《Billionaire's Regret: Chasing His Ex Wife Back 》全部章節：第 131 章 - 第 140 章

Vanessa watched her kids play on the couch before deciding it was time to start the day properly. She stood, clapping her hands softly to get their attention, and she did.“Alright, you two,” she said with a warm smile. “It’s time for a bath.”Emma and Ethan looked up, their faces lighting up.“Are there going to be bubbles?” Emma asked, bouncing in her seat.“Of course,” Vanessa said, reaching for their hands. “Come on, let’s go.” Vanessa said, her face full of smiles.She led them into the large bathroom and turned on the faucet, adjusting the water until it was just right. As the tub began filling, she added bubble bath. The water quickly foamed, and the kids cheered.Ethan leaned over the tub, poking at the bubbles with a grin. “So many bubbles!” He grinned, excited.Vanessa laughed. “Alright, no splashing yet. Let’s get you both undressed first.” She smiled.After helping them out of their pajamas, she lifted them one by one into the tub. They immediately started playing with the

Vanessa stirred the pot of pasta sauce, the aroma of tomatoes and garlic filling the small kitchen. She glanced at the table where the kids’ plates were already set, each one decorated with colorful napkins to keep things cheerful. She’d decided to make something simple but comforting, a meal everyone could enjoy together.Behind her, Emma and Ethan were busy with their coloring books, occasionally arguing over which colors to use. Riccardo sat on the couch, watching them with a relaxed expression, his tie loosened slightly.Vanessa stepped out of the kitchen and called out, “Riccardo, could you keep an eye on the kids? I need to make a quick call.”He nodded. “Of course.”Vanessa smiled gratefully and slipped into the bedroom to grab her phone. She scrolled through her contacts and tapped on Emily’s name first. Riccardo had repaired her phone for her earlier and given it back to her.The phone rang twice before Emily picked up. “Ms. Rodriguez?”“Emily, how are you? Are you nearby?”“

Vanessa rubbed her temples as she walked down the hallway towards her bedroom. The week's exhaustion weighed heavily on her shoulders. It wasn’t just work or the endless tasks waiting for her, it felt like the universe was piling one problem on top of another, daring her to collapse. But she refused to let it win. Not tonight. She would push through, like she has always done.Once inside her room, she kicked off her shoes and sank onto the edge of her bed, the mattress dipping under her weight. The soft glow of the bedside lamp cast a warm light on the familiar space. She grabbed her phone from the nightstand and hesitated for a moment, her thumb hovering over Riccardo’s name in her messages. They’d already discussed the case earlier, but something gnawed at her. She needed to be sure he was on it.Taking a deep breath, she typed out a short message.'Just checking in on the case. Have there been any updates?' She typed.Her finger tapped send before she could second-guess herself. Th

Vanessa decided to step out of her hotel room after ensuring her tasks for the day were completed. She took a deep breath, smoothing down the hem of her blouse as she walked toward the door. It was quiet in the hallway, the faint hum of the hotel’s central air conditioning the only sound. Vanessa twisted the doorknob and opened the door, only to find Diego standing there, his tall figure a calm but imposing presence.“Diego,” she said softly, her voice steady. She wasn’t surprised to see him; his unwavering dedication to her safety had become a comforting constant.“Ma’am,” Diego acknowledged, giving her a small nod. His sharp eyes scanned the hallway even as he stood still, his stance radiating readiness.“Thank you,” Vanessa said, her words carrying more weight than she let on. She knew Diego wouldn’t take any chances after everything that had happened. His vigilance meant more to her than she could express.Diego’s lips twitched into the barest hint of a smile. “Just doing my job.”

Dressed in a blue floral gown, Juliet stood on the balcony, letting the morning breeze brush against her face. The scent of blooming flowers mixed with the faint aroma of fresh coffee from the kitchen below. She leaned on the railing, her fingers tracing its cold, smooth surface as she gazed at the quiet street below. The world seemed peaceful, yet her thoughts were far from calm.A soft noise behind her made her turn slightly, but before she could react, a light tap on her shoulder made her jump. She spun around, her hand flying to her chest. Romeo was dressed in a cooperate outfit, obviously getting ready for the day's job."Oh my gosh, Romeo! Stop sneaking up on me like that!" she exclaimed, her voice breathy from the scare.Romeo smirked, his brown eyes twinkling with amusement. "You should have gotten used to it by now," he said, crossing his arms casually.Juliet rolled her eyes and let out an annoyed groan. "Whatever," she muttered, brushing her hair out of her face. She straig