Semua Bab Is Mr. CEO Our Daddy? Ex-Husband Returns As My Patient: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Alex rolled the car to a stop when he spotted an ice cream truck parked in front of a restaurant. His gaze slid over to Sophia, who was already looking at the truck too.“I believe you’d prefer this over any kind of ice cream from a supermarket.” He said.Sophia’s attention shifted back to him, and she subconsciously bit her lips. “Actually, I’d prefer any.”Yeah, right. He was certain she wanted this instead. He did recall how much she loved truck ice creams back when they were in high school. Alex clicked his seat belt and did the same with hers before they both stepped outside at the same time.It was only when they came out that he realized there was a line of about ten people before them. He walked beside Sophia, who finally noticed too, “There’s a line.” She slowed to a stop.“Yeah,” Alex muttered, glancing down at her.Sophia didn't want to stay in a line under the hot, scorching sun just to get an ice cream, so she pressed her lips tightly, “Let’s just get it from a supermark

By the time they finally left the school premises, both Adeline and Aiden, who were sitting at the back, were already tired, and Adeline was already dozing off. Sophia glanced up at the rearview mirror to see Aiden, who was staring out the window while Addie’s head was resting on his shoulders.Her shift for the day hadn't ended yet, which meant she still had to return to the hospital and wouldn’t be able to spend time with the twins. On such a rare occasion when Alex was there, she would have loved for them to spend some time together.Sophia pressed her lips into a thin line and spared Alex a glance, and her gaze dropped to their fingers, which were intertwined with each other. She wasn’t sure when Alex had held her and intertwined their fingers, but despite his eyes, which were on the road, and his attention on driving, he was absentmindedly rubbing his thumb over her index finger.Clearing her throat, she was just about to say something, but Alex's phone rang out loud in the car, j

When Sophia finished showering, she wore a brown tee with black sweatpants before packing her blonde hair into a loose bun as she stepped out of her room and walked down the stairs.She hadn’t even gotten to the living room yet when she heard Adeline’s soft giggle. A small smile tipped her lips as she glanced around the large space, expecting to find Alex and the kids, but they weren’t in the living room.Sophia made her way to the kitchen, but just before she could get to the door, the front door was opened from outside. With a deep frown, she glanced over to see who it was, and a relieved sigh escaped her lips when she saw that it was none other than Olivia, holding a basket of fruits in her hands. She looked like she had just returned from the grocery store.“Hi, Olivia,” Sophia greeted with a warm smile.Olivia looked up immediately, and her eyes landed on Sophia. She greeted back with her shoulders sagging in relief, “I saw an unfamiliar car parked outside, and I was wondering if

A frown settled on Alex’s brows at her words; he didn’t quite get what she meant at first, but slowly he did, and his expression fell hopelessly. “Sophia…” She raised her hand to stop him from saying anything. “Don’t worry, I understand. You have to go regardless of whatever I say anyway.” She looked like she had resigned completely. Alex stepped forward, shaking his head. “If I don’t go, she’s going to show up here and cause a scene.” “Elena will be there, right?” Sophia said softly, wrapping her fingers on a loose rope from her sweatpants. Alex said immediately, “Yes, but I’m not going there for her.” Sophia chuckled, “Well, that’s the person your mom wants you to be there for. And you know that.” Alex brushed his fingers through his hair. “You know there’s nothing between Elena and me. She’s just someone I’ve known for a long time. And someone I grew up with. It has never been more than that,” he explained, watching the way Sophia tried to hide her gaze away from him.

“I know,” he said quickly. “I know that. And I’m not here to make excuses. I’m just—” He released a deep breath, pressing a palm to the wall beside her. “I’m here because I can’t lose you, and I knew stepping out to go for the damn dinner I don’t even want to attend would make the gap between us burn thinner.” His hand came to her jaw before sliding to her nape, gently making her look back at him. “I can’t lose this,” he confessed. “I’d rather have your anger than your silence or resignation. I’d rather stand here and take every word you throw at me for being such a coward and even making you and the kids an option.” Sophia clenched her jaw, her eyes stinging. She hated how her emotions betrayed her. How the tears she tried to bury began to rise. “Alex…” she whispered, her voice trembling despite her effort. “I am tired. I’m so tired of doing this dance with you. Of building something only for it to crumble every time life shakes us.” Alex’s gaze remained steady on her; fear c