The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back! by H. Dally

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

As Zeke drove Thalassa to her and Luisa’s house, the ride was silent all the way. The few times he’d tried to initiate conversation, she’d instantly killed it with short, disinterested answers.

Some time later, he pulled the car into the driveway of her house. Killing the engine, he turned to her, concern etched on his face.

“Lasaa, are you okay?

She raised an eyebrow. “Why wouldn’t I be?”

Zeke bit his lip, wondering whether to probe. Since the day she broke down in his arms at her office, she’d gone back to never sharing her thoughts or emotions with him. He knew she wouldn’t tell him what was on her mind if he asked, but he was certain it had something to do with Kris Miller.

“You shouldn’t let him get to you,” he finally risked saying

Thalassa stiffened. “What are you talking about?”

“I’m talking about Kris and his claims that he didn’t know how his family mistreated you. You shouldn’t let him deceive you. He’s obviously only trying to free himself from his guilt and-”

“I’d rather not continue this discussion,” Thalassa cut him off, feeling uncomfortable.

“Okay, you’re right. I’m sorry. I have no right to talk to you about such things,” Zeke said and leaned back into his

seat.

Just then, his phone rang, saving them from the awkward silence. He answered and talked to the person on the other end for a few seconds.

“Okay, I’ll be there soon,” he said and finally hung up.

I’ll be here to see you

same house for three years in New York, he hated that they lived in different houses now. When Thalassa was set on returning, he had Luisa suggest they live in his house in Baltimore, but Thalassa refused and bought a

accompanying me to the charity function” Thalassa said as she unclipped her seatbelt. Zeke smiled. If only she knew how much it meant to him that she accepted his company. “It was my pleasure.” A brief silence ensued. Zeke suddenly felt a surge of boldness. Taking off his seatbelt, he leaned toward her, intending to kiss her on the cheek. Before he could get close enough, Thalassa suddenly opened her door and stepped out of

said and started making her

the house.

seat, letting out a long,

sign of Luisa. She went and sat on one of the couches

said excitedly as she rounded the couch. “Where’s Zeke?”

needed to go, but he said he will be here

gosh, Lassa! You did fantastic!” Luisa exclaimed as she sat down on the couch beside Thalassa. “You’re going viral again. I saw the video of the auction and how

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only one who didn’t know

attacking you, and now the Miller family is going viral again for all the wrong reasons. People are bashing them left, right, and center for how

Thalassa said, trying to sound enthusiastic,

“Hey, what’s wrong?”

Why do you

“You just had another victory over the Millers, and you don’t even look a bit

deny it, wanted to say that she could never be affected by Kris again, but she knew

sighed. “Kris told me that he never realized how badly his family mistreated me. He said he always thought I was lying, but if he had known it was true, he would have

for a few seconds

believe him?

Who does he think I am? That naive, stupid woman who always scrambled for every crumb of affection he

fiercer, which alarmed Luisa. “Thalassa, you’re too

didn’t change the fact