Semua Bab Ex-Husband Wants Me Back : Bab 21 - Bab 28

Lessie's POV I still didn’t care. I just wanted to leave quickly, but Mr. Rodriguez, who should’ve been on his way to his office, suddenly came back. Maybe he’d noticed the commotion.“Mr. Benjamin, shouldn’t you join for the meal? After all, we’re all partners, and Mr. Freddie just wants to create a stronger bond,” Mr. Rodriguez said, his message unmistakable.None of us bought what Mr. Rodriguez was saying. What sort of “bond” could someone like Freddie be interested in creating?Benjamin stopped, so I had to stop too, even though I wanted to pull him away.“Uh, yes. You’re right,” Benjamin nodded, and my shoulders slumped.Mr. Rodriguez turned to me with a smile. “Mr. Benjamin has already agreed, so I’m sure you have no problem joining the meal, right?”Since Benjamin had already agreed, I just nodded. “No problem,” I mumbled.“You all can go,” I said, looking sadly at my colleagues.I’m not sure if Benjamin misread my sadness, because the next thing I knew, he was turning to Fred

Lessie's POV I gave him a puzzled look, surprised by his sudden change in attitude. I'd expected us to argue endlessly, certain he wouldn’t back down, but now he’d softened out of nowhere. Was it because of what I’d just said? I hadn’t said anything wrong, though.I shot him a confused glance before attempting to walk away, noticing he seemed stunned, almost oblivious to my movements. Seeing an opening, I slipped away quickly.Back at our table, I found my colleagues, Benjamin and Mr. Rodriguez, still seated.“Why are you guys still here? I thought you’d have left by now,” I said, looking between them.They exchanged looks before all eyes landed on Benjamin.I quickly caught on. “Benjamin, you told them not to go,” I said, half-asking.“Mm,” Benjamin replied, not denying it.I thought to ask why but stopped, noticing his mood seemed off. I kept quiet, guessing it had to do with Freddie. After the scene today, anyone could tell something was wrong.That man just wouldn’t let me find p

Freddie's POV "Why, why, why? She’s always messing with my mind. I went to Mr. Rodriguez’s office, fully intent on venting my anger at Lessie. I was ready to unleash all my rage, but somehow, I ended up leaving calm.I'd stayed up all night thinking about her here and there. I just don't know what to do.I hate feeling this way—being pulled around by my own emotions. Yes, I’m angry. Angry that I feel this rage, and even angrier that I can’t release it.I've been looking for her for five years now. I knew she’d probably moved somewhere else, so I wasn’t surprised when Zenith confirmed it. But finding out she’d spent those years with another man? That was something I never anticipated!How could she do this? And when I called the other day, she actually hung up on me, acting as though she was the one in the right. Has she come to hate me that much?"Goodness,” I murmured. I don’t want to feel this way anymore. Yes, I was wrong in the past, but haven't these years of torment shown I’ve

Lessie's POV We waited in the living room while Ella got dressed. When she finally came out, she was wearing a yellow floral gown that complemented her cheerful personality.“Hehe, how do I look?” Ella asked, twirling slightly.I smirked, not responding immediately. It was obvious she already knew she looked great, her expression gave it away.Seeing my lack of reaction, Ella turned to Jasmine instead. “Sweetheart, what do you think?”“Godmother looks fantastic,” Jasmine replied with a sweet smile. Ella's face lit up even more at the compliment.“You see? Little Jasmine knows quality when she sees it. She says I look fantastic, but you’re just jealous,” Ella teased, sticking her tongue out playfully.I rolled my eyes and stood up. “We should leave now.”James stood as well, taking Jasmine’s hand gently.“Alright, alright,” Ella chimed. “Let’s take my car. I’ll drive.”We all piled into the car, and Ella drove off. The ride wasn’t dull, thanks to Jasmine and Ella, who kept chatting an