My Scumbag Ex Regrets after Seeing My Hot New Husband

Amelia's POV

I cried even harder, clutching my chest. How could he? How can he end our years-long relationship in just a few minutes? What went wrong? What did I do to deserve this punishment?

I need to talk to him. This is not the right thing to do. We've been in love for a long time. He can't do this to me... to us just because his stepsister has accused him and my brother has been accused.

After some deliberation, I decided to approach him. I dialed his number while holding it close to my ear. Someone picked up the phone on the first ring, and silence descended.

I closed my eyes, letting more tears fall. I can hear his harsh breathing.

"Liam," I whispered, making him sigh out.

"Amy." I heard his raspy voice. He sounded like he was crying and was drunk.

"Don't do this, Liam. We can handle this matter first. We don't have to get divorced yet. Please," I said, almost begging him.

"I don't want to do this either, Amy. Just come to me. I l-love you so much. P-Please stop standing up for him. Just come to me and leave him. P-Please." I closed my eyes, hearing his cracked tone.

"I can't, Liam. He's my brother. Why can't you understand this?" I heard him scoff.

"And she's my sister, Amy. I promised my father to protect her. I can't do this to her. Your presence will always remind her of your brother's barbaric act. Just come to us and tell her that you support her. You can save us, Amy."

I wiped my tears, feeling helpless. "Fine, then. You fight for your sister. And I will fight for my brother. Because if my brother is guilty, I will ask for Rose's forgiveness kneeling on my knees, but I would never leave him until proven guilty."

"Fine. Do whatever you want. You want to destroy us, then fine. I don't know you anymore, Amelia. I don't - I don't k-know you anymore."

With that, he cut the call but not before I heard his loud sob.

More tears made their way to my pale cheeks as slowly my whimpers turned into loud sobs. Why, Liam, why can't you wait? Why do you want to end us like this?

"Amy." I heard Harry's voice. I wanted to wipe my tears. I didn't want him to blame himself for my pain. But as much as tears I tried wiping away, more made their way to my cheeks.

I stared at him with teary and sad eyes as another sob left from my lips. "I am sorry, sis. I am sorry." He hugged me tightly, crying as well. I shook my head, kissing his forehead.

"No, you don't have to. I trust you, my brother. Even if I have to sacrifice more than I already had lost, we will fight. I wouldn't back off. We will prove your innocence. I promise your sister will never leave you. You have to be strong."

He nodded his head, wiping my tears. I did the same as we hugged each other again.

Third Person's POV

Eight years ago, Amelia was kicked out by her father, for being a "disgrace" to the family. When Harry found out, he was furious and fiercely defended her. Their mother had passed away when they were young, leaving them to rely on each other for support. In the end, Harry made the choice to leave with Amelia, cutting all ties with their so-called family.

Amelia had always been obsessed with chemistry. So after being kicked out, she worked so hard to support both herself and Harry through their studies. She took on numerous part-time jobs while pursuing her chemistry degree in college. After graduating, she became an accomplished chemist and started her own small chemistry company.

Because of this small company, Amelia was able to provide for herself and her brother more easily.

It was during this time that she crossed paths with Liam. They discovered they had many similarities, which made it effortless for them to develop a deep connection.

Liam's father died when Liam was 21. Rose was the daughter of his father from his second marriage with Luna. Both mother and daughter had been kind to Amelia and Liam all over. Even though he never really liked Luna, Liam vowed to protect and give his stepsister everything she wished for.

When Liam turned 21, his father passed away. Rose, Liam's half-sister from his father's second marriage to Luna, and Luna herself, had always shown kindness towards Amelia and Liam. Despite Liam's reservations about Luna, he made a promise to protect Rose and fulfill her every desire.

People say right. Too much jealousy is the most vicious disease. Once a body catches it, it always ends up destroying everything, including one's self.

Weeks passed by, and as promised, Liam sent the divorce papers and attempted rape charges on Harry. Harry was arrested, but it didn't shock them as they already knew it would happen.

Everything had started, but somewhere in Amelia's heart, she still wanted to save her crumbling marriage because divorce was not a solution for her. In her view, she and Liam had to wait for the proper results, but Liam refused to listen to her.

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Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. She wanted to talk to him, even if it was the last time. But divorce is not a joke.

She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. She recognized that groan. But the difference was the moan wasn't hers. Blood rushed to her ears, and her heart went numb.

Soon the door of the room slammed open, and a half-naked Liam walked out. He still didn't notice her as he walked towards the hallway where she was standing.

Soon his steps halted when his eyes fell on the pale feet standing in front of him. His eyes roamed upwards and finally met with those electric grey ones. Her empty and numb gaze met his.

She looked lost while he looked horrified. Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. He looked at her with pure guilt and she with disappointment.

They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.

She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word. Without any hesitation, to Liam's shock, she signed the papers and handed them to the lawyer, who had pitiful eyes.

"Babe, where are --"

A girl came out only covered in a blanket. She instantly went inside after seeing another man there. The lawyer's face scrunched in disgust.

"After finalizing the divorce, give me the copy, Lupas."

Lupas, the lawyer, nodded before muttering.

"You still have time. You can talk out.--"

His words cut short with Amelia's chuckle.

"Marriage has some limits, Lupas. And once those limits have been crossed, there is nothing left to talk." She turned her gaze to Liam, who had teary eyes.

"Our marriage has crossed it."

With that, she walked out of the house. Liam didn't follow her as well, even though his heart was screaming to run towards her. But how could he? He's the one who knowingly crushed them.

He took the papers and signed them.

Their divorce was finalized. That time Amelia understood one thing. She has to give her brother justice—a justice he deserves.

She must do whatever it takes to prove her brother's innocence.