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Billionaire’s Second Chance: Winning Her Back
Chapter 23 My Bad
After dinner, Christopher and Bentley played chess in the backyard lle I made coffee nearby.
Bentley grinned. If you two keep this up, I’ll be holding my great grandchild soon!”
My heart skipped a beat, and I instinctively touched my stomach. Sering Bentley’s aging face, guilt washed over me. If Christopher and I hadn’t drifted apart, I could tell Bentley I was already pregnant and he’d soon have his great–grandchild, But I couldn’t say it.
Christopher glanced at the with a complicated look and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my best.”
“You better!” Bentley patted Christopher’s hand. “If all else fails, hay Donna make you some soup to boost your health.”
“I’m perfectly healthy, Christopher shot back, his pride clearly stung
your
“Then let me hold my great–grandchild soon!” Bentley ordered before slowly getting up. “Alright, I won’t take up more of time. Go with Hope to visit her parents.”
I thought Christopher was just being polite, but he actually wanted to go. The cemetery was in the suburbs, and the road there was mostly empty.
Christopher drove with one hand on the wheel, his long, elegant fingers looking particularly attractive. I didn’t want to admit I was distracted by his looks, so I turned to watch the scenery outside. Soop, Elissa called, “Hope, I’m coming over to your place later!”
I was happy to hear that. “I’m not home right now, can you come later? But feel free to go ahead; there’s plenty in the fridge, no need to buy anything.”
Elissa hesitated for a moment, then asked mysteriously, “Can I bring a couple of friends? You know them”
I agreed, “Of course, you decide.”
Elissa was more like a sister to me than a friend. I could go to her place anytime, so I never felt the need to be cautious with her.
Elissa seemed excited but tried to contain it. “Alright, see you later: Don’t eat anything before our meal together!”
I laughed and agreed. After hanging up, I noticed Christopher giving me a strange look. “Who was that? You seemed really happy. Do they know your house code?”
“It’s dangerous living alone. You should be more cautious. There have been a lot of crimes committed by acquaintances lately. Besides, I don’t even know your house code.”
Was he implying I was cheating before our divorce? That was just like Christopher.
I didn’t bother explaining. “A good friend.”
“What kind of friend?”
I smiled softly. “Christopher, the dead don’t talk *
Christopher wanted to act like a dead ex, he should do it thoroughly.
Christopher almost laughed in anger, his tongue pressing against his cheek. “You-”
A car in front of us suddenly turned, and Christopher, distracted by our conversation, nearly rear–ended it. At the last second, he swerved, and the car hit the left guardrail.
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Chapter 23 My Bad
I was terrified. Once I calmed down, I realized he had tried to keep me from the airbag.
I bit my lip, feeling conflicted. Christopher, are you okay?”
He looked relaxed. “I’m fine.”
“Should we call the police? 1 took out my phone.
Impact on his side and had a hand in front of me to protect
Christopher restarted the car. “Visiting your parents is more importeat. Just note the car’s license plate.”
When we arrived at the cemetery, I walked up the steps alone, but then I saw Christopher with a bouquet of flowers. I was
aback.
s taken
“Thanks,” I said.
“No need to thank me. It’s what I should do, Christopher replied colly
We walked side by side to my parents‘ graves. Even if it was just for show, it would give my parents some peace.
The cemetery was well–maintained, with only a little dust on the tombstones. Even though my parents had been gone for years and
I didn’t think of them often, seeing their photos made me cry uncontrollably.
Christopher, usually so aloof, started to apologize. ‘Dad, Mom, I’m sorry it took me this long to visit you with Hope.”
His voice was gentle. “I didn’t do well before, but I’ll learn to…”
Ile lowered his voice, and I couldn’t hear the rest.
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