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

Chapter 193

Chapter 193

"I wasn't talking about a specific person," Thalassa responded to Luisa's question. "I just mean... I'm not going to keep pushing men away like I've been doing for almost four years now. I want to give myself a chance to love again."

Luisa bit her lip. "What about Kris?" she asked tentatively.

Thalassa pursed her lips into a thin line. "Practically all of my adult life has revolved around Kris, Luisa. He was my first love, and I never allowed myself to look at anyone else, even when he was making me suffer. Even after we divorced, I kept every man at a distance because I was still so angry, so consumed with getting justice. And all of that my anger, my pain-was still tied to him."

She clenched her fist briefly around her fork before releasing it. "I'm tired of my life revolving around him." Luisa frowned and pointed out, "But... your life won't stop revolving around him, Lassa. You two have a son together."

She paused, hesitant to ask her next question. "Are you really planning to never tell Kris about Alex?" Thalassa's breath caught in her throat. She went quiet, her chest tightening as the weight of the question pressed down on her. The silence stretched, and she looked away.

The ringing of the doorbell broke the tension. Luisa stood up, shooting her a concerned look before heading for the door. Moments later, she returned with Rita Blade following behind her.

The moment Thalassa saw her, she stood up, a smile breaking through the tension. "Mum," she said, her voice softening. She crossed the room and hugged the woman.

Rita held her tightly, then pulled back slightly to look at her. "How are you doing, darling?" she asked softly.

"I'm fine," Thalassa replied quickly, offering a reassuring smile.

Rita shifted awkwardly before speaking again. "Forgive me, Lassa, for not coming to see you sooner after you had Karen released for my sake. It's just " She sighed, glancing down briefly. "I always feel so ashamed every time I think of coming to see you because-"

about that, mum." Thalassa gently cut

but still seemed uncomfortable. "Would you like to join us for

shook her head, smiling gratefully. "Thank you, but no. I just came to

the table, watching as Rita settled into a chair across from

offering her a

to go to the office today. I know the press will be swarming the building,

about 'defeating' Linda, but Thalassa had no plans of doing that. To her, silence was the best indicator

why came,” Rita

you how happy I am that Linda is finally going to

to say again how sorry I am for the child

in that way.

Thalassa's eyes, but she quickly blocked them away, managing a small smile.

sighed softly. "I spoke to Kris too. The poor boy sounded so devastated, I can't imagine what it must be like for him, knowing his own mother was capable of such cruelty.

obviously expecting her to say something. Before she could force

answer the door. When she returned, she

at Rita and introduced. "Mum, this is my lawyer, Mr. Baelish." She turned to the lawyer. "I didn't expect you to come so early after my

greeting to

up, glancing at the lawyer and then back at Thalassa. "If you two

Thalassa cut in quickly. "You don't have to go. I trust

"Can you wait in the living room for a few minutes?

living room. After forcing herself to finish her half