Lahat ng Kabanata ng Ex-husband Regrets: I married a Billionaire Single-Dad: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

AVERYI DROVE TO the address of the penthouse in a few minutes. The penthouse was in an estate in the richer side of town, and all the houses looked alike, only identifiable by the small numbers in front of each house.I parked by nunber 13, which was the number on the address. I put in the security access code at the front door, and the door opened.If I were not so drained emotionally and physically, I would have been in awe at how magnificent the house was, but now, all I wanted was to soak in a hot tub and wish all my problems would dissolve away.I dropped my comfort pillow on a couch and found a bathroom. As I fixed a bath for myself, I tried to take my mind away from my encounter with Dante, and my situationship with Nick. A small moan escaped my lips as I sank into the steaming tub. I closed my eyes as the stress left my body and I relaxed.After feeling a bit more like a human being, I got out and dried myself with a towel I found in the closet. The whole house felt unused an

-AVERY-I ROLLED AWAKE slowly. I was disoriented for the first few seconds because my surroundings were unfamiliar. Then the events of yesterday came flooding back. Dante, stalking me to my house, and how I had scooped up in Adam's penthouse.I rubbed my eyes and yawned as I stood up to go and wash up.When I went down for breakfast, I met Adam in the kitchen."I'm an early morning person," he said apologetically, handing me a hot cup of black coffee."Me too," I said and thanked him for the coffee."Did you sleep well?" He asked. "I know yesterday was eventful for you."I nodded. "I did. I'm sorry for intruding on you and Emily's time together. She told me you had made elaborate plans to spend the weekend together.""I did make plans," He nodded. "But she chose to be here for you. And I chose to be with her. So it's not your fault."I sighed and took small sips from the cup."You look like you're going out," he said to me. "Work?"I shook my head. "It is the weekend, and I don't have

ADRIANOADRIANO LOOKED AROUND the park in distaste. "There is nowhere for me to park," he muttered. He had never been to this side of the city before."You'll find one," Avery said, getting out. "But before then, I and Iris will go ahead. Meet us later." She took Iris's hand, and before Adriano could argue, they walked away.He sat back and watched them, noticing a slight bounce in Iris's walk. She was excited for this.After almost 10 minutes of driving around slowly, he finally found a place where he paid to park his car before heading to look for Avery and Iris.Children were playing around in the park, some people were walking their dogs, and the whole place was lively.He quickly found Avery and Iris on a bench. Iris had ice cream all around her mouth. He was shocked, but pleased."I never knew she liked ice cream," he muttered as he walked by Avery and used a napkin to wipe Iris' mouth."She is a child," Avery answered. "All children love ice cream." Her tongue flicked out at th

-AVERY-THE DOOR BEHIND me opened, snapping me from the bubble that had enveloped me and Adriano. I turned around, and Emily was standing a few feet away with a mischievous glint in her eyes.I took a step away from Adriano as he cleared his throat. "I will see you tomorrow, Doctor," he said in a low voice.Before I could say anything, he got into his car, gave me a discreet wink and drove away.Emily coughed subtly. I turned to look at her. She had her arms propped on her hips and was looking at me with a smirk."There's nothing to tell, Emily," I muttered, pushing past her and going into the house."Oh yeah?" She hopped behind me. "Care to tell me why it looked like you and Adriano Mancini were about to make out in front of the house?""That's not true!" I snapped.She chuckled and said, "I could show you the door camera.""No, thanks," I muttered.She sat down beside me and took my hand. "How are you faring, Avery?"I sighed. "You saw the news,""I did," she replied. "I think every

AVERY"AVERY, HAVE YOU seen the news?" Emily's voice blasted through my phone speaker as soon as I picked up her call."Huh? No." I frowned. "I don't have TV in my office."She chuckled. "Who is talking about TV?" She asked. "Nobody watches TV these days.""You just said something about the news," I muttered."I mean social media blogs!" She answered. "Or you don't have access to your phone now?" Her tone was sarcastic."I am trying to get work done before I head back home," I answered. It had been a slow day since Adriano left my skin tingling with his proposal."If you're not going to check the internet, I will do it for you. After all, what are friends for?" Emily cut into my thoughts."I don't have the time to dabble in gossip now, Emily," I sighed. "Perhaps we could do it later.""Even if the gossip is about you?" She asked.My blood ran cold, and I stiffened. "What did you say?" I asked."The gossip, Avery," She said. "It is about you and Mr Mancini.""That's not possible," I ga