Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 2121

With a stern countenance, Hilliard remarked, “You’re dressed rather scantily, dear.

It doesn’t present well.

”

Jennifer gazed at him in disbelief, her expression akin to being struck by lightning, feeling deeply wounded.

“I actually think it looks quite nice.

You don’t like it?”

Lucinda, who stood nearby, swiftly picked up on Jennifer’s emotional turmoil and interjected, “Hilliard, that’s not appropriate.

What exactly do you mean? Choose your words carefully, or you might unintentionally offend Jennifer and risk losing her.

”

Nathan enveloped Lucinda in a bath towel, covering her from neck to toe, and then offered Hilliard some guidance on expressing himself, saying, “Darling, you look stunning, and this swimsuit makes it difficult for me to contain my admiration.

However, it’s something I cherish as exclusively ours.

If other men catch a glimpse, it stirs feelings of jealousy within me.

”

Hilliard listened in silence, instantly grasping the sentiment, and cast Jennifer a remorseful look filled with apology.

“Honey, I misspoke.

Hilliard admitted, his tone softened with

her

you simply stated your

me, ‘doesn’t present well’ carries

”

Hilliard’s gaze fell.

intend

not what

”

what was

Lucinda’s lips to twitch uncontrollably, trying to suppress their amusement at the unfolding

Lucinda chuckled.

like a tango! Why not just cut to the chase,

”

at articulating his thoughts, found himself tangled in the conversation, swallowing his

Hilliard’s shoulder before stepping in

a man

he said ‘doesn’t present well’, he likely meant it’s inappropriate for other men

”

in agreement, relieved that Nathan had

what I

”

by his emotional intelligence, and couldn’t help but feel a pang of concern

you articulate it yourself? Why did Nathan have to step in and clarify for you?” Her tone tinged with sadness, Jennifer confessed, “This is my first time swimming with you, and I picked out a swimsuit that I felt really good in, hoping