Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter Thirty Four

Amber’s POV.

Finally freed from the confines of the bustling wedding hall, Richard and I settled into the comfort of the car.

A wave of relief washed over me as I let out a long, calming sigh. Escaping the prying eyes and endless scrutiny that came with such an elaborate affair was a welcomed retreat, and I just couldn’t help the sense of ease I strangely felt.

As the silence enveloped the car, a profound awkwardness settled between Richard and me. I became uncertain of how to go about everything that had happened that day, and because of this, I found myself at a loss for words.

Feeling Richard’s gaze fixed on me, I couldn’t bring myself to face him. Instead, I averted my eyes, pretending to be engrossed in the passing scenery outside the car window.

The minutes stretched on, the silence becoming an uncomfortable weight in the car. I anticipated Richard’s next move, hoping that he would discern my desire for a moment of peace before engaging in conversation. But true to his nature, he broke the silence with a question that pierced through my carefully constructed facade of peace.

“Amber, are you trying to avoid me?” Richard’s voice cut through the air, an undercurrent of amusement lacing his words. I panicked, my mind racing to find the right response, desperate to avoid any further awkwardness.

Denying my avoidance, I mustered up an indignant tone, countering his question with one of my own. “Avoid you? Why on earth would I be avoiding you?” I said.

Still refusing to meet his gaze, I busied myself with adjusting the hem of my dress, feigning distraction.

A low chuckle escaped Richard’s lips, filled with an almost playful amusement. “It’s just amusing to see that one simple kiss has you avoiding even looking at me,” he said.

My cheeks burned, a flush of embarrassment threatening to give away my true feelings. Richard’s observation hit close to home, reminding me of the spontaneity that had propelled me to kiss him at

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a facade of composure amidst the confusion

that it was merely a means to make

and more serious.

stuck on a simple kiss that was nothing more than a spur–of–the–moment

the words came out, a realization washed over me, tainting

of my own words. Still stubbornly avoiding Richard’s gaze, I focused my attention on the passing scenery outside the car window, trying to escape the awkwardness that threatened to suffocate

once again, adding another layer to my

my weak attempt to brush

just a simple kiss, why don’t you look at

in my mind. I dreaded the vulnerability that would come

confirm the discomfort I was trying so desperately to hide. Steeling myself, I slowly turned

his, my resolve crumbled, and I immediately buried my face in my palm, my cheeks aflame with embarrassment. Why had I agreed to look

myself silently, the weight of my humiliation crushing

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through my palm. “Okay, fine. You’re not wrong, and I’m really embarrassed right now,” I confessed,

fact, you should be proud of yourself because I’m impressed by you. I didn’t expect you to push your nervousness aside and take such decisive action. You painted a clearer

comfort amidst the mess of emotions I

you for your kind

turned serious. He leaned in closer. “Amber, I have a question, if that’s alright

permission.

every word. “Alright, Richard. This will be the

a tired smile. “I’m exhausted, and

my new

his gaze never leaving mine. “Did you have a particular reason for not wanting to kiss me?” he asked, his voice gentle yet probing. “Before you