My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Be professional

The silence on the other side lasted several seconds.

‎Then Tristin spoke.

‎"Alexander."

‎His tone was calm.

‎Steady.

‎"The fact that she stayed in that town for two years doesn’t mean she hates you."

‎I said nothing.

‎"And whatever happened between you two, don’t forget one thing."

‎He paused.

‎"She allowed you to see her."

‎I frowned.

‎"What do you mean?"

‎"If she truly wanted to disappear forever, she wouldn’t have stayed somewhere she knew was still in your reach."

‎The words made me freeze.

‎"Whatever you do next," Tristin continued, "don’t act impulsively."

‎"Don’t pressure her."

‎"Don’t corner her."

‎"After two years, you finally have a chance to talk to her."

‎His voice softened.

‎"Don’t destroy it because you’re afraid."

‎I closed my eyes.

‎Because he was right.

‎Fear was exactly what was driving me right now.

‎Fear of losing her again.

‎Fear of losing my daughter.

‎Fear of discovering that I was no longer wanted.

‎"I know."

‎I said quietly.

‎"If you need anything, call me."

‎"Alright."

‎After exchanging a few more words, the call ended.

‎I lowered the phone and looked out at the ocean once more.

‎The sky had begun to darken.

‎The town lights flickered on one by one along the coastline.

‎Somewhere in that town...

‎Alicia was there.

‎And so was my daughter.

‎For the first time in two years, they were no longer a memory.

‎And that realization left my mind in complete chaos.

Alicia’s POV

He saw her.

He saw me.

But how?

Why was he even here?

The question had been running through my mind ever since I saw him standing in that hallway with Aimy.

No matter how hard I tried to focus on something else, my thoughts always returned to that moment.

The look in his eyes.

The shock.

The disbelief.

The way he had stared at Aimy.

"Alicia, are you alright?"

Anna’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts.

It was probably the hundredth time she had asked that question since dinner started.

"I’m alright," I replied, forcing a smile.

Uncle Herbert set down his fork and looked at me carefully.

"Are you sure?"

His voice was filled with concern.

"You’ve seemed distracted ever since we left the company. Are you feeling sick?"

I shook my head.

"Just a little tired."

"You should rest more," he said immediately.

"Don’t push yourself too hard. If you want, I can assign someone else to handle the partnership."

For a brief moment, I considered it.

Wouldn’t that be easier?

Wouldn’t it be safer?

But deep down, I already knew the answer.

There was no avoiding Alexander anymore.

He had already found us.

Even if I stepped away from the partnership, it wouldn’t change the fact that he was here.

Sooner or later, I would have to face reality.

And sooner or later, I would have to tell my family the truth.

"Don’t worry, Uncle," I said softly.

"I can handle it."

"Are you sure?" Aunt Margaret asked.

Her eyes were filled with concern.

"Don’t push yourself too much."

Aunt Veronica nodded in agreement.

"Your health comes first, Alicia."

I smiled reassuringly.

"Really, I’m fine. Please don’t worry about me."

The tension around the table eased slightly, and everyone returned to their meal.

Then Aimy suddenly spoke.

"Uncle Evan said he’d come see me."

Her little lips formed a pout.

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