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
Paige's POV"Paige!"Noah keeps on chasing me after the consultation with the divorce counselor. I don't wanna talk to him. He keeps on convincing me to withdraw the divorce petition I filed."Paige!" He managed to grab my arm but I quickly pushed him away and went inside the passenger seat of Attorney Samantha's car.I sucked my breath and locked the door. Noah keeps on knocking on the window, telling me to open the door."He won't stop, Paige. He badly wants you back."I shook my head. "He wants the baby, Attorney."She started the engine and started driving. She glanced at me. "Do you mean it, Paige?"I pressed my lips together."I heard what you said earlier, Paige. Can you really do that?"I shook my head and looked at her. "I will never harm my baby, Attorney. Never even in my wildest dreams."Attorney Samantha didn't speak again. A deafening silence conquered us until we reached my home. She looked at me. "Go on and rest, Paige. This was a very tiring and long day for you."I s
Paige's POV"M-Miss Paige…"I slowly bore my eyes at Oliver. He looked so scared and guilty and he couldn't even look me in the eyes. He's standing in front of me. He went back after he sent Noah in the car."Send him home, Oliver and forget about what happened tonight."He slowly nodded. "O-Okay, Miss Paige. Uhm… I'm sorry, Miss Paige. For everything I've done and never did."I stared at him. He immediately avoided my gaze. Heaving a sigh, I spoke. "Take him with you, Oliver. I don't wanna see him again.""Miss Paige… Mr. Hanson—" he paused and swallowed hard. "Mr. Hanson isn't going home to the mansion anymore. He's staying in his office."I laughed sarcastically and stared at him dangerously. "Are you blaming me?""No! No, Miss Paige. I understand the situation. I understand why you're doing this. What I can't understand is Mr. Hanson's decision. He pushed you away, but after learning about the baby, he's trying to keep you by his side."My eyes sharpened as I looked at him. "Leave
Paige's POVI slowly rose from my seat while staring back at those familiar furious eyes. His piercing stares are too much to handle. It's making my knees weak but I won't show him how much he affects me in every possible way.He clenched his jaws. "Let's talk."I glanced at Steve Andrews, who stood beside me, facing Noah.Noah glared at Steve and looked at me again. "Paige!"I shook my head. "There's nothing to talk about, Noah.""You agreed to marry that bastard? Who the fck is that asshole?"Sucking my breath, I looked at Steve Andrews and smiled apologetically. He just nodded and smiled. After he grabbed his luggage, he looked at me again. "I'm counting on you, Paige. This is for my dad and your Aunt Precy."I smiled at him. "Thanks, Steve. I'll contact you later."He playfully saluted and turned to Noah. I saw how Noah stared at him with nothing but disgust and judgment."What was that?"I ignored Noah. Instead of fighting with him, I went inside the small office of the shop. He
Paige’s POVNoah grabbed my arm, stopping me. When I faced him, I saw nothing but pleas in his eyes. He’s still carrying the bouquet but his mood is now far from his mood earlier. Contrary to what I expected, he didn’t snap at me. Instead, he stared into my eyes with gentleness as he spoke. “Paige, let’s start over again.”I laughed and pushed him away. He seemed so weak that he stepped back unintentionally after I pushed him.“Even if you push me a thousand times, I would still run to you,” he whispered just enough for me to hear.I slapped his cheek. It was so hard that I felt my palm hurt. I gritted my teeth. “If you don’t have anything to do in your life, I have. So, leave me alone. Leave me alone, Noah. I’m so tired of you.”“I’m sorry for what I’ve done,” he said with a hoarse voice.I shook my head. “You should’ve apologized earlier, Noah. It’s too late for us.”“Paige…”I slapped him again when he tried to chase me. “Go to hell, Noah! Go to hell!”“Paige, please…”“Clean your