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.

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

my eyes and move to

Bad idea.

I take another step, the SUV

stops right in

stop, scowling. "Are

Just rolls down the tinted window slightly,

onto mine.

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"Get in."

arms. "No. I don't get

is

stare, their curiosity growing. Students whisper to each other, eyes darting

luxury car blocking

will start taking pics

something I want.

him. "Move

"Should I come out and drag

twists. He would. He absolutely

pretty sure he was once

spikes as I imagine

Alex stepping out, grabbing me,

I'm some

would definitely make

the passenger door open and slip inside, slamming it

is very

locks with a soft click, like I'm so unstable I'd

love living, thank

whip my head toward him.

reacts, simply shifting the

done whining, put on

I buckle

my

seatbelt

crossing my arms as Alex maneuvers the

gets the special treatment?" I mutter, leaning my head back

glance at me.

scoff. "Oh,

stretches between us. I focus on

to ignore his presence, but

coming with me to dinner tonight."

blink and turn to him.

dinner," he clarifies, eyes still on the road. "You're

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shaking my head. "Yeah, no.

one hand on the wheel, the other resting on the

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