Semua Bab You Want Me Back, Don't You?: Bab 31 - Bab 40

“Everything has been set now.” The lawyer muttered as he handed Anaya the documents.Nervously, she took the papers in her hands, reading through the lines to make sure she wasn’t missing anything. She froze in her seat when it all dawned on her. The trust fund was finally hers!“Is this real?” Anaya breathed out, turning to Henry who was seated next to her. “It’s really mine?” “According to James, yes.” Henry nodded his head.Anaya beamed, unable to contain her excitement. When Henry called from work to come to a law firm, she was confused, not knowing what he wanted to do.She got here and was surprised to see Mr. Jetkins, her mother’s lawyer, and James Crowther, Henry’s lawyer, having a heated discussion. There, Henry explained everything to her.He spoke with his lawyer who told him there was a provision for securing her inheritance when there was a threat or risk to the property. And Mr. Jetkins agreed to this. Her mother had provided a clause where she could claim the trust fun

Anaya’s body went tense as soon as Henry’s lips touched hers. She didn’t know what to do so she sat there, motionless and confused. Her heart was racing like she ran a marathon and goosebumps filled her skin. She had thought about this moment for weeks now. What it would feel like to kiss Henry.In all the scenarios she cooked up in her head, she hadn’t expected him to initiate the kiss. Wanting to revel in the moment, she leaned closer to respond to the kiss but she was left bare and cold suddenly.“Fuck!” Henry cursed under his breath as he pulled away from her. He got to his feet, letting out a series of profanities.Anaya stayed there, momentarily bedazzled at how fast everything went. One second, they were kissing and the next, they were not. She gazed up at Henry, even more bewildered by his behaviour. Why was he so angry?“Henry–”“No.” Henry shook his head, cutting her off. “I-I am sorry for what happened. I didn’t mean it.”Anaya grimaced at his words. He didn’t mean it? So,

Anaya whirled around with shock when she heard Henry’s voice from behind. He was standing by the door, his face contouring into what seemed like anger and confusion.“I said what are you doing here, Anaya?” Henry bellowed and Anaya unconsciously took a step back.“I–I…” Words couldn’t form in her mouth and she stuttered uncontrollably. “Who on earth gave you permission to step in here?”“What is this room?” She asked even though she already knew what it was. She just wanted to hear him say it.“It’s none of your business. Just leave.” Henry’s tone was guarded and dismissive.“None of my business? I am your wife, Henry. Don’t you think I should know if you still have her pictures and items in the same house I live in?” Anaya narrowed her eyes, fury overtaking her sadness now.Henry scoffed under his breath. “You constantly remind me not to nose pick in your business but what are you doing now? Sneaking into the attic almost like a thief.” Anaya blanched at his words, finding it hard

Anaya sat by the window in the cafe a few blocks away from her office. It has been a few days since she left Henry’s house and no matter how hard she tried to lie to herself, she felt…lonely.She cried a lot the first day she returned to her apartment. She was thankful her rent wasn’t due and she hadn’t sold all her furniture yet. She had been too lazy to do it since she got married to Henry and it was coming in handy now.The next day, she realized she couldn’t continue to mull over something that didn’t even have a label. Henry was simply being nice to her and she had taken those gestures to mean something else. She was the one at fault here, not him.She tried not to think too much about Henry and instead, her head was filled with thoughts of Ryle and how he must be coping without her. She knew Stella would take good care of him but her heart still ached each time she remembered how devastated he was when she was leaving the house.He always refused to eat each time he was upset. Sh

“I don’t know, girl, but his late wife’s items in the same house?” Daisy shuddered. “Sounds like a creep to me.” “He’s not…a creep.” Anaya answered and Daisy gave her a look as if she couldn’t believe she was defending Henry. “He just loves her very deeply and still respects her. You don’t easily forget the mother of your first child.”“Are you seriously defending him right now, Anaya? He kicked you out of the house!” Daisy whispered and Anaya was thankful no one was looking in their direction.“Correction, I left the house on my own accord.” “But he didn’t stop you!” Daisy retorted.“That’s true but…” Anaya shook her head. “Can we not talk about this now, Daisy?” Anaya sighed, turning towards the guests who were already at the hall.Today was the launch of her newest product and she was only able to do this thanks to the huge amount of investment from Yara and her husband. The event was just starting out and a few guests were already at the venue.“Sure, I was just terribly worried