All Chapters of Hello, My Ex! This is My Daughter from My New Husband: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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"What's the big deal, James! That's so rude!"The man still wearing a neatly pressed shirt just tugs at the corner of his lips. "Rude? Are you sure about your words, Ta?""What files are you throwing at me, huh?!" the woman yells, becoming increasingly upset. Finding her conversation partner looking dismissive, unlike usual. Warm, friendly, and always smiling at her. Yes, only for her.The man remains unmoved. His eyes straight as they stare at his conversation partner without lowering their intensity. He stays in that position for quite a while, as does the woman."Do you know how important Cheryl is to my life, Ta?" The man sits down without waiting to be invited. "That little girl is my world. My life. Everything to me, Ta. You know that perfectly well." The man's eyes refuse to shift anywhere else except to the beautiful woman still standing, holding the brown envelope with the logo he threw earlier. "And you want to ruin Cheryl?""What do you
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"Have you been sleeping at all, Sa?" Lily asks, curious after answering the greeting from her friend. At the other end, Risa's tired voice is heard. Yet all Lily wanted tonight was to enjoy the stars alone."Irsyad's out of town for work, Abyan's already asleep. So I thought I'd bother you instead," Risa replies.Lily shakes her head in wonder at Risa's response."How was the interview earlier?"The woman with shoulder-length hair is already sure there'll be another round of interrogation about the job she just applied for this afternoon. Lily explains in a flat tone how the process went. Before long, Risa is already very excited about the outcome. Lily just smiles hearing Risa. According to her friend, Lily's degree should be used for more than just being a caregiver. After all, from the beginning, this job was just a stepping stone."I hope you get accepted there, for your experience too," Risa says.Lily chooses to remain silent, enjoying
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[71]

Throughout Lily's memories while being in this grand house, the scent of the room freshener remains the same. Citrus. Sometimes lavender alternates. Except for one room, her employer's office. Lily inhales deeply the Ocean Escape scent because to her, this aroma is more calming than the others."So ... what's your decision?" James asks while chin resting on their hand. Their eyes gaze at the interlocutor without interruption."I don't know yet." Lily blinks slowly, choosing to look down rather than lock eyes. AnJames Aria's gaze is too intimidating for her. It's as if the words she wants to convey vanish quickly without her realizing."You need to decide soon. You've already passed the psychotest stage, right?"Lily chooses to answer with a nod."I don't mind if you want to quit being Cheryl's nanny. Like I said before."Lily hears the sound of the chair being pushed, then slow but firm steps. Lily can believe in her heart that the man who's
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The fragrant aroma of sautéed onions and the slight spiciness of chili peppers filled James' senses as he approached the kitchen. His stomach suddenly wanted to be filled with whatever it was that looked like it would be delicious. The image of a slender figure wearing an apron deftly pacing back and forth there was clearly projected. And that figure was actually in the kitchen. Complete with spatulas and a container that James is sure contains a variety of sea food.James' favorite type of food, and his son's.Speaking of his son, "Where's Cheryl?" asked James curiously as he found the chair the boy usually occupied, empty. Usually the daughter was already sitting there, gazing at the kitchen with interest while occasionally asking this and that cheerfully. Adding to the lively atmosphere of the morning and injecting a pocket full of enthusiasm for James' later activities.Lily only gave him a glance, "Finish making breakfast and I'll wake you up soon, s
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[73]

Lily also hated doctors. So when Cheryl refuses to go to the doctor, Lily understands. But no less resourceful, a bribe in the form of baked spaghetti after the doctor is a gift. Cheryl couldn't refuse. And now, Lily was being billed for the dish."After eating, you take your medicine again."The little girl beamed with delight as a serving of baked spaghetti was placed in front of her. She seemed to ignore the word "take your medicine" that her nanny had just said."Eat slowly, Miss Cheryl." Lily smoothed Cheryl's hair which seemed to be distracting the child while eating. She occasionally wiped the sauce off the corner of the child's lips."This is really good, Miss."Lily smiled again. She checked Cheryl's forehead; it was better than this morning. She breathed a sigh of relief at last. Lily was quite worried about Cheryl's condition. She had never had any experience with a sick child. Even when she was healthy, the young lady was sometimes indu
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[74]

Lily sniffed longingly at the scent of the rain-soaked soil. All the plants that filled her senses were evenly wet. Occasionally, there were still drops that fell and then stopped suddenly. The woman closed her eyes, her palms deliberately stretched out to feel the rain that fell in mid-March. Even though this is not a rainy season month. That's how strange the weather is now.One figure she remembered when it rained. Many things that became advice spoken from lips that began to blacken with age, which were still clearly imprinted in his mind. The man she respected all her life. The man who loved her mercilessly. The man who became her first love.Her father.Until that man came along. Captivating her heart, giving her another love, filling the niches of her heart with the full honey called love. People said he was lucky. Levi was good, hardworking, had his own business, a good career, and not to mention handsome. Very. Lily thought so too. She was very lucky. T
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[75]

Lily exhaled softly. Over and over again. This was a tough spot for Lily as far as Cheryl was concerned. The girl sat next to her, leaning slightly against her as she enjoyed a bowl of cereal. The show on TV was really getting to her. Occasionally the little lips would laugh, then murmur softly."Miss." She couldn't possibly delay any longer. This Wednesday, Lily was invited to sign a temporary employment agreement contract. Which meant that, if Lily agreed, she would be working there from next Monday. Even though it was only for three months, the contract for the workers had to be in place."Come with me for a bike ride in the afternoon." Cheryl gave her a quick glance and then went back to engrossing herself in her treat."Can I have a word?"This time the young lady's attention was firmly on Lily. Even the thick eyebrows on the pretty face looked confused and waiting. Perhaps in her little mind, the governess just wanted to talk about the lessons for t
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"I ate because I was hungry, Miss." Cheryl took a big bite of the slice of pizza she had rejected this morning. She quickly wiped the corner of her lips as she felt some sauce getting on them."But I'm still angry with you."Hearing that the little girl was willing to talk even though she was rude and just eat her pizza, Lily was already this happy. She smiled and felt like hugging the girl tightly. Kissing her longingly even though she had not seen her for a few hours. What would happen if she really decided to sign the contract? Lily couldn't be sure about that."Eat slowly, Miss Cheryl." Lily quickly gave her water bottle when she saw that the child was having trouble swallowing."I'm hungry.""Next time bring what I prepared. Didn't you eat lunch earlier?""It's not good.""What do you want to make at home? Nina made rib soup. I think it's delicious.""I just want flour chicken."The woman nodded vigorously. She imme
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After the crazy woman left, Cheryl couldn't stop crying. Until Lily carried her back to her room. She chose to open the large window of Cheryl's room. Sitting the child on the window ledge - with a small folding mattress, feeling the breeze. She also brought some pillows and a thick blanket in case the child got cold.Lily also prepared a glass of warm milk. When she returned to the room, the child did not move from there. Her knees were bent and her shoulders were still shaking, albeit quietly. Lily's heart ached even more at this sight."I hate Aunt Donita," Cheryl said as she wiped away her tears that still wouldn't stop.Cheryl sat half leaning on Lily's chest, wrapped in her blanket. Occasionally the child buried her face in the T-shirt worn by her nanny. Cheryl could clearly hear the pounding of her heart which she thought was like the rhythm of soothing music. It felt warm and also very comfortable to be in the arms of the woman who was now looking at her
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"I've noticed that you look really happy these past two days."Denny, without waiting for permission from his boss slash best friend, sat down in front of James' desk. He brought an order containing market planning data to discuss as a reference for next month's targets. James only looked up briefly, then ignored Denny. He preferred to fiddle with his laptop screen rather than serve his friend."Do you want to discuss this or are you busy? I want to note down the points. After lunch we'll have a meeting," Denny said, tapping his fingers on the folder he was carrying."You should be happy to see my happy face. Instead, I'm asked what's wrong.""Your sentiments," Denny laughed. That drew a smile from James's lips, albeit slightly.That was the only joke that started this Wednesday. Afterward, James is busy telling us what needs to be prioritized and what needs to be improved. For the branding problem at the E-commerce where he works, James has to be
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