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

was set on returning, he had Luisa suggest they live in his house in Baltimore,

how much it meant to him that she accepted his company. “It was my pleasure.” A brief silence ensued. Zeke suddenly felt

you later,” she said and started making

the house.

into his seat, letting out a

sat on one of the couches in the living

you’re back,” Luisa said excitedly as

needed to go, but he said he will

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 you

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who didn’t know she was being

are bashing them

to sound enthusiastic, but

“Hey, what’s wrong?”

Why do you

had another victory over the Millers, and you don’t even look a

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

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

went silent for a few seconds before asking,

believe him?

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

gotten higher and fiercer, which alarmed Luisa. “Thalassa, you’re too upset by this. It’s

took a deep breath. Luisa 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 accused her of lying