Rise of the Formidable Ex-wife (Lucia and Alex) novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Margaret’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Monica. “You were always weak. Always seeking attention with your little drama Marco and I are better off without your constant crying and manipulation.”

Don’t you dare talk to my daughter like that.” Lucia’s voice dropped to a deadly whisper. “Don’t you dare pretend like you cared about any of them. You wanted them gone from day one.”

Margaret’s smile widened, and there was something triumphant in it. “You’re right. I did want them gone. And now they are. And do you know what Marco and I are going to do with our beautiful, empty house?”

Lucia felt ice form in her stomach.

We’re going to fill it with new children.” Margaret’s words came slow and deliberate, designed to wound. “Our children.

ies who will actually appreciate what they have. Babies who won’t be poisoned against me by their bitter, washed-up ther.”

e words hit like physical blows. Ria gasped. Lucas went pale. Monica’s grip on Lucia’s hand became painful. You’re lying.” Ria’s voice shook.

“Am I” Margaret pulled out her phone and showed them the screen. “I’ve already started tracking my cycle. We’re trying for a baby as we speak. Marco is so excited about having children who will actually love him.”

Lucia felt something crack inside her chest. Marco was moving on. Marco was replacing their children with new ones. Like they were toys he could just discard and buy better versions of.

“That’s disgusting.” Lucas’s voice came rough with emotion. “You’re both disgusting. Using children as weapons to hurt each other.”

“We’re not using anyone as weapons.” Margaret’s response came smooth as poison. “We’re building a real family. The kind where the mother doesn’t abandon her children for a richer man. The kind where children respect their father instead of accusing him of abuse.”

“He did abuse us!” Ria’s voice ro almost die!”

“He was drunk and st the venom undern

Margaret poin

“She’s

ms.”

wing attention from other shoppers. “He hit Lucas! He slapped me! He let Monica

mother destroyed everything he worked for!” Margaret’s mask slipped, revealing w who’s really to blame for your family falling apart? Look at her.” tly manicured finger.

husband happy. She’s the one who got fat and boring and took him for granted. She’s

rise up, the old voice that said maybe Margaret was right. Maybe she had failed as a wife. sexier, more interesting, Marco wouldn’t have strayed.

children. At Monica, who was alive because Lucia had fought for her. At Ria and Lucas, who a had stood up to their father. At Lena, who loved them all without question.

to fury.

one thing.” Lucia’s voice came clear and strong. “I did drive Marco into your arms. Because I stopped treated like garbage. Because I finally realized ! deserved better than a man who would cheat on me at our inner.”

closer to Margaret, her eyes blazing.

know what? You can have him. You can have the drunk, the abuser, the man who hits his own children when they the truth. You can have the man who’s about to lose custody of all three of his kids in court. You can have the man e business is under federal investigation.”

argaret’s face went tight.

But don’t you dare come near my children again. Don’t you dare pretend like you’re building something beautiful when all you’re doing is trying to replace the family Marco destroyed. Those babies you’re planning? They won’t fix him. They won’t make him a better man. They’ll just give him new people to damage.”

Ria moved to stand beside her mother, her voice steady despite the tears on her cheeks. “You wanted us gone because we that he used to have a real family, with a real mother who actually reminded Dad of what he threw awe

loved us. You’re just a cheap

“And now you’re trying

you’ll never be bett

ego above our

Monica

US.”

n our mom.” Lucas joined them, forming a wall. “But never let us suffer. She would never put her own

the way you think they will. Because

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eventually they’ll see what you really are. Just like we did. Just like Dad will when you’re no longer young and pretty enough to make him feel powerful.”

The four of them stood together, united against Margaret’s toxicity. Lucia felt pride surge through her chest. Her children. All of them. Standing up for themselves and each other.

Margaret’s face had gonexed, her mask completely shattered. “You’re all going to regret this. Marco will make sure of that. He has plans, you know. Big plans.”

The threat hung in the air, cold and ominous,

“Let him plan all he wants.” Lucia’s response came calm but deadly. “I have better lawyers. More resources. And most importantly, I have the truth on my side. Your house, your relationship, your entire life is built on lies and betrayal. Mine is built on protecting my children.”

“We’ll see who wins in the end.” Margaret’s voice came venomous

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