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

Chapter 147

Zeke’s jaw tightened. “What bothers me is that you’re harassing Thalassa. It’s obvious she doesn’t want you around.”

“Harassing her?” Kris raised an eyebrow. “And what makes you think I’m ‘harassing‘ her?”

“When someone wants nothing to do with you and you keep trying to insert yourself into their life, that’s called harassment.” Zeke took his time to explain like he was speaking to a child.

Kris smiled in amusement, but before he could respond, Zeke turned to Luisa, his voice rising slightly in frustration. “And you! Why would you even think of bringing him here, Luisa? What were you thinking?”

Luisa let out a sigh. “Zeke, have you forgotten that it was Kris who saved my life? I’m just trying to do something in return. He’s injured because of me, and I’m helping him out until his wound heals a little.”

The cold look on Zeke’s face faltered for a moment, his shoulders dropping slightly as he turned back to Kris, clearing his throat.

“Er…I haven’t properly thanked you for that. But I… I really do appreciate what you did, Kris.” He nodded sincerely. “Thank you for saving my sister’s life.”

“There’s no need to thank me.” Kris nodded back, and the tension between them ease–just for a second–before Zeke’s eyes hardened once again.

“But that doesn’t mean you get to worm your way back into Thalassa’s life because of it,” Zeke added, shaking his head firmly. “Why can’t you understand that you’ve hurt her far too much, and you don’t deserve her?”

rolled his eyes. “And who deserves

didn’t hesitate, meeting Kris’s gaze head–on as he spoke. “Yes, me. I deserve her because I would never hurt her like you did. I would believe her above anyone else. By my side, she’ll

mocking smile despite his irritation. “Then why haven’t you told her that you’re in love

not selfish. I’m not trying to force myself into her life. She’s been

men stared at each other, the tension between them crackling in the air like electricity. The glaring match went on for a full minute because neither was willing to back down.

you!” Luisa snapped, stepping between them. “Thalassa wouldn’t like this. She wouldn’t want either of you talking about her

now because he saved your

has guilt–tripped me, Zeke. I’m here to support Thalassa no matter the choice she makes as long as it makes her happy.

for a long moment, his face a mixture of disbelief and disappointment. Then, without another word, he shook his head and

Luisa, opening his mouth to thank her, but she held up a

she said quietly, looking at him seriously. “I’m not going to lie to you. I think Zeke is a better man for Thalassa than you. He’s always been there for her, and he knows how to

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Chapter 147

people he loves.”

little overbearing at times,

but he stayed