Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 44

Arson
“You’re kidding me, right?” I ask her, hoping that she was just joking.

She shakes her head sadly before handing over her phone.

AVA SHARP’S HOUSE BURNS DOWN HOURS AFTER SHE REVEALS HER IDENTITY AS HOPE

FOUNDATION’S FOUNDER.

I read and re–read the title of the news, hoping that this was one big joke. I’m proven wrong when I

scroll down and see the video of a burning house.

As much as I didn’t want to believe it, there was no way to deny that it was indeed my house

burning.

With my heart in my throat, I place Mary’s phone down and stand up quickly. My movements are

jerky as I rushed out of the room.

“Ava, wait” She calls me but her words fall on deaf ears.

Faces blur as I move at a speed that would put vampires to shame. Nothing registers in my mind

as I get outside.

Getting into my car, I peel out of the parking lot just as Mary burst through the door. She waves.

her hand. Trying to make me stop. I ignore her and keep driving.

My head was in turmoil. Anger and panic wage war inside me.

Did I forget to turn off my stove and that’s what caused the fire? I had no answer because I couldn’t

remember if I had turned it off or not.

My phone rings with an incoming call from Rowan. I ignore it. I wasn’t in the right frame of mind

to deal with him.

I get more calls from Ethan, Letty and even Travis and mother. Just like with Rowan’s call, I ignore theirs too. I just wanted to get to my house and see how much damaged they caused.

“Fucking bitch, watch where you’re going” a man screams and gives me the middle finger.

In my rush to get home, I almost ran him over.

“Sorry” I shout out the window, but he doesn’t listen. He instead continues to curse me and I

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Twenty minutes later, I’m pulling into my neighborhood.

I drive slowly as there are civilians, cops, police cars and a fire truck. I bring my car to a stop and walk a short distance to where my house was burning.

I watch in horror, unable to believe that it was true. Firefighters were trying to extinguish the fire, but even I knew that by the time they’re done there won’t be anything left.

I feel my heart break as I watch the fire consume my house. It may not be grand but it was mine

and Noah’s home for the past few months. I loved it and I had so many good memories there. 1

Tears threaten to fall. Why was this happenifng to me? Haven’t I been through enough?

me back from to the

Rowan behind me. He looked at me with sympathy and I hated that more than

I ask as

I don’t know what I would have done if others suffered because of

your phone, I was worried”

I knew I wouldn’t get it

before turning and walking

increase my steps when I hear his footsteps behind me. I was out of a home so I needed to get that

be surprised when he

hell are you doing?” I

you to be on your own he puts his

“Get out I snap.

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He ignores.

my

cold look. “It’s either you start driving or we

choice”

down for a couple of minutes.

your car?” I

have driven here or had his driver

who takes cabs.

car back home….I’ll call him when I need him”

then

longer have that” I

going to be

I

I felt that it wasn’t going to be

real–estate agent. He picks

to your house”

have something for me, anything

homeless”

a hotel for whatever period of time. I don’t know

perfect for you. I’m sure you’ll love it” he says and I

me the address now, I want to check it out. If I like

agrees before

You could have just picked one and I would have given it you”

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had been so focused on getting a house

was with me in

and that is exactly what I will

your help”

under his breath, but

The atmosphere in the

wondering how you got wealthy. The last time I checked, your father cut you off from his

was doing. As much as he was probably curious, he also wanted to distract me from my thoughts. To distract me from the

it would be you. I knew it was only a matter time

happened between them yesterday after I left, but I

I couldn’t do that on

small. They were sure that

memory. Tom’s logistics was a big company and very successful in its field. I was still a

From there, I started investing in startup companies. Those who needed capital and couldn’t get them from the bank, came to me.

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After the companies grow, they either buy me

as a member of

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