The Plane Tickets He Hoarded The Wife He Hid novel Chapter 308

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With Intent

Blanche’s POV

After Demetrius said those words, the car fell into heavy silence.

I shifted toward the window, watching people push through the crowded streets. My thoughts kept returning to what Demetrius had just told me, then inevitably wandering back to Zain.

Zain had truly transformed—lately, he’d been doing things that would’ve been unthinkable for him before.

Once upon a time, I desperately wanted him to change exactly like this.

But now, his transformation felt like dead weight pulling me under.

Seeing me lost in thought, staying quiet, Demetrius softly touched my arm. “Something eating at you?”

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question. “Maybe. But none of that matters anymore.”

Demetrius understood exactly what I meant.

He managed a weak smile, but I could see the sadness he couldn’t hide.

He’d witnessed firsthand that I no longer cared about Zain. But then Vincent had appeared out of nowhere, complicating everything.

I could sense Demetrius’s fear. He knew he lacked Zain’s commanding presence, and he’d never pursue me with Vincent’s relentless determination.

All he could offer was genuine bravery and gentle affection.

Maybe that’s not even what I need, he seemed to be thinking, doubt eating away at him.

A dark cloud settled over Demetrius’s expression.

Throughout the entire drive, my mind stayed fixated on the approaching divorce.

The cooling–off period was nearly over, but now an unexplainable dread was creeping in.

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First, Zain had been acting completely different lately -I couldn’t stop worrying he’d spring some new

scheme.

Then there was Carry, who’d been skipping kindergarten recently.

Just thinking about it all left my head spinning.

When the car stopped downtown, Demetrius and I disappeared into the crowd without any particular destination. Rather than picking a place in advance, Demetrius liked wandering through the masses, letting something catch our eye.

Only after we’d walked the full strip of restaurants did Demetrius finally choose a hot pot place for us.

Despite being just the two of us, Demetrius ordered enough food for a small army–as if he wanted to stretch out our time together.

Over dinner, we got lost in medical discussions, both of us genuinely engaged as our conversation flowed effortlessly.

Before I knew it, two hours had slipped away.

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I wished our talk could continue forever, but just as I was about to speak, my phone suddenly buzzed.

I glanced down and saw Zain’s name on the screen.

Part of me wanted to let it ring, but before it stopped, I reluctantly answered.

Zain’s deep, rough voice came through the line.

“Almost finished?”

I paused before responding. “Not yet.”

Zain didn’t sound irritated–he just softened his tone.

“No rush. I’ll wait outside.”

Hearing that, I instinctively turned toward the window, my chest tightening.

Zain’s car was impossible to miss–parked brazenly along the curb, drawing stares from everyone passing by.

He leaned casually against the door, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it with slow, deliberate motions.

Through the glass, his eyes swept the restaurant until they found me.

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For a heartbeat, our gazes met, the space between us electric and silent.

Zain was smiling, nothing but warmth in his expression. He clearly had no intention of barging in to interrupt my dinner with Demetrius, but just standing there on the sidewalk was enough to make me feel strangely on edge.

After that, I couldn’t focus on eating anymore–the entire meal suddenly felt spoiled.

I ended the call and stared at the bubbling hot pot, my appetite completely gone.

Demetrius could read the frustration on my face–he

knew it was because Zain was waiting outside.

He put down his chopsticks and spoke gently. “Since he’s already here and there’s nothing we can do about it, why not just try to enjoy what’s left of our time?”

After hearing Demetrius’s words, I gradually started to

feel calmer.

Demetrius offered a few more soothing comments, and soon my mood stabilized. We picked up our

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chopsticks again, letting the peaceful atmosphere between us wash away the tension.

Zain’s POV

Zain remained leaning against the curb, chain–smoking until his pack was almost empty.

This was the heart of downtown, packed with people, and someone like him stood out like a beacon.

Making matters worse, bold women kept approaching, trying their luck at flirting.

They ranged from confident women in their fifties down to girls who looked barely out of high school.

Zain rejected every advance with an icy stare, sending them away one by one.

Zain grew more agitated the longer the wait stretched

1. on.

Just when Zain was about to lose his patience entirely, Blanche finally emerged with Demetrius.

The moment Blanche stepped outside, Zain’s face lit

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up with a smile. He flicked away his cigarette and walked straight toward her, every step filled with

intent.

Without even acknowledging Demetrius, Zain focused entirely on Blanche. “Done eating?”

Blanche looked up at him and nodded slightly. “Mm.”

Zain held out his hand to her, almost like an order. “If you’re finished, let’s go.”

Blanche stared at his extended hand, hesitating for several moments, unable to take it.

After a pause, Blanche turned to Demetrius. “Demetrius, thank you for dinner tonight. I’m going to give tomorrow’s grad school exam everything I’ve got -I truly believe I can become the person I want to be.”

Seeing her confidence, Demetrius couldn’t help but smile. “Alright, I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

Blanche flashed him a quick, genuine smile. “Alright, I’m heading home now.”

Demetrius felt reluctant to see her go, but there was so much beyond his control.

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In the end, he could only offer her a tender smile. “Just text me when you get home, okay?”

Blanche nodded. “Yes, I will.”

After saying goodbye, Blanche walked toward Zain’s

car.

Zain noticed and opened the passenger door for her.

She slipped inside, then leaned out the window and beamed at Demetrius. “You should head home early

too, Demetrius. See you!”

Demetrius waved with a smile. “Yeah, see you!”

Once the goodbyes were finished, Zain got behind the

wheel.

Blanche’s POV

As we started driving, Zain glanced at me. “So, did you actually have a good time at dinner tonight?”

I shot back without hesitation. “Yeah, it was really enjoyable.”

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Zain didn’t seem upset; with a serious expression, he asked, “Want me to drive you to your exam

tomorrow?”

Without even thinking, I replied bluntly. “No thanks.”

Zain didn’t press further–he dropped it and stayed quiet.

When we arrived at Blissfield Villa, Zain jumped out of the car immediately, rushing to open my door.

He was always fast, but somehow, he was always just a

second too slow.

Before he could reach the handle, I had already gotten out myself.

Watching me brush off his attempts to help, Zain felt an uncomfortable tightness in his chest.

We walked into Blissfield Villa one behind the other.

Even before I entered the main hall, I could hear Carry and Joanna playing around, their cheerful voices

carrying from inside.

“Aunt Joanna, that’s not right! You made the wrong move!” Carry called out, sounding slightly whiny.

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“What do you mean wrong? I’m about to win!” Joanna replied, acting up her impending victory.

“Aunt Joanna, can’t you let the kid win just once?” Carry pleaded dramatically.

“Weren’t you the one who told me not to go easy on you, Sue?” Joanna shot back with a big grin.

The two were having a blast, and since Carry had her back to the door, she didn’t notice I’d returned.

Joanna was facing the entrance directly, so she spotted Zain and me the second we walked in.

We entered one after the other, looking like we might have just argued or something.

I ignored both Joanna and Carry completely, skirting around their game area and heading straight upstairs.

Just as Zain stepped into the hall, Heidi Irvin emerged from the kitchen and noticed me going up.

Heidi gave Zain a puzzled look, clearly about to ask something, but before she could speak, Zain told her, “Heidi, please heat up some milk and take it to Mrs. Jacob upstairs. She needs a good night’s sleep.”

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Joanna, still sprawled on the carpet, heard those words and suddenly understood.

Wait… tomorrow is Blanche’s big grad school exam.

Right, Aiden had mentioned that Blanche was taking

her entrance test.

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