Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 97 ~ She doesn't like me very much

ATHENA

"You look beautiful." Zayan says to me, and I flash him a smile.

I still feel guilty for the trouble I caused him and hadn't spoken to him for over a year. So, I'm shocked to see him among the doctors joining the Quinns program.

"You don't look too bad yourself." I tease as I place my hands on his neck while we slow dance.

That's one thing I love about Zayan. It's never awkward with him. Conversations are easy, and he has a great sense of humor.

I shake my head, still smiling. "So you're actually a doctor? I didn't know."

"I'm pretty sure I mentioned it last time." He teases, and my cheeks heat in embarrassment.

My head has been a mess lately.

He smiles, giving me a playful wink,

"You're the first woman to have forgotten about me. I'm offended, and for that, you owe me dinner."

"Just say the day, and we can make it work." I agree, and his lips curve into a full smile.

"Didn't think you'd be here today, though." I study him.

Zayan Sinclair comes from a rich family. I don't know much about his relationship with the rest of them, but I'm pretty sure he doesn't need to join the program unless it's for other reasons other than a good pay.

Maybe wanting to be a part of something life changing?

My heart beats even faster as I remember the box I have hidden under my bed.

It feels like it's burning a hole there, and knowing everyone gathered here tonight is desperate for it makes me wonder how far they're willing to go just to get their hands on it.

"I can hear you thinking." Zayan's voice pulls me back as we slow our dancing.

I'm about to respond when I choke on my saliva.

"Careful," he says, guiding me out of the center of the dance floor. "Wouldn't want you choking in front of all these professionals. Let me grab you a drink."

He gestures to a nearby table. "Sit. I'll be back in a second."

As I lower myself onto the seat, smoothing my dress, my eyes instinctively scan the room when they land on Rayen.

He is perched on a chair, swinging his legs under the table, poking at a bread roll like it personally offended him.

I look next to him and they're empty chairs with two guards standing close by not to be too obvious, but if you look hard enough, you can tell they're protecting him.

If you don't count the other adults who are laughing as they chat their minds away, you'd see the boy is alone.

My brows pull together.

Where's Leah?

certain she brought him because knowing Alex, he wouldn't

in my head, I walk towards the table and sit

hate his parents, but

He's so adorable.

guy." I flash

he says, and

speak so well. How

you. I'm turning three

"So you're two?"

face that tells me he doesn't want to be two, and I find it funny.

I grin, already feeling a tug at my heart for

you sitting

me to sit here and not move," he says matter-of-factly.

think she likes me

mummy hates their babies. I think she's just

looks like his thinking about it but doesn't

Still no sign of

And

guards are watching

me they don't think of

dull atmosphere, I try to lighten up the

but

ask gently, noticing his untouched plate and the lonely bread roll he'd been

eat in places I don't like," he replies, sitting

little angel, "That's a pretty solid rule. Do

it here?"

it's

and whisper. "Well, what if we

eyes light up

thoughtfully. "Hmm... what if we danced? You

like I just offered him a

can make this

his chair immediately, reaching for my hand with

"Let's go!"

my

look

me burnt.

Alex is here.

know how, but I

room even

the ability

sized space with

into@

air left

"Daddy!"