Dear ex-Wife please be mine again

Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Christiana’s POV

The door opened, and the sight of Alex standing there with the kids made my stomach twist. I hadn’t expected him to drop them off personally. I thought he’d send my bodyguards up with the kids, maybe call to let me know. But no, he was here, looking every bit the powerful billionaire in his tailored suit, his presence filling the room as though he belonged here

“Christiana,” he greeted, his voice firm yet gentle, sending an involuntary shiver down my spine. His eyes locked with mine, and for a moment, I saw it–an affection I hadn’t expected, something deep and unspoken that made my heart catch in my

throat.

I blinked, quickly pulling myself together as the kids rushed over to me, hugging me tightly.

“Mommy!” Ethan grinned, his eyes bright. “We had so much fun with daddy! He took us to so many places!”

Emma jumped in, practically bouncing. “We went to the park, and then to the zoo, and had ice cream! It was the best day ever!”

I managed a smile, brushing a hand over Emma’s hair as I listened to them recount every detail of their day with their father. Alex stood nearby, watching them with a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. The way he looked at the kids–so full of pride and warmth–it made my heart waver for just a moment. I couldn’t let my guard down. Not now.

“That’s wonderful, sweethearts,” I said. forcing myself to keep my voice steady, “I’m glad you had fun”

Then Emma’s face scrunched up. “But grandma was mean,” she muttered, her voice dropping as though she were revealing a

secret.

My entire body stiffened at the mention of that name. Margret Alistair. The woman I had every reason to suspect was behind the fire at the masion. My fingers curled into my palms as I turned to Alex, my tone hardening.

happened?” I asked, keeping my voice low but firm.

by,” he explained, his gaze meeting mine without he kids seem

echoed, my jaw tightening. I could feel the

through his hair. “She… wasn’t happy with the way they spoke to her. But,

what she wants,” I cut him off, my voice sharp., I couldn’t hide the bitterness that seeped into my words. “I don’t

firm. “I would never let anyone hurt them, least of all my

in the room. I knelt down, hugging both Ethan and Emma close to me. I didn’t want to let them out of my

sweethearts,” I whispered, pulling them in tighter. “You’re safe

mommy,” Ethan

as I wanted to protect them, they were getting closer to their

and rest for a bit.” I told them, my voice softening as

standing in

at him.

like this

like this,” I said, my

to be kept

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Chapter 57

kids

But as he stood there, so confident, so…. caring, it

protect them, I said,

he replied softly, his gaze never leaving mine.

us spoke. The tension between us was thick, like a weight pressing down

leaving now,” he said, his voice steady.

up all evening suddenly erupted. Without warning, the door slammed shut, and before I could process what was happening,

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