My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back

At the hospital...

Lydia rushed to her car, her hands trembling as she fumbled with the key fob.

"Stop right there!" a sharp voice rang out, halting her movements. Startled, she flinched, the key slipping from her fingers and clattering to the ground. She spun around to see Ethan striding toward her, his expression tight with fury.

"You told me he’d only fall sick," Ethan hissed through gritted teeth, stopping in front of her. "But he had a heart attack. You tricked me!" His glare was sharp enough to cut through her core.

Lydia’s face darkened, her anger igniting like a match struck too close to gasoline. "Lower your voice," she snapped. "This is not the place to talk. Come with me."

"I’m not going anywhere with you!" Ethan shot back. "You lied to me. Because of you, Mr. Williams’ life is at risk. You’re nothing but a manipulative liar. I should never have trusted you!"

"I didn’t lie... I told you exactly what that drug could do. Don’t pin this all on me."

Ethan grimaced, disgust and regret flashing across his face. "My biggest mistake was believing you. I’ve done enough damage to the Williams family. No more. I’m done working with you, and I’ll do everything I can to stop you from hurting them again."

A slow, mocking smile crept across Lydia’s lips. "Oh, Ethan, you really think it’s that easy to walk away from me?" A glint of menace flickered in her eyes. "Before you decide anything, just hear this out." She unlocked her phone and played a recording.