A Divorce He Regrets (Raina and Alexander) novel Chapter 101

ALEXANDER

Raina’s heart was like a fortress—strong, impenetrable, and maddeningly difficult to move. But giving up? Not a chance. Especially not with someone like Nathan lingering around her, poisoning her mind and her heart.

I checked my watch for the third time, irritation brewing. Dominic was late. He’d been punctual up until now, and his tardiness set me on edge. These secret meetings weren’t exactly safe. Every second of delay increased the risk of being found out, and the last thing we needed was Nathan catching wind of what we were doing.

Dominic had warned me early on that Raina wasn’t going to change her mind easily. She trusted Nathan, and convincing her otherwise would take more than just evidence—it would take timing, precision, and a hell of a lot of patience.

I drummed my fingers on the table, my frustration growing. When it looked like Dominic wasn’t going to show, I pulled out my phone and dialed his number.

The line rang twice before cutting off.

“Great,” I muttered under my breath, shoving the phone back into my pocket.

“Relax, I’m here.”

The voice from behind startled me. I turned quickly to see Dominic standing there, looking composed but wary.

“Well, you’re late,” I snapped, standing to meet him.

He raised a hand, his expression calm. “I know. I had a tail. Took me a while to shake them off.”

My brows furrowed as I glanced around the quiet café. “A tail? Are you sure?”

Dominic nodded, sliding into the seat across from me. “One of my guys spotted a car following me. We blocked the road, boxed him in. Some strange man, didn’t put up much of a fight.”

“And you’re just brushing this off?” I asked, my voice sharp.

Dominic’s expression darkened. “Nathan’s going to represent her in court again. You know how good he is, Alex." Yes, unfortunately the bastard was really good at his job. "Even if custody cases aren’t his specialty, he’ll still win if we don’t act fast.”

I drew in a deep breath, the weight of his words sinking in. “Then we have to make her see him for who he really is before the hearing.”

Dominic leaned forward, his gaze sharp. “Don’t forget why we’re doing this. It’s about exposing Nathan, not about you getting Raina back. Cause technically speaking, you are no better. You’ve made your own mistakes, and she hasn’t forgotten them.”

The reminder stung, but I nodded. I knew he was right.

I had barely stepped through the front door of my home when my mother blocked me, her face set in an expression I knew all too well. This wasn’t going to be a casual conversation.

“You need to counter-file for custody over Ava,” she declared, her tone not leaving any room for argument. “Raina is being difficult, and you can’t let her walk all over you.”

I froze, irritation simmering beneath my skin. “Are you still on this?” My voice was sharp as I turned to face her fully. “I’m trying to bring this family together, and you’re suggesting I tear it apart even more?”