents scattered across the coffee table. His tie was loose, his expression dark enough to make the servants vanish.“Finally,” he said. “Her Majesty graces us with her presence.”I shut the door. “Move. You’re blocking my way.”“Don’t use that tone with me.”“Then stop giving me reasons to.”He snatched a paper and waved it. “Explain this.”A bank notification. One of the joint accounts he used for Claire. He could no longer access funds without authorization.I almost smiled. “My lawyer is reviewing our accounts. Direct questions to him.”“Your lawyer?” He shot up. “You hired a lawyer behind my back?”“Would you have preferred I ask permission?”“My cards were declined at the club! Do you know how embarrassing that was?”“That sounds unfortunate.”“You froze my money, Elliot!”“I requested a review and protective measures for assets I own.”He laughed bitterly. “You think money ma

The drive to Mount San Antonio, the base took nearly three hours.We left Los Angeles before sunrise, winding through mountain roads that grew narrower and steeper with each mile. Mr. Bennett sat in the passenger seat, a folder of ownership documents on his lap, while I drove in silence.The city disappeared behind us, replaced by pine forests and rocky cliffs. The air grew thinner, cleaner. I rolled down the window and breathed deeply.In my previous life, I had never made it this far. The roads had been blocked by then, choked with abandoned cars and desperate survivors."Mrs. Elliot," Mr. Bennett said, breaking the silence. "I've reviewed the documents thoroughly. Everything is in order. The transfer is complete.""I know.""Then why are we driving three hours to sign papers that could have been signed in your office?"I glanced at him. "Because I need to see it." He nodded and said nothing more.We turned onto an unmarked gravel road, climbing higher into the mountains. The trees

“Your husband is suing for full custody of Lily.”For a moment, I thought I had heard Mr. Bennett incorrectly.I lowered the document I was reading and stared at him across my office desk.“What did you just say?”Mr. Bennett adjusted his glasses. “Edward has instructed his lawyers to initiate custody proceedings. He intends to petition the court for full custody of your daughter.” A cold laugh escaped me.Edward wanted Lily?The same man who barely spent ten minutes with his daughter unless someone was watching? The man who considered her an inconvenience whenever she interrupted his meetings with Claire?Now he wanted full custody.How convenient.“On what grounds?” I asked.“He intends to argue that your recent behavior has been erratic, that your excessive spending demonstrates poor judgment and that your decisions have made you an unsuitable parent.” I slowly placed the document on the desk.My preparations for the apocalypse.Apparently, Edward had decided that if he couldn't co

The headline appeared while I was checking the list of supplies on my tablet.BREAKING NEWS: LOS ANGELES TO ENTER EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN ON MONDAY FOLLOWING REPORTS OF MUTANT HUMANS.I read it twice before setting the tablet down.The authorities had finally decided to act.According to the news report, several patients infected with the mysterious virus had displayed unusual aggression and alarming physical changes. Hospitals were struggling to manage the increasing number of cases, while emergency services investigated reports of violent attacks in public places.Officials were urging residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel once the lockdown began.The presenter maintained a professional expression, but the concern in her voice was unmistakable.“Authorities emphasize that the situation remains under investigation. Residents are advised to follow official instructions and avoid spreading unverified reports concerning the infected.” I switched off the sound.There was no