Ex-husband’s Regret

"Under such circumstances, even I'm not moody."

'Ex-girlfriend...'

Frank's smile deepened as he looked at Zachary, casually saying, "So it seems our bet still has some

suspense."

Charlie chimed in, "I think Frank can win. His family wouldn't agree with the relationship between him and his girlfriend so easily. With his personality, he wouldn't sneak off to get a marriage certificate and then announce it later." Zachary glanced at Charlie and finally spoke to Frank, "Why didn't the people who were supposed to visit me last time I was hospitalized show up?"

Frank cocked his brows, responding unhurriedly, "Oh, my wife told me not to talk about it."

"But the ones who shouldn't have come did. I'm not clear on that."

Zachary hadn't received any news and was waiting for Jane, only to be surprised by someone else.

"Let's drink."

Frank didn't say anything and downed his drink.

Stood up. "It's getting late, I'm heading back."

He put down the glass and

Charlie quickly stopped him.

What time is it?"

Frank adjusted his cuffs. "You wouldn'

home early."

He wouldn't stop bragging.

Understand, when you have a wife and kids, you'll naturally head

Charlie could only complain inwardly and say, "How about you help

"How about you help me out then?"

Frank neither agreed nor refused. "I'm leaving."

Charlie walked him to the door and was about to turn around to talk to Zachary when Zachary also left.

Just as Frank sat in the back seat, the other door opened.

Seeing Zachary get in, he wasn't surprised and instructed Alan to drive.

Zachary asked, "Did she say anything?"

"What?" Frank pretended not to understand. "Which 'she'?"

Zachary frowned. "I've been working hard to help you these past few days. You don't have to thank me, but do you really want to be a backstabber now?" Frank snickered. "You scared her away yourself, why are you angry with me now?"

Zachary felt quite regretful.

That was why he wanted pretend to be seriously injured and talk things out.

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Who knew things would keep happening unexpectedly?

He couldn't find the right moment to talk.

Now, it was worse than being strangers.

She could smile at strangers asking for directions.

But not at him.

"You're not helping me, you're making things worse."Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Frank found it amusing. "What a talent you are, directing your anger at me."

Zachary fumbled for a cigarette but didn't have time to light it before Frank snatched it and tossed it in the car's trash can.

He clapped his hands and casually said, "Sorry, my wife and kids can't stand the smell of cigarettes."

He didn't sound sorry at all.

Zachary pressed his throbbing temples and asked, "You're really not going to help me out here?" Frank leaned back in his seat, crossing his arms. "Tell me, what's up with your ex-girlfriend?" When I sent Jane out, Frank's car happened to stop.

Jane glanced at her watch. "You're back so early? You've really turned into a sensible man. Charlotte, to be honest, I never dared to think this before."

I patted her arm and smiled. "You'll meet a good man who loves you too."

But I didn't expect Zachary to be in Frank's car.

My words fell completely into his ears.

I shot Frank a look, asking why he didn't warn me.

Frank walked over, taking my hand, and said to Jane, "We won't be seeing you off."

Jane shook her car keys. "No need, Mr. Smith, I drove here."

"You drove. I see-"

Frank dragged out his words, his gaze landing on Zachary's face, but he was talking to Jane. "Be careful on the roads."

I caught the amusement in his low voice, completely sounding like he was enjoying the show.

I secretly poked him in the side.