“The Cruel Ex” is a novel by Dina Danich from the cycle “Cruel Hearts” in the genre of contemporary romance.
Five years ago, I trusted a man: I loved him, opened up, and gave him my heart. But he only took advantage of me and ruthlessly erased me from his life. For the sake of my daughter, I managed to get back on my feet and start over from scratch—but the moment I return to my hometown, the past catches up with me, again forcing me to pay the price.
– You’ve been hiding your daughter from me for years! – Tarhanov snarls. – Do you think I’ll pretend nothing happened? It’s time to settle the bills, dear!
– You betrayed me, humiliated me, and trampled me into the dirt, – I snap back, ready to go all the way. I won’t let him break me again. – Enough. Leave us alone and take care of your sons.
– You and Yasmin are moving in with me, – the ex cuts in. – Though… – a cold smirk appears on his lips. – I can only take the daughter. And you’ll have to give me another child.