I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 122

There was a hint of exhaustion on his dashing face and a subtle impatience in his tone.

“I thought Ava told you that I might not be able to come tonight because I’ve got a lot of meetings at work! What are you still doing here?”

He was probably hungry too because he sat down and started to eat. Zoe stared at him quietly. It had been almost two minutes since he had come to the restaurant, but he hadn't looked her in the eye once even though he was talking to her. That told her just how irritated he was. Perhaps he was angry that she was behaving immaturely.

He had a lot on his plate, as it were, and yet she was pestering him with something as trivial as an anniversary.

Zoe lowered her head and touched her ear with her delicate fingers. She proceeded to grumble the way an ordinary elegant lady would to her husband. There wasn’t even a trace of sadness in her tone. She could even put on a faint smile while she spoke, “Come on, it’s a celebration of our anniversary! I was thinking about leaving you if you hadn’t shown up.”

Then, she said gently, “I’m sorry to have disturbed your busy schedule, Mason.”

He raised his eyes and looked at her. She looked so beautiful and graceful underneath the crystal chandelier.

What a refreshing sight.

Then, his mind traveled to the moments he spent in the hospital. The stinging smell of disinfectant and the depressing odor of various medicines filled the air. Carly would cry and grumble at him every single day. On top of that, Lilith would look deathly sick and try to gain his favor meticulously.

Then, he relaxed a little and soothed Zoe. “Why would you say that? I’m the one who didn’t keep my promise because of work!”

Realizing that his mood was getting better, she smiled sweetly and said something she had been wanting the say the whole night.

“I want to introduce someone important to you this Saturday, Mason. Can you spare some time for it? I know Saturday is your day off. Take a break with me.” Her tone was both demure and mischievous.

Holding a glass of wine, he went over his options. This Saturday was special. He promised Lilith he’d attend the party with her. It was Aiden’s private party and it meant the world to her. The fact was Lilith didn’t have long to live and he wanted to do everything he could to fulfill her wishes.

Time wasn’t on his side and yet he had to soothe his wife.