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After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back Chapter 982
"Now?" Maria asked, her voice betraying a hint of nervousness.Sidney raised an eyebrow in surprise. She was nervous?Seeing her reaction brought a sudden sense of excitement to his heart. "You’ve met my mom before. You know she’s a kind person. She’ll treat you really well.""I know." Maria nodded. She was well aware that Ruth was warm and gentle, always smiling when they spoke. She enjoyed talking with her and always felt a comforting warmth in her presence, though she couldn’t quite put it into words.But that was then. Now, things were different. Her role had changed, and with it came new anxieties."I think I need to prepare myself," Maria admitted.Sidney nodded with understanding. "That’s fine. We’re not in a rush. We have plenty of time."Maria let out a small sigh of relief.When they got home, the day’s events had left her feeling drained. After a relaxing shower, she lay down, her mind swirling with a mix of thoughts. Sidney climbed into bed, wrapping his arms around he
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back Chapter 983
That evening, when Sidney came home, Maria shared the news with him.Sidney was stunned! After all, there had been some tension between him and Lucas in the past, especially due to the somewhat complicated relationship he had with Aveline. Sidney never expected Lucas to give them such a generous wedding gift—it was completely unexpected.But Maria was thrilled. "It’s a gift from the boss; we have to accept it. Are you off tomorrow? Let’s go check out the house."If they liked it, they could move in right away. If not, they could always sell it and find something else."Sure," Sidney agreed, pushing aside his mixed thoughts.That night, neither of them got much rest. By the time they left the house the next day, it was nearly noon.When they arrived at the gated villa community, the security measures were extremely strict. The guards required registration, and they even needed to input their identity information.Maria appreciated this level of security.Sitting in the car, she sugge
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Diana left the hospital and went to a small shop across from the hospital entrance. She ordered a plate of pasta but barely touched it.As the sky darkened, Sidney and Maria finally emerged after spending almost two hours inside. Seeing them, Diana immediately stood up, ready to move at any moment. Her eyes, filled with jealousy, turned red as she stared at Sidney and Maria. The way she looked at Sidney was filled with bitterness and pain. That man was truly despicable!It seemed like Sidney said something to Maria before walking off into the distance. Diana’s eyes lit up at the sight and she quickly ran over, grabbing Maria's hand and pulling her in the opposite direction.Caught off guard, Maria stumbled slightly, nearly falling. Seeing who it was, Maria furrowed her brows and forcefully yanked her hand free."What are you doing?"Diana looked at her. "I have something to tell you about Sidney. Do you want to hear it?"Maria replied, "Then just say it. Why are you pulling me?"Dia
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"Oh? Is that so? But she said it was because you gave her signals, which is why she approached you," Maria remarked as she carried the small cake towards the car.Hearing this, Sidney immediately tensed up. His sharp eyes fixed on her as he explained, "Maria, I swear I never gave her any signals. The only reason I met her was through my mom. I made it clear I wasn’t interested in her. Later, we only stayed in contact because she introduced me to a client. I didn’t want to owe her, so I did her a small favor—nothing more."The time they had run into each other at the restaurant was right after Diana had introduced him to a client, and he had treated her to a meal as thanks. Back then, Maria had been with Herman. At that time, Sidney hadn’t yet figured out his feelings. Seeing her with such a handsome and accomplished man, he had felt irritated and something else he hadn’t fully understood. He had only known that it bothered him, but he hadn’t thought too deeply about why.Later, whe
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Sidney leaned back against the bathtub, his abdominal muscles tense. Both of them were drenched, water dripping from their bodies. He held her waist firmly, his Adam's apple bobbing as he spoke."Maria, do you like this?"Maria, exhausted, rested her head on his chest, her ears filled with the strong rhythm of his heartbeat. For some reason, her own heartbeat quickened."I do," she whispered.Sidney asked again, "Do you prefer it faster or slower?"Maria’s face flushed a deep red. She lifted her head to look at him, meeting his intense eyes, which were focused on her, waiting for her response. He hadn’t made any further move, just holding her in suspense, and it was driving her crazy.Maria said, "Sidney, when did you become so mischievous?"Sidney’s expression remained calm. "I’m not. I’m just asking for your opinion."Still unmoving, the water in the tub gradually stilled.Maria couldn’t handle the tension any longer. Propping her hands on his shoulders, she straightened up, causin
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Ruth froze for a moment. "Move into your wedding house? How can I do that? You two should live your own life as a couple. I won’t be living with you."Maria stepped forward, gently taking her hand. "Mom, you have to live with us. We're always so busy, and we end up cutting corners on everything. We need you to keep us in line."Ruth's focus shifted. "Yes, you young people work too hard, not taking care of yourselves properly. That’s no good."Maria smiled. "Exactly, so you need to stay with us and keep an eye on us. Don’t worry, the house is big enough—you could play soccer inside if you wanted!"Ruth laughed. "At my age? Playing soccer?"Sidney chimed in, "Mom, Maria is personally inviting you. If you refuse, you'll be hurting her feelings. Are you not happy with your daughter-in-law?"Ruth gave Sidney a light smack. "You rascal, what nonsense! I’m very happy with Maria! Don’t try to stir up trouble between us."Maria added, "Yes, don’t try to cause trouble. Mom will definitely live w
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Selena and Aaron's wedding was grand, even though they had already registered their marriage months ago. But with this ceremony, it felt as though they had truly become husband and wife. Before the wedding, Aaron took care of most of his business matters, planning to take Selena on a honeymoon afterward. They had chosen destinations abroad—first to F Country and then to T Country.However, by the third day, Selena couldn’t hold it in any longer.That morning, she woke up, gazing at Aaron's handsome face. Suddenly, she spoke with unusual seriousness, "I need to confess something."Aaron was half-leaning against the headboard. Hearing this, he smiled slightly but teased her, "Why do you sound so serious? Did you do something wrong?"Selena playfully punched him but then, feeling guilty, coughed lightly before saying, "Do you remember Snow?"The smile on Aaron’s lips faded a little. He looked at her intently. "She’s in the past. Besides, I never even met her. Are you jealous?""It’s no
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Aaron had left, and Selena had no idea where he’d gone. She wasn’t familiar with the area or the island’s language—it wasn’t one she knew. Sitting by the enormous floor-to-ceiling window, she hugged her knees, feeling lost and helpless.She pulled out her phone, thinking about contacting Aveline, but it was the middle of the night back in their country. Aveline was pregnant and definitely asleep. Selena didn’t want to disturb her.What could she do? Who could help her?Without being able to find Aaron, she couldn’t even attempt to apologize.Biting her lip, she unlocked her phone and stared at the transactions from "Foolish Aaron" she had saved over time. After tallying them up, she transferred all the money back to him.Selena wrote, “I’ve returned all the money. Please don’t be mad anymore, okay?”The message was sent, but it was like throwing a stone into the ocean—no response."Sigh..."Even paying him back didn’t work. What was she supposed to do now?On the other side of the is
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Jolie stirred, her eyes fluttering open in the dimly lit cabin. The sharp, handsome features of the man before her were so close that she could feel the warmth of his breath. His lips, carrying his familiar scent, gently traced hers, as if torn between waking her and letting her sleep. Her breath hitched, a brief moment of confusion washing over her. Gavin noticed and, in response, pressed a firm kiss to her lips. "Did I wake you?" "You did that on purpose," Jolie replied, her voice soft and husky from sleep. "Mm." Gavin didn’t deny it, his tone unapologetic as he leaned down to kiss her again. Still groggy, Jolie found herself caught off guard, his lips capturing hers with a growing intensity. By the time she realized what was happening, he had deepened the kiss, his tongue teasing and tangling with hers in an intoxicating rhythm. Her breath quickened, and she instinctively pushed against him. Gavin pulled back, only to trail kisses along her cheek and down her neck, his
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The night air was cool, a gentle breeze slipping through the car window and lifting the strands of hair framing her face. They fluttered across her vision, briefly distracting her, yet she could still clearly see his eyes. At that moment, the unease and uncertainty stirring in her chest melted away, replaced by an inexplicable sense of calm. It felt as though there was nothing he couldn’t handle. As long as he wanted to. Jolie smiled softly and said, "Alright." When they arrived at the private airstrip, the captain came forward to exchange a few words with Gavin. Standing nearby, Jolie watched and couldn’t resist asking, "How long will you be staying?" Gavin glanced at her. "How long do you want me to stay?" The overly intimate tone of his words, spoken with such casual ease, caught her off guard. Her cheeks flushed immediately—especially since there were others around to hear it. Lowering her gaze shyly, she murmured, "You can stay as long as you want." She turned he
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Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "You’ve got the leverage to do it." Oh... Jolie’s heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm. What was this feeling? It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldn’t ignore. For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion. A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?" Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?" Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness. Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy. "I’m full. Should we head out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had happened earlier.
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The girl stared in disbelief, her hands clutching her face. "You hit me?" Jolie blinked innocently at her. "Weren’t you the one insisting I hit you earlier? I just gave you another slap to match your story. You should be used to it by now." "Jolie Quin!" Ian had reached his limit, his voice full of anger as he glared at her. "Apologize to her!" Jolie glanced at him, her expression calm but icy. "Get lost." She had thought he might be reasonable, but clearly, he was blinded by infatuation. She had no patience to deal with him any longer and turned to leave. Before she could take a step, Ian grabbed her arm roughly. "Jolie, you’re not leaving without apologizing! I don’t think I’ve ever wronged you, have I? We used to get along just fine, didn’t we?" "Let go," Jolie said, her brows knitting in disgust. She hated being touched, especially by someone she considered beneath her. Ian tightened his grip, his hand digging into her arm hard enough to cause pain. "Jolie, yo
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Jolie was completely baffled, a string of question marks running through her mind. But when the girl suddenly dropped to her knees, it genuinely startled her.She quickly reached out to help her up. "Get up first. We can talk properly."Before Jolie could react, the girl grabbed her hand and slapped herself hard across the face with it.Smack!The crisp sound echoed in the quiet hallway, leaving Jolie frozen in shock."Why did you hit me?" The girl, who had just been crying like an innocent damsel in distress, now clutched her face and loudly accused her. "Ian and I are the real couple! You’re the one coming between us. How could you hit me?"Jolie blinked, completely dumbfounded, as the girl’s voice rang out.A few passersby paused, glancing over to witness the commotion.Meanwhile, Ian, who had been waiting and wondering why his girlfriend hadn’t returned, came looking for her. The scene he walked into—his girlfriend on the ground, crying and accusing Jolie—made him stride forward,
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The person in the hallway glanced at her briefly but quickly looked away, as though she were a stranger. Jolie’s hand, lifted halfway to wave, stalled in mid-air.What... was that? Gavin noticed her reaction and asked in a low voice, "What’s wrong?" "Nothing," Jolie replied, shaking her head and brushing it off. The man outside was Ian. Pretending not to know her was probably his way of avoiding unnecessary trouble—after all, they had already "broken up." The door to their private room shut completely, and Gavin hadn’t seen Ian or his group. He turned back to her and asked, "Do you come here often?" "Yeah," Jolie nodded. "I come here a lot with friends." So, this was one of her favorite hidden gems. The fact that she was willing to share it with him felt significant somehow. Gavin caught himself lingering on that thought and was momentarily taken aback by his own reaction. He kept his expression neutral, not letting on what had crossed his mind. The food arrived qui
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The reason it wasn’t the same was simple—her plan would fall apart if she got caught.Of course, that wasn’t something she could admit.Jolie simply said, "I just don’t want any unnecessary complications. Since you’ve already arranged the flight, let’s just leave directly."Gavin’s dark eyes fixed on her for a moment, but he didn’t press the issue.It was clear she didn’t want to talk about it any further, so he let it drop.When the elevator doors opened, the two of them walked out together. A car was already waiting at the entrance. Gavin, ever the gentleman, opened the door for her.The car pulled away from Cooper Enterprises, and Gavin asked, "What do you want to eat?"Jolie, busy typing on her phone, replied, "I know a good restaurant."It was a cozy place she loved, one she often visited with her friends."Alright," Gavin replied, pulling out his phone to respond to some emails. With his work condensed into such a tight schedule, he seized every spare moment to handle it.Jolie p
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Gavin suddenly recalled Wilfried's words, "That girl doesn’t even like you."Lowering his gaze slightly, Gavin pushed the thought aside without explanation, his expression remaining cool and indifferent as he watched her. After Jolie finished looking through the photos, she turned to him and asked, "Why do you have pictures of all these women?" "My father brought them over," Gavin replied. "Oh." Jolie nodded knowingly and didn’t press further. It was easy enough to figure out—the Cooper family obviously wanted him to consider an arranged marriage, so they sent over these photos for him to choose from. She could understand that. In fact, she even helped him look through them, just in case one of these women turned out to be a good match for him. After all, their relationship wasn’t meant to last forever. When he grew tired of her and she had her fun, they’d part ways, and everything would return to normal. As she neatly organized the photos and placed them back on the ta
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It was Jolie’s first time visiting Cooper Enterprises, and she couldn’t help but feel a sense of curiosity about the place.No, to be precise, it was her first time stepping into any corporate office. The Quin family also had company, but she had never visited, nor had Daisy or Terence ever asked her to.The private elevator for the CEO was stunningly opulent, its polished surface gleaming like a mirror, perfectly reflecting their images. Jolie’s heart began to race with an inexplicable excitement.The assistant glanced at her and said with a warm smile, "Miss Quin, there’s no need to be nervous. Mr. Cooper will definitely be delighted to see you."Jolie nodded and replied, "I’m not nervous."The elevator moved swiftly, and as they neared the executive office, Jolie adjusted her cap and mask, pulling them snugly to hide her face as much as possible.Meanwhile, near the adjacent employee elevator, Rosalie was holding a stack of files, ready to head downstairs.She froze the moment she s
