The Return of His Matchless Ex-Wife by Zara Gibbon

What happens when a woman scorned decides she’s had enough? Joanna Haynes finds herself at the brutal end of her marriage to Bruce Everett, a wealthy heir whose heart still belongs to another. Summoned at midnight, she’s coldly presented with divorce papers and a staggering sum of money—one hundred million dollars—to simply disappear from his life. Bruce’s reasoning is as sharp as the knife twisting in Joanna’s heart: his former flame, Roxy, has returned, and Joanna is no longer wanted. For years, Joanna has played the role of the dutiful wife, enduring Bruce's indifference and veiled contempt. Now, facing the finality of their separation, she dares to question the validity of their entire relationship. Bruce, however, is remorseless, accusing Joanna of driving Roxy away and manipulating him into a loveless marriage. His words, always laced with venom, cut deep, reminding Joanna of the constant emotional torture she’s endured. Their marriage, a business arrangement between families, has been nothing short of a nightmare for Joanna. She’s been blamed for Roxy's absence, accused of seduction, and subjected to constant humiliation. The pain has been relentless. Cornered and desperate, Joanna agrees to sign the divorce papers, but not without a final, audacious request: one last night with Bruce, a night where he sees her, desires her, and calls her name with genuine passion. Bruce, initially hesitant, eventually concedes. In a moment of strained intimacy, he utters Joanna’s name, offering her a fleeting sense of vindication, a brief respite from years of emotional neglect. But as quickly as it arrives, the moment vanishes. Bruce leaves her broken and alone, disappearing into the night without a backward glance. Two months later, Joanna’s world is irrevocably altered when she discovers she’s pregnant—with multiples. Her doctor advises her to consider reducing the number of fetuses to safeguard her health, but Joanna refuses. She will not deny any of her children the chance to live. As she navigates this unexpected new chapter, she's transformed by newfound strength and determination. This transformative **romance** explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the power of self-discovery. It showcases a **contemporary romance** where the past refuses to stay buried, and where love, loss, and redemption intertwine in unexpected ways. But as Joanna prepares to face the future as a single mother, a chilling question lingers in the air: Will Bruce ever truly let her go, or will his past obsession with Roxy and his twisted perception of Joanna continue to haunt her newfound happiness?