Getting My Ex-wife Back

By the time Maverly arrived at the hospital, Raeleigh had received a text message from Ariana reporting about the day before. The text informed her she had successfully captivated Heston and that he invited her to a movie night. Ariana was contemplating accepting his invitation and wanted to seek Raeleigh’s advice.

Raeleigh told her that she could go as long as there was someone to look after Jacian.

Just as Ariana was thinking who could stand in for her, Maverly entered Jacian’s ward.

Jacian rejoiced at seeing Maverly. On the other hand, Ariana pondered on it and thought Maverly was perfect; she could leave if Maverly stayed.

Maverly agreed to it, but Xanthus expressed his disapproval when she told him in a call that afternoon.

“I need to write an academic draft tonight, and I’ll need peace and quiet. I can’t do it in the hospital.”

“Then go back. I’ve to stay here, as it happens.”

At first, Maverly did not grasp Xanthus’s subtle indication. She thought if he wanted to write a thesis, he could just do it after he got home.

To her dismay, Xanthus said, “I want to go to your place.”

“What?”

“But, I’ve already promised.”

“Then tell her it’s inappropriate for her to take a day off despite having worked for only one day. Who is she going to the movies with?”

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Maverly blinked, wondering how they ended up being a couple.

Maverly was rendered at sixes and sevens. Xanthus hung up after a few words, leaving her in stupefaction; she hadn’t agreed to anything he said yet.

Befuddled, Maverly went back to look for Ariana, making herself clear that it was not that she was unwilling to stay and look after Jacian, but she had other commitments that accounted for her incapability of fulfilling her promise.

Even though it sounded absurd, the fact that Xanthus was going to her home was immutable.

Ariana was a little disappointed. She called Heston and notified him she couldn’t go anymore but didn’t say why when he pressed on.

After Xanthus got off work, he went to Jacian’s ward to look for Maverly, who then said goodbye to Jacian and followed Xanthus out.

At the main entrance, Maverly saw Heston’s car parked at the hospital, and he was making his way inside after emerging from it.

It struck Maverly as odd, and her curiosity got the better of her.

“What’s going on?”

“What do you mean?”

Xanthus stood behind her with his gaze fixed on her. He was exhausted and wanted to rest as soon as possible.

Maverly, on the other hand, felt no such inclination.

Perhaps it was due to the age gap they had.

“I’ll go and take a look.”

After saying that, Maverly left to sate her curiosity.

On the other hand, Xanthus stood rooted to the spot for a couple of seconds before he pulled out his car key. While sitting in his car, warming up the engine, he fell asleep.

Maverly followed Heston into the hospital and hid instantaneously as she reached Jacian’s ward. She saw Heston gazing at Ariana, who was sitting outside.

Ariana explained something to him, which led him to ask, “Are you serious?”

“Sort of.”

Ariana had no clue how much she had to like him to be considered in love with him. Nonetheless, in her eyes, Heston was indeed good-looking and lean. Although he seemed to be a playboy, Ariana’s impression of him was pretty favorable.

Since she was still young, it would do her no harm to date a few more men, wouldn’t it?

She was not two-timing. Furthermore, she could earn some extra money.

Heston asked, “Then why are you blowing hot and cold? If you don’t like me, why do you keep hitting me? It’s uncharacteristic of you to string me along.”

“When have I ever string you along? Haven’t I always been like this?” Ariana was displeased at the way he put it. How could he do that? Did he intend to launch an investigation on her background like a private investigator?

Ariana grew upset. If that was the case, she would not date him anymore.

“Heston, I admit I liked you at first, but you can’t question me like this. I don’t know how you students date these days, but I know what’s going on despite my lack of experience. Why are you blaming me? I never did you wrong. I’m here at work. Even if I’m a mere caretaker, it’s still a proper job. Am I supposed to oblige just because you invited me to watch a movie? Which do you think is more important, work or you?”

Heston was rendered speechless by her tirade. He was relatively young; in fact, Ariana was two years older than him. However, it was indiscernible when the two were together. Some might even assume Heston to be older than Ariana.

Maybe it was because of her seniority that Ariana seemed imposing when she spoke. However, Heston did not want to concede defeat and roared, “Of course it’s me.”

Dumbstruck, Ariana announced, “Forget it, let’s break up.”

Ariana got up and was about to enter the ward. It galled Heston to not know what he had done wrong. He held her down and lowered his head to kiss her.

Maverly was bowled over to see that, wondering if she should step in.

Seeing Ariana stop struggling after a while, Maverly was confident she could leave now. Her fellow sister had fallen!

With that, Maverly went to the parking lot. Outside the car, she noticed Xanthus had fallen asleep. Thus, she got into the driver’s seat as quietly as possible.

Since Xanthus was sitting shotgun, Maverly believed he had no objection to her driving back.

Maverly drove toward her villa. When she arrived at the gates, she glanced at Xanthus, who was slowly waking up.

“You’re up.” Maverly had gone inside, intending to fetch Xanthus a throw, but by the time she came out, Xanthus had already gotten out of the car. The two remained at the door after entering.

Xanthus took the throw from Maverly and bent over to carry her in his arms. In fright, she clutched onto his shoulders right away and let out a cry but shut her mouth the next second.

After entering her bedroom, Xanthus set Maverly down at the doorway and kissed her lips with a burning passion. Maverly had wanted to ask what was up with him.

However, Xanthus had already taken off his coat, unbuttoned his collar, and even untucked his shirt. Before she could even say a word, Maverly was on the bed with Xanthus.

After a round of sex, Xanthus showered and changed into his pajamas before focusing on his academic thesis.

Exhausted, Maverly fell into a deep slumber, but she stirred sometime later, shooting a glance at Xanthus, who was typing away before she turned over and continued sleeping.

It was the next day when Raeleigh received a call from Xanthus, who told her he wouldn’t be home for the next few days. Sitting in Jared’s car, she asked Xanthus jokingly, “Then you’re on duty in the hospital?”

“No.”

“Oh!” Raeleigh dragged her reply and giggled smugly, guessing something.

Xanthus said, “Call me if anything. Don’t assume you can handle everything by yourself. If so, God wouldn’t have created so many people.”

“Touché.”

Raeleigh chortled as if she could see Xanthus, which made him feel uncomfortable.

“What’s so funny?”

“Why, because there’s something gratifying that does my heart good, of course.”

“I’m hanging up. Take care.”

“Okay.”

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