His Ex, My Hell

Ava in the library. He loo

es. "It was... what you said. Unique biological markers

. "So... I apologize.

e apology, but it was an ap

clined her he

For the first time, Ethan felt a strange, unfamiliar flicker of... something. Not attraction, not ex

tunist. He'd never considered her feelings, her motivations. Why had she agreed to this sham marriage? Why did she endure his behavior wi

ion forming in his mind,

nt in a new dress. "Ethan, darling! There y

ing him away. "We need to finalize t

d to Ava, his expression hardening. "Stay out of Chloe's

clear. The old

aint sigh escaping her lips

ined to make it the event of the season, a public declaration of her return to Ethan'

s only role was to be invisible. It was a relief. Ava focused on her own count

f. The guest list, however, was a curious mix. Alongside the city's elite were several individuals known for their past grievances with the

ring social secretary, remained in the background, a ghost at her own husb

were rehashed, embarrassing anecdotes shared. Several of Ethan's ex-lovers

Chloe? So romantic they found their way back to each other. Of course, Ethan always had a type. Ambitious. And n

turned to Ethan, her voice trembling. "Oh, Ethan! This is a disaster! I don't know how these awful peopl

imson. He looked from Chloe's tear-streaked face to Ava, who

arm. "Take me away from he

m the ballroom. The party, so carefully orchestrated by Chloe, had imploded in spectacular