Dear Ex Wife, Please take me back novel Chapter 112

ATHENA

“Stay in the car while I check out the area.” Zayan says as he unbuckles his belt and pulls a damn gun from the dash, making my eyes widen in shock.

“My dad is running for office. It makes me a target during campaigns.” He explains, making me press my lips together.

“I didn't say anything.”

Zayan smirks, catching the silent judgment in my eyes anyway. “You didn’t have to.”

I roll my eyes, but inside, I’m thankful. I hate that I’m thankful. Because this shouldn’t be happening. I shouldn’t be here, chasing ghosts and clutching to the thin thread of a maybe.

He steps out of the car, scanning the surroundings like a trained agent,making me wonder how many things he can do. He's an excellent doctor, a great rider, and now he looks like a spy in disguise. Who am I friends with?

I follow him as I approach the building, ensuring whoever is here is able to see I didn't go against our agreement .

“I told you to stay in the damn car, Athena!” He hisses, but I just shake my head.

He lets out a curse and checks our surroundings when the door to the diner opens, making Zayan aim the gun.

“I don't know if I appreciate the gun aiming at me, Dr. Dawson. ” A voice I recognize says to me, making me halt my tracks as blood drains from face.

Nurse Anna?

Anna was the nurse in charge every time I went for a checkup. She was like my personal nurse. She was also present when I was giving birth.

I loved how soft-spoken she was, and I treated her like a mother seeing her age.

“Anna?” I gasp, unable to address her by any other name since this was the only name we knew.

“Come in. The gentleman stays back.”

Zayan’s jaw tightens,

“The fuck I will.”

“Zayan, we are on thin ice. Please.” I plead.

“I don't trust her. What if it's a trap?” He growls and I reach over and squeeze his arm.

“It can only get worse right? I won't take long, I promise.”

I see the war behind his eyes. He doesn’t trust her hell, I’m not sure I do either anymore but he lowers the gun slowly, keeping it close to his side.

“I’ll be right here,” he says through gritted teeth, his voice low like a growl. His eyes flick to mine, and that one look says everything “Scream and I’m in there.”

I give him a quick nod before stepping into the diner, the door creaking shut behind me.

It’s dimly lit inside, dust particles swirling through the beams of weak yellow light.

“ That child… your child… didn’t die, Athena.”

The world tilts.

“What?” I whisper.

She nods, slower this time, with shame.

“You were lied to. Manipulated. There was a plan in motion long before you ever stepped foot in that hospital. It all started coming together the moment you became pregnant. Someone asked for all your details after every visit including your delivery date.”

“And instead of telling me, I'm guessing you helped them?” My voice is harsh and accusing but I don’t care.

Anna’s lip quivers. “Yes. I was given no choice. they threatened to kill my son, Athena. I was left helpless.”

“Who put you up to this? And where the hell is my son!” All I can see is red and my rage is growing by the second I might as well turn to fucking hulk himself.

“Leah Woods. She switched the two babies. It was a well orchestrated plan. And it just took Mr. King a second to move to pick a call for the swap to happen.”

My heart breaks into a thousand pieces.

“But Leah was pregnant-”

“It was a fake baby bump meant to match your timeliness. I don't know why she did it, but she was hell bent on doing anything to get it done.”