Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made!

Chapter 4 When Ronan got to the preschool , Orion was a total wreck . A teacher was holding him , but he was sobbing so hard he could barely breathe , his face red and covered in tears and snot . His ex - wife , Sloane Pax , was standing nearby , a helpless , anxious look on her face . " Daddy ! " The second Orion saw him , he scrambled out of the teacher's arms and shot toward him like a little cannonball . Ronan dropped to his knees and pulled him into a tight hug . Orion's cries were gut - wrenching , his tears soaking Ronan's shirt , each one feeling like a hot coal against his chest .

" Daddy , are you gonna leave me ?! " The words hit him like a dull , rusty knife twisting in an open wound . " Of course not , " he said , forcing his voice to stay gentle . " Everyone said so ! They said now that you have Wren and a new baby , you won't want me anymore ! " Orion's voice was raw from crying . " Everyone said so ? " Ronan latched onto the key phrase , his voice dropping low . " Who's been filling your head with that garbage ? " " Auntie , and Grandma ... and Mommy said it too . " Orion buried his face in his father's shoulder .

" That Daddy has a new family now , so he doesn't love me anymore . " Ronan's gaze shot over his son's head , a pair of ice daggers aimed straight at Sloane . He swallowed his rage and helplessness , forcing himself to gently soothe the little boy . " They're wrong . " " Daddy loves Orion . That will never , ever change . And Wren is a good person . She really wants to be good to you , too . " " As for the new baby ... " His throat tightened , and he had to pause before he could get the words out . " That's between me and Wren . But it has nothing to do with how much I love you .

" " My love for you is its own thing . It's whole . You never have to share it with anyone , understand ? " He said anything and everything he could think of to calm the terror in his son's heart . Finally , Orion's sobs quieted down to small whimpers as he sagged against his dad . Ronan stood up , still holding Orion , and stared at Sloane with a look that promised a storm . 09:47 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made ! 17.69 Chapter 4 " We need to talk . " His voice was quiet , but it landed with the weight of a stone .

Sloane signaled for the teacher to take Orion to wash his face , then followed Ronan to a quiet corner of the playground . " Why the hell would you say that stuff to him ? " Ronan cut right to the chase , his voice ice - cold . " Do you have any idea what that does to a five - year - old ? Do you know how much damage you're doing ? " Sloane's face went pale . " I didn't say it that much . My mom and sister were visiting , they were pissed off for me and just blurted it out . Maybe I went along with it once or twice . I was just scared he likes you more , I wanted to create some distance .

" Ronan's voice was so cold it could've frozen water . " Sloane , I don't want you or your family spouting that poison in front of my son ever again . Don't use him as a weapon . Don't pump our baggage into his head just to screw with my life or to prove what a victim you are . " " Don't you dare use that corporate negotiation bullshit on me ! " Sloane exploded . " Ronan , what right do you have to judge me ?! So what if I don't want to see you playing happy fucking family ! Orion is my son , too !

You think I'm not worried sick seeing him like this just because your new wife got knocked up ?! Okay , fine , I was wrong to say it , but I didn't mean to hurt him ! I'm just ... I'm bitter , alright ?! " " You have no right to be bitter . " Ronan's voice dropped even lower , cutting her off cold . Sloane choked on her words , tears instantly flooding her eyes . " Why can't I be bitter ?! If you weren't constantly on a plane for work , I never would have- " A look from Ronan sliced her off clean . " Sloane , I gave you a clean break . I didn't publicly humiliate you for cheating on me .

That doesn't mean I have to stand here now and listen to your pathetic excuses or put up with your bitterness . " "I'm finding a child psychologist for Orion . Outside of him , you and I are done talking . " He gave her one final , warning look . " You and your family will watch your mouths . Or I swear to God , I'll have my lawyer reopen the custody agreement . " With that , he turned , picked up Orion , and walked to the parking lot , feeling nothing but a vast , hollow ache inside . Ronan carried a sleeping Orion back to the apartment , opening the door to a wall of silence . " Wren ?

" He called out softly . Nothing . He hit the light switch . Click . The overhead light flooded the living room . Everything was exactly where it was after last night's blow - up , only now it was cold . Lifeless . 09:47 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made ! 19.03 Chapter 4 Ronan's heart dropped , and his arms tightened around his son without him realizing it . Orion whimpered in his sleep , snapping Ronan back to the moment . He pushed down the panic rising in his chest and carried his son to the guest bedroom .

He gently laid Orion on the bed , took off his coat and shoes , and tucked him in . Orion still had tear tracks on his cheeks , but he seemed to be sleeping peacefully . Ronan sat on the edge of the bed for a moment , making sure he was out cold before he stood up and quietly shut the door . Back in the living room, the wreckage hit him all over again . He walked to their bedroom door . It was ajar . Inside was the same chaos , but also a deep , empty silence . She wasn't home . No ... she hadn't come back at all . Her things were gone .

The bag of chips on the coffee table , her favorite mug by the sink , the papers from the drawer ... He searched room by room , finally freezing in the walk - in closet . A whole section of hangers was empty . Their two biggest suitcases were missing . She'd been here . And she'd left . Ronan stumbled back into the living room and sank onto the sofa , pulling his phone from his pocket with a shaking hand . Ring ... ring ... ring ... Call rejected . He immediately called again . This time , it didn't even finish one ring before it was cut off .

One more try , and he got the cold , automated voice : " The number you have dialed is unavailable . " She'd blocked him ! ( 0 ) THAN Madal ( 0 ) Chapter 5 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.