My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back - Chapter 274

Chapter 274: Hidden feelings Chapter 274: Hidden feelings Ava’s mouth fell open, struggling to process his words.

“What?

That can’t be true!” Dylan’s expression remained unwavering.

“It is true.

I saw it with my own eyes.

He was never as innocent or timid as he made you believe.” “No.” Ava couldn’t process his words.

“Why would anyone deliberately let themselves be bullied?

It doesn’t make sense.

Ethan was always so timid back then.” Dylan scoffed, “Timid?

That’s what he wanted you to think.

But he is more cunning than you can imagine.

He knew exactly what he was doing.

And I know for a fact that he has had feelings for you since school.” Ava froze momentarily.

“Feelings for me?” she repeated, her voice rising.

“That’s ridiculous!

He is like a brother to me.” “A brother?” Dylan’s eyes narrowed, his tone cutting.

“He doesn’t see you as his sister.

He never has.

Whether you want to believe it or not, this is the truth.” Ava shook her head, disbelief and confusion clouding her expression.

Ethan had been like family to her-loyal, kind, and trustworthy.

She had placed her unwavering faith in him for years.

The thought that he could have harbored feelings for her all this time was inconceivable.

How could she have been so blind to it?

How could she have been wrong about him?

On the other hand, Dylan’s frustration was reaching its limit.

Her hesitation to believe him only fueled his irritation.

“Are you doubting me?” he snapped.

“I’m not making this up because I dislike him.

I’ve seen things that made my blood boil.

That’s why I don’t trust him.” His nostrils flared.

“You never noticed it because you weren’t paying attention.

But I did.

Every time I caught him staring at you, I wanted to knock him down.

And yet, you always ran to his aid, like his knight in shining armor.” Ava’s gaze turned suspicious.

Questions swirled in her mind, each adding to the storm of doubt and confusion.

Dylan had never said all this before, despite his obvious hostility toward Ethan over the years.

“If you felt this way, why didn’t you tell me back then?” “Why would I?” he retorted.

“You claimed you had a crush on me, yet you spent all your time fussing over Ethan like he was the center of your world.

I thought you were lying to me.

I resented you for that.

But€¦” He trailed off, his gaze darting away as if searching for the right words to say.

“But what?” She grew intrigued.

Dylan let out a long, reluctant sigh before finally meeting her gaze.

“I had a crush on you,” he finally revealed the truth he had kept deep in his heart, his voice barely audible.

His confession was like a thunderclap, leaving her stunned.

This was the new information, which silenced her completely.

“You€¦ you had a crush on me?” she finally managed to say.

Dylan looked away, a faint flush creeping up his neck.

“Yeah.” The revelation left Ava reeling.

Memories of their past flashed before her eyes, reframed by this unexpected truth.

She had always believed that her feelings for Dylan were one-sided.

To learn that he, too, had harbored feelings for her was nothing short of astonishing.

She gaped at Dylan, still dazed.

For a moment, she didn’t know what to feel or say.

“I used to imagine marrying you someday,” Dylan added with a mix of nostalgia and regret.

“But then€¦” His gaze shifted toward the far wall, painful memory resurfacing.

“The accident that took my parents€¦ it changed everything.

After that, I started hating your father.” He sighed deeply.

“And, well, you know the rest.” Ava blinked, still trying to absorb his words.

“You never told me any of this.” “I wanted to, but you were always around Ethan,” he explained.

“Every time I saw you with him, my blood boiled.

I couldn’t understand what you saw in him.” Ava shrugged.

“My father sponsored him.

He was part of our family, someone we trusted.” “Your father sponsored many children,” he countered.

“None of them got as close to you as Ethan did.

Don’t you see it?” Dylan cast an irritating look at her.

“He clung to you and your family on purpose.

It’s clear as day-he set his sights on you from the beginning.

He played the long game, pretending to be meek and loyal so he could win your trust and eventually take over the company and your family’s assets.” Dylan leaned forward, clasping her shoulders.

“Don’t trust him.

He is not who you think he is.

One day, he’ll stab you in the back.” Ava’s emotions churned within her like a storm-disbelief, worry, and doubt swirling together in an overwhelming mix.

His warning left her torn between her faith in Ethan and the sincerity of Dylan’s concern.

“Some people only crave power and money,” he continued grimly.

“And for that, they’ll do anything.

Loyalty means nothing to them.

I know because I’ve seen it firsthand.” He gritted his teeth when he thought about Erica and Lydia.

He clenched his fists.

“Erica betrayed me-broke my trust.

And Lydia€¦” His tone shifted, growing colder.

“She is so secretive, always hiding something.

I can’t trust her anymore.” He had been searching for the person responsible for my parents’ accident.

He had his suspicions, but without evidence, he couldn’t point fingers.

Ava could see the tension radiating from him.

“I don’t want you to go through the kind of betrayal I’ve faced,” he said, turning to her.

“Get control of the situation before it slips out of your grip.

Don’t let someone like Ethan-or anyone else-take advantage of you or your family’s legacy.” Ava’s mind was a whirlwind of reflection.

She recalled how Mr.

Douglas had mentioned Ethan’s secret meetings with the directors, aiming to secure their support for his rise to the president’s chair.

At the time, she had brushed it off, trusting Ethan without question.

But now, Dylan’s compelling reasoning planted seeds of doubt in her heart.

Perhaps her father had foreseen these possibilities, which was why he had taken such precautions.

Though it pained her to question someone she had long considered loyal, Ava knew that caution was prudence.

“Alright.” With a deep breath, she made her decision.

“I’ll sign the documents.” With determination, Ava flipped through the pages and carefully signed her name where needed.

Afterward, she grabbed her phone and dialed Mr.

Douglas.

When the call connected, she squared her shoulders and declared, “The documents are signed.

Please arrange a meeting with the directors.” “That’s excellent news,” Mr.

Douglas’s voice was warm with relief and delight.

“You’ve made the right decision.

I’ll notify everyone and schedule the meeting as soon as possible.” Ending the call, Ava turned to Dylan.

“It’s done.” Dylan pulled her into his arms without hesitation, holding her close.

“Remember, you’re not alone in this,” he murmured.

“I’ll always be here by your side, ready to face anything with you.” Ava leaned into his embrace, the tension dissolving into a quiet sense of peace.

This was what she needed-this unwavering support, this shared strength.

With him beside her, she felt as though she could take on the world.