Semua Bab Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex!: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Auri frowned. “What do you mean?”“What if they’ve been seeing each other behind your back?” Gia said carefully. “And Anna is pregnant. Ethan wouldn’t just abandon her if that were the case. So maybe… they created this whole situation. A story. A performance.”The words left Auri completely still. For a long moment, she didn’t react at all.Then Gia forced a small, uneasy smile. “Ah, maybe I’ve been watching too many dramas. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I was just talking nonsense.”“No,” Auri said softly. A small laugh escaped her, brittle and humorless. “Damn.”She squeezed her eyes shut and pressed her fingers to her temples, as if she could massage the chaos out of her mind—one thought at a time.Gia frowned. “Why are you laughing?”“It’s nothing—really.” Auri looked at her intently now. “Do you remember that day I came to the shop way too early? I was there the whole day, but I barely did anything. I just kept drifting off.”Gia nodded quickly.“I thought about the same

The car moved steadily through the crowded streets of Bellmont. The engine hummed softly, but the heavy metal music Auri kept playing filled the entire cabin with sharp, pounding noise.In the back seat, Anna shifted restlessly.“Ethan… it’s too loud,” she complained again, pressing one hand to her temple. “It’s giving me a headache.”Ethan glanced at her through the rearview mirror. “Auri, could you turn it down a little?”Auri didn’t respond right away. Her hand remained near the audio panel, but the volume didn’t change. Her eyes stayed fixed ahead, her face calm—almost expressionless.“Auri, did you hear me?” Ethan asked again.This time, she gave him a brief sideways glance.“Didn’t I say our baby is calm?” she replied flatly. “Then other complaints shouldn’t be a problem, right?”From the back, Anna let out a long breath. “I really can’t take it anymore. My stomach has been feeling uncomfortable for a while too.”Ethan looked at her again in the mirror. “Anna, try adjusting your

Auri turned toward him. “Good afternoon. How can I help you?”The man hesitated. “Um… my usual order?”Auri blinked in confusion for a moment, then realized dawned.“Ah—the ten lilies gentleman?”Her words drew a faint smile from him. “Yes. I’d like to pick them up now.”“Would you mind waiting for a moment? I haven’t prepared them yet.”The man glanced at the watch on his wrist, considered briefly, then nodded.“Thank you,” Auri said, a touch of energy returning to her voice.She went to the cooling rack and carefully took out the flowers. But as she trimmed the stems, her hand slipped slightly.“Ah—”The tip of the scissors caught her finger. A thin line of blood appeared immediately.“You’re hurt?” the man asked, stepping closer.“It’s nothing,” Auri said quickly.“No, wait.” He took a tissue from the table and handed it to her. “Press this first.”Auri accepted it. “Thank you.”The man studied her face for a few seconds before speaking again, his tone gentle. “If you’re not feelin

Anna cleared her throat softly before speaking.“If you’re still upset about the cake I gave you, I’m sorry—even though it wasn’t my fault. I didn’t know you had a severe peanut allergy. If I had known—”“Ah, since you brought that up,” Auri cut in, her gaze shifting slowly toward Anna. “I already reminded you when I came back from the hospital, didn’t I?”Her eyes were sharp now—steady, unflinching, without the slightest trace of doubt.“Then why are you still so comfortable staying here?”Anna looked startled for a moment, then forced a small smile. “Auri, I don’t intend to trouble you any longer than necessary. I just—”“What?” Auri interrupted, her voice flat. “Waiting until this house truly becomes yours?”Ethan let out a breath. “Auri, can we not—”“And you,” Auri turned her attention to him. “Are you ignoring my request? Is it really that difficult for you to ask your precious friend to leave our home?”“Auri,” Anna interjected quickly. She even stepped closer, gently reaching

“Ma’am, I’ve prepared some beef soup for you. Please try to eat, even if it’s just a little.”Ms. Sonia’s voice made Auri lift her gaze toward the bedroom door.“Just leave it on the table, Ms. Sonia. And thank you for making it for me.”Sonia stepped inside slowly. Relief softened her expression when she saw Auri sitting upright, resting comfortably against the headboard.When Auri had come home earlier that afternoon, Sonia had been ready to welcome her with warmth and excitement. But the moment she saw the way Auri walked into the house, she swallowed that greeting.Tears had been streaming down Auri’s face. Her steps were unsteady, as if she were holding back pain. When Sonia tried to help, Auri had gently refused.And since then, she hadn’t left her room once. It was very different from the other two who had come in not long after—who seemed cheerful, as if nothing had ha