Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 916:

His father leisurely folded his magazine, placing it on his lap with exaggerated calm. “Don’t worry. There are plenty of amazing women overseas. Trust me, one of them will mend that broken heart of yours.”

“Dad!” Rickey snapped.

“Alright, alright, I’ll stop.” But after only three seconds of silence, his father leaned in. “Do you need me to step aside and give you some privacy for your sulking session?”

Rickey groaned, running a hand through his hair in frustration. “I’m going for a walk,” he said, storming out.

The terminal offered little solace. He wandered aimlessly, headphones in, with Adele’s “Someone Like You” playing on repeat. His chest tightened, and for a fleeting moment, he felt on the verge of tears. Just when his mood hit its lowest point, his eyes landed on a familiar figure—Addie.

He recalled her boast a few weeks before the exam about traveling abroad.

A thought crossed his mind, and a sly grin formed on his lips. Suddenly, he felt lighter. Feigning nonchalance, he sauntered towards Addie.

She was standing with her parents, but he wasn’t fazed.

“Addie, what a coincidence.”

Addie turned, startled at first. But when she saw Rickey was alone, she visibly relaxed. “Rickey, are you going abroad too? Where are you headed?”

Rickey didn’t answer her question. “Is it convenient to talk alone?”

Addie’s face flushed a deep red, her heartbeat quickening.

Addie’s parents tried to call her over, but Addie said, “Mom, Dad, wait a minute, I’m talking to my classmate!”noveldrama

She pulled Rickey away to a place her parents couldn’t see.

“So, what do you need?” Addie scanned Rickey from head to toe, her mind racing with possibilities.

For years, she had carried a simmering resentment towards Aurora.

Why would a guy as striking as Rickey waste his time around her? What was so special about Aurora? She wasn’t fashionable, didn’t like to talk, and wasn’t the least bit fun. Sure, she was a teacher’s pet, always shining in front of parents and adults, but what good was that?

Addie had convinced herself that Rickey must have feelings for Aurora. Yet here he was, right after their exam, initiating a conversation with her.

What did he want to say to her?

Addie was starting to have expectations.

Her back was against the glass wall. Rickey knew Addie had nowhere to retreat, yet he boldly pressed closer.

Although Addie didn’t like Rickey, the overwhelming aura of him left her breathless.

The moment Rickey’s face drew nearer, Addie looked away, her breath coming in quick, heated gasps, as if her body was on fire.

“Wait! I’m not ready yet!”

A small, crooked smile tugged at Rickey’s lips. He leaned in further, stopping just shy of her ear. His voice was low and chilling, sending shivers down her spine.

“If you ever dare to bully Aurora again, I’ll make sure you regret it.”

Addie’s expression froze. She instinctively looked up at Rickey’s face, but he caught her chin firmly.

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