Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
CHAPTER FORTY- NINE: Tears and Regret

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."

Maurene' S POV

I felt filthy and dirty. Two men... two men kissed me tonight and I allowed them. All I just wanted to do right now was to wash my body off every touch from Nathaniel. I rushed to where Liam was waiting for me and by the time I reached there, I was already crying. I didn't know why. Maybe because I was taken aback when Nathaniel told me that he was not convinced that I was married to Liam.

I thought I was doing great at acting. Gosh!

Liam pulled me into a hug. Something I needed right now. After a while, he pulled the door open for me and I entered.

"Do you want to go home straight?" He asked me, dipping the key into the keyhole.

"Yes. Just take me home." I said to him and relaxed, positioning my head to rest.

Thankfully, he understood better. The drive back home was silent and somehow I regretted going out today. I was running away from him and somehow we always meet. I hated it. I wish there was a place in this world I could go to and not meet him.

We soon got to the penthouse and I was the first to step out of the car and then walk inside. The kids were asleep, I knew judging by the silence in the house. I muttered some greetings to Diana before heading for the room. I quickly got out of the dress because it was starting to irritate my skin. I dumbed it in the basket before hopping in the bathroom.

Staring at my reflection in the mirror, my mouth spoiled in a cry. How could I allow Nathaniel to touch me like that? After what he did?

I was angry. I was angry at myself for being so unguarded. If I was with Liam, he would not have touched me like that. Why didn't I take Liam's invitation to come with me?

"Maurene?" Liam's voice called from outside and I stared at the door, wishing he could see how tired I was.

"Maurene?" He knocked on the bathroom door.

"Yes?" I managed to say amidst my sob.

"Are you okay?" He asked, worry lacing his voice.

Wasn't this a man who cares? Why didn't I meet him first? Why? Moon goddess, why? Why did you have to make me marry Nathaniel when all he would ever do to me was break me? Why? You could have protected me! I knew I loved him. It was not wrong to love him, right?

Why didn't you tell me before I accepted?

All my life, I have been putting people first. First, it was my foster parents who sold me to Nathaniel's grandfather for a favor they owed him. Second, it was Nathaniel whom I showered with so much love, and what I got in return was hatred and hurt with a divorce.

Gosh, the painful past made me clench my fist tight.

Nathaniel would be back from his trip today. I should prepare something delicious for him. Being a Luna meant that you must be good at everything, that too cooking. I have been working on improving my culinary skills because I wanted to impress him. Although he has never complimented my cooking but I knew today it would change. My cooked meal coupled with the news I was going to share with him, I knew he would be so happy. That I could guarantee.

I walked into the kitchen, wearing my apron with so much enthusiasm and ordering the maids to set the thing I would use to cook in place. I was going to make different dishes. I got to work and as I did, I kept checking the time. After I was done with the last dish which was a bean porridge, I washed my hands and the maids cleaned the place up. I took the initiative to place the dishes on the dining table while Grayson walked in first, gazing at the dining table like it should not be done like that.

"Where is Nathaniel?" I asked him and he glanced at me before moving away from the door.

"He-"

The door creaked open and my husband stepped inside. I smiled brightly as I moved to take his briefcase from him but the door pushed open further, making my brows furrow in confusion. Did they bring anyone?

First, it was the glittering heels and the long legs, my eyes trailed up to the lady. I stumbled back as my eyes went wide in shock at the lady who stood beside my husband. McAmanda. She was back! "Nathaniel, what is she-"

"I brought her back." He responded simply.

I opened my mouth to speak but words could not form in my head at all. "Why?" I whispered, surprised that my voice was even audible a little.

He sighed. "Because I had to. See, Maurene, you and I know that our marriage was not meant to last long. You know it but you decided to ignore it and I let you."

"But Nathaniel, your grandfather-"

"Yes, he liked you. I don't know what you did. Maybe you seduced him, who knows? But anyway, Amanda is back. You were the reason we had to separate. She is back now. Leave." He told me. Tears peppered my lids at the way he spoke so casually about us. How could he?

Did he think I married him because he was the Alpha of the pack?

"Nathaniel, I-"

"I don't care, Maurene. I have brought her back and I don't want to see you. I wondered what my grandfather saw in you. He is dead now, you don't need to pretend anymore. If you want money, I will give it to you. Leave at once." He said, pulling Amanda's hands along with him as they ventured inside.

"No, Nathaniel!" I stopped him, rushing to block the way. I shook my head. "I don't want your money. I just want you to know that I am-"

"Know what?" He hissed. "You know I didn't want to give you this tonight but I think I would have to." He opened his briefcase and brought a file.

Extending it toward me, he said. "This is the divorce paper, sign it and leave!"

"What? Nathaniel, I-"

He turned to Grayson. "If she is not out of the pack tonight, you will bear the punishment." He told him and dragged Amanda with him. I didn't miss the wicked smirk on her lips as I was left alone there, shocked at the fact that my husband just divorced me and I wanted to tell him something that would change our lives. News that would have brought us closer together. It would have made us a force to be a reckoned with.

I was carrying his child. Yes, I was pregnant for Nathaniel.