The CEO’s Regret My Ex-Wife is a Tech Goddess novel Chapter 91

Alaina walked over and greeted her politely. "Hello."

"Welcome, welcome!" Lena Patterson smiled, ushering them inside.

Alaina stepped through the gates, taking in the rustic, spotless courtyard. A plaque honoring military families hung proudly above the doorframe.

The main living area was decorated with framed certificates and military medals, alongside a few yellowed photos of a couple.

The man in the pictures wore a crisp uniform, radiating an imposing sense of justice.

The woman was a much younger Lena.

Zachary Jenkins began hauling an array of gift boxes from the trunk, carrying them inside one by one.

"Good Lord, please don't bring a shipment like this next time," Lena said with absolute seriousness. "I'm just one person, how could I possibly eat all of this? The boxes you brought last time are still sitting there unopened."

"You got it. I'll bring less next time," Zachary chuckled.

Lena shook her head helplessly and invited them to sit in the courtyard. She brought out a fresh pot of tea, smiling warmly at Alaina. "It's just a simple country place, Mrs. Summers. Please excuse the mess."

"You're too kind, Lena. Just call me Alaina," she hurriedly replied.

At that moment, Zachary stepped out from the house. "Lena, the light inside is broken, and a cabinet door came off its hinges. Where do you keep your tools? I'll fix them up for you."

"Right here," Lena said, rising with a smile. "But honestly, you're terrible at fixing things, Zachary. Last time you nearly tore my old house down. Maybe I should trouble the Director to lend a hand?"

Silas Summers stood up without a moment's hesitation, shrugging off his jacket and draping it over the back of his chair before following Lena inside.

A short while later, Lena returned and took a seat beside Alaina. "I just said a little prayer by my late husband's photo, letting him know the Director brought his wife to see us."

She let out a long, emotional sigh. "Before my husband passed away, he made an agreement with Silas. He told him that if he ever got married, he absolutely had to bring his wife here so he could meet her."

"Back when they were in the service, my husband was a squad leader. Silas was the youngest of the bunch, so my husband always looked after him like a son."

"After my husband passed, Silas stepped up. He helped fix up the house, brought supplies, and always kept an eye on this lonely old woman. He might look cold on the outside, but he's a truly good man. You didn't marry the wrong guy."

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