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

Chapter 131

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That evening, Luisa turned off the shower and stepped out of the cubicle, feeling refreshed physically, but inside, the anxiety still lingered.

After they’d returned to the office, she had tried to talk to Thalassa again. Despite seeing moments where Thalassa was truly considering her words, it hadn’t been enough to finally get her to listen.

Sighing, Luisa toweled off her body and stepped into her bedroom just as her phone began ringing on the bed. She picked it up, her heart soaring when she saw the name on the screen–Alden.

“Hello,” she said softly, trying not to sound too excited.

“Luisa…” He breathed her name in a way that sent a shiver of sensation straight to her core.

“Alden…”

“I know I said I’d call you later, but I couldn’t wait. I need to see you,” he said.

Luisa’s heart raced with excitement. “Me… me too.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Thoughts of him had been the only thing distracting her from the worry she felt for her best friend–his enticing smell, the warmth of his body…

“If you haven’t eaten already, would you like to have dinner with me?”

Luisa bit her lip, remembering that Thalassa was preparing dinner, but how could she refuse? “No, I haven’t, and I would love to have dinner with you.”

She could hear the smile in his voice. “Great. Give me a couple of minutes, and I’ll pick you up.”

“No,” Luisa quickly said. “Please text me the address of the restaurant, and I’ll meet you there.”

pause before Alden spoke again. “Are you sure? I don’t mind picking you up.” “I’m sure. I’ll meet you

after her disagreement with Thalassa earlier about Alden, she didn’t want to upset

the address, but please don’t stand me up, or I’ll

only he knew how much she also wanted to see him.

said, and

the name and address of the restaurant. Luisa grinned, feeling giddy as she tossed her phone back on the

wear it couldn’t be too simple, but neither could it be too extravagant–she didn’t want to seem like she was trying too

a layered design and a flared skirt, just long enough. It had a V- neckline and long sleeves. She paired it with matching stilettos

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out of her room, phone in hand. She had a smile on

called out as she emerged from the kitchen. Her

*Toak you”

out? I’m almost done with

I’ll have to miss it. But you can store my share in the fridge, and I’ll have

to, if I may

her clutch “Zeke invited me out to

Luisa. I know you’re going out with Alden. I’m not against it. It’ll be lonely here, but have

you.” Luisa smiled gratefully, wondering why she’d been

I wait up for you?” Thalassa asked, then winked. “Or expect you

Luisa’s cheeks flushed crimson. “Why would I be back tomorrow? We’re just going on a date, nothing

“Some dates last all night.

turned even redder as she hurried off,

someone who never minded talking about relationships, this was the first time Thalassa

she got into her car and drove off. But after a few minutes on the road, something began to feel off. She glanced in her rearview mirror and noticed a car behind her. It wasn’t unusual, but something about it made her uneasy. She tried to shake

wheel tighter. Was she being followed? The road she was on wasn’t

glanced at the car again. The headlights stayed on her,

slightly as she pulled up Alden’s number. He was the first contact in her call log. She hit the call

other end. “Please tell me you’re not calling to

fear. “Alden…