Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

Chapter 0291

As the conversation flowed, Aiden asked, "Mr. Jenkins, how do you manage to keep this place running so smoothly? I mean, there's hectares of farmland and then this lodge? How do you manage without losing sight of the primary function of this place?"

I noticed I'd been staring too long at the side of his face. I looked away in time for Mr. Jenkins to answer this question.

He chuckled, "Well, it's a team effort, but my son, Alex, is a huge help. He's away for a few days, but he usually lends a hand with tasks around the lodge."

Aiden pressed on, "I'd love to meet him. What's he doing now?"

The man beamed with pride, his face wrinkling in a fine display of the years he'd spent adventuring. "He's off on a camping trip with some friends. He's a great kid, always eager to help out.”

As the discussion became more rowdy, with everyone laughing and joking. I glanced at my watch and realized it was time to call Amie. I excused myself, saying, "Sorry, guys, but I need to make a quick call." I felt Aiden's eyes follow me out and I fought the impulse to return his gaze.

As I stepped outside into the crisp evening air, I felt a sense of relief wash over me.

The peacefulness of the surroundings was a welcome respite from the chaos of the day's events and a stark contrast to the tumultuous feelings that had been raging inside since the incident with that creep. I took a deep breath, savoring the moment, before dialing Amie's number. I realized I'd missed her more than I thought I did. I yearned to hear her gentle voice. Call it homesickness.

her in their hands

It rang many times but there was no reply. I tried a few more times before giving up with a mental note to call later. I hated to have to think that those nurses were incapable after entrus despite them promising to ensure her safety.

walked back into the dining space, the warmth I felt set me at instant ease. My daughter was

raised in question. I shook my head with a

to bed, bidding one another goodnight while some

into the core of my being like a fast spreading virus. The events of the day had left me feeling drained, and all I wanted was to crawl into bed and

the hallway until we almost collided. He caught my arm, steadying

hand immediately, taking away the warmth that came

myself for the

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aback by his show of concern. If this were a few weeks ago, I would

and smile, as vulnerability wrapped around me like a cloak. Especially

the back of my

glad I was there to help. Are

above a

tired to put up a fight so together, we walked in silence, our footsteps echoing down the hallway. I couldn't help but steal glances at him, his profile illuminated

turned to him, feeling grateful for this

for me. If you need anything at all, do not

I nodded.