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

Chapter Forty

Third Person POV.

Richard sat in the plush backseat of his car, his thoughts consumed by the events of the day. The entire day had been incredibly tiring for him, and all he wanted to do was go home and get some

rest.

The gentle hum of the engine and the passing city lights outside did little to ease his restless mind. In the rearview mirror, he noticed his assistant and secretary, Ethan, studying him intently.

Irritated by the unrelenting gaze, Richard finally broke the silence.

“Ethan, for the love of God, why have you been staring at me like that?” Richard exclaimed. “If you have something to say, just spit it out instead of giving me this constant scrutiny.”

Ethan sighed, his eyes flickering with concern and respect. “I apologize, Mr. Romero,” he started cautiously. “But I can’t help but wonder why you allowed Miss Amber to go and meet Colonel Miller on

her own.”

Richard furrowed his brow, genuinely puzzled by Ethan’s comment. “Why would I need to follow her?” he asked. “We had discussed her meeting with Colonel Miller, and it’s nothing but a simple conversation in an open space. Was I supposed to hold her hand the whole way?”

Ethan exhaled. “I’m not saying you should have followed her, sir,” he replied. “But Colonel Miller has a reputation for harassing women. It wouldn’t be surprising if he tried to be inappropriate with

Miss Amber.”

Richard rolled his eyes dismissively, unable to fathom Ethan’s worry. “Do you really think I would just send Amber there without taking precautions?” Richard retorted, his annoyance growing. “I have someone watching her closely, ensuring her safety. And trust me, Amber is more than capable of handling herself. She’s no damsel in distress.”

Ethan’s concern deepened as he absorbed Richard’s words. “Forgive me, sir,” Ethan replied. “I was just worried about Miss Amber’s well–being, especially since she might not be very familiar with men like the Colonel, and I felt like it wouldn’t hurt to have someone by her side as an extra precaution, especially given Colonel Miller’s reputation. I just hope nothing happens.”

Richard let out an exasperated

continued to pry. “Ethan,

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questioning my decisions.”

and determination. “I understand, sir,” he replied. “But there’s something else I need to address. Please hear me

upset.”

irritation mounting. “Fine,” he grumbled.. “Spit it out, Ethan. What

eyes. do you have to say that’s going

if you’re ever going to tell Miss Amber the truth about what really pushed you to propose to her,” he began cautiously. “And, well…why you hate

before. “Why do you keep harping on abou this?” Richard asked dismissively. “That’s not something she needs to know, and she certainly doesn’t have to be concerned about it for now.”

one to tell her,” he explained gently. “If she were to find out through other means, she might feel deceived, used, and upset. That would not be good for you in the long

she’s being used,” he retorted, his voice tinged with impatience. “And as for my reasons for

his concern deepening. “But sir, this secret involves Miss Amber’s late mother,” he stated gravely. “Wouldn’t it be better if she

countered, his voice firm. “She’s still mentally fragile, and anything too overwhelming might send her spiraling back into a state of depression and detachment. I will not risk that happening because it would

“So, you’re keeping it from her for your sake, not hers,”

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shell, Ethan,” he countered, his voice firm. “She’s still mentally fragile, and anything too overwhelming

creeping in. “So,

hers,” he remarked pointedly.

narrowed, his patience wearing thin. “I am keeping it for both our sakes. But more importantly, I am protecting her, Ethan,” he snapped back. “This is not entirely about me. I am

such life–alformation. When the time is right, I

well, sir,” he conceded. “I just hope you’re making the right

focused driving came to a halt as he pulled into Richard’s place, the sound of the engine

announced wearily, trying to shake off

in his chest.

nodded curtly, his weariness apparent in the lines etched on his face. He half–heartedly opened the car door but paused before fully stepping out. He turned back to Ethan, his voice laced with a cautious seriousness.

Richard began. “You must never, under any circumstances, make

a sense of understanding

face, searching for any signs of doubt. Satisfied with what he