Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT: Fighting Rivals

Nathaniel'S POV

"Why won't I recognize you from first glance, huh? No matter what you tell me or pretend not to know me, I will always know that you are my Maurene. You are mine, Maurene. Mine and no one else."

I remembered what I had told Maurene. I was already getting of her lying through her teeth that she was not the one. I knew she was the one even from the first time I had met her. There was no way I would not. I had watched them come into the restaurant. I was confused, even though I barely believed the story of their marriage. I knew Maurene, she would not marry Liam.

I finally understood what the manager had said when he told me that someone had rented the rooftop. Normally, we used the place for a special event for lovers because of the view, and when I was told that someone had offered to pay triple, I was skeptical. I thought to check the person who was singing because her voice was nice and soothing, only for me to see Liam and Maurene dancing like a couple. The shock on my face must have been obvious and I didn't bother to hide it. He was pushing me and if he was not careful, he would get bitten. He knew I was the owner of the place and yet he brought her here.

After she made the excuse that she would love to use the toilet and watching the fool act like he cared to go with her, relief washed through me when she rejected him. I walked up to Liam, snickering and trying to keep my hands to myself. "You came. Finally, after all these times when she was being murdered on the internet. Where were you?" I asked him. I had been frantic when I saw the news. I didn't care that I was there. I was used to it but seeing Maurene there was different, I spent the entire night calling every media corporation to take down posts and sites.

I didn't want to talk to her because she would have thought I was doing too much. The surprise I felt when Liam didn't call me to ask how we would go about it and she seemed to be struggling too. She had tried to cover up for him but I knew he ignored her the whole time when she was being slandered on the internet.

He inclined his head to the side, adjusting his sleeves. "Why do you care to know?"

I scoffed. "I should not? Apparently, the woman you called your wife was being slandered and you didn't even try to-"

"Nathaniel, don't you think you are crossing the line, here? She is my woman. You don't need to worry. Oh," He looked away. "Do you think she is your wife? The one who left? Let me tell you, Maurene and I are married and she is not the lady you lost. Even if she is, you lost her already. Move on, man." He patted my shoulders as he brushed past me.

"Such a caring husband that you are! Who knows if you truly love her?" I snickered. He paused and then turned to me.

"Jealousy doesn't look good on you. You should find another person to vent on." He winked then walked away. I rushed to the toilet where I knew I would meet her. She seemed startled when I entered.

Somehow, I had the gut feeling that this fucker was playing with her.

"Tell me, Maurene. Tell me that your marriage to that fucker is not true." I begged her. I would swallow the pain of the slap but she should clarify this to me. I looked down at her finger and didn't see a ring on it. Was their marriage a sham? Her eyes held indignation. "Mr. Nathaniel, I think you are taking this too far. I do not see any reason to clarify anything concerning the matter regarding my marriage. I know we are both involved in a complicated scheme by the media. I would implore you that you should not get swayed by them." She stated. Her words were so professional that it hurt my heart.

"Maurene," I stepped forward to hold her hands but she jerked them away and took steps away from me before turning for the door.

"Please, let us be professional. The only thing acquainting us is the project and nothing else. As for the rumors, Liam and I would work hard to bring that site down. I think you stopped what you are doing. We will continue from there. I appreciate your help." She said before exiting the place, leaving my heart shattered as a tear slid down my face.

The memory of when we had just divorced flashed through my mind.

"I miss her," I told Grayson who arched a brow, questioning me on whom I was referring to.

"Maurene," I told him.

His arched brow twitched before he looked away. "You divorced her. You wanted freedom and brought Amanda. You should not miss her and besides, we don't know where she went." He said.

I nodded slowly. Moon goddess, bring Maurene back to me and I promise, I will be by her side. I prayed inwardly.

I straightened my back as I stepped out of the toilet. Exhaling deeply, I headed for outside where Grayson was waiting. From my peripheral, I caught Liam leading Maurene into the car. They stopped by the door and he said something to her. He opened his arms and pulled her in for a hug. Hot jealousy ran through my veins as I watched him pat her hair. He looked in my direction and smirked, patting her even more gently.

I said nothing as I opened the door and stepped into the driver's seat. Grayson settled beside me, clicking the seat belt into place.

"Find out everything about Liam Ferdinand. I want to know."