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

Chapter 141

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Kris agreed with the doctor to stay for a few more hours and leave in the evening. Luisa went ahead to prepare a room at the house, while Alden went to his apartment to grab a few things for him.

When it was time, Alden drove Kris to Thalassa and Luisa’s house. As they pulled up in front of the building, Kris’s heart raced.

The first time he’d been here, he’d snuck in and climbed up Thalassa’s balcony after suspecting she was the woman behind the mask. But today, he was going through the front door.

His shoulder ached despite the painkillers, but that was the least of his concerns.

He couldn’t deny he was nervous. Thalassa clearly didn’t want him here; that much was obvious. She hadn’t even returned to the hospital after leaving in the morning. Yet, despite everything, he couldn’t shake the hope that maybe, just maybe, the few days he’d be staying here would change things between them for the better.

As they reached the porch and rang the doorbell, Luisa answered with a warm smile.

“Come in, Kris. I’ve already set up one of the guest bedrooms for you,” she said cheerfully.

Her eyes went to Alden, and her cheeks flushed a deep red as she stepped aside to let them in.

Kris looked behind her, scanning the room for the face he longed to see, but Thalassa was nowhere in sight. His heart sank. Why had he expected her to welcome him when she didn’t even want him in her house?

Sighing, he and Alden entered, with Alden carrying the duffle bag that held Kris’s few belongings.

“Thalassa isn’t back yet,” Luisa said, noticing the way Kris’s eyes continued to search the room. “She had a bit of a hold–up at the office.”

Or maybe she’s just avoiding me, Kris thought, but he forced a polite smile.

for a bit, Kris? I’m

raised an eyebrow, his lips curled in a teasing smile. I’m starting to get jealous of

eyes, while Luisa’s face turned an even deeper shade of red. “No,

clearly enjoying her shyness around him. “Besides, I’m glad someone else is taking care of this handy bastard. And yes,

as she led them upstairs to show Kris his room. It was spacious, but it contained only a king–sized bed and

bedroom he’d shared with Karen ever had–because Thalassa lived here. Even if her room was two rooms away from

do you plan on getting close to Thalassa again?” Alden asked, flopping onto the well–made bed.

because he couldn’t afford to throw himself onto the bed

was served. They headed downstairs together, Kris’s heart sunk further as they approached the dining table. There was no sign of

she usually came home after dinner, but he bit his

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Chapter 141

for accepting Luisa’s offer was

Alden asked as they took

with lids,

my specialty–steak

incredible!” Alden exclaimed, lifting the lid from his plate. “I

a shy laugh, though her eyes

were fixed on the hallway, his

to have two men guard Thalassa and Luisa from a distance, with three more monitoring the house at night, so he knew Thalassa was safe.

Alden’s

when he saw that his steak had been cut into small cubes, much smaller than Alden and