Divorce and Freedom No More Homemaker for Him novel Chapter 484

Divorce and Freedom: No More Homemaker for Him

Chapter 484 Her Friend

Ayla laughed and hugged her tight.

Finished

“Why does it feel like I haven’t seen you in forever? I missed you like crazy! And we talk in the group chat every single day!” Sacha pulled back, scanned her up and down, and grinned. “You seriously look better every time I see you!”

“You too,” Ayla said, smiling.

“That’s just because seeing you makes me happy!” Sacha’s voice was sweet and full of sparkle. She had a way of lighting up the room. She never spiraled or dragged anyone down. She was pure serotonin with a blowout and heels.

She took the hot cocoa from Ayla’s hand like it was second nature, took a deep drink, and let out a low, satisfied sound. It was the kind of sigh you’d hear after stepping into a hot tub on a freezing night.

Just as she opened her mouth to start gossiping, her phone buzzed in her purse. She pulled it out and frowned. “Ugh. My husband’s checking in.”

Without hesitating, she hit decline. “Ayla, when do you have a break? What if we do a beach trip? It’s already getting cold, which makes it the perfect time to go soak up the sun. I’m probably going with my husband, but if you’re free, bring your friends! I’ve been to this amazing spot with him before. They’ve got this beach house rental with top–notch service, crazy fresh food, and the private beach? Stunning. We’ll book the whole place. You can bring whoever, and we’ll just stay put and relax for a few days.”

Draven’s birthday was next month, and Ayla had been trying to figure out what to get him.

A beach trip? It actually sounded perfect.

Mostly because of the location.

Draven loved the ocean.

Ayla didn’t care much for the beach, but she’d found out he was obsessed. His place had ocean photos everywhere. All taken by him at beaches he’d personally visited.

She was sure there were even more on his phone.

If she asked, he’d probably show her. But she’d never asked.

“Okay. Let me check my schedule first,” Ayla said. She didn’t want to commit to anything too fast.

“Cool. Just let me know,” Sacha said, giving her hand a playful swing.

Even if Ayla couldn’t make it, Sacha wouldn’t be upset. Ayla was building her own company now. A trip like that took time she didn’t always have. But if they went together? Sacha would be twice as happy. She always lit up around her friends.

Her phone rang again. “Ayla, I gotta head out.”

Ayla gave her a small nod. “Alright.”

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Chapter 484 Her Friend

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Sacha turned to leave. Then she bumped into someone hard. She paused, blinked, and instantly pulled herself together. “Hello, Mr. Storm,” she said, polite but casual. No way could she pretend she didn’t see him.

Draven nodded, same as usual. Calm. Controlled. He wasn’t the unpredictable type. That made working under him so much easier.

Sacha almost asked if she should help smooth things over. Ayla didn’t work for him anymore, so maybe seeing him out of the blue was awkward.

But Draven didn’t spare her another second. He walked straight up to Ayla. The second he nodded at Sacha, his eyes were already locked on Ayla like nothing else existed.

“You’re here?” he asked. His voice had an edge of surprise. “You didn’t tell me.”

Sacha’s jaw nearly hit the sidewalk.

They were that familiar? And not even a little awkward?

The air between them felt charged. Like no one else was supposed to be standing there.

Sacha was married. Still in the romantic honeymoon haze. She knew exactly what kind of vibe this was.

Wait.

Oh my God.

Was Draven distracted all night… because of Ayla?

Her mind completely froze.

Ayla didn’t answer him right away. She turned and walked over to Sacha, who still looked like someone had knocked the wind out of her. “I wasn’t hiding anything,” Ayla said. “Draven and I just aren’t ready to go public yet.”

Sacha’s eyes flew wide. “Shut the hell up. Ayla. Are you being serious right now? You’ve been holding out

on me?!”

“Keep it quiet,” Ayla said, giving her shoulder a pat.

Sacha nodded fast. She got the message. She stepped back without saying another word. She wasn’t about to interrupt whatever this was.

But she needed a second to breathe.

Oh my god,

Ayla and Draven were together. That was Draven. Just earlier, Sacha had been thinking how cold and unreadable he was. Like someone no one could possibly date. Then Ayla showed up like it was no big deal.

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