Semua Bab Chasing After My Ex-Husband : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Grayson’s Office Lena snapped out of her imaginations as her fingers tightened around her purse as she stood in front of Grayson’s desk. The weight of his cold stare pressed down on her, making it harder to breathe.He didn’t speak right away.Instead, he leaned back in his chair, watching her with those sharp blue eyes that once held warmth, but not anymore.Not for her.“Let me get this straight,” he said, his voice calm but laced with something sharp. “You want me to pretend like nothing happened? To sit at the same table with your mother, smile, and play the role of the perfect husband?” Lena’s chest tightened. “Just for one dinner.”Grayson let out a slow, mocking laugh.“One dinner?” He repeated, shaking his head. “You really think it’s that simple?”Lena bit her lip. “It’s important to her.”He scoffed. “Of course, it is. And what about me, Lena? Or do my feelings not matter?”His words hit her like a slap.She had expected him to be distant, maybe even annoyed, but this was

The night air was cool as Lena and Grayson walked out of her mother’s house. The dinner had gone smoothly, or at least, that’s how it must have seemed to everyone else. But inside, Lena felt like she could barely breathe.Her grandfather’s words still echoed in her head."Once you make a vow, you don’t break it."She stole a glance at Grayson. His face was unreadable, his steps calm as they headed toward the car. He had played the role of a perfect husband all night. But now, the act was over.And so was their time together.Grayson unlocked the car, pulling open the driver’s door. Lena hesitated for a second before sliding into the passenger seat. The silence between them was heavy, stretching as he started the engine and pulled out of the driveway.The road was dark, streetlights casting faint glows over the pavement. Lena shifted, pressing the knitted sweater against her lap.It was time to say something.Anything.“Thanks for coming,” she said softly, keeping her eyes on the road

Lena decided to take a quick shower and go to bed, trying not to let any of the days event get to her. It had been a stressful journey today, but she had one goal and she was going to achieve that, from tomorrow, right now, she needed a good night's rest.NEXT MORNINGLena woke up as soon as her alarm rang, she stood up from her bed and went straight to her bathroom to have a bathe, after that, she sat in front of her vanity table and applied a light makeup on her face before proceeding to pick out an outfit for the day from her closet.She chose a crisp white blouse with pearl buttons, pairing it with high-waisted black trousers. She slipped into nude heels and added a silver watch for a touch of elegance. A black blazer completed her professional look.Glancing at herself one last time in the mirror, she picked up her black Chanel bag and walked out of her room, shutting the door behind her. As she walked inside the living room, she glanced at her kitchen with a sigh.She wasn't rea

The day passed quickly as Lena worked on the proposal. She barely looked up from her screen, fingers moving fast on the keyboard.She didn’t realize it was already night until Arianna showed up at her door.“I’m heading home,” Arianna said, voice soft. “You should too. It’s late.”Lena blinked at the clock. 9:23 PM.“I’ll leave soon,” Lena said, shutting her laptop.Arianna gave her a worried look but nodded. “Take care,” she said before walking out.Lena stretched her arms with a tired sigh. Her back ached from sitting all day. She turned off her computer, grabbed her jacket from the back of her chair, and slipped it on. Then, she picked up her handbag and carefully shut her office door behind her.The office wasn’t empty. A few workers were still finishing their tasks. They greeted her as she passed, and she gave them a small smile, nodding back.When Lena stepped outside, the cool night air brushed against her face. She closed her eyes for a second, letting the breeze calm her raci

When Lena arrived back at her company, her heart finally felt a little lighter. She walked through the hallway, her heels clicking softly against the tiles. Some workers were still at their desks, typing away or chatting quietly as they finished their tasks for the day."Good afternoon, Ma'am," one of the workers greeted, giving a small bow.Lena smiled, waving a little. "Good afternoon. Keep up the good work."Another worker peeked up from her computer. "Welcome back, Ma'am. How did it go?"Lena paused for a second, her lips tugging into a gentle smile. "It went well, thank you," she said, her voice warm.The worker’s face brightened. "That’s a relief! We were all hoping for the best."Lena gave her a slight nod before continuing toward Arianna’s office. She knew her secretary had been feeling guilty, and she wanted to ease her mind. They had secured the spot, barely, but they had it, and that was what mattered.When she reached Arianna’s door, Lena knocked softly."Come in," Arianna