Divorced my ex, married his friend.

Divorced my ex, married his friend.

AE audney brown

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Theresa's world shattered the moment the paternity test proved her daughter, Harley, wasn't biologically linked to her husband, Richardson Babylon. Branded a liar, she was exiled from her own home-and her rival, the ruthless Delilah, stepped in with a smile. But betrayal lit a fire in Theresa. Back in her family's mansion, Theresa never expected her longtime friend, Jayden Bieber, to be the one to pick up her broken pieces. In Jayden's arms, she found what Richardson never gave: respect, trust, and the kind of love that heals. Just as her life begins to bloom again, a devastating twist rewrites everything-Harley's DNA was never wrong. And now, Theresa must choose: revenge, justice... or peace.

Chapter 1 I am innocent

The physician's face twisted in outrage as he glared at Harley and me. He wasn't just any doctor-he was someone we trusted, practically our family doctor.

"Mr. Babylon, we need to talk," he said, forcing a tense smile. "Mrs. Babylon, if you don't mind, could you excuse us?"

Embarrassed and confused, I stepped out of the office. Our daughter, Harley, is physiologically challenged, but what had he discovered that he couldn't tell me?

Or is he hiding something from me? I'm her mother-I deserve to know everything about her.

From beyond the closed door, I caught only a few hushed words:

"Eight-year-old Harley Babylon is..."

The rest faded into silence. My heart raced like wildfire, pounding loudly in my ears.

A few minutes later, Richard pushed Harley's wheelchair out of the office.

"Let's go," he said coldly. His voice was unfamiliar-detached and void of warmth.

He didn't open the car door for me like he always did. Instead, he drove silently, passing the restaurant we had planned to visit without a word. His gaze was locked straight ahead, his face darkened by a deep scowl.

When we got home, Harley wheeled herself inside. Even she could feel the change in her father. Richard didn't speak to her or touch her as he usually would.

Suddenly, he grabbed my wrist roughly and shoved me to the floor. He held an envelope in one hand.

"I don't even know what's inside this," I said, terrified.

He threw the envelope on the bed.

"What's this, Theresa? So this is who you are? How could you?" His voice was thick with pain and fury.

"What are you talking about?" I stammered, tearing open the envelope. My hands shook as I read the doctor's report.

"No... this can't be right. Richard, please-we can fix this. Harley is your child!" I fell to my knees, clutching his leg, pleading.

He bit his lip, trying to hold back emotion.

"Your tears won't solve anything," he muttered, sinking into the chair beside the bed.

"I... I don't understand. I know nothing about this. Maybe we should get a second DNA test-at another hospital," I begged.

"Leave me, Theresa!" he yelled, slamming his fist against the wall. "She's a bastard."

My breath caught. "Something isn't right. You met me as a virgin-no man has ever touched me. This isn't just hurting me-it's traumatizing Harley."

"I don't care anymore," Richard snapped, pointing at our daughter. "You know what, Theresa? Pack your bags-and hers. Get out of my house! I want a divorce!"

"A divorce?" I cried, gripping his arms. "After eight years of marriage? You really believe this?"

"Did you pity me when you deceived me?" he shouted. "I gave you everything. Is this how you repay me?"

"Richardson, wait-please. We can work through this."

"No. I'm done. And there's a good chance your unborn child isn't even mine." He ripped his arm away and stormed out.

Harley had been watching everything in silence.

"Mommy, what's happening?" she asked, tapping my shoulder gently.

I was speechless.

"Everything will be fine soon, Harley," I whispered, smoothing her bangs and kissing her forehead. "Dad's just... angry."

"I heard him say I'm a bastard," she said, rubbing her eyes. "He used to be the best dad ever. Why did he change?"

"Don't worry," I said, stroking her hair. "We'll be okay."

I sat on the bed, stunned, replaying the nightmare that just unfolded. Something had gone terribly wrong. That doctor had ushered me out too quickly. And Delilah-Richard's ex-had always been around, scheming. What if she tampered with the results?

Tears blurred my vision as I hugged Harley tightly. I had to act. I grabbed Richard's spare car keys and drove straight to another hospital-Annoiting Hospital.

This is not over. I knew Harley was Richard's daughter. I had to prove it-and expose Delilah if she had a hand in this. I have not been myself, my thinking weren't accurate. His ex- returned like a predator, devil and snake in the grass.

Our conversations and intimacy ended all because of a sheet of paper that doesn't guarantee any success. Countless memories of when we entwined our legs on the bed, thousands of screams while moaning. Many times when he pulled my waist, rolled his tongue with mine, in the shower having fun together.

I summoned courage, wiped my tears and headed to the hospital. Fear filled my heart, my mind thick with intrusive thoughts.

---

At the hospital, a nurse approached.

"Madam, our physiotherapist isn't in today."

"I need a DNA test," I said firmly.

"A DNA test? I'm sorry, our lab technician is off today. You'll need to come back tomorrow."

Downcast, I turned away.

What will happen if Richard finds me back in that house?

"Arghh," I groaned, slapping my forehead.

"What are we going to do, Mommy?" Harley asked softly.

I unlocked my phone and sent a message to Richardson on WhatsApp:

> "Hey sweetie, I'm home-even though I'm not. Just wanted to see your reaction. I promise we'll fix this."

He was online, but didn't respond.

An hour passed. I sat on the couch, holding Harley close. Then, his reply came:

> "I'll send the divorce papers soon. Sign them ASAP. I don't want you in my life anymore."

On his WhatsApp status, I saw a picture of him with Delilah-together in a romantic pose. It wasn't a new picture.

So he had already reunited with his ex.

He was cheating. That explained everything.

"Oh my God," I whispered, my body trembling. "I can't take this anymore."

I looked at Harley-sweet, innocent Harley.

It was time to stop living in denial.

"Richardson is not a good husband or father," I said aloud, tears flowing. "I'm sorry, my dear Harley-and to my unborn child-but I have to protect you both. I'll separate you from your father... and start over

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