Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter 116

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I sat at the elegantly set restaurant table, my pocture figid with pent–up tension. My arms were folded across my chest, a defensive barrier I had erected to shield myself from the storm of emotions I’d feel once my father and I met again after just a few months of cutting him off.

I

Pichard’s revelation about my father’s involvement in Kayden’s illicit activities had left me reeling, a bitter taste of anger and betrayal couring my already fragile and non–existent trust in

him.

I had called Martin Grey–my father–over the phone last night after my conflicting thoughts had subsided. Despite my your to never have anything to do with him again, the need for answers had overridden my resolve. And so, here I sat, my legs crossed in a false display of calm that belied the rage I felt.

I had rented the entire restaurant, a calculated move to ensure the privacy of our conversation. With my growing popularity as Richard’s wife and the Romero daughter–in–law, I couldn’t afford any sort of scandal that could stem from the serious and possibly sensitive conversation I was about to have with my father.

As minutes stretched into eternity, a staff member finally escorted my father to the table, where I sat in ardent anticipation. My heart clenched at the sight of him, a mix of emotions warring in me as he drew closer. A from contorted my features, my gaze laced with a potent mix of disappointment anc

simmering anger.

Martin Grey approached with a wide smile on his face, his eyes alight with a false sense of friendliness. He reached out as if to hug me, but I recoiled, a wave of repulsion crashing over me. “Take a seat,” I said curtly, my voice devoid of the warmth that had once been reserved for him. “I didn’t call you out here for pleasantries.”

He settled into the chair across from me, his smile faltering slightly as he sensed the gravity of the situation. “Amber, sweetheart, it’s been too long. I never expected you to reach out to me first. I’ve missed you,” he attempted to placate, his tone tinged with a hint of contrived affection.

I held his gaze, my own eyes cold and unyielding. “Don’t play the doting father now, Martin. Like I said, I didn’t call you out here to play father and daughter or act like a happy family.” I told him

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quickly, so he wouldn’t think I’d let him try to kiss up to me. “I’m going to ask you a few questions, and if you have any shame, any shame at all, you better tell me the truth.”

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crackled with tension as I locked eyes with my father, his expression a mix of confusion and apprehension. I could see the flicker of surprise in his gaze, the realization

reproach, and his brows furrowed in consternation. His attempt at composure was slipping, revealing the guilt that lurked beneath his calm

my face. “What’s wrong with asking questions. Dad? Especially when those questions involve your involvement

the corners of my lips as I leveled a pointed gaze at him. “Did you really think I invited you here for a heart–to–heart after you turned a blind eye to my pain? You should know better than to ever think you and I can

echoes of my anger reverberating

you move on? You and Kayden are divorced now. You’ve found love again. Why dwell on the past? Are you no happy now? Why do

shook my head in disbelief, a bitter chuckle escaping me. “You still don’t

resignation settling over me. I reminded myself that my father’s indifference was

sigh, I shifted gears, my gaze unwavering as I broached the crux of the matter. “Let’s cut to the chase, Dad. Is it true that

talking about, Amber? That’s preposterous!” His voice wavered, a hint of defensiveness creeping into his

steely resolve hardening my features. Leaning back in

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with me, Dad. You know exactly what I’m talking about, and you better tell me the

you asking me this out of the blue, Amber?” Martin’s voice held a note

confusion. His attempt to deflect

his feeble attempt to evade the truth, a scoff escaping me. “Don’t try to change. the subject, Dad. If you want to avoid a jail sentence, you

eyes widened in shock at my brazen declaration, a flicker of fear

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