Falling For My Ex Husband Again

greetings from the kids, no sounds of movement. A sense of unea

e immediately drawn to the note stuck

beneath the surface. He didn't remember giving anyone permission to take his

able now that he was home, and the kitchen offered no comfort. No food sat on the counter

ew condiments stared back at him. He checked the cabinets-completely bare

he empty house. There was no response. He called again

s phone and dialed her number. It took a

off," Tanya said, her voice che

ed. "When did I giv

were going out for a family picnic, so I

clenched his teeth.

be late and there was no n

his eyes momentarily to regain contr

ke anything, sir. I

lingered in his voice. "Enjoy the rest of yo

himself just in time. This was the last thing he needed-Isabel

in protest. The house was completely void of food, and co

unbearable. Fast food was another option, but eating out never sat well

r help. Surely, there had to be a quick me

ter, add salt, and throw in some pasta. Simple, quick, and fillin

-

overcooked pasta. It was a disaster. How had something so ea

m. He had done everything right. Read and reread the instructions. Yet,

enough herbs. Yet nothing seemed to work. His frustrati

outside distracted hi

*

re Matilda and Lewis were fast asleep in the backseat. They had worn themselves out playing at t

d it reminded her of the moments she cherished most-their laughter, their endless curiosity. Ye

d deeply. The house was quiet now-no shouts, no demands

leading them toward the hous

cking them in as they drifted back into sleep almost instantly. She kiss

irs, her mind already planning how to handle th

ell on Baron. He sat at the dining table, a plate of pa

d the kids upstairs, knowing Bar

, the sound of his voi

nding a little. She had known he'd be angr

u?" His words cut throu

e replied calmly, avoiding hi

ers her way. "A note? You just left me t

barely holding. "It's okay, Baron. We

escalated into a sharp scream. "W

eed for them,"

he stepped closer, towering over her. She pressed he

e was let Tanya cook." His br

It's been four years, Baron. I didn't think you'd still be

g frame pinning her against the wall. T

ow," he whispered, his lips brushing her neck. A shive

ching his stomach as if in pain. Her anger dissipat

asked softly, guil

way. His breaths came in

low, involuntary gr

ng to her mouth as guilt overtook her. She

before she could finish, Baro

he stared at the empty doorway. Just perfect.

and meat sauce-too heavy for someone so weak. She carrie

stently, hoping h

firmly through the door. "I made potato

his weak reply.

ng the plate down. "

open. Moments later, Baron stepped out, glanced around cautiously,

eart aching for the man she still car