Attracted By My Ex-wife novel Chapter 10

"Why did it take you so long to answer the phone? What are you doing, anyway?" Kevin's patience had long since been exhausted, and his questions were punctuated by a burst of anger.

He was surprised to hear the strange voice at the other end of the line.

"Cooking," Sam replied calmly. After saying that single word, he continued preparing the meal.

After leaving the kitchen, Anne walked to the balcony and slammed the door. The sharp noise echoed through the house.

Why did she feel annoyed whenever she heard Kevin's voice?

Where was her sense of refinement? Couldn't she just grin, bear it, and move on?

She felt the night wind streaming through her hair, cooling her skin. She finally calmed down.

"Cooking?" Kevin was even more confused, but the next second, his face darkened and he exploded in anger again. "Are you with her now?"

"I'm a doctor." Sam didn't answer his question directly.

Hearing his answer, Kevin started to calm down. After a few seconds, he asked awkwardly, "She... How's she doing?"

Leaning against his chest, Cherry felt her blood run cold, and her face darkened.

Sam put the dishes on the plate and said, "She's okay. Hey, if this isn't urgent, I'm gonna hang up. It's dinnertime, and Anne's hungry."

Kevin was so angry that he wanted to throw his phone, but he had nothing to say in return. Finally, he had to hang up the phone, gnashing his teeth. "Sam, for the record, we'll see."

Kevin stayed mad the whole time, until he entered the villa. Cherry tried her best to make him happy, but her attempts to get him to smile were in vain.

Finally, he said impatiently, "I'm tired. It's been a long day."

Cherry had to put away her stiff smile and said gently, "I'll run a bath for you."

"No, thanks," Kevin said those two words irritably and went straight to the bathroom. After walking in, he slammed the door.

Cherry was also irritated by the noise, but she clenched her fists and endured it.

She looked in the wardrobe and found some lingerie. After Kevin was done with his shower, she went to the bathroom to do the same. But when she came out of the bathroom wearing the lingerie, he didn't even look in her direction.

Cherry got even angrier, but she tried to be patient and folded herself into Kevin's arms to rub the softest part of her body against him.

"Not now!" Kevin shouted impatiently and pushed Cherry aside.

Sitting on the bed, Cherry looked at Kevin who was lying on his side of the bed. His lack of interest annoyed her.

He had never treated her like this. Anger rose in her, but she got out of bed silently without saying a word.

Kevin didn't know why he was so upset today.

Anne was finally pregnant. They could divorce in ten months' time. But he always felt that there was a fire in his heart, which made him feel worse.

He couldn't fall asleep, tossing and turning. He didn't know if Sam had left Anne's house yet. He didn't know how she was now. Had she had dinner? Did she still have a fever?

"Bang!" In the quiet night, Kevin suddenly heard the sound of something hitting the ground outside the living room, interrupting his thoughts.

"Ding Dong..." Just as he was trying to get a hold on his anger, another annoying voice came.

Kevin couldn't stand it anymore. He tore the thin blanket from him, got out of bed angrily and strode to the living room.

When he walked to the door of the living room, he was stunned by the sight that met his eyes.

In her lingerie, Cherry squatted on the ground, crying as quietly as should could.

"Mom, I miss you so much."

Kevin's heart ached when he heard her crying.

She started sobbing harder, and her shoulders shook with the force. Those thin pajamas made her look even more lonely.

Thinking of what he did to her earlier, Kevin suddenly felt guilty.

He walked over, held Cherry in his arms and half-whispered, "Come back to bed. Get some sleep."

Cherry was frightened when she saw him. She immediately stopped crying and apologized, "I'm sorry. I disturbed you."

Kevin frowned and said nothing. He took out the photo frame from her hand, opened the drawer and placed it inside. "It's late. Your skin will get old and wrinkly if you don't get some sleep."

Cherry suddenly smiled and hugged Kevin, pressing her face against his chest and nodded vigorously.

Cherry fell asleep in short order, lying next to him. But sleep was denied to him. Wendy He died for him, so he shouldn't have made her daughter sad.

Kevin thought of her, and his mood soured.

In the morning, when Sam opened the door and took out the garbage, he was slightly shocked when he saw four people standing at the door. These mysterious visitors were arranged in a neat line.

"You?" Sam was confused.

"Mrs. Selma sent us to take care of Mrs. Anne," the four of them explained in unison.

"I don't need you. Please go away."

As soon as Anne walked out of the bedroom, she saw this exchange. She adopted a cold expression to intimidate them. Hopefully they'd leave.

After closing the door, Sam turned and saw that Anne was walking towards the kitchen. He asked, "What are you trying to do? Let me get that for you."

Anne didn't look at him, but instead asked, "Did you come here this morning or stay here last night?"