Billionaire, Let's Divorce (Mark and Sydney) novel Chapter 366

DENNIS

Her beautiful laugh was the first sound I heard when I opened my eyes. Despite the ache in my head, my lips curled into a smile.

That sound… it was enough to make my day.

I peeked at her as I wondered what she was laughing over. Her back was to me as she sat on the edge of the bed. She was on a phone call. I wondered who she was speaking with, Amie? I couldn't think of anyone that could make her laugh so heartily.

Just as my hands reached out to pull her to me, her shoulders shook in a soft laugh. She shook her head and said, “Aiden,“ dragging the last syllable.

The stupid smile on my face fell, my body grew cold and my hand froze in the air.

Of course. I swallowed.

Slowly, I withdrew my hand and returned it to where it had been over my face.

I felt the constant emotions — anger, bitterness, sadness, jealousy — that I had tried to drown yesterday slowly make their way back up.

How could I have forgotten? Aiden was back in her life. I should've guessed right. He was the man she had always wanted afterall. I was the alternative.

That voice… I sighed. I've tried to shut it up but I just couldn't. I knew Ana loved me, I just couldn't help it.

I rubbed my temples, hoping it would easethe headache I felt as I mentally affirmed my stance in her life.

It's nothing, Dennis. She’s just doing this for our daughter. And it's okay to be cordial with the man whom will help save our daughter.

…And also give her another ch-

A wince escaped my lips and thankfully, it shut the errant voice up.

And also interrupted Ana's… call.

She turned in my direction. The smile on her face automatically summoned mine back up.

“Hey,“ she drawled as she placed her phone on the bedside table. She crawled to me and placed a kiss on my chest.

“Hey,“ I repeated as my hand rested on her back and I kissed her back.

She pouted, “I called you yesterday but you did not pick up. Imagine my worry when I came back and met you uncomfortably sprawled on the couch.“

“I got carried away. I'm sorry I got you worried.“

She sighed. “How's your head?“ She asked as she settled beside me. One of her hands rested on my chest while the other lovingly raked her fingers through my hair.

“Terrible,“ I snorted as I looked up at her.

She shook her head the way she always did whenever she was about to scold Amie or me.

“I knew you'd feel horrible this morning. I'm surprised you aren't writhing in pain. Why would you drink so much?“ A cute frown adored her forehead as her gaze roamed my face. “Are you alright? Is there something you want to talk about?“

There's a lot I want to yell about. I shook my head and raised one of my shoulder in a small shrug. “I'm fine. Work has just been pretty hectic.“

“I'm sorry. You know you can always reach out to me when you need an extra hand, right?“

I smiled and covered her palm on my chest with mine. “I know.“ Then I let out an involuntary wince as a sharp pain shot through my head.