Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1319

Valarie pushed him away, her expression impassive. "Say that again when the month is over."

"You can trust me. I'll keep my promise," Brandon assured her.

A flicker of sarcasm crossed Valarie's face, but she remained silent.

She walked into the villa, and only once the door clicked shut behind her did Brandon turn and leave.

Back in her bedroom, Valarie collapsed onto the couch, pressing her fingers to her throbbing temples.

...

The following days passed in a blur of work.

Valarie was so consumed that she barely had time to eat.

Every now and then, her youthful admirer would text her, asking what she was up to. If she had a free moment, she'd send a brief reply. Otherwise, she ignored him.

Thankfully, he was tactful enough not to press when she didn't respond.

of the project was complete, and Valarie finally had the chance to enjoy

hoping

came through. "Valarie, I can't drink right

when you're pregnant? Wait, hold

out recently. I was going to tell you the

off, Valarie grinned. "Congrats!

"Of course," Nyla replied.

your second kid, and I don't even have a fiancé yet. The universe is really messing

come. Weren't you just having dinner with your young man the other day?

"Don't even bring it up. Brandon showed

about it pisses me

for you

Valarie lowered her gaze.

told him if he stayed away from Michelle for a

on overnight. She still had feelings for him, but every time she faced him, she couldn't help but wonder how much of

to live her whole life second-guessing him,

your time,"

make you