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

Chapter 143

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The next day was Saturday, which meant neither Thalassa nor Luisa had anywhere to be.

Kris, still dealing with the ache in his shoulder, had only managed a few hours of sleep. Stretching carefully, his arm still secured in the sling, he got out of bed. His wound still hurt, but it wasn’t as bad as it had been the previous night.

In the bathroom, he brushed his teeth and washed his face before heading downstairs. Thalassa and Luisa were nowhere in sight, but the aroma of freshly brewed coffee lured him into the kitchen.

Luisa was sitting on a stool at the kitchen counter, her gaze fixed on her phone as she sipped her coffee. She glanced up when she saw him.

“Oh, hey Kris,” she greeted with a smile. “I thought you would wake up much later. How did you sleep?”

Kris hesitated, his mind drifting to his late–night encounter with Thalassa. “I’ve had better nights.”

Though sleepless nights had become a normal for him over the last three years, at least they hadn’t come with the added pain of a gunshot wound.

Luisa’s smile faded as she studied his face. “Is it your shoulder?”

“No, don’t worry about it,” he said, forcing a small smile to reassure her, though he held back what was truly on his mind.

“Good. Want some coffee?” she offered, getting up from her stool before he could even respond.

Kris nodded gratefully. Luisa poured him a mug and handed it over to him. Kris thanked her. They sat in silence for about a minute just sipping their coffees, until Kris couldn’t hold back his tongue anymore.

“Do you think Thalassa will ever forgive me?”

slowly setting her mug down before meeting his gaze. She pressed her lips

for

his neck awkwardly. “I just… I’m desperate, Luisa. I need a

you hurt her more than anyone else. I know

not.

weight settle in his chest, but before he could respond, the sound of footsteps announced

barely glancing at him as she entered the kitchen. Luisa greeted

replied

watched as she pour herself a cup of coffee, her movements stiff and distant. She was clearly doing her best to act as

to restock the groceries, and I want to get it over with. Will you handle

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sure. I’ll take care

Thalassa, leaning forward forward. “Actually, Luisa,” he said, his tone casual, “I was hoping to help out around the

his bandaged shoulder before returning to his face,

completely useless,” Kris added with a sheepish smile. “I could help with cooking or cleaning. Anything to keep busy.”

caught on to his real motive. This time, Kris was the one who tried to avoid her

don’t stress your

Kris and Thalassa alone. Thalassa set her mug down with a sharp clink, crossing her arms over her chest. Her cold stare

work, Kris. I don’t need your help

help cook the food I’m

help,” she ground out. “You said you’re a guest, right? Helping out isn’t