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.

don’t you go lie down for a bit, Kris? I’m almost done preparing dinner,”

jealous of the special treatment you’re giving this idiot. Is

turned an even deeper shade of red. “No, of course not,” she stammered, flustered. “You’re invited too… if you

I was just teasing you,” Alden said with a chuckle, clearly enjoying her shyness around him. “Besides, I’m glad someone else is taking

contained only a king–sized bed and a plush leather couch. The only other decoration was the cream–colour paint

yet, it felt more like home than the bedroom he’d shared with Karen ever had–because Thalassa lived here. Even if her room was two

getting close to Thalassa

sheets were now wrinkled and because he couldn’t afford to throw himself onto

minutes later, Luisa returned to announce that dinner was served. They headed downstairs together, Kris’s heart sunk further as they approached the dining table. There was

wanted to ask if she usually came home after dinner, but he bit his tongue. He didn’t want to make it obvious

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Chapter 141

accepting Luisa’s offer was to get close to

dinner?” Alden asked as they took their seats at the table.

covered with lids, filling the air with

proudly. “I made my specialty–steak

plate. “I feel like I’m dining in a five- star

a shy

went unnoticed by Kris. His eyes were fixed on the hallway, his stomach

night, so he knew Thalassa was safe. But the fact that she still hadn’t returned stung

aren’t you going to eat?” Alden’s voice

and removed the lid from his plate. He frowned when he saw that his steak had been cut into small cubes, much smaller than