My Ex-Husband Wants Me Back by Cheryl Moore

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Benedict and Madeline were eagerly anticipating the arrival of their son-in-law.
Madeline appeared startled. She suddenly slapped her thigh and yelped. Her outburst left Benedict bewildered, thinking that something had gone awry.
Benedict quickly turned his gaze toward her and asked anxiously, “What’s the matter
now?”
“I forgot to ask what’s our son-in-law’s favorite food!” Madeline replied.
Upon hearing Madeline’s answer, Benedict felt that her nervousness and extravagance were somewhat excessive.
Madeline could not stop uttering “son-in-law” at every opportunity. If Olivia found out. she would be afraid to bring her partner home.
The whole situation seemed to suggest they were discussing marriage arrangements..
“Relax. Just prepare some home-cooked dishes. Most importantly, make the food Ollie loves. We need to show him how much we cherish and love our daughter. This way, her future husband and his family will value her even more.”
What Benedict said was true, and he spoke with the air of an emotional expert.
Madeline nodded in agreement. She realized he had a point. The haste in wanting to meet Olivia’s partner was driven by their desire to ensure she would find a loving and caring family.
In contrast to the joyful atmosphere at the Salter residence, after Olivia hung up the phone, she found herself at a loss.
She ran her fingers through her hair in frustration. However, she still could not think of a suitable candidate to act as her boyfriend.
She did not have many male friends in her social circle. The first person that came to mind was Vincent.
However, when his name appeared, Oliva shook her head vigorously, dismissing the idea instantly.
If Vincent found out, he would surely tease her, thinking she was desperate to get married. He might even believe she rejected him because she was playing hard to get.

Thinking about that, Olivia shook her head vigorously again.
After ruling out Vincent, she thought of Jaxon. It was said that one would never know
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the value of something until you need it. As for Olivia, at that moment, she needed a fake boyfriend. Hence, she could help but wish she had more male friends.
Although her family knew Jaxon, if she were to ask him for this favor, he might pester her instead.
After considering all that, Olivia figured it was better to ask Vincent for help.
At least with Vincent, she’d only have to endure a bit of teasing. However, things could get complicated if she chose Jaxon. That was because he might have thought she still had lingering feelings for him.
One by one, she eliminated her options. In the end, she thought of Frederick. In their professional interactions, he had always been polite. However, on a personal level, Olivia was not close to him.
Moreover, he seemed constantly tied up with work. Frederick was Kimberly’s right- hand man. He probably would not have time to help Olivia.
“This is so annoying! Olivia complained inwardly. Madeline had mentioned Saturday. However, it was already Thursday, which was the day after tomorrow. Time was incredibly tight.
Every time Olivia faced decisions that were hard to make, it drove her to frustration. She could not just ask a gigolo to be her fake boyfriend. If word got out, it would tarnish her reputation.
‘No, this is absolutely not an option, she muttered.
When she was at her wit’s end, the first person she thought of was Kimberly. Being around the latter always gave Olivia an inexplicable sense of security.
“I think I’ve gotten myself into trouble, and I don’t know how to resolve it,” she told Kimberly. Then, Olivia hesitantly explained the whole situation..
After hearing her out, Kimberly seemed unfazed. “Do you need to be so torn up about this?”
Yet, she could not help but criticize Olivia. “What’s wrong with you? It’s fine that you thought of Frederick; but how could you consider Jaxon?” Kimberly countered, showing
no mercy.
Her implication was clear. Anyone would do except him.
Initially, Frederick was indeed a solid choice. He could help her through this predicament without causing any future complications.
Kimberly then continued calmly, “But Frederick has a ribbon-cutting ceremony to
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attend the day after tomorrow. I’m afraid he may not have time to accompany you.”
Over the phone, her voice brimmed with enthusiasm as she said, “I think Vincent ca help you with this. Look at him. He’s as good-looking as Brad Pitt! Besides, he’s so charming. He’ll definitely win your parents over. Isn’t this problem solved then? Your worries are needless. Maybe this is the start of your relationship with him.”
Kimberly held the phone, making a supportive gesture before concluding. “You’ve got this, my
beautiful girl! It’s about time you think about your love life. Do you want to stay single until my little cuties are all grown up and can handle things independently?”
Besides, Kimberly heard about something recently. A girl named Isabella Jennings had been relentlessly pursuing Vincent. Rumor had it she even followed him to the office, insisting on becoming his assistant.
Although Olivia did not tell Kimberly about that, she was sure the former knew.
Considering that Olivia might be too embarrassed to bring it up. Kimberly offered, “I know you’re shy. So, why don’t I talk to Vincent? I’ll give him a direct order to help you
out!”