His legs had turned to lead before he finally allowed himself to move.
After a shower, Ian sat in his bedroom, staring blankly at the computer. His mind was too cluttered to comprehend a single word on the screen.
The executives overseas were quietly awaiting his words in the conference, yet ten minutes had passed and he had provided no instructions.
Someone finally broke the silence, "Mr. Raymond?"
That seemed to wake Ian up from his trance, and he began to systematically arrange the following work.
After concluding the meeting, he glanced at the wall clock.
It was four in the morning and Maja was still not back.
Ian stood on the balcony, a cigarette held loosely between his fingers, soaking in the tranquility of the night.
Sleep eluded him and he kept gazing in the distant view.
Maja had wanted to spare a few hours to spend with Ian, but her overtime stretched till seven in the morning. Soon after, Antonia came looking for her at the office, desperate for advice on winning her husband back.
Maja had to gulp down two cups of strong coffee to refresh herself.
"Antonia, I remember your husband is Peter. He and Daisy are due on a film set today, taking their kids along. Do what I told you now, go bring lunch to him."
Peter wasn't exactly a model husband, but he wasn't completely indifferent towards his autistic daughter either. He felt guilty instead. However, he already had a son, and his new life with Daisy gradually overshadowed this guilt.
The mention of preparing lunch for Peter left Antonia fuming, "Why would I do that for the scumbag?"
Maja slid a pair of earbuds, "I will guide you through the conversation via these earbuds, Antonia. If you want Peter to start caring for you again, you need to do what I say."
Antonia hesitated, but Maja's calm demeanor reassured her. After few minutes’ contemplating, she picked up the earbuds and put them into her ears, "Maja, if you dare trick me, I'll drag you and your company down even if it costs me my daughter’s life."
Maja didn't respond, her heart ached for Antonia's daughter.
Autism had already taken a toll on the child's health, and her mother's unstable behavior didn't make things any easier.
As she took a step back, Maja's voice echoed through the earbuds, "If you back out now, we're done. Get ready to watch Peter and Daisy live happily ever after."
The mention of Daisy was enough to ignite Antonia and she bravely approached Peter.
She was never admitted by Peter publicly as his wife, so people on the set didn’t know who his wife was.
Upon approaching Peter, Antonia handed him the lunch box, repeating what Maja had told her, "Our daughter asked me to teach her how to prepare lunch. It's her first time to make this."
Peter frowned tightly at Antonia’s words. He was thinking throw the lunchbox away. However, when hearing that, he kept the lunchbox and took Antonia to the dressing room.
Daisy wasn't pleased with this development and rolled her eyes at Antonia.
Antonia had made an effort to look good, but the stress of caring for her autistic daughter had taken a toll on her. She was no match for Daisy, a supermodel with an unbeatable aura and charm.
Daisy intentionally made a lot of noise, reminding Peter to behave.
Peter shot her a gentle look, silently promising he would soon get rid of Antonia.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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