Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 203 At this moment , I didnt dwell on the past the memories of us together , the little moments that once meant so much .

It seemed I had truly let go .

There was no anger , no resentment , just a familiar face , a stranger I hadnt seen in ages .

Mr.

Parker , its been a while , I said , smiling graciously .

The words were barely out of my mouth before Haydens expression darkened , his face losing the warmth that had briefly lingered there .

Yasir , unable to contain his shock , rushed up to me .

Yvonne , youre really alive ? he asked , his eyes wide with disbelief .

Yes , I replied , nodding without hesitation , offering no secrets or lies .

In truth , I could have returned to the country under a different identity , but where would the thrill in that be ? Seeing the looks on Yosef , Sophia , and Joannas faces it was a rare and priceless spectacle .

But why did you take so long to come back ? You didnt even let us know ? Is Jethive Group … yours ? Yasir threw a barrage of questions my way , his eyes almost popping out of his head .

Nevin stood beside him , staring at me as if he couldnt believe his own eyes .

Yvonne … didnt die … I was about to say something when a voice rang out from the crowd .

Yvonne ? I froze .

No need to look ; I knew instantly .

It was Lucy calling me .

For years , only she called me like that .

In the past , hearing those two syllables always warmed my heart .

But now , now it felt like I had been plunged into an ice cellar , the chill seeping into my bones from all sides .

But fate had no intention of granting me the chance to refuse .

In the blink of an eye , Lucy was before me .

Her eyes were bloodshot as she trembled and touched my hand , stammering , Yvonne , youre really alive .

She was so emotional , I thought she might try to hug me .

And just for a split second , something in me urged me to step back .

Maybe it was because of her ties to Joanna , or perhaps it was her delicate pink dress , the butterfly bow on her chest that I feared I might crush .

But in that brief moment , Lucy froze , her large , tear filled eyes wide with confusion .

Yvonne , what … whats happening ? she asked , her voice barely above a whisper .

Miss Coffey , dont crease your bow , I said , a slight smile tugging at my lips .

She blinked , then looked down at her dress , realizing her mistake .

The entire interaction didnt escape Haydens notice .

His brow furrowed slightly as he took a step toward me , his voice low and rich , though surprisingly gentle .

Yvonne , where have you been all these years ? I was used to his cold indifference , so this unexpected gentleness caught me off guard .

Weve been divorced for a while .

Where I go is no longer your concern , is it ? I replied , maintaining my polite , distant smile .

Haydens eyes froze , the ice returning to his gaze .

At that moment , Marlon spoke up .

Yes , Mr.

Parker , youre overstepping , dont you think ? Nevin , ever the defender of Hayden , jumped to his side .

What are you talking about ? Theyre a couple .

Whats it got to do with you ? 1/3 3:37 PM Chapter 203 1 raised an eyebrow , a little surprised he still thought of me as his sister in law .

Was he really this deluded ? Around us , people murmured in hushed tones .

Is it really Yvonne ? This is unbelievable ! Thought she was dead .

How did she survive ? Has she got some fate protecting her ? Shes alive ? This is a miracle .

Are you sure shes not a ghost come back for revenge ? That last comment made me laugh out loud .

I turned to Joanna , whose face had gone pale , and said , If I were a ghost , who should I be seeking revenge on ? Joannas eyes widened in terror , her voice almost failing her as she started to tear up .

Perhaps she sensed that death was creeping closer to her than shed imagined .

Sophia quickly stepped in , reacting in a panic .

Oh my God , it really is you , Yvonne ! Weve been praying for you to come back , and now … now fate has answered us .

You cant imagine how much your father and weve missed you .

I stepped away from her grasp , a wry smile curling my lips .

Should I be thanking you for that ? Sophias strong demeanor faltered , and her smile turned into a forced twitch , unsure of what to say .

Yvonne … Yosef , tears streaming down his face , called my name .

I couldnt tell what those tears were for , but they made me think of crocodiles .

When they eat , they cry .

Perhaps it was to make people believe they werent as cruel as they seemed .

Before anyone could process what was happening , the auction host took the stage .

Ladies and gentlemen , welcome to Wavepeak Stadiums auction .

The auction is about to begin .

Please take your seats .

The tension in the air broke , and the crowd dispersed , though the curiosity remained .

I didnt look back at anyone .

I walked toward my seat , feeling the weight of a hundred gazes on me .

Once , I would have had to follow Hayden into such events , relying on him .

But today , I was here for myself , standing tall on my own .

Marlon , accompanying me , commented , For a moment there , I thought you might rush over and tear Joanna apart .

I recalled the fury I felt when I first returned to Elysiumville , how I longed to confront Joanna .

But after three years , I wasnt that impulsive person anymore .

Didnt you say ? A gentleman waits ten years for revenge , I replied coldly , each word devoid of emotion .

Marlon smiled slightly as we sat Own together .

That family is in for a shock , he added , glancing over his shoulder .

Yosef and his crew were seated far away , not daring to come any closer .

But then Marlon said , Haydens coming .

My brow twitched .

I didnt turn around , but I could feel the presence of someone approaching .

The faint smell of tobacco reached my nostrils .

Only Hayden could smell like that .

But the seat next to me was marked with Herbbite Construction -how had Hayden ended up here ? I stiffened , not even bothering to glance in his direction .

Marlon spoke first .

Mr.

Parker , I think youve got the wrong seat .

the Parker Group should be in the front row .

2/3 3:37 PM · Chapter 203 The seating arrangement was carefully orchestrated for business moguls .

The closer to the front , the more powerful and wealthy the person was .

Though Jethive Group was well known overseas , it was still new in Elysiumville , so we were placed in the third row .

It seemed that the event organizers were giving me a little respect today .

But no one expected Hayden to sit next to me .

Even without the spotlight on me , I could feel every eye in the room on us .

I was sitting on pins and needles .