Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 4 For the past ten years , Id been madly in love with Hayden .

I never imagined that Id have to end this relationship now , When I got home , 1 saw Haydens car parked in the driveway he was back ? It had been a whole year , and Id hoped every day for his return , only to be let down time and again .

But now that he was actually here .

I wasnt feeling the joy I thought I would .

Instead , I felt an even heavier load on my shoulders ..

As I walked into the living room , I found Hayden sitting on the sofa .

He had his phone in his right hand and seemed to be talking to someone .

A half smoked cigarette burned between his left index and middle fingers , the smoke curling up and clouding his strikingly handsome face .

The rosary bracelet on his wrist stood out against the haze .

Yeah , I see .

You should get some rest , too .

Ill pick you up in the morning , Hayden said , his voice gentle .

Instantly , it struck me that he was probably talking to Joanna A sharp pain shot through my chest he had never spoken to me with that kind of enderness .

me a frosty stare .

If you have an issue , come to me .

Dont bother joanna .

Just then .

Hayden ended the call and gave me a f For a moment , I almost couldnt catch my breath , as if my heart was breaking .

But instead of tears , a bitter laugh slipped out When have I ever given her any trouble ! Shes had a hard life with her mother and brother just when things were finally looking up for her , you had to mock her ? Hayden glared at me like I was a scum of the earth I choked back tears and tightened my grip on the divorce agreement .

You pity her for her hardships , but what does that have to do with me ? I shot back , my voice trembling before I even realized it Who could grasp p the struggles my mom and I went through ! Thanks to Sophia , our picture perfect home had been shattered into pieces .

My mother jumped to her death on that cold , dark night , and I couldnt even fathom the despair she must have felt .

Now , my husband was about to be taken from me too .

Didnt our pain mean anything compared to Joannas ? Ididate rexpect Hayden to say anything , I stepped forward and placed the documents in front of him .

Sign it From now on , you can care for her however you want Haydens expression darkened , and the air around us thickened .

It felt like a heavy weight pressing on me , making it hard to breathe .

Yvonne Jackson , what exactly do you want His voice was low but laced with threat .

I took a breath and smiled , trying to stay calm .

Isnt this what youve always wanted ! Hayden , lets get a divorce : Ill give you your freedom I thought hed agree and scribble his name on the agreement right away .

But he didnt even look at it .

Instead , he tore it into pieces .

And suddenly .

he stood up and stepped toward me , his tall figure casting a dark shadow over me .

This marriage istit a playground where you can just do as you please , Yvonne .

What do you take ine for ? Haydens voice boomed with fury , his eyes boring into me as if they could set me ablaze I wasnt scared , not even a bit .

If anything , I felt like laughing .

And what do you take me for ? You bolted overseas right after we got married , and now you come back with another woman .

Are you even aware that youre cheating with Joanna ? Mentioning Joanna seemed to hit a nerve .

Haydens gaze faltered for a moment before he replied , Grandpa wont agree .

Ill talk to him about it , I said coldly , addressing his o concerns .

Have you lost your mind Hayde Hayden frowned .

Probably , 1 murmured , pasting on a weak smile and casting my gate downward .

No one was privy to the hell Id been through over the past year .

I lost my cherished grandpa and my mom , one after the other .

I used to be surrounded by so much love , but all of that vanished after I married Hayden .

I lost my family , and even though I had a marriage certificate with Hayden , I had never really felt like I belonged in his life .

I had been even the burt of jokes in Elysuniville .

On countless cold , dark nights , Id asked myself why I loved Hayden so deeply .

Now , I woke up to the truth he wasnt worth my love at all , and I 1/2 Dreame Read Romance Stories Top Fiction Novels 2022 Free Stores are Chapter 4 had to end this marriage .

Hayden stared at me , his deep eyes devoid of emotion .

After a long , heavy silence , he turned and walked away without saying another word .

I looked down at the torn divorce agreement scattered on the floor .

It wasnt until my legs ached that I let out a soft sigh and made my way back upstairs .

In the mirror , I saw a WODLIG an with tear streaked eyes and a pale face , looking so hurt and sorrowful .

Ten years of love , reduced to just a few sheets of paper .

How pathetic .

The next morning , I woke up with eyes so puffy they were almost sealed shut .

I quickly iced them to reduce the swelling and put on some light makeup before heading to the Parker residence .

As soon as I saw Xander , I laid out my intention straight away .

His expression turned serious , his brows knitting together .

After a long silence , he sighed , Yonne , I can see youre hurting .

Hayden really messed up .

But youve barely been married .

Divorcing now would be such a pity .

I made a mistake , and I dont want to keep repeating it , I said , my teeth clenched just a bit .

Sometimes , it took real guts to right the wrongs of the pist else through me .

Phillip and I had a life or- Kander stayed quiet for what felt like forever , his gaze on me distant , as if he were seeing someone el death friendship , and he entrusted you to me .

I was supposed to take care of you .

But now .

…… … He sighed deeply , his eyes glistening with unshed tears .

In Elysiumville , everyone knew about the unbreakable bond between Xander and Phillip .

1 lowered my gaze .

trying to push the past aside .

Xander , for my y late grandpas sake , please support my request Kander sighed again , knowing he couldnt argue further .

Wearily , he rubbed his eyes .

For what Hayden did , the Parker family owes you an apology .

But divorcing just like this is really a pity .

Hayden .

Give it You and Hayden havent spent much time together since the wedding , right ? How about you join the company and work alongside Hay three months , and if you still want a divorce after that , I wont stand in your way Work at the company ? I asked , taken aback Yeah .

Phillip has left you some shares , so consider this carefully : Xander added .

Suddenly , it clicked .

One reason Hayden had to marry me was because the Jackson family shared crucial the Parkers .

1 tech from their electronics business with If I divorced Hayden , the assets would definitely be on the line Xander was trying to keep me in the picture .

But Id already waited a whole year , so what were three more months ! Okay , I nodded .

Anyway , in just three months , Ed be able to cut all ties with Hayden .

Before I left , I went b back to o my room to grab the clothes I had worn two days ago .

In the hallway , I bumped into a servant Mrs.

Parker , are you staying for lunch she asked .

No , I shook my head .

Tve misplaced one of my hairpins .

Any idea where it might be It could be in the guest room , she replied , her hand over her mouth as she chuckled .

You dozed off there the other night , and then Mr.

Hayden Parker carried you back to your room .

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