My Divorced Husband Wants Me Back

e noticed a sleek, black envelope partially concealed by a pile of documents that seemed official. When she opened it

twice, and then again. The scandal. The kid. Her husband's

a lady she had never seen before, their smiles familiar, as though they had shared a life that

iar features, was what really fixed her in place, not the mother. His unkempt brown hair and

at. She was so overcome by the shock that she was afraid she could faint. It was as though th

d, had lived a life that was entirely different fr

too fast for her to process. The weight of the discoveries was choking her, and she was drown

ry logical part of her begged to face him right away, but t

arriage? She believed she kn

, her heart pounded against her temples. The boy's e

rt existence, and that, for some inexplicable reason, the woman was asking him for something. Vanessa wasn't immediately think

ore she could confront him, she needed to gain control and clarity. However, given

was about to leave the study when she

Gustavo had been

She felt as though she had been betrayed by every action and breath. She required clarification. S

e door opened before she could open it, showin

had stunning features that Vanessa couldn't identif

in a calm, collected tone, as

ightened each brea

d. "You're Gustavo's spouse, correct? I

houghts, Vanessa blinked. "I d

h phony pity. However, you have undoubtedly already s

ike this. This was the woman in the pictures, the one wh

s, making it difficult for her to maintain her compos

spoke in a gentle yet razor-sharp tone. I'm willing to w

essa's spine tingled as she took a step cl

f her pocketbook and held it out tr

s grinning now, and it was obvious that he looked like

ice brimming with calculating sweetness. I'm not here to cause trouble, though.

oman's eyes, the knowledge, the total conviction that Vanessa couldn't get out o

had better exercise caution. You have no idea what you will f

ave one final smile before her f

ere. The words gnawed at her insi

d this

by the long silence in the deserted house. She had attempted to fall asleep, but her thoughts kept

e the following evening. Standing in the center of the living room,

drum in her chest, she said, "I nee

er, Gustavo shut the door behind him. "W

know everything. About her. A

ar before he hastily covered them up with a fake grin.

Gustavo. I've seen the pictures. I know about the child. And I know y

e, but he took a deep breath and

thing for you. Our family, our marriage. You also deceived me. You mi

his eyes narrowed. "You don't know what you're s

ger growing in her chest. "No, Gustavo. I am fully aware of what I am

face went white. You must stay with me, V

words, but she didn't b

domineering as he held her closer. "You b

never abandon me. N