My ex-husband’s nightmare (Lydia and Mason) novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Lydia

I didn’t expect him to pull me back or stop me from leaving.

I also never expected to hear the words, “I never stopped loving you.”

His hold around my wrist was firm. We locked eyes, and I noticed the tears filling the brim of his eyes.

“Please, Lydia, give me just one chance to prove myself to you again. I don’t care how long it takes, or how much time I have to spend trying to win you and the twins, but I truly want to be part of your life.”

I blinked and pulled my hand wash. Inhaling softly, my hand found my necklace, and I tugged on it.

Maybe my walls are cracking. Seeing him look this miserable wasn’t something I expected. He ought to be having a good life after our divorce.

I took a step back, “Mason, I just can’t –”

“You don’t have to come to a conclusion right now.” He stopped me from continuing. “You should think about what I just said.” He rubbed his eye with his hand.

“You will, right?”

I sighed. “I can’t promise you I will do that.” It was time I went back inside. “Whatever I decide would be based on how you conduct yourself in the next few days.”

If he keeps stalking me around, I’ll have to cut him off completely.

“I don’t want to see you anywhere near the twins.” I looked around, “My house or my company?” I had to remind him

again.

I’ve spoken about the fact that I am not pleased with his actions, especially the fact that he is a stalker, but he doesn’t seem to notice or care.

“I’ll promise you that if you promise to think things through before coming to a conclusion.”

Was he trying to cut a deal with me right now?

“Three days, let’s meet in three days. You can pick whatever location.” I wet my lower lip.

“Fine.” I turned to start walking back, but/stopped and spun around, “Whatever decision I reach, you’d have to accept it.”

“I will.”

Good. There was no need for thinking, my mind is already made up, I don’t want him in my life anymore. He left and won’t

be welcomed back.

“Good night, Lydia,” he called after me.

Chapter 104

I got back to my car and drove off. I had no destination in mind. After I caught Mason with the twins, I cleared my schedule to spend time with them.

I knew Mason had been stalking me and the twins since Melanie returned from the hospital. Although it didn’t sit well with me, I have always tolerated it, not wanting to confront him.

But seeing him in their school didn’t sit well with me, and I had to give him a piece of my mind.

I looked out the windscreen, resting my head on the car’s headrest. I pulled my car over. Resting from the long drive.

I will not have to ever worry about Mason in three days. He’d be gone from my kids‘ lives for good. I hoped he kept his promise.

My phone beeped. I picked it up and opened the message to reveal its content.

Zoe messaged me.

Zoe: Hey, would you like to have lunch with me? There’s so much I want to talk about with you.

Me: Sorry, I’ll pass. Maybe some other time.

Zoe: I never mentioned the date yet.

It doesn’t matter. I stared at her message, my fingers hovering over my keypad. My phone beeped again.

Zoe: But we can go whenever you are free. You can pick the location.

I inhaled a scent of breath. My phone rang at that moment, stopping me from replying. A call from Marcus.

I ended the call and sent a text.

Me: Can we talk later? I’m out.

His reply came immediately.

Marcus: Alright. Text me when you get back.

I didn’t reply to Zoe’s last message. I drove around for some time before going back home.

The next day, after dropping off Liam and Melanie, I had a long talk with the school director.

The gates were left unattended, allowing strangers to speak to my kids.

It wasn’t just about Mason. Even if I don’t want to admit it, I know Mason would not hurt them. But what if he had taken them away from me?

I shook my head, dispelling that thought as I listened to the school director, a woman in her mid–fifties, speak. She clasped her hands together and leaned out of her chair.

“I’m truly sorry about that, Miss. Alissa.” She spoke softly, barely moving her lips. There is a table separating us.

“Fortunately, nothing happened to the kids. I’ll have the gatekeeper sacked with immediate effect and ensure our security

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is tightened.”

Sun rays leaked into the office from the open window at the side.

“Once again, I’m sorry, Miss. Alissa.” She apologised again.

I pressed my lips together, feeling bad that a man might lose his job because of me. I didn’t want that.

Maybe it was just an honest mistake. I didn’t want to deprive him of his job. A second chance won’t be bad.

“You don’t have to remove him from his position.” I rose to my feet, holding my purse. “The gatekeeper. She raised a brow, “A reminder of what he should do may work.”

She stood, towering above me. Mrs. Alina was tall and pretty; even at her age, she would still pass for a model.

“Thank you, Miss. Alissa. You are far too kind.” Mrs. Alina was an understanding woman. It is the only reason Liam and Melanie attended here.

She understood the fact that I didn’t want my twin’s face plastered everywhere.

As I walked towards my car, I couldn’t help but think about how easy it was to give others a second chance. Everyone but

Mason.

Stepping into my car, I closed the door behind me.

“It’s because Mason betrayed you. Have you forgotten how he treated you? He almost ended your life in prison.” a voice in my head said.

“But he has changed now. He loves you, and he wants to be in the twins‘ lives. Do you want to deprive your twins of the chance of having a father?” another voice replied.

“Stop it!” I yelled out loud.

I closed my eyes and opened them, passing a hand through my hair. I can’t be having a mental debate right now. I just can’t have it.

I ignited my car and drove away. Mason is out of my life, and that’s final. I won’t be accepting him back.

Mia walked beside me, our heels clicking sharply against the tiled floor with each step. We had just returned from a meeting held outside the company with a client.

There are a few people scattered around the lobby, ID dangled from their necks. They bowed slightly in respect as I walked

past.

“Mr. Clark cancelled the meeting, his email just came in,” Mia said, stepping ahead of me to open the door. I walked into my office, and she did the same after me.

“This is the fifth time he has done this.” I am not pleased even the slightest. “If he doesn’t want to meet or wants this deal called off, he should say it instead of posting me around. I don’t like it.”

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