My Cold Ex-Wife Refused to Move On novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165 Past and Present

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“I get it.” Chase said. “From one man to another, I understand what it’s like to really want someone. But some things can’t be rushed.”

Patrick didn’t look away. “I just don’t want anyone getting in my way.”

After an entire day of searching, they finally located Zynn–sitting across from Gavin.

She’d sobered up around 2 a.m., only to find herself alone in a pitch–dark apartment with no power. With no other options, she checked into a nearby hotel.

By coincidence–or not–it was the same hotel where the Cliff Haven project team was staying.

She left around noon to head to the office but ran into Gavin in the elevator.

Zynn had seen the headlines that morning. Company–orchestrated PR fluff. Nothing surprising. Nothing to get worked up over.

“If you’ve got something to say, just say it,” she said flatly, sitting across from him at a small café. Her coffee was untouched. “No need to beat around the bush. Gavin, stop trying to win me back.”

Gavin smiled faintly. “You haven’t changed. Still so direct. But you’re even more stunning now.”

“Thanks. Money’s the best skincare routine.”

When you’ve got cash, you get to live on your terms.

“You see the news this morning? Quinn Group just signed Patrick, and boom, you’re already starring in a fake relationship with him. Gotta say, you’re really committed to the job.”

Zynn didn’t even blink. “If this is just gonna be a series of passive–aggressive jabs, I’ve got better things to do.”

He waved a hand. “No, no. The project team’s heading up to the mountain the day after tomorrow. I heard Madam Wendy’s going personally. You going too?”

Of course she was. As head of PR, it was her job to inspect the site and prep for any potential issues.

But she wasn’t about to spell that out for him.

“I go where I’m assigned.”

Her tone made it clear: conversation over.

Gavin looked a little wounded. “You don’t have to keep me at arm’s length like this. We were together for years. You know I’d never do anything to hurt you.”

“That was a long time ago,” she said. “People change, Gavin. You and me both. Nobody’s ever finished growing–not until they die.”

He gave a resigned laugh. “Fine. I just wanted to see you.”

She gave him a hard look. “Let me guess–same old pattern. Your new girlfriend couldn’t be there for you,

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so now you’re circling back to the last woman who could?”

“That’s not it! We’re not even together anymore!” Gavin’s voice rose with frustration.

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Back then, he’d strayed–not physically, but emotionally, Zynn had made work her number one priority. Gavin had to schedule time just to talk to her. He couldn’t handle being an afterthought.

That other woman had simply shown up at the right time. She made him feel seen.

He never crossed the line physically. But he knew he was falling. So he told Zynn.

He didn’t want to break up. He just wanted her to notice him again. To choose him again. And he promised he’d cut ties with the other woman.

He really did love her.

He still loved her.