Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 38 Forced to Live Together

Erin looked at Caleb, suddenly at a loss for words. “Mr. Grant, I-

“We’re off work right now. You can call me by my name. Erin, are you really married?” Caleb still had a look of disbelief in his eyes. Erin thought of explaining it to Caleb a moment ago, but when he stood right before her, she suddenly didn’t know where to begin. She looked at the staff slowly coming out of the office building. It was the end of the day, and she found it inconvenient to talk there, so she suggested. “Why don’t we find a place to talk? I’ll explain the matter clearly.”

Caleb nodded in agreement, and they walked to a café across the office building. When they entered the café, Erin found a corner and sat down while Caleb chose to sit opposile her.

When the waiter arrived, they both ordered a cup of coffee and silently waited for their order. Once their coffee was served, Erin took a sip and said. “I’m indeed married, but I’ve been trying to settle a divorce with him for the past few days. When you asked me if I had a boyfriend, I didn’t mean to deliberately hide it from you. I just didn’t want to explain my current relationship with my husband.”

Erin continued. “There are so many people in the office; I don’t want them to gossip about my personal life behind my back. The three colleagues from my previous company have all met my husband, but they still didn’t know about our divorce.”

Caleb’s hand that was holding onto the coffee cup relaxed tremendously. He gently placed the coffee cup on the table. He furrowed his brow and thought a little while. When he looked up at Erin again, he looked more at ease. He said calmly. “Thank you for telling me this. I understand what you’re going through, but can I ask you a question?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Why are you getting a divorce?” Caleb looked a little confused.

Erin’s expression darkened. “He had cheated on me for almost half a year.”

minutes later. Caleb and Erin left the café. Caleb insisted on paying the bill, so Erin said she

smiled in agreement.

the café. He said her design had been selected as one of the top three. He and another famous designer were the judges in the competition, and the results would be announced at the office by the following

to settle her

instantly replied that she was not considering getting into any relationship at that moment. She only wanted to focus on her work. Caleb said nothing further except

hour later. Erin returned home. Before entering her neighborhood, she stopped by a small supermarket to buy

with a bag of shrimp. The moment she entered, she could smell something cooking in the oven. She excitedly took off her heels and pranced into

me the truth. What’s the good news today? Has your

her and asked,

up a feast in the oven is troublesome, yel you’re willing to do it. You must have

Erin didn’t retort but merely said, “Holly, wash the shrimps. We’ll be able to eat

I’ll wash

Erin and Holly had stuffed themselves to the brim. Erin looked at Holly and came clean. “I’m moving

by the sudden news. She asked anxiously, “You’re moving

shook her head but

why are

hesitant, if she did not tell her best friend the truth, Holly

with you! Don’t think that way! I’ll be honest. Do you still remember that the male

Are you moving out because of him? Are you two going to