Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 68

VICTORIA’S POV

I adjusted on the sofa, feeling slightly uncomfortable at their suspicious and disappointing gazes.

I felt like a little child who did something wrong and was now afraid of the punishment before her parents. Though my parents were not here, other family members were.

I felt a soft and assuring touch on my back. I turned my gaze to the man, who was equally responsible for this situation.

Alessandro smiled, and even though I was about to curse him in my mind, suddenly, all my worries flew away. I felt confident a little and cleared my throat.

I looked at my family before speaking, “You guessed right. I have decided to give him another chance. After all, he is my baby’s father and...” I gulped, under gazes and continued, “I feel that he deserves another chance and...” I turned to Alessandro, “He only has three months to prove to me that he means everything he said to me.”

“Are you sure, boss? He tried to kill you.” Daniel scoffed, earning my attention.

I felt Alessandro getting stiffened beside me, and he seemed awkward. This is the time to take his side because I have decided to give him a chance.

“Daniel, you should not cross the limit. I know you all are worried about me, but you also need to understand that I gave him a chance to correct his wrongs.” I stared at Daniel as he lowered his head.

I know he is disappointed, yet I need to handle him cautiously regarding his conduct. I added, “Also, he did not try to kill me. Alessandro didn’t know about my allergies, which was a mistake on his side. He accepted it and is ready to learn about me from now on.”

I turned my head to Alessandro for his confirmation. The tension in his face reduced a bit as he smiled with a firm nod.

“I know I did wrong,” he admitted. “I only wanted to care for her but wasn’t careful that time. It was my fault, and I take full responsibility for it. From now on, I will be careful enough and not her every situation.”

Maria sighed audibly. “Well, you guys are mature enough to take your decision. I only want you to be happy and safe, Victoria. And I am sure we all want the same for you.”

James nodded at his wife’s words, agreeing with her silently.

My eyes travelled toward the man standing a bit away from us, leaning on the wall and not watching us. He was looking elsewhere, and it seemed he was in a daze.

“Jayden?” I called for him. “I only hope you will be supportive as always.”

He stood straight and turned to me. “You know well, Vici. It’s your life.” Then he nodded. “As a friend, I have always taken your side and will do it further.”

Then his eyes fell on Alessandro and immediately turned cold. “One mistake and I will send you to hell, Devonte. I swear.”

I felt Alessandro’s chilly demeanor right beside me. From the corner of my eyes, I saw him staring at Jayden.

“You will never get the chance,” Alessandro replied.

There seemed to be a tension between them, akin to a silent and unspoken cold war, with both parties challenging each other without uttering a word audible to us.

“But, I am thinking about how you will bring this to your parents?” James spoke all of a sudden, gaining my attention on him. “This seems next to impossible.”

Well, he is right. I couldn’t really dare to go before my parents and let them know my decision. Papa once was so angry because of this, and now...

I shook my mind. I don’t want to overthink anything from before...

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I yawned and stretched my hands as I rolled around, only to feel his hard chest over me. Alessandro was sleeping peacefully and beautifully.

I never understood how he kept his handsomeness still while sleeping. I mean, he is just so perfect!

I sighed leisurely, watching the man I love. For the last seven days, he has been staying with me. No matter what, he wouldn’t leave my side and be cautious with his every move.

Last seven days, he took me out on a date, and we talked a lot. We talked about our childhood, college life, likes and dislikes, etc. We talked as if we had just met for the first time and trying to know each other.

Well, for three years, I only get to know about his habits, and now, I get to know about his likes and dislikes.

Even though we slept together these seven days, we didn’t do anything further than kiss. He was trying to restrain himself, stating, ‘I don’t want to hurt you or the baby in any way’.