Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 208

After finishing their quiet meal, the group moved to the living room. The nanny brought over drinks and fruit. Elara asked for a glass of orange juice for Melody, letting her hold the glass and sip from a straw.

Maddox, on the other hand, slowly sipped his lemon water. Until he spoke, no one else dared to utter a word.

In the past, Meredith would have taken the liberty to chat with Julian about casual family matters, but under these uniquely tense circumstances, even she didn't dare make a sound.

Everyone was pretending to be busy.

It wasn't until Maddox set down his glass—the delicate clink of glass against marble echoing faintly in the minds of everyone present—that the tension broke.

This was the prelude to him speaking. Julian and Meredith instantly stopped drinking and looked toward Maddox.

Elara also set down her glass and looked over.

Maddox's expression was neutral. His gaze swept over the group before finally landing on Elara. "How have you been lately, Elara?"

As soon as the words fell, Elara could feel the heavy weight of Julian and Meredith's stares locking onto her.

She blinked and replied earnestly, "I'm doing well, thank you for asking, Maddox."

Maddox gave her a long, deep look. As he withdrew his gaze, his peripheral vision subtly swept over Julian and Meredith.

The mother and son's movements were subtle; if he didn't know them so well, he truly might not have noticed their intense focus on her answer.

Knowing Elara had probably been coached by Julian before arriving, Maddox didn't press her or put her on the spot, dropping the topic entirely.

"And what about Melody?"

Maddox shifted the focus to the little girl. "Are you getting used to preschool, Melody?"

Suddenly being pulled into an adult conversation, Melody was caught off guard and instinctively looked to Elara for help.

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