The Ex-Wife He Can’t Have novel Chapter 253

Eleanor stared at him, her gaze a heavy mix of emotions. "A few years ago, you promised me that there was nothing inappropriate going on between you and her."

"There is absolutely nothing going on between us. We've never crossed any lines," Leon said, his tone instantly turning serious.

"Then why are you meeting her in private?" Eleanor pressed. "Just a few days ago, Killian saw the two of you together late at night."

Leon froze. It suddenly clicked in his head—she had to be talking about the night of the banquet. Jillian had gotten drunk, and he had simply escorted her home. He hadn't expected Killian to catch them.

He sighed, explaining in exasperation, "Grandmother, men and women can be just normal friends without romance being involved. We share the same social circle. Since she moved back, we've bumped into each other a few times. When I first met her, I didn't even know she was married to Killian. Why should I cut ties with her just because of him?"

Eleanor scoffed, her voice turning ironclad. "You two had better just be friends. Leon, you are my favorite grandson, and you know how much I dote on you. I don't care if you date a high-society heiress, a celebrity model, or some random girl off the street—I will never interfere. But Jillian is off-limits! Even if she officially divorces Killian, she is still absolutely forbidden!"

With that, Eleanor stood up, fuming, and let the maid escort her away.

Leon watched her receding figure in silence, eventually letting out a heavy sigh.

A week later.

Judith Jarrett burst through the front door, furious, and slammed her phone down onto the coffee table.

Jillian walked out of the kitchen. "What's wrong? Who upset you?"

Judith jumped in surprise. "Why are you home so early today?"

"There was nothing urgent at the office, so I left early."

"Nana!" Stella Jarrett ran out of her bedroom and threw herself into Judith's arms affectionately. Judith chatted with her for a bit.

After a while, Stella went back to her room to do her homework.

Only then did Jillian ask,

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