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.

you. But I’ll be here to

was set on returning, he had Luisa suggest they live in his house in Baltimore, but Thalassa refused and bought a

that she accepted his company. “It was my pleasure.” A brief silence ensued. Zeke suddenly felt a surge of

and started making her way t

the house.

letting out a

She went and sat on one of the

you’re back,” Luisa said excitedly as she

call and needed to go, but he said he will

on the couch beside Thalassa. “You’re going viral again. I saw

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who didn’t know she

Miller family is going viral again for all the wrong reasons. People are bashing them left, right, and center for how they treated you when you were their daughter–in–law. Those

to sound enthusiastic, but Luisa wasn’t fooled.

“Hey, what’s wrong?”

do you ask?”

over the Millers, and you don’t even look a bit excited. Come on, tell me what’s bothering you. Is

say that she could never be affected by Kris again,

he always thought I was lying, but if he had known it was true, he would have done

went silent for a few seconds

believe him?

the guts to tell me that lie to my face. Who does he think I am? That naive, stupid woman who always scrambled for every crumb of affection

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

was right. It wasn’t worth it. Even if Kris was telling the truth, it still didn’t change the fact that he could have done something if he hadn’t