Divorce and Freedom No More Homemaker for Him novel Chapter 185

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Melody said quietly, “It’s hard, but I still want to try. I want to see Mr. Lonedrum in person. And if he’s willing to give me even a little guidance, it’ll help me a lot.”

Herman pushed up the silver–rimmed glasses on his nose. “Good luck.”

He could give Melody money and connections. But when it came to a respected legendary artist, even Draven couldn’t make anything happen.

Herman had to head to work. Melody wanted to go upstairs, not to check on her brother’s work, but to get a glimpse of Draven. Herman refused.

No matter what she said, he didn’t allow it. She had no choice but to give up.

When Ayla finished her morning tasks, she unexpectedly got a call from Juliet.

“Ayla,” Juliet said, “come out for lunch. Bring your brother too.”

Ayla hung up.

She no longer felt the old excitement she used to have whenever Juliet reached out. Her face stayed calm and unreadable.

Juliet’s heart was already with her new family. But since her niece had just gone through a divorce, she felt she should at least check in.

Ayla texted Kaleb about it, but he didn’t reply.

Kaleb was a straightforward person. If he didn’t like someone, he didn’t bother pretending. He wouldn’t give Juliet even a polite smile.

Ayla didn’t refuse the invitation.

Juliet wasn’t Troy. They weren’t cutting each other out forever. And Ayla still needed Juliet to look after her grandmother. Blood relatives weren’t the same as an ex–husband she never wanted to see again.

Lunch Break.

Ayla arrived at the restaurant Juliet picked.

The place looked nice, filled with office workers grabbing lunch.

By the window, Juliet was already waiting.

When Ayla walked over, Juliet lifted her head.

Her beautiful face lit up with a smile. “Kaleb didn’t com?”

Ayla sat across from her. As the waiter brought dish after dish of delicious food, Ayla didn’t bother being polite. She picked up her fork and started eating. “If he came,” Ayla said while serving herself, “you probably

wouldn’t be able to eat.”

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Juliet couldn’t argue with that.

Ayla was starving, and the food tasted amazing.

She didn’t ask why Juliet wanted to meet. She just focus on her meal.

Juliet hadn’t expected Ayla’s composure.

No, she was surprised.

In the past, whenever they met, Ayla would cling to her

The attachment came from how much Juliet resembled her mother.

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Most people enjoy being relied on; it makes them feel important and needed. Juliet loved that feeling,

But now Ayla was acting like Juliet didn’t matter. And Ju et couldn’t help feeling uneasy,

Juliet poured her a glass of water. “Slow down.”

Ayla took it, drank, and went right back to eating–stillot asking anything.

“All these years and you still love these dishes,” Juliet said softly. “I ordered all of it just for you.”

“Thank you,” Ayla said.

Juliet waited for something more–a smile, appreciation anything warm. But Ayla didn’t give her anything.

Most of Juliet’s excitement faded. She stopped trying to make small talk.

Leaning back against her chair, she studied Ayla. “Still mad at me?”

Only then did Ayla finally look up at her.

Last time they met, Kaleb and Zane got into a fight at Max’s bar, and Juliet’s reaction had been harsh.

That was the moment Ayla finally saw the truth–Juliet no longer saw her or Kaleb as family.

Ayla said calmly, “I’m not upset at all.”

Juliet smiled and said, “If you’re not upset, then why are you speaking to me like this?”

Ayla asked back, “And how exactly do you think I should speak to you?”

Her eyes were clear and sharp, like marble stone. Smart direct, and able to see right through people. For a split second, Juliet felt Ayla understood everything, even the things she didn’t say.

But Ayla kept quiet, maybe to leave Juliet a little dignity

Juliet had been in power for a long time. Even at home, people treated her with respect. No one dared to do

otherwise.

Ayla’s attitude made Juliet uncomfortable. It reminded er of her sister.

Juliet had grown up in her sister’s shadow. Next to Juliana, she always looked like the forgotten child–small,

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dim, and unnoticed.

She had to work twice as hard just to be seen by her parents, to be seen by anyone at all.

But no matter how hard she tried, she could never catch up to Juliana. Ordinary people just couldn’t compete with a genius.

Maybe that pressure was what made Juliet rebel so hard She became the problem child her parents complained about.

But she didn’t care. She liked it.

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Because only when she acted out would the perfect confident Juliana finally show worry for her and finally take care of her little sister.

And Ayla was so much like Juliana.

Juliet didn’t respond to Ayla’s question. Instead, she said “You announced your divorce on Instagram. I was worried. I wanted to see how you’re doing.”

Since Juliet backed down a little, Ayla played along. “I’m doing great.”

Juliet’s expression shifted into concern. “Kaleb’s company is in trouble. You and Troy are divorced. He can’t help you now. What’s going to happen to Kaleb’s game?”

Ayla’s face darkened. “Are you doing this on purpose?”

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