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.

figuring that what she could not see could not bother her, then turned around and headed back to

forcing herself to sleep for a while, Ainsley suddenly opened her eyes

slipped on her shoes, and ran down the stairs. Without stopping, she rushed up

Manuel was in the midst of lighting his cigarette when he saw Ainsley, causing him to pause and his eyes

bit raspy, perhaps due to smoking, but it was also more alluring

Manuel and said, "You're disrupting my

rendered speechless after hearing

was an obviously sarcastic comment, Manuel could not help but chuckle when

a captivating aura in the gentle

just said. Her hand itched to touch his forehead to check if he was sick, but she

a warm breath on her face, mixed

face in front of her, causing her to take a step back. However, due to the inconvenient footwear of slippers, her body leaned back while her feet remained in place, causing her to fall backward. Ainsley closed her eyes instinctively, but ended

he embraced Ainsley, Manuel felt a sudden rush of fulfillment fill his long-empty heart. He pulled her

Ainsley was met with Manuel's intense gaze, filled with an unmistakable

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

side took over as she heard Manuel's words. She furrowed her brows and forcefully pushed his arms away, disregarding the disappointment on his face. "Stop fooling yourself. Get out of here before I report you for causing a disturbance," she said

not bear to see Manuel stay up all night

leave. You should also head back; it's chilly

back. After taking a few steps, she hid

not long before she heard the sound of a

Manuel finally left.

behind the wall for a while, Ainsley walked out

heavy footfall, Ainsley threw herself

phone, indicating

effort, Ainsley retrieved her phone and opened the