Chapter 143
Callum wondered what Yvette wanted to discuss that had her kicking Edith out of the room. He guessed it was about something outside of work. In reality, Callum was forced to comply with Yvette’s wishes to ensure the success of his secret mission. Winning Yvette’s heart would make it easier to apprehend her as the mastermind behind the accident.
Callum still smiled kindly at Yvette, even though he really wanted to get out of this situation. He poured her a cup of tea to help her calm down.
“Thank you, Callum p>
“By the way, what did you want to talk to me about p>
“Actually, I’m still curious. How did you find Edith after five years of separation? Edith once told me that you were actually still looking for her p>
“Because I really don’t want to give it to another man, especially Cliff. Only Edith can make me smile until now p>
“Really? Are you really not interested in other women p>
“No. Even though I was matched with a woman more beautiful than Edith, I only consider Edith to be the most beautiful and sweet woman in my eyes p>
Yvette nodded, crossing her legs. “I can see it in the way you treat her sincerely. Edith is very lucky to have you p>
“Actually, meeting her after five years was a miracle for me. We were brought together because our twins met at school. Since I met her, I’ve never let her go again like I did before p>
“Every time I see Edith, I always hear your stories from her. Hearing her stories always makes me jealous p>
Callum laughed softly as he stared at Yvette’s face, which seemed to be holding back anger. “While I can have Edith, you can have me too p>
Yvette’s heart skipped a beat at Callum’s unexpected words. Was she dreaming? Why would Callum suddenly say something that could shatter their engagement? However, Yvette wanted to put aside her curiosity, as she wouldn’t be able to fully enjoy this rare moment with Callum.
“You must have been joking, Callum. If Edith heard what you said, she wouldn’t forgive you p>
“I mean, if it’s work-related, you can ask me for help. I can give you advice, too p>
“You are so friendly, Callum p>
Callum glanced at the luxury watch on his left wrist. “Speaking of which, I have to go now. Edith must have been waiting for me for too long p>
Yvette immediately got up from the sofa. “Would you like me to walk you outside p>
“No need. Let me do it p>
Callum was more likely disgusted by Yvette’s flirtatious expression. She immediately took his hand and walked quickly out of the room.
Callum felt incredibly hot from facing a criminal head-on. Now he was taking his little family out for ice cream at his favorite restaurant. He ordered a bowl of vanilla and chocolate ice cream for himself and his fiancée. His twins were each given an ice cream cone.
“By the way, it’s unusual for you to ask me out for ice cream. It’s cloudy outside,” Edith asked innocently as she ate a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
“I was actually nervous talking to Yvette earlier. I expected her to talk about things outside of work p>
“But did something happen between you two?” Edith crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes. “You seemed in a hurry when you left the room p>
“Are you jealous p>
“Not jealous! I’d rather pull her hair and slap her face for teasing you without my knowledge p>
Callum burst out laughing, gently pinching his fiancée’s cheek. “You’re so adorable when you’re angry p>
“So, what are you going to do now? Do you really want to tease her until she trusts you completely p>
“Of course. I must make her confess to her crimes by any means necessary p>
“Even though she asked you to sleep with her?” Edith whispered, looking at her twins who were still innocently enjoying their ice cream.
Callum leaned his lips close to his fiancée’s ear. “If she ever treats me like that, I’ll have other plans p>
Edith gave two thumbs up. “You really are different from Cliff p>
This couple was no less sweet than the previous one. For a week, James had been vigilantly watching over and caring for his ex-girlfriend, worried that her mental state would suddenly become unstable. Although Arabella had smiled at him from the start, James was still a little worried because the smile was forced. Just like now, Arabella invited him to dinner at her apartment over wine.
James still couldn’t get used to Arabella finally wanting to drink wine after holding back for so long. He smiled faintly as he sipped slowly.
“You finally drank some wine. Weren’t you driving when you took me home p>
“Actually, I wanted to drink wine with you today. I didn’t want to leave you alone p>
Arabella smiled shyly, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “By the way, thank you for taking care of me so faithfully while I was in the hospital. Even my parents were very reluctant to visit me p>
“Is it because you have disappointed them several times p>
“I guess so. My family demands perfection in everything. And I can’t live up to their expectations.” A heavy sigh escaped her lips. “So this is what it feels like to lose everything. I lost my child, my lover, and now my family p>
James placed his wine glass on the table. He gripped his ex-girlfriend’s right hand tightly. “You still have me p>
Arabella glared at her ex-lover. Was this a sign that James would no longer be shy around her?
“But you are my ex-boyfriend p>
“How about you change your mindset now? Have you not been able to sense how sincerely I’ve been protecting you p>
“Actually, I can feel it. But I’m worried that you’ll become even more uncomfortable with me because you’re so disappointed in me p>
“Now I want to ask you. Do you still have feelings for me p>
This time Arabella could not contain her happiness anymore when she heard the expression of love from her ex-lover.