My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 146

Chapter 146: "Hold onto me"

I lowered my gaze. "I just don’t want to go public right now."

"What are you worried about? There’s nothing between me and Lilian anymore. I’ll keep my promise to you," he said softly.his hand sliding down to my waist.

I swallowed and shook my head. "I just don’t want to. Let me go."

He sighed. "I’ll let you go... but say something nice to me first."

I gritted my teeth. "Ewww Childish. Let me go."I said as I scrunched my nose at him.

"Be good," he murmured, pulling me closer again. "Call me husband, and I’ll let you go."

"Alexander, are you serious?"

"Pretend I am."

I bit my lip, lowering my voice. "Husband... is that enough?"

"Louder. I didn’t hear you."

"Alexander!" I snapped.

"I’m listening," he said, smiling faintly.

"Husband," I repeated louder this time. "Is that better?"

"Good girl," he said, patting my head.

Then he added, "Wait for me on the sofa. We’ll leave together."

"Is that all? That’s really why you called me here?" I asked, clearly annoyed.

"Can’t I just want my wife beside me?" he said lazily.

"Besides, I have something for you when we get home," he added, his voice dropping dangerously low.

"Seriously..." I muttered, scrunching my nose and narrowing my eyes. "Just let me go."

Alexander chuckled softly, clearly enjoying my frustration. He pressed a light kiss to my forehead, then brushed his lips gently against mine.

Finally, he seemed satisfied and loosened his grip around my waist.

I immediately stood up and hurried away, feeling as though I were escaping.

"I need to use the restroom. I’ll be back," I said, the frustration obvious in my tone.

I walked toward what I assumed was the restroom door, feeling his gaze follow me the entire way.

Alexander’s POV

I watched Alicia’s retreating figure, a faint smile lingering on my lips.

The sound of my phone pulled me from my thoughts. I picked it up and glanced at the screen.

Lilian: Alexander, when will you come see me?

My gaze flickered briefly toward the restroom door before I replied.

Alexander: I have things to take care of. Focus on your shoots.

Another message came almost immediately.

Lilian: I miss you.

I stared at the screen but didn’t respond.

Perhaps sensing my silence, she sent another.

Lilian: Alexander, I regret it. I shouldn’t have broke up with you in the first place. That’s the biggest mistake of my life.

I typed back only two words.

Alexander: Look ahead.

But she continued.

Lilian: Alexander, I really can’t help it. When I close my eyes, your face is all I see. Every night, I dream of you—of our college days. If only time could freeze back then, everything would be perfect.

I turned off the screen and set the phone aside.

Then it rang.

Lilian’s name flashed across the display.

I hesitated for a moment. Just as I was about to decline the call, I glanced once more at the restroom door before answering.

Her joyful voice came through instantly.

"Alexander! I thought you wouldn’t pick up!"

I frowned slightly.

"I only answered to remind you of something," I said calmly. "Don’t dwell on the past. The future is ahead of us."

"Alexander, but I really love you. I really do. Can you come see me?"

"Focus on your work. If there’s nothing else, don’t call again."

I ended the call.

Leaning back in my chair, I closed my eyes.

A question that had lingered in my mind for some time rose to the surface once more.

Do I love Alicia?

Do I love Lilian?

Did I ever truly love Lilian?

Everything I do for Alicia came from the deepest part of me.

My heart leaned toward her.

Even if it was not yet love, it was something close enough to stand beside it.

Otherwise, this marriage would never have lasted two years.

Perhaps I had been wrong from the very beginning.

Maybe what I felt for Lilian had never been love at all—only guilt.

After she returned, I had mistaken that guilt for something deeper.

Fortunately, before the divorce became final... I realized the truth.

Alicia’s POV

By the time Alexander finished his work, the sky outside had already darkened.

We left the branch office and rode back to the villa together. The city lights streamed past the window in long golden lines, reflecting faintly against the glass.

I was tired from the day, so I leaned my head back and closed my eyes for a while.

Not long after, I felt something warm settle over my hand.

He raised a brow. "Are you worried about me?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

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