His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81

“Maybe I should just stay here instead,” Mia Carter tried one last time.

She hesitated, “I’m still not 100% recovered. If something happens

Ethan Hale’s gaze was like a localized fire, sharp and suffocating. “There are no ‘what-ifs.”

He wasn’t asking. A flicker of irritation crossed his face, ending the conversation.

Mia had no choice but to nod. “Understood.”

She drove back home to pack her things.

Unlike the dry, biting cold of Northbrook’s early spring, Sunbrook was already leaning into the heat of early

summer.

Mia grabbed a small carry-on and was at the airport waiting an hour later.

The Flight was at four. The gate was just about to close when Ethan finally showed up with Chloe Bennett trailing right behind him.

Mia, we’re switching seats. You’re sitting in economy.”

Ethan was walking ahead. Chloe purposely lagged a few steps behind, her voice low but sharp as she gave the order.

Chloe must have decided to tag along at the last second, which meant she hadn’t booked her ticket with them.

By the time she tried to get a seat, business class was already sold out.

Without even waiting for Mia to agree, Chloe caught up to Ethan and looped her arm through his.

Ethan, I heard the roast duck in Sunbrook is incredible. You have to make time to take mé.”

Ethan was pulling his black suitcase, with Chloe’s bright pink designer bag perched right on top.

she remembered how Ethan had been earlier that evening. When he’d answered her, his long fingers had hooked

round her bag strap to keep it from slipping off her shoulder.

Wait until I’m finished,” he had said.

Chloe gave a haughty little sniff. “Obviously. You make it sound like I’m some drama queen who’d actually hold you up.”

Ethan let out a low chuckle. He slid his arm out of her grip and pressed a hand against the small of her back, ushering her toward the jet bridge.

‘You’re always so understanding.”

Mia trailed behind them. Her eyes drifted up to Ethan’s back those broad shoulders tapering down to a lean waist. She looked away just as quickly, her gaze dropping to the floor.

They headed straight for the Business Class cabin. Mia gripped her bag and kept walking until she hit Economy. She found her seat, sat down, and immediately pulled out her headphones.

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This was the first time she’d ever flown coach for a business trip.

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In the past, every time she traveled with Ethan, he’d book her a seat in business class.

Long flights were usually a drag. He’d be buried in work, and once Mia finished her own tasks, she’d spend the rest of the time watching movies or shows she’d downloaded.

During those two years of marriage, those were the moments she loved most just doing her own thing while he worked right beside her.

It was the only time she felt like they were more than just boss and employee.

Four hours later, they touched down in Sunbrook.

After getting off the plane, they headed to the lounge to change.

Mia swapped her clothes for a white short-sleeved shirt and a pair of black slacks.

She repacked her bag and dragged her suitcase out, only to run right into Chloe.

Chloe shoved the suitcase straight at her.

“Take this.”

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