Semua Bab Mr. CEO, Your Ex-Wife Is Absolutely Killing It in the Research World!: Bab 1 - Bab 10

At 8:00 p.m., Felix walked through the door, holding Mia’s hand. Miranda looked up to see her daughter skipping in, her twin braids bouncing, a new pink bunny plush clutched in her arms.As Miranda stepped forward, wanting to hug her, Mia suddenly pushed her away with both hands, pouting.“Hmph. I don’t want Mommy to hold me.”Miranda froze, her arms still halfway outstretched.Felix crouched down beside Mia, his voice gentle. “Mia.”Mia’s lips trembled as she turned away and buried herself in Felix’s arms, eyes turning red with frustration and tears.A sharp bitterness twisted in Miranda’s chest. Her five-year-old daughter had been quietly influenced and almost brainwashed by Xena for three years. That was her fault. She didn’t blame Mia.Swallowing hard, Miranda turned to Mrs. Young. “Please get Mia ready for a bath later.”“Yes, ma’am,” Mrs. Young replied.The moment Miranda walked away, laughter echoed from the living room—Mia’s joyful giggles blending with Felix’s low, af

Miranda was the first parent to arrive at the classroom that afternoon. She had dressed up with care, making Mia beam with pride as she came skipping out, backpack in hand.“This is my mommy!” she announced happily to her classmates.Miranda smiled and scooped her up. “You did great today, sweetie.”Back home, Mia had already asked Mrs. Young to prepare all the ingredients for cookies and cake. She trailed after Miranda, excited to watch her mom bake. The smell of almond cookies soon filled the living room, warm and sweet.“I want a cookie!” Mia clapped her hands eagerly.“They’ll be ready soon,” Miranda said with a laugh, then deliberately dabbed a little flour on her own cheek.Mia spotted it right away. She didn’t say anything at first and just ran off to grab a tissue. Then she tugged at Miranda’s sleeve.“Mommy, there’s flour on your face. I’ll wipe it off for you.”Miranda bent down, pretending to be surprised. “Oh, really?”As Mia carefully wiped her face, Miranda’s eye

Miranda had agreed to come along, but clearly, Felix planned to spend time comforting Xena.Just then, an elderly figure with silvery white hair stepped up from the sunroom. It was Felix’s grandmother.“Mira, you’re here,” she said warmly.“Hi, Grandma.” Miranda greeted her affectionately. After the wedding, Mrs. Gibson Sr. had always treated her well.“Oh my, Mia’s getting so tall! Great-Grandma can’t even lift you anymore!” Mrs. Gibson Sr. said with a loving smile as she watched her great-granddaughter run around.After the eighteen-hour flight, Miranda was feeling worn out. With Mia happily playing with her grandmother and great-grandmother, she didn’t want to interrupt. She took a shower and stayed in the room to rest.By 11 p.m., Mia was still bursting with energy. Miranda forced herself to stay awake and sat with her in the upstairs sitting area. Before long, Felix joined them, dressed in a soft cotton pajama set. As soon as he sat down, Mia climbed into his lap.“Daddy, p

“Felix, come here. I want to introduce someone to you,” Hayden said, motioning him over.Felix followed Hayden to where Miranda was standing with James. Hayden raised his brows in surprise. “Mrs. Gibson, you two know each other?”Miranda offered a polite smile. “Yes, we know each other.”Hayden said with a chuckle. “Well then, I’ll skip the formalities. Felix, this is James Moore—Professor Craven’s most prized student and a rising star in the medical field.”Felix’s expression shifted to one of interest. There was a hint of respect in his eyes as he extended his hand. “Mr. Moore, nice to meet you. I’m Felix Gibson.”“Likewise.” James gave him a measured glance as their hands briefly clasped and released.Then he turned to Miranda. “It was lovely seeing you again.” With a courteous nod, James excused himself.Felix watched him walk away, his gaze lingering for a moment before settling on Miranda again. She started toward the bar for another juice, but just as she stepped away,

Back then, Susan had opposed her son’s marriage. In her eyes, someone as outstanding as Felix deserved an equally accomplished wife. Instead, he ended up with a woman who lacked ambition and was content to be supported. Susan couldn’t help feeling her son had settled for less.Suddenly, Xena stood and took a small, elegant gift box from her bag. She walked over to Mia and said sweetly, “Mia, I brought you a little present.”Mia’s eyes lit up. “What is it?”“Why don’t you open it and see?” Xena replied with a smile.Xena leaned in close as she handed Mia the gift, and the faint scent of her perfume drifted toward Miranda. It was the same fragrance Felix always seemed to carry on him. Miranda glanced up. Xena was standing beside Felix, leaning down with one hand extended. As she bent over, her arm brushed lightly against his shoulder.Miranda turned her face away and quietly sipped her tea.Mia unwrapped the box and gasped. “Wow! I love it!”Inside the box was a delicate crystal