My Ex-Wife and Kids Came In Like A Wrecking Ball novel Chapter 1708

"I will develop an antidote."

Rosalie was determined. “If we give in to his request this time, he’ll make even more unreasonable demands the next time we ask for the antidote. Should we agree to everything?"

Then, she questioned Byron with dissatisfaction, "Didn't you say you believe in me? Since I said it, I’ll make it happen!"

Byron already knew that Xander would do this, but he accepted the terms for the sake of Rosalie's survival.

Now, he gradually gained confidence seeing how determined his woman was.

The two looked at each other for a long time, and Byron made a concession. "Alright, then we’ll do as you said. That statement is invalid, and our partnership remains."

A smile appeared on Rosalie's face when he compromised.

Byron stood up after they concluded this matter.

Rosalie thought he was coming to bed with her, so she scooted aside to make space.

Byron looked longingly at her. "I want to accept my wife's invitation, but you’ve only just recovered. This bed is so small, so I'd better not squash you. I'll just sleep on the sofa.”

Without waiting for Rosalie to react, the man turned and went to the sofa by the door.

Rosalie blushed as she belatedly realized what he called her.

As she watched him lie down on the sofa, she slowly lay back down.

Byron raised his hand to turn off the lights, and the ward was plunged into darkness.

The two of them were lost in their thoughts, and neither of them slept.

...

Early the next morning, Xander logged onto social media and waited for updates about Lawrence Corporation and the research institute.

According to their agreement, Byron would release a statement on the internet about the partnership termination at this hour.

However, he waited for more than an hour and there was no statement from the Lawrence Corporation.

Xander remembered there was no news about the marriage as well, and his expression turned cold. "Byron Lawrence! How dare you..."