Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 ~ A smooth lie

Chapter 27 - A smooth lie

Athena

The moment I step out of the exam hall, I release

a long breath, stretching my fingers after hours of gripping my pen. It's finally

over.

Since it was differed, we had to write all three papers missed in one

sitting. It was exhausting but I know that I nailed it. I really

want to be a great doctor. I feel like it's the only

thing that will keep me close to my parents.

I just hope the results will be favorable too!

I should

be relieved, but the second I take another step forward, I stop dead in my tracks.

Alex is standing there.

He's wearing a suit like he always does. Dressed to the nines with no wrinkle in sight And his hair perfectly done. Girls are

swooning over him but no one dares to approach him.

Leaning casually

against his sleek black SUV, his arms crossed over his chest, looking like he owns the damn place.

Of course, he does.

His company probably sponsors the whole school.

My mood sours instantly.

Why is he here again?

I look around

but keep walking. Avoiding his gaze as I pretend we don't know each other. I've heard enough rumours, I'm not

going to stir the pot.

Not if I want to start afresh.

I join the main road heading to the bus station when I see a car slow

down at my pace.

raise an eyebrow. "Do I know

up to meet mine, unreadable as always. "Don't

my eyes and move to walk past his

Bad idea.

I take another step,

and stops right in front of

"Are you serious

the

onto mine.

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"Get in."

my arms. "No. I don't get rides from

is

their curiosity growing. Students whisper to each other,

luxury car blocking

now, the brave ones will start taking pics

something I want.

at him. "Move

tilts his head slightly. "Should I come out and

stomach twists. He would.

was once diagnosed with

pulse spikes as

Alex stepping out, grabbing me, and

I'm some helpless

would definitely

passenger door open

is very expensive." He

a soft click, like I'm so

point I love living, thank

toward him. "You

barely reacts, simply shifting the

you're done whining, put

I buckle

my

seatbelt

my arms as Alex maneuvers the car smoothly

is it just me who gets the special treatment?" I mutter, leaning my head

doesn't even glance at me.

scoff. "Oh, I'm

between us. I

to ignore his presence, but of

me to dinner tonight."

turn to him.

has organized a family dinner," he clarifies, eyes still on the road. "You're

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shaking my head.

one hand on the wheel, the other resting on the gear shift.

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