Dear ex-Wife please be mine again

Chapter 115

Christiana’s POV

I arrived at the restaurant, an elegant little place that Daniel had picked out, its warm lighting spilling onto the sidewalk. I wax late–later than I should have been. I took a deep breath before entering, telling myself this was the right thing to do. I had made my choice, and now, I just had to face him.

When I walked in, there he was, looking dapper as ever in a crisp suit and that effortless charm. His face lit up when he saw me, his eyes warm, his smile genuinely happy. Guilt twisted in my chest, he was excited to see me. I forced a faint smile, waving as I approached the table.

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“Christiana,” he said, standing up to greet me. His eyes softened, and for a second, I almost forgot why I was here.

“Hi. Daniel,” I replied, my voice gentler than usual. We exchanged a brief hug, and I took my seat across from him.

“Where are the kids?” he asked, glancing behind me as if they’d just pop in.

“They couldn’t make it,” I said, forcing a light tone. “They wanted to stay… with their father.” My words hung in the air, and Daniel’s expression faltered, his mouth tightening as he tried to hide whatever he was feeling.

“Ah, right,” he said, giving a small nod. His fingers fidgeted with the edge of his napkin, but he quickly brushed it off, flashing me a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Well, more time for just the two of us, then.”

I managed another small smile. He tried to make small talk, asking about my day, how things were going at the gallery. But then, he stopped, studying me for a long moment. “How are you, Christiana?” he asked, his voice soft, almost cautious. “Really,”

The kindness in his gaze made it harder. I swallowed, feeling my throat tighten. “I’m… okay. Really, I am,” I said, looking down, tracing invisible patterns on the tablecloth. “It’s been… a lot, but I’m handling it. Thank you for being here for me, Daniel. Really, you don’t know how much that means.”

table. “I… got you something. I thought it would suit you,” he said

thump uncomfortably in my chest.

flashed across his face, “Why not? It’s just a gift, Christiana. No strings attached, I

shook my head, feeling my hands begin to shake slightly. “Daniel… I don’t want to lead you on. You’re such a good person, and you’ve been so supportive of me and the kids. I… I just don’t feel that way about you. Not in the way

look of heartbreak

dear friend. But… that’s all I can give. I can’t give you what you’re looking for. You’re a wonderful man, and any woman would be lucky to have you.” My voice broke slightly, and I forced myself to continue. “You’ve

darkening as he looked down at the box he’d offered. “You’re… choosing

came out barely above a whisper, and it felt as though I had punched him. I saw the pain flash in

you, Christiana. I thought, maybe, I

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And now… you’re just going back to the man who left you. Who walked out, and only came back because he realized you

I said, my voice trembling. “I love him. I’ve… always loved him.”

over his face. “Of course. Of course, it’s always him.” His shoulders slumped, and for the first time, he looked defeated. “You have no idea how much wanted to be the one. I thought maybe… just maybe… I could finally be with someone who would see me. Really see me. But

to touch his hand, but he