Ex-Husband's Regret (Ava and Rowan) novel Chapter 83

He also told me not to let my guard down. He said that just because the guy was dead, it didn’t mean that there wasn’t any more danger.

“I know honey. It is a wonderful party and I will send you pictures.” I pause. “Your friends also told me to say hi to you”

We used to go with Noah to the foundation houses on Saturdays. He hit it off with the kids there, even the older ones. They all loved him and even asked for him today.

“Is Kingstone there?” he asks in excitement.

“Yes he is…I gave him your grandmother’s number, he said he will call you soon”

Caleb and Noah had a relationship like I had never seen before. Caleb viewed Noah as his baby brother and vice versa. Even though they had a huge age gap between them, they were close. Those two could talk for hours.

“Yes” he screams through the phone. “I’ve missed him so much.”

“And he has missed you too” I smile even though he can’t see it.

“Alright mommy, it’s time for me to sleep…I just wanted to hear your voice before I do” he tells me sweetly and my heart warms at that.

It was now night. The children had already gone back to Hope House a couple of hours back. Just like with any other house with children. Hope House had curfew

“It’s okay. Goodnight and remember that I love you so much”

I felt my eyes moisten. Damn it, I miss him so much. It’s been months and I just want him with me.

“I love you too, mommy. Goodnight”

The moment I do, I feel the suffocating presence recede. I stop and breathe heavily. When I don’t see anyone after surveying the place, I turn and quickly walk to towards the hall.

I was thankful but confused. The person could have easily killed me. Even when I was running. All it would have taken was a bullet to the back of my head, so why didn’t they?

Deep in thought, I wasn’t focused on where I was going.

“Sorry” I mutter after bumping into another person.

I look up after steading myself. My whole body freezes. I had bumped into Emma.

She the last person I wanted to be around right now. I wanted to ignore her but the look on her face told me she wasn’t about to let me go. She was out for blood and it was mine she was desperate to spill.