Regretful CEO Ex-Wife Don't Leave Me novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Jennifer’s face flushed slightly, and she replied with a nod, “Okay.”

自

She walked to the car and called out in a sweet voice, “Deck, everyone’s waiting for you. Get out, and I’ll take you to meet my grandpa.”

Inside the car, Phoebe and Declan were locked in a silent standoff. The moment Jennifer’s deliberate soft voice rang out, Phoebe shuddered, feeling an involuntary chill run down her spine.

With a smirk, she glanced at Declan and mimicked Jennifer’s tone with exaggerated sweetness. “Deck, your sweetheart is out there, eyes practically glued to the car door. Can you let me go now?”

Declan’s brows knitted even tighter as he gritted his teeth. “Can you talk properly?”

She rolled her eyes and retorted, “Hard to do when you’re gripping my hand like this.”

After a brief silence, Declan let go, his face unreadable. “Get out.”

Phoebe wasted no time pushing the door open and stepping out. Jennifer, standing there with anticipation written all over her face, instantly went pale the moment she saw Phoebe. “Phoebe? Why is it you?”

A storm brewed in Jennifer’s eyes as she cursed inwardly, ‘That damn bitch actually came with Declan.

Phoebe arched her brows and flashed a teasing smile. “What’s wrong, sis? You look surprised.”

It wasn’t just Jennifer. The entire Greenes’s expressions turned a mix of shock and dark at the sight of Phoebe, especially Olivia, who looked like she was staring at her worst enemy.

In Olivia’s eyes, this had to be intentional. Ever since Phoebe returned, she had done everything possible to steal Jennifer’s thunder.

Declan stepped out from the other side of the car and walked toward Phoebe to take her hand like it was the most natural thing in the world.

She frowned and tried to shake his hand off, but his grip was firm. Grinding her teeth, she lowered her voice and growled, “Are you out of your mind? Everyone’s watching us. Aren’t you worried about misunderstandings?”

Declan remained calm. “Misunderstand what? We’re married. Isn’t holding hands normal for a couple?”

Phoebe let out a sarcastic chuckle and stopped resisting.

To the onlookers, the two looked like they were sharing a private moment, which only fueled the murmurs in the crowd.

Someone asked in curiosity, “Wait, what? Wasn’t Mr. Richardson supposed to be with Jennifer? Why’s he holding hands with Phoebe?”

Someone answered, “Jennifer was abroad for three years. Feelings will fade over time. Maybe Phoebe slipped in while she was gone.”

“Jennifer is funny. Just a moment ago, she was bragging in the ballroom about how Declan accepted her invitation and v coming because of her. I’m really curious about her expression now,” another person scoffed.

Someone else echoed, “Me too. She always acts so high and mighty. Watching her fall flat on her face is honestly satisfying.”

Jennifer clenched her fists as whispers of gossip reached her ears. Rage burned in her chest, and she wanted nothing more than to slap Phoebe right then and there. She cursed internally, “That witch must’ve done this on purpose. Coming in Declan’s car just to humiliate me in front of everyone!

1/2

10:56 Sun, 6 Apr M

Chapter 31

ས 75%

52

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Declan, her voice trembling. “Deck, Pheebs, you guys are going too far.”

Then, without waiting for a response, she turned around and ran off.

Phoebe watched her dramatic exit, her eyes narrowing slightly. She scoffed to herself, ‘Well, still the same manipulative act

Jennifer’s words seemed harmless, but the meaning was clear. She was playing the innocent victim, subtly implying that Phoebe had stolen Declan away. That was a brilliant masterclass in stirring the pot.

Sure enough, the crowd’s gaze toward Phoebe was full of disdain.

Pheobe didn’t care about them at all. In fact, she even turned to Declan with a smirk. “Hey, your sweetheart looks heartbroken. Shouldn’t you go comfort her?”

Declan’s face turned grim, and he growled, “I warn you, don’t push it.”

Pheobe let out a snort but said nothing more.

The Greenes all knew about Pheobe and Declan’s marriage, yet Olivia still felt like Declan and Jennifer were meant to be, and Pheobe was the one who stole Declan from Jennifer.