Semua Bab Too Late to Win Me Back, Mr. Ex!: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Auri leaned back calmly in her seat. “At least now it’s clear… who the Harrow family really wants.”Anna’s discomfort deepened. “Auri, I never meant to—”“It’s okay,” Auri cut in gently. “This is actually better.”Her gaze sharpened as it settled on Anna. Then, without hesitation, she looked at Valencia as well. “If someone has already taken over my role so well, I don’t need to feel guilty anymore.”Valencia’s expression tightened instantly. “Watch what you’re saying!” she snapped. “You’re still Ethan’s wife.”“For now… yes,” Auri replied calmly.Valencia stepped closer. “Do you think marriage is a game? Something you can walk in and out of whenever you like?”Auri’s expression didn’t change. “I didn’t leave without a reason.”

At the office, the atmosphere shifted the moment Ethan walked in.His stride was fast, his expression rigid, his jaw already tight before he even passed through the main doors. A few staff members who had been about to greet him immediately thought better of it. They lowered their heads and returned to their work without a word.Rick was already waiting outside Ethan’s office; several folders clutched in his hands.“Mr. Ethan, the distribution team is waiting in the conference room. Mr. Frans arrived fifteen minutes ago.”Ethan stopped right in front of him. His gaze was cold, heavy with restrained emotion.“I told you,” he said quietly, his voice sharp enough to cut, “to postpone all my meetings today.”Rick swallowed. The documents in his hands suddenly felt damp with sweat.“But, sir… this one can’t be delayed. The western distribution team is holding shipments until a de

“What do you think that man was doing at our shop?” Gia asked, her brows knitting in confusion as the car rolled away from the hospital and headed toward the flower shop where they worked.Thankfully, nothing serious happened to Auri.“I have no idea,” Auri murmured, staring out the window.“Maybe he’s planning to place a huge order this Friday.” Gia grinned, clearly entertained by the idea. Who wouldn’t want a large order from a loyal customer—especially one like him?“Maybe.” Auri tried to sound casual, but the unease inside her wouldn’t settle. There was a reason for it. That man—the one who always bought ten lilies—was the same man who had defended her at the café. They hadn’t exchanged many words, yet the way he had looked at her lingered.It unsettled her.As if there were questions hanging in the air between them—questions neither of them had dared to ask.The car pulled into the flower shop’s parking area not long after. Gia parked and immediately moved to help Auri out, despi

[Anna: Peanut Café, 11 a.m. I really hope you’ll come.]Auri read the message again, even though she already knew every word by heart.She didn’t want to respond. And yet…“How long are you going to keep staring at your phone?” Gia asked, arranging the hydrangeas into neat bundles. “Have you decided whether you’re meeting her or not?”Auri let out a long breath.“Like I asked yesterday—what’s the point of seeing her?” Gia clicked her tongue and paused what she was doing, fixing Auri with a searching look. “Are you going?”Auri fell silent for a moment. “I don’t like the idea of meeting her again,” she admitted quietly. “But… maybe this is the right time to have a serious conversation with her.”Gia walked over to Auri’s worktable, leaning against it. “Yeah, I think you should. Fi

Even though she tried to shove the irritation aside, it clung stubbornly to her chest.Auri walked back to the shop faster than usual, her steps sharp against the pavement. She pushed the glass door open a little harder than necessary, and the small bell above it rang out in a bright, jarring chime.Gia, who had been arranging small potted plants on the front shelf, immediately turned around. “That was quick. Wasn’t your meeting at eleven?”Auri placed her bag on the chair near her worktable. She grabbed a bottle of water, taking a long sip as if she could wash down the frustration burning in her throat. Then she forced herself to sit, to breathe, to settle before continuing her work.“There was nothing to talk about.”Gia frowned, suspicion flickering in her eyes. “She didn’t show up… or she canceled on you at the last minute?”Auri simply smiled.“Oh, come on! That woman h