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Pursue My Ex-Wife Again

Author: Elizabeth A.D
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

The two men, Rhett and Optimist remained rooted in a spot, awaiting Ashley’s arrival.

As the door opened, Rhett’s Icy face melted and it turned crimson as soon as a knock came on the door.

Rhett glanced at his friend briefly as if to pass his defeat across but Optimist understood the assignment. “Come in” he uttered on behalf of his now speechless friend.

Ashley pushed the door open and entered the room with the brightest light ever. She’s dressed in a free designer Kimono with a good quality leather belt but the incredible boss-like aura on her could not be dimmed even by the dull colors she’s wearing.

When Ashley saw Rhett standing up and well, if not healthier than before. A flush crept up her face in astonishment, she couldn’t close the door behind her and stood rooted halfway through the door.

As they stood with little distance between them, unable to speak a word or make a move, Optimist’s phone buzzed and this put an end to their dramatic moment of silence.

“Sorry, I have to ta
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