Dear ex-Wife please be mine again

Chapter 67

Christiana’s POV

wer Alex, and the door was wide open. There

My heart sank as I realized the situation we were in. I was p

practically sprawled over Alex, stood Ethan and Emma, eyes wide and full of curiosity.

“Mommy?” Ethan’s small voice broke the silence first. “Why are you lying on top of Daddy?”

I quickly scrambled off Alex, feeling my face flush a deep red. I couldn’t even find the words. Meanwhile, Alex sat up, trying. and failing to stifle a laugh. His eyes sparkled with amusement. Of course, he was enjoying this.

“…I just slipped, 1 stammered, my voice sounding shaky. “It’s nothing. I just tripped.”

Emma, my bright and ever–inquisitive daughter, tilted her head and raised an eyebrow in the most serious way a five–year- old could. “But why are you both on the floor? Did you fall together?”

Alex cleared his throat, but I could see he was still trying not to laugh. “Your mom isn’t feeling well, and I was just making sure she didn’t fall But… I guess we fell together.” He grinned at me, and I shot him a glare, willing him to stop making this

Worse

The kids, however, weren’t satisfied. Ethan looked up at Alex with his big eyes, full of mischief. “So, are you moving back in, Daddy? You’re in Mommy’s room.”

I nearly choked. “No! No, your dad is not- I began, but Emma cut me off, hands on her hips like she was about to give us a Jecture.

“Mommy, you’re wearing your underwear. Daddy’s in shorts. Did you play dress–up last night?”

I wanted to melt into the floor. How in the world did they come up with these things? Alex, of course, was loving every minute of this, and I could tell from the grin plastered on his face.

*Emma, sweetheart, Alex finally said, his voice smooth as ever, nothing like that happened. Mommy just wasn’t feeling great, and I stayed to help her. That’s it.”

The kids weren’t buying it. Ethan leaned in, whispering loudly. “But Mommy never lets anyone help her. Are you sure something didn’t happen?”

I shot a panicked look at Alex, hoping he would somehow wrap this up. But no, he was too busy enjoying the mess.

“Ethan,” I said, trying to regain control of the situation, “sometimes even Mommy needs help, okay? Daddy just helped me get home, and that’s it. Nothing more.”

Emma tapped her chin thoughtfully, like she was some sort of detective. “Then why does it smell like vomit in here?”

I groaned. Could this get any worse? “Because I was sick, okay?” admitted, my voice defeated. “I drank too much, and Daddy helped clean up. That’s why he’s here. That’s all.”

Both of the kids looked at each other, then back at me, like they still didn’t quite believe it. “Hmm…” Ethan mused. “Okay, Mommy. But it’s still kinda weird”

I let out

sigh of relief, finally untangling myself from Alex completely. “Yes, it is weird, okay? But now it’s time to go. You two go with Natmy and get ready for breakfast, okay?”

The nanny, who had been watching this whole ordeal in silence, finally stepped forward, trying to hold back a smile. “Come on, kids, let’s give your parents some space.”

As she ushered them away, I felt the

tension drain from my body. But before they left, Emma turned around, one last

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grin on her

maybe don’t play dress–up if

clicked shut, and I buried

die

chuckled, standing up and dusting himself off. “They’re smart, I’ll give them that. But hey, at least they think we’re playing dress–up and not

another glare, but I was too exhausted to argue. This

really need

over to

too hungover and too embarrassed to argue. Instead, I grabbed the spoon and started sipping

not how I imagined

the bed, scrolling through his phone like he had all the time in the world. His powerful presence made the room feel smaller, and I couldn’t ignore the fact that he was still shirtless.

little. “Yes, please make sure Mr. Alistair’s clothes are dry

person on the other end agreed without hesitation, and I hung up. I turned back to Alex, trying

chest. “In a hurry to

“Aren’t you supposed to be running your

have people for that. I’m right where

can’t just hang around here. I have things to

waiting for my

and turned away, trying to regain control of the situation. He was always like this–acting like the world.

into the conversation. Ethan stood on his tiptoes, peering at Alex Tuddy, why were you and

giggled her eyes wide with curiosity. “Yeah! Did

How was I supposed to explain that “Uh, honey, it was nothing

kurk

ever the cool ane kuch to their level ruling Ethan’s hair. Mommy was just a little

cupletely fascinated

te a glance “Sometang like

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me closely. “Why

the conversation. But the

Emma pointed out, poking at Alexx bare chest.

Ethan’s eyes widened

enjoying this. “No, I didn’t lose

puke! Emma declared

internally, feeling the embarrassment rise all over again. Alright,

done with his teasing, “It’s fine, Chris. They’re

me to Alex, grinning like they were in on some big secret. ‘Are you staying for breakfast, Daddy?” Emma asked, tugging on

shooting him a warning glance. “Daddy’s

look. “Actually, maybe I will stay. You

stared at him. exasperated. This man… he was impossible. The kids squealed in excitement, running off to the living

up, that smug smile still playing on his lips. “You’re welcome, by the

crossed my arms, glaring. For what?

stepped closer, his tone lowering. “For being here when you needed

a little too close to home. Before could respond, a knock came at the door, and the concierge was back with Alex’s freshly cleaned

to stay is gone,” I said, trying to lighten the mood as I handed