Breaking Free from the Ex-Husband novel Chapter 69

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Heriberto heard that, his face visibly darkened, his deep eyes becoming sharper and colder.

Melanie had never seen him like this, a little scared, but still mustered up the courage to ask, “Heri, is Iris divorcing you because of me? If so, I can go explain to Iris.”

“It’s none of your business.”

Heriberto put away his phone and asked in a low voice as he walked out, “You came to see me,

what’s up?”

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Melanie followed him out and said weakly, “Heri, my concert is tomorrow. I saved you the best seat. Will you come?”

Heriberto sat down at his desk, turned on the computer, and without looking up, he said, “Hmm,” and then added, “It’s late, you should go home.”

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Melanie followed him to his desk, leaned against one corner of desk, and eagerly said, “Heri, everyone has left work, you’re all alone in the office with no one to take care of you. Why don’t I stay and keep you company?”

“No need,” Heriberto replied without even looking up.

“I won’t bother you, I’ll just sleep on the office sofa tonight,” Melanie said anxiously.

Heriberto finally looked up, raised his eyelids and glanced at her.

His eyes were deep and calm, yet cold and indifferent.

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Melanie looked up at him, feeling a bit nervous.

“Did you ask people to take those photos on the trending topic? Did you also ask people to write those contents?” Heriberto suddenly asked.

Melanie heard this, widened her eyes in fear, and was about to explain when she heard Heriberto say, “There won’t be a next time, or else I’ll have someone cut off all your expenses.”

“I’m sorry, Heri…..”

Melanie said, tears welling up in her eyes, her voice soft and full of grievance, “I…I didn’t mean anything by it, I just wanted to create some buzz for my recital.”

Heriberto furrowed his brows, glanced down at the computer screen, and said quietly, “You go back, I will attend the concert tomorrow on time.”

“Okay.”

At that time, even though Melanie was reluctant, she had to obediently listen.

She wiped away the tears and said gently, “You should rest early, I’m leaving.”

Heriberto didn’t pay attention to her anymore.

Melanie waited for a few seconds, but he didn’t respond at all, so she finally turned around and left with a heavy heart.

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Iris didn’t sleep well that night.

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She had a nightmare and woke up from it in the morning.

She sat up in bed, hands clutching her stomach, breathing heavily

Thinking

check her the scene in her dream, she quickly lifted the covers to

check her stomach and the area between her legs.

The lower abdomen still slightly bulging, the feeling when touched

and ther

remains the is no blood between the legs.

Same,

It’s a dream.

It was just a dream.

She didn’t have a miscarriage, her baby is fine.

After lying in bed for a while, Iris grabbed the remote and opened the curtains.

The sky was starting to brighten up, but it was still gloomy.

Last night there was a heavy rain, looks like it’s gonna continue today.

Although it was still early, Iris was already wide awake and decided to get out of bed to freshen up.

When she went downstairs, the chef was already preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

Iris hadn’t been in the kitchen for a while, then suddenly she felt like cooking something she liked to eat.

The chef saw her walk into the kitchen and was startled.

Although there were rumors flying around about Heriberto and Melanie outside, inside Acme Villa, Iris was the only lady boss. She was friendly and approachable, no pressure at all, and everyone really

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liked her.

“Mrs. Hale, what do you want to cat, just let me know,” the chef said respectfully.

Iris smiled slightly, “I wanted to cook by myself this morning.”

“Mrs. Hale, this isn’t good!” The chef looked a bit nervous.

“There’s nothing wrong, if you’re worried, you can watch from the side.” Iris said.

Seeing her insistence, the chef had to stand aside and wait for Iris to call him for help.

But the chef was totally overthinking it, Iris was familiar with everything in the kitchen, whether it was handling ingredients or cooking techniques, she was no less than this chef.

The chef was mesmerized by Iris’s familiar and elegant technique, when suddenly footsteps were heard behind him.

He turned his head and saw Heriberto walking over with a water cup.

The chef was surprised and was about to call someone, but Heriberto made a hushing gesture to him.

The kitchen was busy, nodding and keeping its mouth shu

Heriberto was standing at the kitchen door, looking at Iris’s busy and focused figure in the kitchen.

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