Trapped with My Billionaire Ex-Husband by Mariya Mercedes

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I couldn’t shake the feeling that the boy knew something important. He acted like he recognized the person in the photo but didn’t want to say anything. I wondered why he was keeping secrets from me.

I decided to follow him, hoping he’d tell me more. But no matter how hard I tried, I lost sight of him in

the busy streets.

I slumped my shoulder in defeat. But I have no plan to give up. Especially now that there’s hope of finding Blaire here. I had a feeling that I’d be close to finding her. I wasn’t planning on leaving until I found out the truth.

I tried to find a hotel nearby where I could settle for the night while waiting for reinforcement.

As I trudged along the dimly lit streets, a sense of determination burned within me, refusing to be extinguished by the weight of uncertainty. “I won’t give up,” I muttered to myself, the words echoing in

the stillness of the night.

Just then, a voice broke through my reverie, startling me out of my thoughts. “Hey, you lost, buddy?” A gruff voice called out from the shadows.

I turned to see a burly man leaning against the wall of a nearby building, his features obscured by the

darkness.

“Not lost, just looking for a place to stay for the night,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady despite the unease that prickled at the back of my neck.

The man nodded, a hint of amusement in his tone. “Well, you’re in luck. There’s a motel down the road, just a few blocks away. Not the fanciest place, but it’ll do in a pinch.”

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“Thanks; I’ll check it out,” I said, grateful for the tip.

With a nod of thanks, I turned and continued on my way, the promise of a warm bed and a roof over my head spurring me forward.

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inside, the musty smell of old carpet and stale

help you?” The receptionist asked, her voice polite but tinged with weariness.

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the night, please,” I replied, flashing her a tired smile.

get you sorted,” she said, sliding a weathered ledger

counter.

paperwork followed the receptionist

She stopped

me a key.

stay,” she said with a forced smile before disappearing back

the room and closed the door behind me, the weight of exhaustion settling over me like a heavy blanket. Collapsing onto the bed, I allowed myself a moment of respite, knowing that tomorrow would bring new challenges and new revelations

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trips. It was clean and all, but it lacked the comfort and luxury I was used to. Despite the cheap price,

ceiling, lost in thoughts that seemed to

mean when Blaire was still crazy about you? The little voice inside my head piped up, cutting through the silence

point. I used to take advantage of Blaire’s devotion, knowing she’d always be there, waiting

figured a few drinks might help me doze off. Spotting a bar nearby, I headed over there. It was dimly lit and cozy–the perfect place to drown my thoughts in a glass

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the sound of chatter and laughter filled the air, providing a welcome distraction from my racing mind. I found a seat at the counter and ordered a drink,

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glass of bourbon, please,” I ordered.

bartender, a burly man with a friendly grin, slid the drink over to me.

said with a

a sip and relishing the burn as it slid down my throat.

you’ve got the weight of the

down the counter.

offering a half–hearted smile. “Just trying to clear my head, you know?”

place for it.