All Chapters of Be Mine Again, Dear Wife: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

154 Chapters

070 | Dazed

Deciding to ignore Maddison's message, Harper refocused her attention on Aiden."Talk to me," she repeated softly. "Whatever it is, just say it."Aiden's eyes were glassy and red-rimmed."I—" He swallowed hard. "Harper, I—"Footsteps pounded down the hallway. A young nurse with short brown hair and wide blue eyes skidded to a stop beside them."Dr. Hemsworth!" she panted. "You're being summoned right now at the compliance office. They said it's urgent. They're waiting."Harper's stomach dropped."Compliance?" she echoed. "About what?"The nurse shook her head, breathless. "They didn't say. Just... go. Now. They're not happy."Harper looked back at Aiden. He was already standing, a worried look on his face."Go," he breathed. "We'll talk later. I promise."She hesitated."Aiden—""Go," he said again, firmly. "Before they come looking for you."Harper stood slowly, her heart pounding so loud that she could hear it in her ears. She gave him one last worried look, then she turne

071 | Open The Door

Harper gripped the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles turned white. The rain had started as soon as she left Horizon Care Partners in a daze. She hadn't even said goodbye to Aiden. She just walked out, got in her car, and drove.Now her phone sat face-down in the passenger seat, buzzing nonstop. She ignored it. She couldn't deal with any more messages right now. She just needed to get home. To the one place that still felt safe.A pair of headlights appeared in her rearview mirror, and Harper frowned. The car behind her accelerated, closing the gap until its high beams flooded her cabin.She squinted, her heart kicking up a notch. She changed lanes, and the car followed. When she sped up, it promptly matched her pace.Her pulse jumped into her throat. She took the next exit, a sharp right onto a narrower road that cut through an industrial area. Still, the headlights stayed glued to her bumper.Harper's breathing turned shallow. She glanced at the phone again. It was still

072 | Murderous

Harper's head spun as she stared at the man in front of her. The man who'd just kissed her like she belonged to him. The man who'd made her body arch and tremble in the club. The man whose voice had whispered filthy things that had left her shaking and wet. The same man who shared her father's blood.The shock hit her first, as if she'd just stepped into ice water. Then disgust rolled in behind it, coating her tongue and crawling under her skin. Her stomach heaved so hard she thought she might be sick.She shoved at his chest with both hands."Get away from me," she hissed, her voice cracking. "Get the fuck away from me."Daniel didn't move. His hands stayed loose at his sides, rain dripping from his cap onto his shoulders.He watched her with that same unnerving calmness."You're upset," he said softly. "I expected that.""Upset?" Harper laughed, feeling like her heart was going to explode. "You think this is me being upset? You lied to me. You manipulated me. You—"Her voice

073 | Countermove

Malakai sat in the wheelchair by the living room window, staring out at the rain. He hadn't moved in over an hour. His mind was louder than the pain in his knee. Every worst-case scenario looped in vicious circles. Harper cornered somewhere dark, Harper hurt, Harper believing whatever lie the impostor would feed her.He'd tried calling her six times since he asked Andrei to track her. It went straight to voicemail every time. Frustration boiled inside of him, suffocating. All he could do was sit here and wait, like some pathetic invalid, while his woman was out there alone with a psychopath.He dragged both hands down his face, breathing hard."Come on, Harper," he muttered. "Just... come home."The front door flew open suddenly. And there she was.She looked like a ghost. Her hair was plastered to her face, her wet clothes clinging to her skin, her eyes wide and glassy. She moved like she was sleepwalking.Malakai's breathing quickened. He shoved the wheelchair forward so

074 | Not Alone

Harper's eyes widened, her pulse picking up speed. Judging from the look on Malakai's face, he knew something. Had he lied that night when she'd asked him about L? But it was too late, wasn't it? She already knew who L was. And thinking about the shameful affair that had happened between them made her head throb harder."I don't...I don't want to talk about him," she croaked, feeling nauseous."It's important. Harper—""No. Drop it. I'm too tired for that. Besides, I still...I don't know how to feel about Aiden killing my parents. I'm still very mad at you," she croaked, and he sighed."I'll tell you everything," he said. "I won't hold anything back. But for now, I want you to get some sleep. Don't worry about anything. Just close your eyes."Harper felt her throat tighten. She closed her eyes, a tear sliding down her cheek because she recognized this version of Malakai. The way he spoke softly with assurance was familiar. During the early days of their marriage, he used to spe

075 | Cold Fury

Harper hesitated in the doorway, one hand still on the knob. Anita stood on the porch looking smaller than Harper had ever seen her. There was no anger in her posture. Only... weariness.Harper's first instinct was to close the door. But something in Anita's eyes made her pause. So she stepped aside."Come in," she said softly.Anita entered slowly, her steps hesitant, as if the foyer itself might reject her presence.She paused just inside the threshold, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. Harper closed the door behind her, silently.Without warning, Anita's knees buckled. She dropped to the floor in a graceless heap. Her shoulders shook hard before the first sob tore out of her.Harper stared at her, stunned."Anita—""I'm sorry," Anita choked out, her voice cracking. "I'm so sorry, Harper. I'm so sorry."Tears streamed down her face unchecked. She pressed both hands to her mouth as though she was trying to hold the sounds in, but they kept coming in great, wrenchi

076 | His Fault

Harper couldn't believe it. She sat on the couch long after Anita had left, going over her words. She knew Maddison was a terrible person. She just didn't know to what extent. She heard the front door being unlocked, and she looked up in anticipation of Malakai's arrival.They had so much to talk about after all. The moment he wheeled himself in, she noticed that his expression was off. He gave her a smile, but it didn't quite reach his eyes. Did something happen?"Hey," he said, moving closer. "I saw your text. Were the eggs really salty?"Despite herself, a laugh burst out of her. He genuinely looked worried.She couldn't believe the great Malakai Blackwell was worried that his cooking had gone wrong."Yes, it was. I had to throw it away," she said, trying not to laugh.His eyes widened comically. "Harper, I am so sorry. It tasted just right. The meds must've messed up my taste buds."Harper was in awe. How was he becoming funnier with every word that slipped out of him?Ha

077 | The Genesis

Harper felt the chills travel down her spine. "Malakai?" she whispered again, her voice nearly inaudible. He tilted his head just slightly and looked at her. Those eyes weren't Malakai's anymore. They were darker. The guilt, the self-loathing, and the heartbreak were all gone. He blinked slowly. Then he smiled. "Hello, darling." Harper's eyes widened. She recoiled instinctively, scooting back on the couch until her spine hit the armrest. Her heart slammed against her ribs so hard that she thought it might crack them. Only L would call her that in such a seductive tone. What was happening? Daniel was L. So, why...why was she getting this strange feeling? "You..." Her voice cracked. "You're not him." His smile deepened. "Not right now," he said, his voice lower. "But he’s still here." Harper's mouth went dry. She pressed herself harder against the couch. "Who...are you?" His smile widened. "You recognize me, why do you still ask?" Harper shook her head in disbel

078 | Use Me

L's thumb paused on her cheek, his gaze sharpening as he studied her reaction. He leaned back slightly, giving her just enough space to breathe."I deleted the message," he continued. "I had to do it to make sure that Malakai wouldn't be triggered again."Harper blinked, startled."You... what?"L's smile was fond."I know I'm too much most of the time," he said. "I know I scare you. I know I push when he would beg. But right now? This is what he needs. He's been drowning in guilt for so long. If he keeps talking, keeps remembering, keeps trying to fix what he can't fix, he'll shatter completely."Harper searched his face—Malakai's face—and saw the truth in it. The exhaustion was still there, etched into the faint lines around his eyes, but there was certainty and assurance.L brushed a lock of hair away from her face."Oliver tried to turn you against him," he said. "It's how deeply his resentment runs."Harper felt her chest tighten. She had believed that Malakai just didn't

079 | Big Trouble

Harper hesitated, her thumb hovering over "decline". But for some unknown reason, she couldn't bring herself to ignore the call. Gritting her teeth, she swiped to answer."Harper?" Aiden's voice came through immediately, urgent. "Where are you? Are you at home?"She swallowed hard, glancing at Malakai. He was watching her, his expression carefully neutral, but she could see the tension in his jaw."I'm... at work," she lied.There was a long pause on the other end. Aiden sighed, defeated."No, you're not. I went to Horizon Care. Then I went to Hemsworth General. You weren't at either. I even asked the charge nurse. She said you were suspended."Harper's throat tightened. She felt Malakai stiffen beside her. Aiden kept talking, his voice softer."I know you found out the truth. About the accident and what I did."Harper's vision blurred. She pressed her lips together to keep the sob inside."I'm sorry," Aiden said, his voice cracking. "I'm so fucking sorry, Harper. I was terrifie

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