Starting with A Divorce by Gloria Warren

Chapter 606 Is It Worth It?

After finishing the meal, Ainsley went upstairs without even glancing at Manuel, who was staring at her eagerly.

The moment Ainsley's figure disappeared around the comer of the stairs, Manuel's face showed a hint of melancholy.

With a sigh, Matteo walked over and patted Manuel's shoulder. "Take it easy,’ he said.

Manuel remained silent and began clearing the dishes, then quietly announced his departure, ’I'll get going then."

While both were men, Matteo might not have been able to feel exactly what Manuel was feeling, but he could sympathize with him.

As his gaze rested upon the empty staircase, Manuel's expression turned increasingly inscrutable.

Ainsley was jolted awake by a nightmare, and her body was drenched in sweat. She could not fall back asleep because the terrifying images from her dream lingered in her mind.

Sitting up slowly, Ainsley took some time to settle her racing heart before getting out of bed. Opening the curtains, she took a casual glance at the night view, only to freeze suddenly.

There was a man standing by his black Land Rover under the streetlight, not budging an inch. The only thing that moved was the flickering light on his fingertips, which made the already desolate atmosphere even more intense.

Ainsley felt a sharp pain in her heart. She then stretched her hand toward the window, trying to outline the figure of the man in the distance.

Suddenly, the man raised his head and locked eyes with Ainsley. Ainsley's heart froze, and she instinctively ducked behind the curtains.

Seeing her was a pleasant surprise for him, but Manuel's brow furrowed when he realized she was still awake so late.

He waited until his cigarette was almost burned out before putting it out with his foot.

Once she relaxed, Ainsley felt a twinge of embarrassment. Why did I just hide? After all, this is my home; I'm not a thief. I'm not the one who should feel guilty.

curtains shut, figuring that what she could not see could not bother her, then turned around and headed

opened her eyes again and slammed the mattress in frustration. Her thoughts were too scattered to settle

a surge of anger, Ainsley got up, slipped on her shoes, and ran down the stairs. Without

saw Ainsley,

to smoking, but it was also

indifference, Ainsley gazed at Manuel and said, "You're

rendered speechless after

comment, Manuel could not help

a captivating aura in the gentle illumination of the

failed to see the humor in what she had just said. Her hand itched

she suddenly felt a warm breath on her face, mixed with a faint scent

a step back. However, due to the inconvenient footwear of slippers, her body leaned

his long-empty heart. He pulled

opening her eyes, Ainsley was met with Manuel's intense gaze, filled with an unmistakable tenderness. Her

here because you were worried about me, didn't you, Ainsley?’ Manuel noticed her confusion and promptly took advantage of the situation to help

she heard Manuel's words. She furrowed her brows and forcefully pushed his arms away, disregarding the

to see Manuel stay

bitter smile and nodded. "Alright, I'll leave. You should

Ainsley turned around and entered her house without looking back. After taking a few steps, she hid herself

it was not long before she heard the sound of a car starting

Manuel finally left.

walked out and looked at

threw herself onto the bed and stared blankly at

a beep from the phone, indicating a

some effort, Ainsley retrieved her phone and opened the