Just finished Goodbye Forever Ex-Husband Novel - Chapter 132

Chapter 132 Chapter 132 OLIVIA'S POV The car ride back to Julian's place felt longer than usual , even though the roads were familiar . It was like time was dragging just to match the weight was carrying emotionally . Still , despite the ache in my chest and the storm of thoughts clouding my mind , there was one thing I could hold onto - I was finally free . Free from Adrian's hold . Free from the mental tug - of - war I had been stuck in for months . I hadn't told my family that I would be leaving Adrian's house today , so my return would definitely come as a surprise .

But out of everyone , I knew my mom would be the most excited . She had been praying , hoping , and pushing me to leave that place , and now her wish had finally come true . With that chapter behind me , it was time to start thinking about what lay ahead - my trip to Mexico , and the fresh start I so desperately needed . A new country , a new opportunity , and maybe , just maybe , a new version of me . The car pulled up in front of the house , and I stepped out , pulling my luggage behind me .

Just as I reached for the doorknob , the front door swung open , and there stood Julian with a puzzled expression on his face , like he hadn't expected to see me so soon . " Surprise , " I said with a small smile , trying to sound lighter than I felt . He blinked , clearly trying to process what he was seeing . " You came back ? This is the first time you've gone to Adrian's and actually come back the same day . Did he ... expand the number of times you're allowed to leave ? " I didn't respond with words . Instead , I stepped aside slightly and dragged my luggage into view .

His eyes widened instantly as realization dawned on him . " Wait ... no way . You did it ? You actually left ? " he asked , his voice filled with disbelief and cautious hope . " If I didn't , I wouldn't be standing here with my luggage , would I ? " I replied , raising an eyebrow . He let out a laugh , almost like a breath he had been holding finally escaped . " Wow . Congratulations , " he said , pulling me into a hug . " I didn't expect you to come back so soon . Honestly , that was one of my biggest fears - that Adrian would somehow convince you to stay .

But here you are ." " Here I am , " I echoed , letting his words sink in . It felt good to hear that someone had faith in me , even if I had doubted myself along the way . " This is great news , " he said enthusiastically , grabbing my luggage and dragging it inside with ease . As he stepped into the living room , he called out , " Mom ! Guess who's here to stay ! " Footsteps echoed down the staircase , and then my mother appeared , her eyes immediately landing on the suitcase in Julian's hand .