Trapped with My Billionaire Ex-Husband by Mariya Mercedes

Chapter 73

BLAIRE

“You can’t be serious?” I asked sarcastically.

“On the contrary, I have no time for jokes, Blaire.”

I clenched my fist, trying to hold back my anger. I know he’s cruel, but I never imagined that he could be this cruel. “I’m not leaving this place without my son,” I insisted.

“Then, you are free to stay for as long as you, love,” he replied.

“Don’t call me that!” I roll my eyes at him in annoyance.

“Why? You don’t seem to have a problem when I call you that while you were beneath me, moaning my name,” he teased.

I rolled my eyes in response. I shouldn’t let charm affect me the way it usually does. This wasn’t just about us anymore. If I don’t play my cards well, I might end up losing the game that we were playing. I need to be smarter and wiser.

“If you’re after Blaze, then be prepared to battle it out in court. Until then, he stays with me,” I asserted before pivoting away. Staying in close quarters with Sebastian longer than it should wasn’t the best idea. I need to maintain my distance from him.

“Are you sure about that, Blaire? Do you really want to fight me in court?” he challenged.

“I may not have much chance of winning against you, but I’d rather fight and lose than do nothing at all,” I answered bravely.

“Motherhood seems to suit you, Blaire. You’ve grown even braver and stronger than usual,” he remarked.

“It’s because I was left with no options. I have to be brave and strong for the both of us,” I replied.

“I’m sorry,” he said, barely a whisper.

angst is

I immediately saw the changes in his eyes. What was once full of arrogance and now filled with sorrow and regret. For a brief second, I felt the urge to comfort him. He may not be the best husband that I could ever have, but there’s a chance that he could be a good father to Blaze. Despite my reservation, I’m still more inclined to protect my son than to take the risk and let him enter my son’s life. I don’t care if I get hurt along

the

way, but I can’t afford to risk my son going through that pain of abandonment and rejection.

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“If you truly regret it, Sebastian, you’d allow us to leave,” I countered.

He remained silent for a minute, staring into my eyes as if he were meticulously weighing all his options. I’m silently praying that his answer will be in my favor.

“This house is big for the three of us. I’m not taking Blaze away from you. I’m actually offering you to stay with us,” he said when he finally answered.

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I blew out an exasperated sigh. What am I expecting? Of course, he wouldn’t back down that easily.

“My answer is no.”

“If that’s the case, then you are free to go, Blaire. But Blaze will stay in this house whether you’re here or not,” he said with finality.

“We’re leaving. You can try and stop me, but I’m bringing Blaze with me,” I replied. before barging out of the room.

I’m kind of bothered that Sebastian remained calm as I walked out of the room. He was just watching my every move. His actions sent off the vibe that he was not bothered at all. It was as if he were telling me that no matter how hard I tried, I had no other option but to stay.

offered my hand to him, which he quickly’ accepted. We walked together towards the door, but as soon as we reached the door, Brad blocked our way. “Really?” I squinted my eyes as I turned towards the stairs, where Sebastian was currently

mercy.

I said, you are free to go, Blaire,”

of the way,”

I’m afraid I can’t do

a gentle tug on the hem

confusion.

the corner of his lips, as

Sebastian was, and by making a scene, I’m afraid that it would raise questions that he might not yet be ready to hear. Aside from all of that, he just got out of the hospital, and it hadn’t been long since

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cause him harm.

to push Brad as hard as I can to

my neck as he whispered,

“Hold on, baby.”

a pair of men in black suits suddenly appeared, seemingly out of thin air, effectively barricading our path forward. Their imposing presence sent a shiver down my spine, and I instinctively took a step back, my heart pounding with apprehension. There’s

our way.

I can’t breathe,” Blaze whispered

panic. I turned to Sebastian with horror in my eyes. I was too shocked to speak, but it’s

assessed him for a second. He then turned to Brad and gave him an order. “Call Magnus and bring him to Blaze’s room,” he

Mr. Foster,” he

carrying Blaze. His lips were starting to get pale, and he couldn’t even lift his head.

we reached the room, I was surprised when the doctors were already here. The room that we went to was full of medical equipment, as if Sebastian had brought the whole hospital

the medical team sprang into action. They swiftly assessed Blaze’s condition, swiftly connecting him to an oxygen supply and

growing increasingly anxious. “Can somebody please answer me?!” Despite raising my voice, the medical team remained focused on their urgent task, leaving my

Blaze is okay,” Sebastian said as he gently grabbed my arm and pulled me out

room.

“Don’t touch me,” I snapped through clenched teeth. “This is all because of you!” I shouted, directing my anger squarely at him. “If you hadn’t taken my son from the

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willing to go just to make my life miserable? What did I do to you to deserve this?” I’m pouring out all my anger and frustration that’s building inside

didn’t take him out of the hospital, Blaire. Can’t you see? I brought the hospital here to make sure that he’s well taken care of. Do you really think that I will put my son’s

moment to register that he had converted his guest room into a safe haven for Blaze, complete with

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your concern, but rest assured, Blaze is in capable hands,” he reassured me, attempting to soothe my anxiety. “I know this isn’t what you had in mind, but let’s be honest, Blaze

the game hasn’t ended. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve. I just need some time to think

isn’t over, Sebastian,” I

as a response, as if he wasn’t even bothered by my threat. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said, flashing his ever-dashing smile that

door. It’s the only time that I manage to get a good look at the doctor who has been taking

to any stressful situations and refrain from doing strange activities,” the doctor advises. “That includes traveling,” he quickly added while staring directly

you looking at

one who’s giving stress to

paying you a hefty amount of money to take care of my son, not

bud! I’m just here for the gossip!” he said with

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