Noah’s POV
Four months later…
I was in a gym, working out and killing some time when my assistant entered. He fixed his thick eyeglasses before he spoke. “Sir, I received a call from your father’s attorney. Miss Paige is in the hospital.”
My forehead creased as I put the dumbbell down and faced him. “Did I tell you to stalk my ex-wife?”
He looked down. “I’m sorry, sir. I just thought you needed to know.”
I gritted my teeth and started wiping my sweat. “Why was she sent to the hospital?”
“She’s pregnant, sir.”
My jaw dropped as I faced him again. He took a step back, scared and intimidated.
“What? Did I hear it right?”
“She’s pregnant, sir.”
I gritted my teeth after he repeated those words. Pregnant? Paige is pregnant? It has only been four months since I filed a divorce and she’s already pregnant… Wait, was it mine? It’s possible!
I swallowed hard and looked at Oliver again. “Find out if she’s meeting another guy already.”
“Sir?” He fixed his eyeglasses. Shock is evident in his eyes.
I clenched my jaws. “Do I have to repeat myself, Oliver?”
“N-No, sir. I’ll go now.”
I sat on the bench and squeezed my eyes closed. I swallowed hard as I remembered her gentle eyes and face. The way she smiles. The way her hair danced in the air. The way she moves her sexy body. I admit, I missed her but she failed to give me the only reason why I married her. I gritted my teeth. I want a son but she couldn’t give me one. It's her fault why we parted ways.
I patiently waited for two days, giving Oliver enough time to watch over Paige. Paige Lopez is a beautiful woman. I was told that she’s been in love with me since College and I used her feelings to get her to agree to a contract marriage. We made a deal that I’ll marry her if she agrees to give me a son. We got married. I did my part but she didn’t. She failed to give me a son. I was so damn angry. I hoped but she failed me.
“I followed her for two days straight, sir. I didn’t see another man hanging out with her.”
I pressed my palms together after Oliver reported everything to me. I slowly nodded as I pulled myself up and grabbed my coat. “Get my car ready. I’m going somewhere.”
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“Miss me?” I grinned at Paige after she opened the door of her closed store. I wonder why her store is closed. This is the best coffee shop in this area, I heard.
“What are you doing here, Noah?” Her voice roared like thunder. I was taken aback. I knew her as a calm woman. She never shouts at me. She never raises her voice, so this is the first time.
I clenched my jaws. Irritation overpowered me. I dropped the folder on the table and looked into her eyes. She just glanced at the folder and angrily looked at me again. “I already signed the divorce papers, Noah. What do you want this time? Is it about conjugal properties? I already left the mansion. I didn’t ask for money. What is it this time?”
Her anger was overflowing. Her eyes are now reddish. Her jaws are constantly clenching. And her reaction intensified my anger. Does she think I care about money? I’ll have plenty of those if she gives me a son. “I don’t fcking need money or any property, Paige. What I want is to have you back.”
She froze. “W-What?”
I took a step closer, causing her to step back. “Do you have plans on telling me about the baby inside you? Huh? Tell me. Is it a he?”
She gasped. “You manipulative jerk!”
“Call me whatever you want but there’s one thing I want you to know, you can never hide anything from me, Paige. Never!”
I lifted my hand, attempting to touch her cheek but she moved away. “Don’t you dare touch me!”
I pushed my hands inside the pocket of my slacks and stared at her. “Tell me the gender of our child.”
Tears rolled down her face completely like a bullet. She punched my chest twice before wiping her tears. “What is it to you? Huh? How dare you meddle with my life? You divorced me already, Noah!”
I smirked and shook my head. “No, honey. Our divorce is still in process. I will cancel it later, actually.”
“I hate you! You’re a monster, Noah.”
I shook my head. “That’s not the words I used to hear from you, Paige.”
Her lips trembled. Her tears won’t stop from falling. Her chest was moving up and down rapidly. She’s so angry. I can feel her rage. I swallowed hard. I felt my heart twitch but I ignored it. She needs me and I need her too. I need her to give me a son.
She pointed at the door. “Leave.”
I firmly shook my head. “I will leave only if you agree to get back with me.”
“ARE YOU CRAZY?!” She shouted at my face. “After you pushed me away, you’re taking it back now? What do you take me for, Noah? Yes! I was a fool but I’ll never be fooled twice. Not by you.”
She slapped me after that. I balled my fists as my eyes bore to her again. “You can never escape from me, Paige.”
“I didn’t try to escape, Noah. You threw me like a trash. Why don’t you just fck your mistress until you get her pregnant? The whole world knows that you’re in a relationship with that actress, anyway. So why are you wasting your time with me?”
I gritted my teeth. “Don’t tell me what to do. Don’t you dare, Paige. You’re just my wife.”
“No, Noah. I was your wife. I was once a fool but you will never have your way in me again. I can live without you. I will raise my child alone and he will never recognize you as his father. You will regret hurting me, Noah. You’ll regret throwing me away.”
Paige’s POVI sucked my breath and wiped the tears in my cheeks after I dropped the coffee I’m making. My right hand is trembling and I couldn’t stop my tears from falling. My heart is pounding so hard in so much anger. I can’t make coffee. I have completely lost my chance to do what I love the most. My wrist had surgery but I couldn’t use it normally like before. I feel so useless. I feel so worthless.I cried harder, unable to take it anymore. I slowly fell on my knees and stared at my trembling right hand. This is so fcking unfair!“Why can’t you let me do the things I want to do, huh?” I confronted my hand as if it would give me an answer. This is so fcking frustrating and despressing. I just want to be happy.I slammed the back of my head against the bar counter as I remembered Noah’s arrogant smile. He still have the guts to show his face to me? He filed a divorce and then what? He said he wants me back? He’s so damn funny and ridiculous!“Paige!”I lifted my face and looked at
Paige’s POVWearing a simple white dress, I put my lipstick on and slightly tilted my head while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. I can’t believe I forgot myself after I fell in love with Noah Hanson. What’s wrong with falling in love? I think it’s if that person is worthy of your love. I’ve loved Noah and gave him my all. That’s my mistake. I let him feel my devotion. I let him feel my undying love. He became so confident that I won’t be able to stand again after my greatest fall. I should prove him wrong, but it still hurts like hell.“Paige, how long have you planned to make us wait here?” Ares’ voice brought me back to my senses. I pursed my lips and heaved a sigh. That cousin of mine is so short-tempered and impatient.“I’m coming!” I answered and grabbed my pouch. Aunt Precy invited us for dinner. I think it’s her way of helping me to recover. I’m really glad I have her and my cousins.Ares’ crumpled face and Alex’s smiling face welcomed me. Achilles was the one who o
Paige's POVI almost had a miscarriage. I would never forgive Noah for causing this. He's nothing but an evil bastard who's obsessed with attention and wealth. I can't wait to see his downfall after his so called first love leave him for another man. I hate him so much that I'm thinking of revealing our marriage to the public. No one knows the I married him except for mine and his family. What will happen to him if the public learned about his disgusting behavior? I bet his so called lover will leave him in the dark, weak and wounded."Paige, I have an appointment with a client today—" Aunt Precy paused after she saw me all dressed up. She cocked an eyebrow. "Are you going out? You should be resting. You just fainted yesterday."I shook my head and brushed my fingers through my hair. "I'm fine, Aunt Precy. I'll just visit the shop. I need to see how my part timers do their job.""Alex is there, right? I thought you both agreed on this?"I caressed Aunt Precy's shoulder. "I'll be fine,
Paige's POVI smiled as Attorney Samantha Li sat in front of me. I'm still here in the coffee shop. She called me a while ago saying she has something important to say. Actually, I'm having doubts about that important matter. She's the lawyer I hired for the divorce that Noah insisted on."Mr. Hanson withdrew the divorce petition, Paige."My heart almost stopped. I'm already expecting this but I can't help being so shocked. Noah would really do what he says. He said, he's gonna push the divorce again and here it is. He's doing things in favor of his wants again."I see you're not shocked," Attorney Samantha added and heaved a sigh. "Did you talk to Mr. Hanson, Paige?"I chewed my bottom lip. "He wanted something I can't give. So, he's using our marriage to trap me in his world."Attorney Samantha shook her head and crossed her arms. "Do you still want to proceed to the divorce?"I quickly nodded. "Of course, attorney.""Then, we're the one to file a divorce petition. Do you have any v
Paige's POV"You couldn't answer," I said bitterly and shook my head. He can't answer because he doesn't really need me. He can't say anything about his feelings for me because he doesn't really like me. Our one year marriage didn't really work out."Paige…""Leave me alone, Noah. I'm trying to live my life. Don't ruin me again."He lifted his face. His eyes were begging. "Can't you give me another chance?""I begged you, Noah," I spat. "I begged and kneeled, Noah, but what did you do? You pushed me away, Noah."He looked down. I balled my fists and punched his chest. I angrily pointed at my coffee shop. "I wasn't able to open my coffee shop because I can't mix coffee again, Noah. I can't paint anymore. I can't do all the things I want because of you. You ruined everything about me."His lips parted as he meet my eyes nervously. "Paige…""You didn't know?" I abruptly wiped my tears. "Of course you didn't know because you never really cared. You're selfish, Noah. You didn't even care i
Paige's POV"What happened to mom?" Alex asked me after he sat across from me. We're eating dinner in the dining area and Aunt Precy's not here. She doesn't want to leave her room. She doesn't want her sons to see her puffy eyes."Simon happened," Ares answered with an annoyed tone. He sat on the chair and shook his head. He glanced at Achilles. "You should bring her some food.""Can we talk?" I asked, causing them to look at me. Ares' eyes are unhappy. It seems like he knew what I want to say.Ares shook his head. "You can't change my mind, Paige. That bastard will just hurt her."I looked at Achilles. He lifted his arm and shrugged his shoulder. I heaved a sigh and turned fo Alex and he just looked away.I chewed my bottom lip and put the spoon and fork down. "She broke up with Simon because she know that you three hates him.""That's good to know," Ares said in sarcasm.I looked at him. "Ares, your mother deserves to be happy."His forehead creased. "Isn't she happy with us?" He cl
Paige's POVNoah withdrew the divorce petition, so I filed a divorce petition to continue the case. It was an at-fault ground. I'm gonna use his affair to defeat him this time. It's been a week since he begged me in front of my coffee shop. I didn't see him again after that. I'm somewhat relieved but I'm also thinking about what happened to him. The last thing I heard about him was when he went to Aunt Precy's house and left some documents to Achilles."Mom, are you seriously marrying that guy?"I looked at Ares who's following Aunt Precy. The latter sat beside me on the couch. Her expression was unreadable."Mom!""Yes, Ares!" Aunt Precy snapped back. "I'm sorry, but I want to be happy. This isn't being selfish, Ares. I love him and he loves me too.""How sure are you?""He told me."I palmed my forehead. Ares has been throwing a fit about this matter. The other day, Simon visited us here and had dinner with us. He's getting along with Achillles, actually. As for Alex, he's not sayin
Paige's POVI can feel Noah's stares while I'm sitting in front of him. We're having a forum with the counselor and I'm getting tired of their questions. Can't they just proceed? Do we really have to sit in this place together? I don't wanna be involved with Noah Hanson anymore. I want my freedom back. I want him out of my life."There's no need for this forum. I'm not letting her go."My lips parted as I slowly turned to Noah. Our gaze met. He was staring at me as if he's expecting me to look his way. I sucked my breath in anger. How dare he!"Mr. Hanson, you wanted this divorce in the first place. Why did you suddenly change your mind?" The counselor asked. She's obviously not pleased with our messy situation.Noah clenched his jaws. "I just realized I can't let her go."I balled my fists as my eyes sharpened. "You asked for this, Noah! Just give my freedom back!""You wanted this marriage, Paige. You wanted this as much as I do."I slowly shook my head. "Not anymore, Noah."I saw h