Divorce me I'm done serving you (Ayla) novel Chapter 185

Chapter 185 A Different Kind of Distance

Chapter 185 A Different Kind of Distance

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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.

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

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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.”

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 focused 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

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 Juliet couldn’t help feeling uneasy.

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

Ayla took it, drank, and went right back to eating-still not 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?”

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