The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 174

"Mhm!" Sylvia nodded enthusiastically, her chest blooming with sweet satisfaction.

A thought she had harbored for a long time suddenly surged to the forefront of her mind.

Leaning in slightly, she started to ask, "Then does that mean we can..."

"Alright, it's getting late. Time to head back to work."

Killian stood up, gently ruffling her hair to cut off her unspoken question, before turning on his heel and walking away.

Sylvia froze in her seat, the bright smile melting right off her face.

Once her new project was officially launched, it had been relocated to a separate headquarters. Without sharing an office building, the time she got to spend with him had dwindled drastically.

A knot of intense frustration twisted in her gut.

In the years since Jillian had gone abroad, she had enjoyed the glamorous facade of being Killian's official girlfriend in the eyes of the public. In reality, their relationship hadn't progressed a single inch.

Killian was impossibly cold, forever keeping everyone at arm's length. Even when they were together day in and day out, she felt like no amount of fire could ever thaw the ice around his heart.

She honestly couldn't fathom how Jillian had managed to survive clinging to his side for all those miserable years.

Meanwhile, at the international airport.

"Mom!"

Stella threw herself wildly into Jillian's arms, her eyes curving into bright crescents as she beamed. Catching the little girl securely, Jillian patted her back before turning to thank Stella's coach and the accompanying staff members.

After exchanging goodbyes, Jillian took Stella's small hand and guided her out of the arrivals hall.

"Mom, did you give the present to Connor for me?"

"I sure did."

"Do you think he'll like it?"

Jillian lowered her gaze, her eyes softening with warmth. "I didn't get to hand it to him myself. I had to leave it with the school, but I know he's going to love whatever you picked out for him."

Stella was naturally bubbly and outgoing, having long forgotten how icy Connor used to be toward her.

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