Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 11 Feeling utterly ignored was a helpless , bitter pill to swallow .

My eyes stung , and before I knew it , tears were streaming down my face .

When it came to my mom , it always dredged up a tidal wave of regret and guilt that words couldnt capture .

Hayden , dont you find this ridiculous ? I said with a sarcastic smile , quickly looking away so I wouldnt have to face him .

The scars buried deep in my heart could usually be brushed aside , but when they resurfaced , they felt painfully raw Out of the corner of my eye , 1 thought I saw a hand with distinct knuckles reaching out to me , but it never made contact .

I must have been imagining things , right ? It was already a long shot that Hayden didnt tell me to stop bothering him , let alone show any kind of empathy , Thankfully , he didnt add anything else , and the car fell into silence , moving steadily along .

When we got back to Rosy House , I went upstairs alone , not even glancing his way , Hayden would never return to the master bedroom .

Even after a year of marriage , we still felt like strangers living under the same roof .

The next morning I woke up early .

Now that 1 had decided to work at Parker Group .

I needed to take it seriously Hayden I even changed into a light colored professional outh Rita was waiting for me .

When she saw my classy look , she smiled and said .

Have you changed your style ? Those clothes look great on you .

You look like a professional woman Back in the day , pleasing Hayden was all that mattered to me .

But now , his opinions held no weight with i with me , and I could finally dress how I wanted I feel the same way .

I caught my reflection in the mirror and offered a small , genuine smile .

For the first time , I felt truly liberated .

Letting go of that emotional baggage was such a relief .

But just as I began to enjoy my new mood , Rita chirmed in , No wonder Mr.

Hayden Parker specifically mentioned wanting to have breakfast with you .

He must have noticed your changes , too .

Hayden Hes still here ? My heart skipped a beat Wasnt he always hard to pin down ? So why lad I been bumping into him so much since he came back to town ? Yes, Mrs.

Parker .

Please get ready and head downstairs soon , Rita urged .

She had been assigned by Xander to look after me and Hayden , and it was clear she wanted to play matchmaker .

Having breakfast was no big deal , but the good mood I had just found was immediately shattered .

With a sigh , I dragged myself downstairs and found Hayden sitting at the dining table .

He had changed into a dark black suit , which perfectly highlighted his call , slender frame , giving off an air of noble elegance .

I walked over and sat down without saying a word to him .

The servant started to serve the dishes .

I got a bowl of vegetable soup , while Hayden had toast and milk .

It seemed he had picked up a new breakfast routine he used to love soup or eggs in the moming In the s spacious dining room , we sat across from each other , digging into our breakfast in silence .

The quiet was almost eerie .

After breakfast , I stepped out of the house and found the car waiting outside .

Hayden was standing by it , looking like he was waiting for me to get in .

You go first , I said calmly .

He frowned and grumbled , Its what Grandpa wanted .

I promised Xander to work at Parker Group , but I didnt mean to turn it into a big deal , and I dont want our relationship to be common knowledge , I snapped , my tone frosty .

Over the past year , I hadnt set foot in Parker Group , and only a handful of top brass knew Hayden and I were hitched .

Most of the staff probably had no clue .

Besides , with my three month countdown to leaving , there was no point in exposing it , Haydens expression darkened You dont want everyone to know about our relationship ! Have you forgotten how you used to cling to me ? A woman who used to be all over him suddenly became so distant .

He found himself at a loss , struggling to adjust to this unexpected shift .

I was momentarily speechless .

In the silence , Haydens driver leaned in and whispered , Mr.

Parker , Ms.

Charlotte has been picked up , and they will go to the company first , 1/2 ell Dreame Read Romance Stories installed 229 PM Chapter 11 I was close enough to hear clearly , and the surprise hit me like a ton of bricks .

Joannas joining the company too ? Hayden glanced back at me .

The company recruits new people every year .

Whats wrong with that ? Sure , hiring new people was normal , but having Joanna there was a different story .

It was obvious that Hayden had set this up a favored woman needed to be kept close , right ! Realizing Haydens litle scheme , I suddenly felt frustrated .

He had openly welcomed his mistress, so why did I have to keep hiding ? Even though there were only three months left , I wanted to stir the pot and make things uncomfortable for them .

Taking a deep breath , I stepped forward and got into Haydens car first So what if we went to the company together .

The more people who saw how Hayden played both sides , the better ! Hayden looked a bit surprised by my sudden move , his charming eyes narrowing slightly .

He got into the car after a moment , and the tension in the air was thicker than yesterday .

Fortunately , there was no traffic , and we arrived at the company quickly .

Before the car even came to a stop .

I spotted Joanna in the lobby through the window She had indeed gotten there a bit earlier , wearing a white suit dress .

The material wasnt luxurious , but it hugged her slim figure well , making her look decent .

The breeze lifted her light brown hair , giving her an unexpectedly delicate charm .

Suddenly .

I remembered what Lacy had said , and the words just tumbled out to Hayden , Why do you like h her ! It was probably the burning question for anyone whod felt the sting of betrayal : What did that person have that I didnt ? Hayden just remained silent , and the air in the car load grown much thinner .

I could sense his irritation growing Love at first sight ? I smiled , unable to resist pushing for an answer.

Yvonne Jackson , youd better at normal .

Haydens icy words cut through the air , carrying an unmistakable threat I thought about how softly he had spoken to Joanna , and a sour feeling rose in my throat .

Just then , the car door opened , and the tople was dropped .

The moment Hayden stepped out of the car , Joannas eyes lit up right away .

She shifted her weight , as if she was about to rush over Just then , I noticed she was sporting these killer ten inch heels .

They were stunning and made her legs book mile long , but I couldnt help thinking they must be a nightmare to walk in With it being her first day at the office , maybe she was already aiming for the top prize Haydens heart .

I stepped out of the car with a slight smile , just as I expected , the moment Joanna saw me , she froze .

The sparkle in her eyes quickly turned into jealousy and resentment .

She probably didnt expect me to show up , let alone stand by Haydens side .