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2026-04-27 13:00:48The second visit fell two weeks after the first meeting. This time, Auri did not spend the morning angry or restless the way she had before. She was simply quieter than usual. Junior had just finished his bath and was lying on his stomach on the soft mat in the family room, kicking his tiny legs and making satisfied little sounds.
Lucas sat on the floor beside him, holding a cloud-shaped toy.
“He’s stronger today,” he said.
“He kicked you in the fa
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Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [124]
The day before the wedding, the house was filled with the kind of busyness that felt joyful. Flower boxes had been arriving since morning, stacks of decorative fabric covered the living room, Sarah moved back and forth carrying a guest list while complaining that no one worked as efficiently as she did, and Gia was busy giving opinions no one had requested. Junior sat at the center of all the chaos in his stroller, clutching a satin ribbon like the event director himself.Auri was upstairs with the makeup artist for the final trial. Lucas had been going up and down the stairs all morning, half helping, half being a nuisance.“If you come into this room one more time, I’m throwing a shoe at you!” Auri shouted from upstairs.“I just want to see my future wife.”“You’ll see me tomorrow.”“I’ve waited long enough.”“Wait one more day.”Lucas looked up toward the
Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [123]
The next visit fell on a Sunday afternoon, a time chosen so it would not interfere with Junior’s nap schedule or anyone’s work. Ethan arrived exactly on time, as usual. He no longer brought excessive gifts, only a small bag containing baby wipes, a spare bottle of formula in the wrong brand, though the effort was obvious, and the cloth book that had already grown wrinkled from being opened so often.The change did not escape Auri’s notice, though she said nothing.When the door opened, the scent of garlic and butter greeted Ethan from inside the house. The faint sound of something frying drifted from the kitchen, mixed with a baby’s bright laughter and, every so often, Lucas’s voice sounding far too proud of himself.Ethan stood for a moment on the threshold.“Come in,” Auri called from the family room. She was folding baby clothes while sitting on the rug. Her appearance was simple, hair loosely tied back, no mak
Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [122]
Two days after Valencia’s visit, the house had grown quiet again, but Lucas knew Auri’s peace had not fully returned. She went through her days as usual, caring for Junior, managing flower shop orders from home, arranging employee schedules, making sure imported ribbons and flowers arrived on time. From the outside, everything looked normal. That was exactly the problem.Auri was far too skilled at looking fine.That morning, Junior was playing in his baby chair near the dining table, kicking at the hanging toys and babbling happily to himself. Auri sat across from him with her laptop open, one hand typing revisions for a hotel decoration proposal, the other absentmindedly rocking the baby chair with her foot.Lucas came in from outside after a short jog, carrying coffee for himself and fresh juice for Auri. He stopped in the doorway and watched the scene for a long moment.“You’re working, parenting, and skipping breakfast all at
Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [121]
Morning arrived beneath a gray sky and damp air left behind by the rain before dawn. Junior had just fallen back asleep after feeding, and the house was still quiet. Auri stood in the kitchen slicing fruit, glancing now and then at the baby monitor on the counter. Lucas was outside in the backyard taking a work call, his voice faint through the glass door.The doorbell rang once, then twice.Auri looked up. It was too early for visitors. Gia usually let herself in without manners and without bothering with the bell. Couriers never came this early either. She wiped her hands and walked to the front door.When the intercom camera lit up, her breath caught for half a second.Valencia stood at the gate.She wore simple cream-colored clothes, far calmer than the glamorous image that had once clung to her. Her hair was neatly done, but her face looked tired. In her hands she carried a small handbag and a gift box wrapped in pale blue paper.Auri s
Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [120]
The second visit fell two weeks after the first meeting. This time, Auri did not spend the morning angry or restless the way she had before. She was simply quieter than usual. Junior had just finished his bath and was lying on his stomach on the soft mat in the family room, kicking his tiny legs and making satisfied little sounds.Lucas sat on the floor beside him, holding a cloud-shaped toy.“He’s stronger today,” he said.“He kicked you in the face five minutes ago,” Auri replied from the sofa.“That was a sign of love.”“That was a reflex.”Lucas glanced at the wall clock. “He’ll be here in ten minutes.”“I know.”“You’re calmer.”“I’m more tired.”Lucas smiled faintly. “Progress is still progress.”The doorbell rang exactly on time. Lucas got up and walked to the door. When
Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex! [119]
Night settled slowly over the house with the kind of calm that usually soothed Auri. The garden lights glowed softly beyond the windows, the bottle warmer hummed quietly in the kitchen, and Junior had just finished his bath, leaving his tiny body smelling clean and sweet of baby soap. Everything should have felt ordinary. Yet since Ethan’s visit that afternoon, her mind had not truly been still.She was folding a small blanket on the family room sofa when Lucas walked past carrying a basket of dry baby clothes. Tiny shirts, little towels, and socks so small they seemed impossible were piled in his arms.“You’ve been staring at that towel for three minutes,” he said without looking at her. “Did it insult your family?”Auri sighed. “I’m thinking.”“That’s more dangerous.”Lucas set the basket on the table and began folding the clothes one by one with surprising precision. Auri wa
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