Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 3 Instinctively , my eyes flicked to Hayden , and I wondered if he would snap back at Quinn.

Or he had completely forgotten he was still wearing a wedding band ! Joanna quickly stepped in to clarify , her voice tinged with a subtle edge of frustration , Quinn , dont talk nonsense .

This is Ms.

Jacksons husband Quinns face went blank , his eyes wide with shock as he turned to look at me .

I ignored him and replied coolly .

Not for long .

Joannas eyes bulged , her surprise evident .

Hayden must have felt the shift in me .

His eyes held a piercing scrutiny as they bore into mine .

Yvonne Jackson , he intoned , his voice a deep rumble , almost a warning Back in the day , his anger would have sent shivers down my spine .

But now ? I just smirked .

Il draft the divorce agreement tonight , and you can let your girlfriend take my place .

With that , I turned and strode through the gates , not giving a second glance to Haydens reaction .

Though it had been summer for a while , a biting chill rode the wind , stinging my skin .

I raised a hand to touch my cheek and realized it was damp .

Stepping i into the living room , I found Yosef was engaged in conversation with Sophia , whose gaze was full of hostility the moment it fell on me .

eyes She favored bold makeup that sometimes bordered on garish , yer her r vivid Sophia was a striking beauty with high cheekbones and deep set ey hues seemed to captivate my fathers attention .

I simply greeted them and followed Yosef into his study .

What ? You want want a divorcer Yosef gaped at me , his expression a m a mix of disbelief and horr horror , as if Id suggested something utterly preposterous .

He continued , Have you forgotten that our familys fortune is tied to the Parkers ! If you split from Hayden , what are we supposed to do ? And dont forget how you pleaded with your grandfather to marry him in the first place .

You made a fool of us all , and now youre talking about ending it ! His words felt like a sharp knife , slicing through the e tender wounds on my heart , leaving me feeling as if my very lifeblood was draining away I made a mistake , and now Im trying to correct it .

Trust me .

Oner Hayden and I part ways , hell end up with Joanna , and your wealth and status will remain intact , I said , my voice steady .

Joanna ? How could she and Hayden Yosef paused , his voice trailing off .

Suddenly , a realization hit him , and his eyes widened in disbelief .

They … I looked up at him Shouldnt you be the one to know ! Remember how Sophia took you away from my mom ? It was like Id hit a raw nerve .

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Yosers face clouded over , and he snapped , What nonsense are you spouting ? Sophia and I were just friends nothing more ! Oh , really ? I scoffed .

You remarried less than a month after my mom passed away .

Quite the swift rebound , dont you think Dont you dare ! Yosefs hand shot up as if to strike me .

But after a long , tense moment , he hesitated , his hand suspended in mid air .

From now on , you dont need to reach out .

I wont disturb your family anymore , I stated firmly, drawing a clear line in the sand He seemed shocked by my resolve .

Youre not coming back ! You mentioned divorce , but where else can you go I didnt say a word .

Instead , I turned and walked straight out of the study .

The world was vast surely , I could carve out a spot for myself .

As I descended the stairs , Sophia and Quinn had vanished , and Hayden was conspicuously absent perhaps he never even stepped inside .

The only person I encountered was Joanna .

Truth be told , Id never lud a one on one conversation with her before * I didnt expect your father to be Yosef , Joanna said first , her tone stripped of the deference she showed around Hayden , now tinged with a subtle Hom 1/3 el D Dreame Read Romance Stories Top Fiction Novels 2022.

Free Stones Chapter 3 Same with me , considering your mother is Sophia .

I replied nonchalantly , and with that , I turned to leave .

Joanna stepped in front of me , blocking my way .

Dont you have anything to say to me ? I met her challenge head on .

What would you like to hear ? Should I beg you to leave Hayden and spare my marriage ? For a moment , Joanna seemed taken aback .

Or perhaps youd prefer if I threw a punch as Haydens lawful wife ? I added , a smirk playing on my lips.

reyes widened in disbelief .

You want to hit me? Here Nah , thatd mess up my hands , I dismissed with a casual shake of my head .

Your Joanna spat , her jaw tight as she glared at me as if she wanted to swallow me whole .

Hayden doesnt love you at all .

He married you because of his grandfather I know , I replied , unfazed .

Are you trying to say this true love is you ? Well , I wish you both a long and happy life together , with a house full of kids , Joanna looked shocked , probably because she had never met a wife like me before I wished the other woman good luck in starting a family with my husband Just then , Sophia sauntered over , her hips swaying .

She cast me a sidelong glance and let out a mocking sneer , Joannas definitely expecting soon- unlike someone whos been married for a year and still doesnt have any news .

Journas spirits lifted .

Mon , 1 heard Hayden hasnt even laid a hand on her .

In an instant , the mother daughter dus erupted into peals of laughter .

My jaw clenched tight I couldnt believe Hayden had shared that with her .

Was he trying to show some twisted sense of loyalty ? That jerk ! What had I ever seen in him in the first place Taking a deep breath , I turned to Sophia and asked .

So , you married my dad only after you got pregnant with his kid ? Sophias smile broadened as she gently caressed her belly .

Or what else would make your dad so eager to marry me ? Your mom couldnt even give him a son , so why keep her around I narrowed my eyes , the truth starting to sink in .

No wander Yosef had been so eager to marry Sophia .

They must have been entangling for a while .

Suddenly , a thought struck me , and I scrutinized her .

How can you be so sure its a boy ? What if its a girl Shut up ! Im definitely having a boy ! Sophia yelled her gaze sharp as daggers .

I forced a sad smile .

She acted all high and mighty , but she saw herself as nothing more than a baby making machine .

Shaking my head , I turned to leave Sophia trembled with rage .

That little brart just like her mother so annoying Joanna , how are things going with Hayden ? Hurry up and get pregnanc She believed as long as Joanna had a child , Hayden would definitely divorce Yvonne .

After all , Sophia had wormed her way into the Jackson family so fast just because of that little bun in her over Mom … Joannus voice faltered , her face clouding with uncertainty , Haydens always got that rosary bracelet on .

Everyone knows hes abstinent .

L Sophia couldnt tolerate joannas timidity .

She raised her voice abruptly .

Whats got you so scared ? Ive pulled strings to send you overseas close to Hayden , and youre almost there .

Stay focused .

With your looks , he wont stand a chance .

eds to get Joannas eyes flickered with anxiety , but she didnt dare to argue .

But Mom , what once woke Hayden from his coma was a piano piece , and hes asked me about it.

The problem is , I cant play the piano at all Then go learn ! Sophia internapted sharply .

Dont even think about bringing this up again .

The one who revived Hayden must be you .

As twilight descended , I made a brief stop at the law office before heading home .

After a discussion with my lawyer about the divorce details , I drafted the agreement .

They were just a few flimsy paper , yet they weighed on me like a ton of bricks .

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