Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 242

I took a few moments to steady my breathing and gather my thoughts. My pulse was racing, but I refused to let fear take control. I needed to act. I stood up with renewed determination, brushing the remnants of doubt away. I didn’t want to think about Lupita and Grandma any longer had to find Xander, he was the one I needed to confront. He had answers, and I wanted them.

Without hesitating, I walked toward the door, opening it carefully. The air outside was cool, but it did nothing to calm the fire inside me. The balcony stretched out before me, and there was a small ledge separating my room from my father’s. My heart pounded in my chest as I climbed over it, careful not to make a sound. I didn’t want anyone to know I was leaving, especially not Nick. I couldn’t afford distractions now.

When I slipped into my father’s room, I was relieved to find it empty. Without wasting another second, I grabbed the phone and dialled my room. Nick picked up almost immediately.

“Look after the baby. I’m coming. Don’t come looking for me,” I instructed, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through my veins. “I will come back on my own.”

Before he could respond, I ended the call. I didn’t want him to argue, didn’t want him to try and stop me. This was something I had to do on my own.

hotel was quiet, almost eerily so. I didn’t stop until I reached Xander’s room, my pulse hammering in my ears. I hesitated for only a moment, and then my hand reached for the doorknob. But before I could knock, the door swung open, revealing Xander standing there, his

his voice smooth and dripping with

his tone that made my skin crawl. He wasn’t expecting

wanted me, didn’t you?” I said, my voice coming out stronger than I felt. “Well, here

my spine, a feeling of unease creeping over me. Before I could react, he

felt a sharp pinch at the base of my neck, and my vision blurred. The world tilted, spinning dangerously around me. I staggered, struggling to stay on my feet, but he was already holding me, his arms encircling

was low, but there was no mistaking the satisfaction in

rushed in, overtaking me. I tried to fight it, tried to call out to Marcus, to anyone, but

on me, the weight of his presence

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