Chapter 83: He was hiding an affair?

Words : 1238 Updated : Sep 21st, 2025

Chapter 83 of "Reclaimed By My Ex-husband" opens revealing the plot: Riya stood there, numb, watching them with rising frustration. They looked too comfortable, too at peace.... Discover what happens!

Riya stood there, numb, watching them with rising frustration. They looked too comfortable, too at peace. As though... they had patched things up. For a moment, they looked like a perfect family of three, happy together. Riya watched them with disbelief, which soon transformed into raw rage. She had never once had she seen Nathaniel out for dinner with Zara in the past five years. He was always buried in work, detached, unreachable. But now, he looked so relaxed with Zara, even smiling at her. What was going on? Jealousy flared in her chest. She had worked hard to turn them against each other, planting seeds of doubt, pushing wedges, doing everything to keep them apart. But it looked like her efforts were not enough. ’No,’ Riya told herself, scowling. ’This can’t be real. Nathaniel doesn’t love Zara. He made up his mind to leave her. This must be sympathy. That’s it. He just feels sorry for her for what she has gone through lately. He’ll get rid of her soon.’ This conclusion brought her some comfort. "Yes," she whispered under her breath. "It’s only a pity. That’s all it is." Even though she tried to convince herself by thinking that way, she couldn’t watch them together. Forgetting about her impending meeting with the client, she marched toward the table. "Hey, wait. Where are you going?" the manager asked, grabbing her arm. "We are already late. The client must be waiting for us. We need to go." "Cancel it," Riya said flatly, brushing off her hand. "There is something more important I need to deal with." Her manager tugged at her arm and held Riya in her place. "Are you serious right now? What are you planning to do?" Riya’s eyes flashed as she yanked her arm away. "Don’t test me. And stay out of my personal matters." She turned sharply. Bottom of Form "If you cancel the meeting tonight, you’ll lose the endorsement deal," the manager said sternly. Riya froze mid-step. "Your career is just beginning to gain momentum," the manager continued. "If you start ignoring clients now, no one will take you seriously in this industry." Riya turned back to her, frustration clear on her face. The manager, a woman in her late twenties, stood there with confidence, despite Riya’s glare. "This is a major opportunity. Are you really ready to throw it all away for other people?" Riya was torn between impulse and reason. She stole another glance at Nathaniel, casually sipping his drink as if he didn’t have a care in the world. Her stomach twisted with rage. She wanted to storm over, demand an explanation, and slap Zara. But her manager’s voice echoed in her head. This deal was important. As she looked at Zara, her eyes flashed with irritation and jealousy. ’I’m not done with you yet,’ she thought darkly. ’I’ll deal with you later.’ Taking a deep breath, she shrugged and said, "Fine. Let’s go." She walked toward the private booth reserved for her client meeting. The manager exhaled in relief and followed close behind. On the other end, the waiter came back again and placed the dessert in front of them. "I’m full," Zara said, pushing the plate of chocolate cake toward Nathaniel. "You two enjoy it." "What? I ordered the cake for you." He picked up the fork, sliced a bite-sized piece, and held it out to her, the fork hovering just inches from her lips. "Taste it." Zara hesitated, caught off guard by the gesture. It looked so intimate. Her heart thudded in her chest as she stared at the fork, then at him. As if under a spell, she leaned in and took the bite. She found herself unable to look away from him. The rich chocolate flavor spread across her tongue, filling her mouth with sweetness. "How is it?" he asked. "It’s... good," she replied. Nathaniel’s eyes twinkled with mischief. Still holding the same fork, he cut another piece for himself and took a bite. "Hmm... sweet," he said with a seductive tone, his gaze still locked on hers. The way he said it, the look in his eyes—it was too much. Zara could feel the heat rising to her cheeks. "I-I need to use the restroom," she stammered, getting to her feet. She turned away quickly, not daring to meet his eyes, and hurried off. Nathaniel chuckled under his breath, clearly amused by her flustered retreat. He looked at Zane, who was busy eating his ice cream. "Do you like it?" he asked. "I love it," Zane gushed, his spoon diving back into the bowl. Zara entered the restroom and quietly made her way to the sink. Two women were standing near the mirrors, engrossed in conversation. She didn’t pay much attention at first, focusing instead on washing her hands and calming her racing thoughts. "I really thought he loved me again," one of the women said, sobbing. "He started showering me with gifts, planned spontaneous trips, and complimented me all the time. I was so happy until I found out about the other woman." She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue, trying to keep her voice steady, but emotion spilled through every word. Zara’s hands paused under the running water. She looked up slightly, catching the woman’s reflection in the mirror. A tightness grew in her chest. "That bastard," the second woman spat. "I kept telling you his sudden behavior change was not normal. He was distant for years, barely looked at you. Then suddenly he is romantic again. That was guilt. He was trying to cover his tracks while sleeping with someone else." "I just never imagined... after all this time," the first woman sobbed. "He has been cheating on me." Zara turned off the tap. She felt a sinking sensation in her chest as their words echoed in her mind. Unease began to settle in. Nathaniel had also started acting differently out of the blue. He had given her flowers, a gift, and even talked about spending more time with her. Her mind raced as doubt slithered in like a cold draft. Could it be that he was hiding an affair? Unable to stay silent, she turned toward the women. "Sorry to interrupt, but I couldn’t help overhearing. Can I ask you something?" Both women looked at her, surprised but not unkind. "You said... a man suddenly becoming attentive could be a sign of an affair?" she asked, hesitant but needing answers. The second woman gave a knowing look. "Has your husband suddenly changed the way he treats you?" Zara found herself nodding before she even realized it. "He used to be distant, always preoccupied with work or traveling for business. But now... he brought me flowers." She trailed off as her thoughts drifted to how Nathaniel had been teasing her, seducing her. "You need to be cautious," the second woman warned. "That kind of sudden change usually means something is off. Men often act that way when they are trying to cover up an affair. He probably has someone else outside." Zara stared at them, her expression dazed. A storm of doubt began swirling in her mind, clouding her earlier happiness. She was confused, unable to process what she was feeling. Could it really be true? Was Nathaniel hiding something behind that newfound affection? Or was he genuinely making an effort to reconcile with her?

Chapter 83: He was hiding an affair?

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