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.”

and Erin left the café. Caleb insisted on paying the bill, so Erin said she would pay for the next round.

smiled in agreement.

thought about what Caleb had told her in 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

told her he would wait for her to settle her relationship matters.

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 groceries and prepare dinner

The moment she entered, she could smell something

saw Erin slicing potatoes, she asked excitedly. “Erin, tell me the truth. What’s the good news

and asked, “Why

up a feast in the oven is troublesome, yel you’re willing to do it. You must have some good news to announce!” Holly exclaimed

didn’t retort but merely said, “Holly, wash

I’ll wash the

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

asked anxiously, “You’re moving out? Why? Don’t tell me you’re moving back

shook her head

more worried. “Where are you moving to? We were living together so happily, why are you moving out? If you move out, I’ll be alone and

hesitant, if she did not tell her best friend the truth, Holly would probably worry herself to death, which would cause friction in their friendship

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

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