Sorry Ex You're Out Of My League

"What is this?" Elise stared at the documents placed on her desk. The large words printed in bold seemed like an ominous sign: DIVORCE AGREEMENT.

"The divorce papers. Don't forget how you married into my family, Elise Thatcher," Kayden Anderson said coldly, his dark eyes seemed to be assessing her. It was this pair of deep and dark eyes that seemed to have a profound meaning that made Elise fall in love with him.

"Kayden, could I know why you want a divorce? We've been married for three years," Elise kept her calm, but her heart felt as if it was being stabbed by thousands of knives.

"Those three years I've been in a coma. You should know that this isn't my wish. I have no recollection of any memorable times with you. Grandma only let you marry into the family to make it convenient," Kayden spoke coldly. At that moment, his phone rang, cutting off the rest of his words.

Without waiting for her to sign or say something, Kayden strode out of the door after receiving a call. Elise stood in the room that she had stayed in for the past three years. She had worked her ass off to take care of her husband when he was in a coma after a car accident. She gave up many job opportunities and the scholarship to Paris for him. Yet, she was seen as nothing but a golddigger who wanted to use him to climb the social ladder.

Elise stared at her husband's broad back, laughing bitterly at herself. This was the man she had fallen head over heels for.

"Elise! What the hell are you doing upstairs?! Come downstairs and help in the kitchen. Make yourself useful for god's sake!" Maria bellowed. Maria was Kayden's spoilt younger sister who would always boss her around like she was a maid.

Elise walked downstairs. The servants and maids were rushing back and forth, decorating and preparing things. Elise wondered what was the special occasion.

"There you are! Why are you so slow? Didn't eat enough food? My brother is so magnanimous to let you stay here for free. Free food, free roof over your head, free clothes and money. Come and help in the kitchen!" Maria glared at her with disdain and disgust.

"Yes, Maria," Elise followed her to the kitchen and began to cut the vegetables and wash them. Maria just stood there to supervise, ordering the servants about. Never in her life had she done a household chore.

After the dishes were prepared and cooked, Elise headed back to her room where the divorce papers were lying there on the table. Along the way, she passed by her brother-in-law's room.

"It's a good thing that we have a nanny like Elise to do the cooking and household chores. Sigh... These servants are all so useless. What are we even paying them for?" Maria's voice came from inside the room.

"She's nothing but a golddigger. If it wasn't for grandma, my brother would have married someone who's worthy of him," James said. James was Kayden's younger brother.

"She seemed to have forgotten that Kayden married her so that she could nurse him back to health. Everyday I have to see that disgusting face of hers! I can't wait to kick her out. Ugh!" Maria complained.

Elise thought that if she worked hard enough and pleased her in-laws, they would eventually accept her. Unfortunately, it was all her wishful thinking. She bit her lips and walked past, returning to her room. She looked at the divorce papers again, an invisible noose tightening around her neck, suffocating her.

Elise picked up the pen and signed her name. She called the butler, Johnson, to come over.

"Yes, Mrs. Anderson. What can I do for you?"

"This, this, and this. I don't need any villa in the suburbs or ten million cash as compensation. Cancel it."

Johnson blinked, surprise evident on his face. "Mrs. Anderson, are you sure? The amount is a lot. Besides, you'll be living in this city all by yourself."

"I'm sure. Please do it," Elise flashed a sad smile. What she wanted and lost couldn't be compared to just ten million dollars and a villa worth twenty millions. Was Kayden making fun of her?

They seemed to have forgotten that Elise was the one who brought Kayden back, the one who healed him, the one who got him back on track.

"I'll do it right away," Johnson said. There was some commotion downstairs. Elise took a peek from upstairs. She saw a designer's handbag on the table. It wasn't hers, and she knew that Maria doesn't like this brand. So whose was it?

Her past suspicions resurfaced in her mind. Elise went downstairs and came face to face with Kayden. And he had a woman in his arms. Upon seeing her, the woman purposely leaned into Kayden's chest and flashed a provocative smirk at Elise. Elise recognized this woman.

The heiress of the Paige Group, and Kayden's first love. At that moment, Elise felt her heart shattered to pieces. He brought his mistress home?!

Kayden and Jessica walked past her, treating her like she was furniture. She watched as Maria and James went over to greet Jessica warmly. No wonder they were preparing food and decorating the place. It was for Jessica to move in!

Furious, Elise pulled the wedding ring off her finger and flung it at Kayden. The metal hit his chest, and he turned and glared at her.

"What are you doing, Elise?" His tone was cold and chilling.

"Elise, why did you throw that worthless piece of metal at my brother? Apologize!" Maria crossed her arms.

"Apologize? Sure. Tomorrow, I'll personally come over to your office and give you my sincerest apologies," Elise sneered.

"Elise Thatcher, watch your behavior," Kayden warned.

"Kayde, don't get worked up. I think there's some misunderstanding," Jessica stroked Kayden's chest while calling him affectionately.

"There's no misunderstanding," Elise decided that she had enough. "Johnson, bring the divorce papers."

The butler passed her the papers with a reluctant look. For the past three years, Elise had sacrificed and given her best to Kayden. But what did he give her? Nothing! Not even a gift or flowers! The only beautiful gift he had given her was these divorce papers.

"I think I should go. I'm sorry," Jessica said, sounding like she really was sorry. "This isn't a good time."

"Jessie, you're not going anywhere," Kayden said gently to her. He held her arm, pulling her back. "I've prepared this specifically for you. Don't go, Jessie."

Jessie, an endearing name he only used for Jessica while he always called Elise by her full name. Elise wanted to laugh at herself for being a fool. Why didn't she see it sooner? That her husband was cheating on her? Actually, she had noticed the signs, but she was too absorbed in her head, thinking that Kayden would love her. Bringing Jessica home was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Elise flung the papers at Kayden's face. Kayden glared at her in surprise. The people around them gasped in shock. How could Elise do this to Kayden, a multimillionaire and her husband?!

"I've signed it. Don't worry. Jessie doesn't need to leave. I'll leave," Elise mocked as she walked past them.

However, Kayden grabbed hold of her arm and pulled her back, his grip bruising and punishing.

"Where do you think you're going? Kneel and apologize to Jessie!"

"Apologize to her? For what?" Elise blinked her eyes innocently. She fought back a wince. Kayden was increasing his grip on her arm as if he wanted to break it.

"For scaring her. You should treat her with respect."

Elise burst out laughing, catching everyone off guard. Her heart felt like it was hit by a sledgehammer over and over again. "You want me, your legal wife, to apologize to your mistress? Kayden, do you know what you're saying?"

Kayden's eyes darkened. "Jessie is not a mistress. Watch your mouth, Elise. I do not like to repeat myself."

"Why should I apologize when I haven't done anything wrong? Besides, she's the one in my house," Elise couldn't help but laugh.

"This is no longer your house."

That sentence pricked Elise's heart, causing her throat to tighten. This was never her house.

"Then tomorrow, let's go to the courthouse and finalize the divorce. By then, this house will not be mine," Elise's eyes glinted.

"How greedy you are, Elise Thatcher," he sneered.

No matter what she did or how she tried to prove herself to him, he would never believe her. In his eyes, she was always clinging onto him for money. So why not play along? She didn't care about his opinions anymore.

Suddenly, Jessica fainted. Maria let out a surprised scream. Hearing that, Kayden let go of Elise's arm and quickly scooped Jessica up bridal-style. He strode out of the mansion and placed her gently in the back seat of the car, treating her like a princess.

"Today was our anniversary. Yet you welcomed home a mistress. Kayden Anderson, I'm done with your bullshit," Elise watched her husband drive off. The further the car went, the more Elise's heart sank. It sank to the bottom of the deepest and coldest ocean.

A few minutes later, her phone rang. It was Kayden calling her. This was the first time her husband had called her, and it was for her to apologize to Jessica in the hospital.

"Elise, come to the hospital and apologize to Jessie. Jessie has a weak heart. How could you scare her like that? You have fifteen minutes to show up before me before I crush your father's business," he warned coldly.

Elise laughed. How foolish she had been. Six months ago, Kayden had recovered from his wheelchair. Once he could walk again, he started to treat Elise more coldly than ever.

"What are you laughing for?" He questioned.

"Nothing. I'll be there," Elise chuckled before she hung up. She turned around and looked at the house she had stayed in with the love of her life. She once thought that everything would be a fairytale and she could win his heart. Unfortunately, it was a nightmare.

Elise reached the hospital in no time. Jessica lay on the bed, looking pale and sickly.

"Where's my husband?" Elise asked.

"He went to get me something to drink. Elise, are you really going to divorce Kayden?" Jessica asked gently, calling Elise's husband affectionately. Elise could see that Jessica was doing it on purpose to get under her skin, to provoke her by playing innocent. It wasn't like she hadn't seen women like this.

"Isn't that what you wished for? Jessica, I'll grant you your wish," Elise replied calmly. Jessica looked at Elise, shocked and surprised. From what she knew, Elise was madly in love with Kayden. No woman would give up their rich husband to someone else. Maybe Elise was playing hard to get.

Did she think that Kayden would fall for it?

Jessica rolled off the bed just at the moment Kayden walked in. He quickly ditched the two cups of coffee in his hands and rushed over to help her up.

Watching her husband help another woman in front of her eyes showed the cruel reality to her. Elise felt like crying and smashing something; she felt like throwing a tantrum and confronting Kayden, but there was no point in all of that. Kayden only had eyes for Jessica.

"Ow! It hurts!" Jessica cried. She cuddled up in Kayden's arms and tears started to slip down her cheeks.

"Jessie, are you okay? Why did you fall? Elise, why didn't you help her up?" He glared at her coldly.

What's wrong with Kayden? Can't he see I'm not a maid?

"Why should I help someone who has nothing to do with me?" That sentence stunned Kayden. He watched as a cold smile spread across Elise's lips.

Elise, who was usually soft-spoken, docile, and polite, was now biting back at him. It seemed like she had changed overnight. This was all to get his attention, wasn't it?

"Enough of playing games, Elise. Do you think this will make me look at you?" He sneered. Jessica glanced at Elise, looking like a scaredy-kitten.

"Jessie, tell me the truth. Did she push you?" Kayden demanded.

Jessica bit her lips and looked at Elise with an innocent expression. But the way she looked at Elise could be easily mistaken as fear, like Elise had done something to her.

"Kayden, what game could I possibly play? Don't forget that there are cameras in here," Elise said coldly.

Jessica nervously glanced up at a black camera on the ceiling and held Kayden's hands. "Kayden, she didn't push me. I fell off myself. I'm sorry for causing any misunderstanding."

If Elise really exposed her, Jessica was afraid that it might affect Kayden's and her relationship.

Elise didn't want to see their lovey-dovey interactions, so she turned to leave.

"Did I say you could leave, Elise?" Kayden sneered.

"So I can't leave unless I apologize to your beloved Jessica?" Elise mocked, turning around to face the man she had been crazy in love with for the past ten years.

Elise had been in love with him for ten years, which was why she readily agreed to marry him. She learned that everyone had left Kayden's side when he got into that fateful accident and injured both his legs.

Kayden's sister and brother ignored him and wanted to take over the company for themselves. Hence, she took it upon herself to heal him. She even helped chase away those wolves and dogs who were eyeing his company. She secured the CEO position for him and didn't claim any credit for it. That was one of the reasons why Mrs. Anderson Senior trusted her.

"Yes," Kayden glared at her like he was going to rip her to pieces.

Much to his shock, Elise took two steps towards him until their feet were nearly touching.

"What if I kiss you as an apology? Will you let me go?" she asked seductively, standing on her tiptoes, her lips moving closer and closer to his. Jessica's eyes darkened, and she clenched the blanket.

"Don't be so disgusting. Do you think I would fall for it?" he snapped and turned away from her.

Elise let out a scoff. All these years, he wouldn't hesitate to berate her, wanting to chase her out of the Anderson's. Finally, she knew the reason why. It was to welcome Jessica back.

Once she purposely dressed up like Jessica, imitating her style and makeup just to be closer to him. Maria had told her that Kayden liked this look very much. It turned out that Maria did that to purposely get her into trouble. Maria even asked Elise to wear some of Jessica's old clothes that were left behind.

At first, Elise didn't know that the clothes belonged to Jessica. She thought that Maria was being kind. It was until Kayden roared at her to take them off and said that she would never be her that Elise understood it.

"Fine. The apology will come tomorrow. Remember to bring Jessica to your company then," Elise strode away before he could say anything.

That night, Kayden returned home late with Jessica. Elise stayed in her room, listening to the voices of them speaking next door. They didn't bother to be discreet.

"Kayden, ah! Ah! Ah! Yes, there. That spot."

"Jessie, baby, you feel so good."

Elise's knuckles had turned white. Tears slipped from her greyish-blue eyes. This was the man she foolishly loved and given her heart, body, and soul to. Now he was cheating on her next door, in such an obvious manner.

Did they think that she wasn't here, or did they do it on purpose to make her leave? Elise couldn't sleep. She began packing up her things. She only had a few things that could easily fit into a small suitcase.

The next morning, Elise was walking down the stairs when her mother-in-law, Amanda, approached her and scowled.

"Why didn't you prepare breakfast?! How could you sleep peacefully while my son has to wake up so early in the morning for work and found that nothing was prepared on the table?!"

"I didn't get a good night's sleep last night. You should ask Kayden to keep it down a notch," Elise yawned leisurely.

Amanda scowled, looking at her with disdain and contempt.

"Quickly prepare breakfast. We're starving," she snorted and headed back to the kitchen.

"Where's the food? Elise, didn't you cook anything?!" Maria yelled at her.

All these years in the Anderson mansion, Elise was treated like their cook and maid. They made her cook and clean, pushing her around. Behind her back, her in-laws would laugh at her and mock her.

"Maria, yelling will make you more hungry," Elise said casually. She was calm and collected, not rushing to prepare anything for them. Elise had gotten used to their abuse and treatment over the years.

"Then cook now! Don't make us wait," Maria slammed the table impatiently with her palm as if she was a child.

Jessica was at the table. When Elise arrived, holding a pot in her hands, Jessica gazed at her like she was ashamed.

"I'm sorry, Elise. I didn't mean to disturb your sleep last night. It was just that Kayden was too hard on me," she blushed shyly, her words hinting at the intimate moment she shared with Kayden last night. Elise knew that she was provoking her.

"Why are you apologizing to her? She doesn't deserve it. Elise only schemed her way through grandma to marry Kayden," Maria rolled her eyes.

"Actually, you should be apologizing to the servants. With those loud noises, I wonder who didn't have a standing ovation," Elise smirked at Jessica.

Jessica and Amanda were taken aback!

"Elise! H-how could you say such crude words?" Amanda choked. Her eyes nearly flew out of their sockets.

"Crude words match crude actions," Elise tilted her head to one side and smirked.

"Y-you!" Amanda couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Jessica's eyes flashed with anger and malice, but it disappeared quickly before anyone noticed.

"Elise, apologize to Jessica now!" Maria said.

"Why are you all asking me to apologize to her? Shouldn't she be apologizing to me for fucking my husband when I was next door?" Elise was calm. She looked at her in-laws and Jessica, a faint smile dancing on her lips.