I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 111

Mason woke up the next morning and found that Zoe wasn’t by his side. Thinking that she was in the dressing room, he got off the bed and made his way there.

His suit had been laid out, ready for him to wear. A matching watch and cuff links had been prepared as well, but she was nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps she was preparing his breakfast downstairs, he thought. So, he freshened up and made his way down. The servant was laying out the plates and cutleries in the dining hall.

Two freshly baked croissants and a cup of black coffee, his usual breakfast, had already been set on the table. The day's newspaper was on the left side of the table as well, as usual. Zoe had always made sure everything was set up in this way.

The servant noticed Mason descending the stairs and greeted him respectfully. He sat down, flipped through the papers casually, and asked, “Where’s Zoe?”

She was stunned. When she came back to her senses moments later, she said, “Are you asking about her whereabouts, Mr. Mason? I think she went back to her parents’ place. She said she’ll be staying there for a few days.”

He said lightly, “I see.”

Then, he lifted the cup of coffee and took a sip, his lips curled up into a smile.

Perhaps Zoe was feeling shy, he thought. She might not have responded outwardly to anything he said last night, but she did react to him when they kissed after that. He recalled that her eyes were wet with tears while she trembled uncontrollably.

He finished his breakfast and got ready to go to work. Getting into his car, he buckled up and checked if his wife sent him a text. Naturally, she hadn't done so.

He decided he’d give her a call instead.

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Gordon had already been discharged from the hospital. All he needed now was to make weekly trips to the rehabilitation center. Moreover, he was making good progress on the recovery. He had been lucky.

Even so, he spent all his time in his room and refused to come out.

Zoe was making homemade pizza with Mia when her stepmother soothed her softly, “Your dad will come around someday. Give him some time.”

Zoe just nodded in response.