Semua Bab Pursuing My EX Wife: Bab 201 - Bab 210

“Come in,” Franklin said.The door creaked open, and Lily stepped inside with a gentle smile, her heart thrumming in her chest. She moved carefully, as if aware that every step she took would be analyzed by the people in the room.As her eyes swept across the spacious living room, she nearly froze. Sitting there, comfortably settled in one of the luxurious armchairs, was Gabriel.Her breath hitched slightly, though she quickly masked her reaction. This was the first time she was seeing him in person. Before today, she had only ever watched him from a distance—on television, in newspapers, in pictures that barely did justice to the intimidating presence he carried in real life.This man will soon be my father, she thought, the realization sending a spark of excitement through her.She schooled her expression, making sure not to give away the thrill that ran through her veins.“Hello, Mr. Gabriel,” she greeted him politely, her voice carefully measured. She didn’t want to sound too eage

Lily walked into the house, her legs feeling as heavy as lead. Her mind was clouded, her body drained of energy. She had spent the entire day in a nightmare she couldn’t wake up from.Her mother, who had been lounging on the couch, immediately sat up when she saw the expression on Lily’s face. A frown creased her forehead as worry settled deep in her features.“What’s wrong? What happened?” she asked urgently.Lily didn’t answer right away. She felt numb, as though her brain had short-circuited from the weight of everything that had happened. Slowly, she made her way to the couch and sat down, pressing her palms against her lap.Her mother’s frown deepened.“Did something happen?” she pressed. “You told me Moses asked you to come over. Why do you look so restless now?”She had expected Lily to return home full of joy, just like she had been in the past few weeks. Instead, her daughter sat there looking as if the world had collapsed on top of her.Lily took a shaky breath, her heart st

Marcus arrived at the restaurant first.He glanced around, his eyes scanning the warm, dimly lit space. The café was quiet, filled with the soft hum of conversation and the gentle clinking of coffee cups against saucers. A faint aroma of roasted beans and vanilla lingered in the air, mingling with the scent of fresh pastries from the counter.Lilian hadn’t arrived yet, but he wasn’t in a hurry. He tapped his fingers against the table, trying to calm his nerves. He had played this conversation over and over in his head, rehearsed every possible response she could give. But no amount of preparation could erase the uncertainty that gnawed at him.Would she even listen to him?Would she shut him down before he could explain?Or worse—would she walk away, just like she did all those years ago?Marcus sighed, running a hand through his hair. He had no one to blame but himself for how things had turned out.Just as he reached for his coffee, the door opened, and his breath caught.Lilian ste

Marcus had just settled into his office chair when a knock echoed through the room. He paused, already knowing who it was.“Come in,” he called, his voice even.The door swung open, and Hilary, his personal assistant, stepped inside—but he wasn’t alone.A small boy walked beside him, his hands tucked into the pockets of his shorts, his curious eyes scanning the office.Marcus’s breath hitched. He froze, his pulse hammering in his ears as he took in the sight before him.Matt.For a brief moment, Marcus felt like the air had been sucked from the room. He hadn’t expected to see him this soon—hadn’t even prepared for it. Lilian had accepted his proposal so fast. Too fast.His mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. Did she really agree? Or was this something else entirely?Pushing down his unease, he quickly composed himself. He didn’t want to scare the boy.“Uh… how are you doing?” Marcus asked, his tone carefully controlled as he forced a small smile.Matt met his gaze and n

Marcus drove directly to Lilian’s company. The ride had been mostly quiet, with Matt seated beside him, occasionally glancing out of the window. The late afternoon sun cast a golden hue over the city, making everything glow in soft amber. The drive wasn’t too long, but it felt longer due to the silence between them.As soon as Marcus pulled into the company’s parking lot, he shifted the gear into park and turned off the engine. The only sound that followed was Matt’s seatbelt clicking open. The boy turned to look at Marcus with a slightly raised eyebrow, a hint of curiosity flashing in his young eyes.“I thought you said you were bringing me to your house?” Matt asked, his voice questioning but not upset.Marcus smiled, resting one arm on the steering wheel as he looked at the boy. “Your mom would be so worried if I did that,” he said in a calm tone. “We’ll go there next time—whenever you want.” His voice was filled with reassurance, making sure Matt knew that he wasn’t breaking any p