Ex-Husband's Regret

Seeking help
“What’s up, Ava?”

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We rarely talk. Most of the time, it’s just a message here and there. All of them consist of him

letting me know he has sent a package and me thanking him for it.

I know it’s dangerous, but he’s the only one I can think of to help me right now. I won’t lie. The

second note has totally scared the crap out of me.

“I need your help, Reaper,” I simply state. There was no need for small talk. Plus, from what I’ve

learned about him, he doesn’t like them.

It took some time before I finally had the courage to call him. I’ve been debating whether I should

go to the police or him. Finally, reason won over. The last time I was in danger, the police weren’t

able to help. Reaper knew what was happening the whole time.

I reasoned that maybe he would be able to help me catch whoever was after me.

“Okay, what is it?” he asks curiously. Probably because I’ve never asked him for anything.

“Someone seems to be after.”

“Oh, is it about the notes you’ve been getting?”

I am shocked, but not at the same time. See? This is why I thought he would be the best person to

help me. He was a step ahead of me.

“Yes,” I answer. “Do you know who’s behind it, and how do you even know about them?”

I crossed my fingers, hoping that he knew. It would be even better if he was in the process of

taking care of the problem for me. After all, didn’t he promise me his protection?

“I have my sources… I don’t know who’s behind them, but my source tells me that the person who leaves them usually wears a mask and a long black coat. From what he gathered, he thinks it’s a

woman.”

harm me, but I come up short. This past few months, I’ve offended a lot of people, with Emma being the most recent. It was just

whoever

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mean, it’s reasonable. If you see a strange person

didn’t think much of it until the second note.

really blame him. I didn’t think too much

the notes

me a second. Let me

snap a picture of them side by side and then send it to him. He’s quiet while he’s

but think of how I could get into trouble if the police ever found

and the police were still on his case. I took a risk with him. A risk that could put me in prison for

we rarely communicate, but I don’t think that would be enough to convince the

it is has a grudge and wants to hurt you,” he finally

sarcastically. “I’ve already gathered that…you know, with the whole

want to be snappy, but I was on edge. It’s scary to know someone is planning my death.

you offended in recent months? Who do you think could be angry enough

everything that goes on around me, so you know that I’ve

you’ve crossed, and I’ll

before realizing he

catch this bastard. There is no way

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up from my spot on the couch There were a million things to do in the house, yet! didn’t have any energy left in me. Plus, with all my thoughts and fears, I couldn’t focus, even if I

keys juggle and then my front door open. I turn around when

smile at them. Those two were so in love that they were always joined at the hip most of the time. It was

greet them as I sit up

a seat next to me while dad

too, baby,” dad

love,” mom

their eyes. It was everything for me. With them, I didn’t have to wonder or guess.

pleasure of your visit…Not that I don’t like

like that.”

give each other a look before Mom turns to fully

would like to discuss,”

my darling.” She begins with teary eyes. “Ethan called us yesterday. I know he has done awful things to you, but you don’t know how

couldn’t do without family and we are

smile at her. Ethan and I mainly communicate through letters. Only once in a while does he

time, but I know that will change once the