All Chapters of Divorce and Regret: Chasing My Famous Lawyer Ex-Wife: Chapter 21 - Chapter 27

Brandon’s POVNatalie was definitely tipsy. I don’t know if it was the wine, the music, or just the way the night turned out, but something about her seemed lighter... less guarded.She talked more in the car than I’d heard her speak all week. Fast, animated, even laughing at things that weren’t that funny. Not that I minded. Drunk Natalie was… adorable. She even used her hands when she talked, like she had too many words and not enough space in her mouth to hold them all.I couldn’t stop smiling.And I couldn’t stop thinking about the moment I saw her walk into the ballroom earlier.I didn’t expect her to show up. She turned me down at the restaurant, and I didn’t push it.I figured maybe I’d screwed up again, or maybe she just didn’t want to be anywhere near me unless it was about work.But then she walked in.Dark red dress. Mask. Lipstick that made it really hard to look away.Damn! I’ve never seen anyone prettier. It was like getting a gift I’d been waiting for, but forgot I wan

Natalie’s POVPierre and I ended our little sightseeing walk with a quiet dinner at a café tucked between old buildings that smelled like pastries and rain. He was easy to be around. Polite, curious, and not overly chatty... which I appreciated. For the most part, I managed to keep my thoughts off Brandon.Well… mostly.“Want to see something funny?” Pierre asked while we were waiting for dessert.“Sure,” I said, trying not to sound too flat.He pulled out his phone and flipped to an album full of a ridiculously fluffy white dog wearing little costumes.. pirate, bumblebee, a tiny beret.I burst out laughing. “You really dressed him up like a baguette?”Pierre grinned. “It was Halloween. He didn’t enjoy it, but the internet did.”I found myself smiling without effort. “I needed that.”“I figured.”We walked back, still talking about his dog, and for a brief moment, I felt… lighter. Until I spotted two very familiar figures up ahead.Brandon and Vivian.He had his hands in his pockets,

Natalie’s POVI didn’t plan to visit the hospital, but something kept bugging me, so I ended up going anyway.Pierre met me in the lobby. He looked a little surprised to see me, but not in a bad way.“Mr. York stayed with her all night,” he said as we stepped into the elevator. “He really cares about her.”I didn’t answer. Just nodded. I didn’t want to assume anything but when the doors opened and I saw them from the hallway, I couldn’t ignore the way she was leaning on him. Then slowly, her hands wrapped around him.And he didn’t pull away.Something sharp twisted in my chest.It wasn’t the first time I’d seen him hug another woman. Not the first time I’d told myself it didn’t matter.But this one felt different.And somehow… the pain cut deeper.When Brandon noticed us standing there, he straightened and gently moved his hand away. Vivian smiled like she’d just won the lottery. Her cheeks were pink, and her eyes were soft, the kind of look you give someone when you know they stayed