At that moment, Alexander strolled out of his office, calm and unhurried.
Millie watched him approach and stood up. "Alex, how about we grab some lunch together? Maybe Italian?"
Alexander slid one hand into his pocket. His expression softened noticeably when he looked at Millie. "Sure."
As Danielle was leaving with Gian, she happened to overhear their exchange.
The truth was, Alexander never really liked Italian food. Back when they lived together, she'd made it at home several times, but he'd never even touched it.
Maybe it wasn't that he disliked the food itself. Maybe he just didn't want to share a meal with her.
When you're in love, you do everything willingly, every little thing feels sweet. The difference between being loved and not being loved—sometimes it's painfully obvious.
Gian glanced at Danielle, watching for any flicker of emotion on her face.
She looked calm, her expression unchanged, as if Millie and Alexander's not-so-subtle flirting didn't bother her at all.
He knew Alexander and Danielle were on the verge of divorce, but the papers weren't signed yet. And here was her husband, openly making lunch plans with another woman, not even trying to hide it.
The two of them—husband and wife—looked like complete strangers.
Anyone would feel a little hurt in her shoes.
Gian broke the silence. "What do you feel like for lunch today?"
"Anything's fine." Danielle brushed the topic aside, steering the conversation back to work within moments.
She didn't have energy to dwell on everything. Right now, she just needed to focus on taking the next step.
That afternoon, Danielle and Gian brought their completed project proposal to Mr. Hawthorne.
After looking over the documents, Mr. Hawthorne didn't hold back. He pointed out her mistakes, saying she'd lost her edge compared to her earlier years, and spent some time walking her through technical innovations.
"See, these are the kinds of mistakes you never would've made before."
Danielle listened attentively, taking his criticism in stride.
Danielle nodded slightly.
She went back to the office to polish the project a little more. Before she knew it, it was time to pick Niki up from school.
After bringing Niki home, Danielle remembered that she needed to visit the old house tomorrow with Raffy. She asked Niki if she'd like to spend the night there.
Niki, always the sweet child, agreed to anything her mother suggested.
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The next day.
When school let out, Raffy slid into Danielle's car, carrying himself with his usual pride.
He had said she'd come back, and here she was, with Niki in tow. He felt vindicated.
As soon as Raffy got in, he started calling the shots. "Tonight, I have to have seafood risotto. And for breakfast tomorrow, I want eggs Benedict."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell
Where is Chapter 545 - 554? I thought there'll be 9-10 chapters per update....
I knew it! He’s in love with her but he thinks she loves his brother!...
Oh poor Bianca... regrets, regrets :)...
This is it! Revenge. Way to go Dani....
OMG! Chapters 451-462 had me on edge. I wish we could also read Alexander's POV. I swear I want to punch him and Millie. This story is kind of a push and pull. The main character will win some, then lose some. Hope the writer gives Danielle a big win....
I hope not a lot of important dialogues get cut out, especially between Danielle and Alexander. But I can't complain, really. Thank you again for the updates....
I'm already in chapter 432 ATM and I have the impression that the story is so slow. Daniele remains in the dark, her reputation is low and inexistent, her accomplishment and professional abilities are stiĺl hidden, her enemies are taking the joy in humiliatihg her. No evolution in the plot? Please don't stay long in this,readers might lose interest in the long run....
Please update...
The last chapter was too short. More pls. Thank you....
Lovin' this. More more pls!...