Goodbye Forever Ex-Husband (by Ammund) novel Chapter 5

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OLIVIA’S POV

Ipaced back and forth in my parent’s living room, my fists clenched lightly, trying to control the overwhelming anger and hurt that swelled inside me

My parents were sitting on the couch, looking at me as if I were the one in the wrong.

Olivia, you have to understand,” my mother said, her voice calm and soothing like she always did when she was trying to manipulate me and make me do her bidding.

Adrian’s investments in the company, the money, it’s all for the family. We can’t afford to lose that”

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Was this really how they saw me? A tool to keep the business running?

After telling them what I was going through in that marriage and how I caught him cheating on me on our matrimonial bed without even feeling guilty about his actions. after I caught him but instead threatened me.

This was what my biological mother could say to me.

I wanted to yell, but I didn’t. Instead, I clenched my jaw and spoke through gritted teeth. “What about me? What about my happiness?” My voice was barely a whisper, but the hurt was clear in every word

My father shifted in his seat, avoiding my eyes. “You know how important the business is to this family, Olivia,” he said. “You need to put that first. Adrian’s not perfect, but… staying with him, it’s the only way forward.”

I couldn’t believe this. They weren’t even looking at the bigger picture, weren’t seeing how broken I was.

How every day with Adrian damaged my self–esteem, causing me emotional trauma.

“I’m not a business deal, Dad!” I snapped. “You’re telling me to sacrifice my life just so you can keep this empire afloat. What about me? What about my future?”

My mother’s expression hardened, and she stood up, walking over to me. “We’re trying to help you, Olivia,” she said, her tone now loud. “You have a responsibility to your family, to this company. Adrian’s your husband, whether you like it or not.”

I felt the tears welling up in my eyes. “I’m hurting Mom, I don’t even know who I am anymore. I’m not just some… accessory to this business. I’m your child – your blood”

My words hung in the air, but nothing changed. They were focused on the company, not me. I felt like I was suffocating.

I couldn’t take it anymore. With my heart racing, I stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind me. I needed to get away, to think, to know my next step.

I walked out onto the estate, trying to clear my head. I was so lost, so trapped. My feet

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took me further down the long driveway, my mind a whirlwind of confusion and anger.

That’s when I saw her.

Dora.

The White estate was quite expensive to afford. The apartment my parents lived in was bought by Adrian after we got married as a gift. I wondered how she could afford it, well I didn’t know much about her.

“Olivia,” she said, her voice dripping with venom and a fake smile etched on her face. “I didn’t expect to see you out here. Is everything okay at home? Or are you just too embarrassed to face Adrian after all that happened?”

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