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My Lovely Ex

January 28, 2025 4 Comments

By Laurie Walliang

They should teach it at school: HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR EX. You have two hours, no extensions allowed.

Poor thing, he never recovered from our breakup. No pity, though. He was the one cheating for weeks, thinking I’d never find out. I tried not to hate him—easier said than done.

Want to know why he’s back? This coward thinks he got me pregnant. Don’t get me wrong, there’s definitely a bun in the oven. Just…not his.

He’ll never find that out. Guilt? None. Revenge? Absolutely.

Do not underestimate an angry woman.

I’ll let him sweat over that one.

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  1. Bud says

    January 30, 2025 at 3:01 pm

    I really enjoyed this story!

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    • Laurie Walliang says

      February 5, 2025 at 6:14 am

      Thank you ! I am glad you like it ?

      Reply
  2. Ramona Taylor says

    February 4, 2025 at 2:20 pm

    You show us readers all we need to know about the main character. Good story in so few words. Well done.

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    • Laurie Walliang says

      February 5, 2025 at 6:15 am

      Thank you Ramona ! It was so fun to write ?

      Reply

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