Danielle frowned at Alexander, a storm of emotions swirling in her eyes. The fragile warmth that had begun to build inside the diner was instantly extinguished by his words. She stood there, replaying the events since their divorce, feeling as though a thick wall of ice had formed between them, one that could never melt.
It seemed they had never truly opened their hearts to each other. When they were together, she had mistaken his silence for stoicism and his protection for deep affection. Only now did she realize it was all just a hard shell he used to shield himself. And hadn't she been just as guilty, carefully maintaining a façade of calm, too afraid to touch the scars on his heart?
How could two people like that, unable to even be honest with each other, ever go back to the way things were?
Danielle bit her lip until it turned pale. She took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness rising in her throat, and gave a slight nod. Her voice was tinged with distance. "Fine. I'll do as you wish."
Without another glance at him, she turned and walked back toward the hotel. She didn't look back, afraid that if she did, she would break her resolve and fall back into their tangled, chaotic relationship.
Alexander stood frozen, watching her resolute back as a sharp pain clenched his heart. He raised a hand as if to call out to her, but no words came. He knew what he'd said was hurtful, but he felt he had no choice. He couldn't let the battle with Harold and Jake spill over and harm her. He couldn't let her get hurt because of him again.
"Danielle, I have an urgent assignment for you," the Director said, his voice clipped with urgency. "Our collaboration with Vanguard Technologies is moving to the next stage. We need you to stay in Northridge City for a few more days to coordinate the practical application of the drone technology with Harold Chapman."
Danielle's fingers froze over the keyboard. Her stomach lurched. She couldn't believe she was being assigned to work with Harold. The man who had taken Raffy, the man meeting secretly with Jake—she was deeply wary of him and wanted nothing to do with him.

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell
Although she was one of the protagonist (and best friend of Danielle), I'm really annoyed with Kristen. What does she actually want? She wants to be completely free from Gian, whatever their business is. But when Gian doesn't care about her, she gets annoyed and overthinks. Hey, Kristen, the world doesn't revolve around you. You may follow your own feelings, but that doesn't mean you can ignore other people's feelings at all!...
It seems like this novel will end at chapter 5000. Every time one issue ends, another one pops up, and it seems like the author is just trying to drag it out. I'm starting to get tired of reading it....
I hope daniele will have no end game with alexander since whatever the reason is, he only give her too much grievencess. I hope there will be another male character with stronger present than alexander to have the end game with daniele. Hated that in the name of love or protection alexander can treat another woman better, not just once, but with this new lorie girl... Oh my blood pressure getting higher cause by the new plot :(...
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Sooooo complicated sigh* Simply pls thanks....
Where is Chapter 545 - 554? I thought there'll be 9-10 chapters per update....
I knew it! He’s in love with her but he thinks she loves his brother!...
Oh poor Bianca... regrets, regrets :)...