Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 10 I watched as Hayden approached , surprised to see that Joanna wasnt by his side .

Ill take care of the piano .

Your generosity isnt needed , Mr.

Warner , Hayden declared , his thin lips curving into a tight line as his icy voice cut through the air .

So he was here for this ! I couldnt help but sneered silently .

So , who are you buying this piano for ? Marlon smiled , but his words cut deeper , Everyone , including Marlon , had witnessed the intimate moment between Hayden and Joanna earlier .

Are yo you going back on your word ? 1 frowned , casting a sidelong glance at Hayden .

Considering how much he doted on Joanna , I figured he was capable of such a move .

Haydens face clouded over .

If you want it , Im the one who should buy it for you , he stated , then shot Marlon a venomous glare .

Marlon didnt miss the shadow than crossed Haydens face and sneered , You really have a big heart , Mr.

Parker .

Just a moment ago , you were talking about gifting the piano to another woman , and now youre surdenly remembering your wife ? My family matters are none of your business , Hayden shot back coldly , each word dripping with threat Finally , it clicked for me Hayden didnt want Marlon to give me a gift .

Maybe he was worried that if word got out , it would tarnish his reputation ? What a double standard .

He could be close with Joanna , but when someone else showed me a little kindness , he got a problem with it! Ignoring Hayden , I smiled at Marton .

Id be happy to accept your kind gesture Could you please send it to Easaline Road ? Sure , Marlon replied with a nod Hayden frowned at me .

Not Rosy House ? Actually , thats not my home , I cut in , then turned on my heel and walked away .

When I found Lucy , she had just wrapped up two rounds of drinks with a group .

She handed me a glass and asked .

So ? Who sent you the piano Marlon , I replied daily The one from the Warner family ? Lucys eyebrows shot up , her surprise evident .

Whend you two cross paths ? Just now Lucy paused for a beat, then pressed on , So , whats the deal with you two ? Whyd he give you a gift that fancy ? He likes you ? No way .

I rubbed my forehead and whispered , Hes looking to collaborate with me .

Thats great .

Collaborate means more meetings , and familiarity breeds fondness .

Lucy chuckled , her eyes spinning a romantic daydream .

I felt helpless .

Doy you really want me to cheat that badly ! Im not even divorced yet .

Haydens already been out of line , so why hold back ? Besides , its just a meeting not like you have to do anything crazy .

What are you so afraid of ? Lucy reasoned .

I wasnt scared , I just wasnt in the mood for romance .

Glancing around , I asked , Wheres Joantra Doesnt she usually stick close to Hayden ? She seemed to have left with Nevin first , Lucy said , then her eyes sparkled with curiosity Speaking of which , how did she hook up with Hayden ? I thought be kept his distance from women .

How did she pull that off so quickly ? Maybe it was love at first sight , I replied , a twinge of sourness in my voice .

Love was a funny game a whole decade couldnt spark true feelings .

but one glance might lead to a lifetime of it Lucy rested her chin on her hand , deep in thought .

That woman isnt all that beautiful , it definitely isnt love at first sight .

Maybe she used some kind of trick .

You better watch out she isnt as simple as she seems Trick ? I echood , recalling how Sophia had played her cards to marry into the Jackson family .

So , it wouldnt be surprising if Joanna had a few tricks of her on I shrugged it off , saying , It didnt matter to me anymore .

Ive already asked Hayden for a divorce : Dreame Read Romance Clas Chapter 10 What ? Lucys eyes widened in shock .

Did you really ask him ? What did he say ? I think he agreed .

But Xander wanted me to wait three more months before moving forward with the divorce , I replied , taking the chance to fill her in on my new job at Parker Group .

Lucy let out a sigh .

Three more months ? By that time , she could be knocked up My heart skipped a beat it wasnt out of the question .

As I was leaving the party .

Haydens car rolled up beside mine .

Since our divorce wasnt final yer , I had to ride with him .

The driver sat up front in silence , not uttering a peep , and the backseat was weighed down with a dead quiet My mind drifted back to the last time Hayden and I had shared a car it was on our wedding day .

Hed sat next to me , silent , radiating a coldness that could chill anyone to the bone .

But I was too wrapped up in the thrill of marrying him to really попое Only now did 1 see how pitiful Id been .

Why had I clung to a man who didnt love me at all ! Whats your relationship with Marlon Hayden asked out of the blue , snapping me out of my thoughts .

Nothing I replied , my voice a little more clipped than I intended , though I really didnt want to talk to him at all .

Just a year ago , Id been desperate to get closer to him , but now , I couldnt muster the energy for another conversation .

Only I knew the depth of sorrow and disappointment it took to finally let go of my feelings for him Hayden looked surprised and turned to face me .

The Warner family are no saints , 1 can judge for myself .

Just focus on your new love .

Just concentrate on your new romance , I retorted he here with me instead of seeing Joanna off ? I thought my attitude would shut him down , but after a beat , he asked , Whend you pick up the piano ! with a hint of sarcasm .

It was odd why was I glanced over at him , puzzled in the soft glow of the cars interior light , his handsome features were etched with a starkness , as if theyd been sketched in charcoal .

He seemed as distant as the past , but something felt different .

The Hayden I used to know would barely say a word to me , so what was with the sudden chantiness tonight ? I wasnt in the mood to play guessing games , so I cut to the cluse .

Whats really on your mind here ? Ive never heard you play before , he said slowly , his voice softer than I remembered .

I let out a cold laugh .

Before Were you even paying attention to me back then ! You want to give the piano to Joanna , right ! Sorry , but my mom wanted it before she passed .

I cant give it to you .

Your mother passed away ? Hayden suddenly looked up at me , his eyes wide with surprise .

For a moment , I was at a loss for words .

As my husband , he hadnt even known my mom had passed away .

It was obvious hed never really cared about my feelings .

Suddenly , a cold shiver ran through my heart .

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