After Divorcing my Captain Husband

Chapter 624 Love Advice

The nurse came in to change James' bandages, and seeing the still red and angry wound, Chloe instinctively twitched the corner of her mouth, as if feeling his pain herself. "Does your head still hurt?" Chloe asked, gesturing towards the spot on his head where he'd been hit at the bar the night before while looking for Vicky. "Not really," James replied.

"Where are Vicky and Maggie today? They're not around," Chloe continued, trying to make conversation.

James shrugged. "How would I know? I'm not their keeper. If they're not here, it's not the end of the world for me."

He had no interest in prying into their whereabouts.

The fact that they weren't bothering him was just fine by James.

"Don't you ever think about your own future? Maggie seems pretty genuine about her feelings for you. Aren't you going to give her a chance?"

Chloe knew she shouldn't be meddling, but as a friend, she wanted to see him with someone who would stick by his side.

Ideally, it would be someone he liked and someone who truly cared about him.

"Chloe, are you starting on your love advice again?" James asked, sounding slightly exasperated.

advice? What's that supposed

to set people up or push

why it's necessary to be tied down to just one

he was putting on a brave face or

want to face the truth or not. It's all about what you

didn't offer any more." James' tone had taken on

angry, even when he'd provocatively

it was clear

all," Chloe said, quickly dropping the topic

she was about to leave, James brought it

exactly sorted out your own life. How can you

mean, 'not sorted out'? I've never felt clearer about

is mine. As the months go by, have you figured out how you'll keep this from him and the child? Have you thought about

thought that far

for marriage, and you've lost faith in it after your recent divorce. Maybe we should just make the best of things and settle for each other." James' voice was half-joking, but it made Chloe's skin

even think about it. I have no intention of stepping back into the graveyard

alone, that was still easier for