Infatuated with my Ex-wife novel Chapter 87

Millicent was nervous, and her heart raced even though Elio wasn't physically there.

"Millicent, have you fallen asleep? Can you do me a favour the day after tomorrow?" Millicent found it strange that Elio asked her for help. What did he need her to do?

"I'm awake. Wha is it?" Millicent replied. She wasn't sure what he wanted.

Elio was her senior, so he wouldn't ask her for help with painting. Perhaps he needed help with private affairs.

Now that he texted her, Millicent wondered if he saw her previous text message. Did he ignore it?

"I'll tell you later. It's not too difficult, I promise. I believe you'll be able to do it. Well, it's getting late. Good night," Elio replied with a smile on his face.

He felt quite happy ever since he began talking to Millicent. He wasn't sure when he began paying attention to her.

"Okay, good night!"

Millicent felt super happy as she replied. If they communicated more, perhaps he could begin to see her qualities?

Moreover, Irene was married and had a baby. Millicent stood a better chance now that Elio had to give up on Irene.

"Okay," Elio replied briefly.

Instead of letting his mother force him to go on a blind date with a stranger, Elio figured he could spend the day with a friend he actually knew.

Moreover, Elio could tell that Millicent's family also wanted her to get into a relationship soon. As time passed, they too would arrange a blind date for her. Asking her for this favour benefitted both of them.

"Haha! I didn't expect he would reply!" Millicent giggled when she read Elio's message.

Meanwhile, Irene was upset. Ever since Millicent and Elio went home, Claudia and Madeline had a special nanny take care of Charlotte.

They wanted to give Edward and Irene some space so they could communicate and resolve matters. That way, peace would be restored.

"Irene, let's go for a walk," Edward asked gently after everyone left. However, she didn't want to spend time with him.

"No, I don't want to," Irene said. She wanted an excuse not to be with him.

"C'mon, let's go. You've eaten a lot just now, so it's good to go for a walk to let the food settle."

Irene couldn't really say no to that reasonable logic. She had swallowed every bit of food that was served to her earlier because she was too embarrassed to refuse Madeline and Claudia.

Moreover, Irene heard that it was easy to lose her slender figure after childbirth. She didn't want that to happen.

"Fine, a short walk won't hurt," Irene agreed reluctantly. After all, Edward was the one who came up with the idea.

"Okay, I'll always listen to my dearest wife. Whatever you say is law," Edward flattered. He knew that women cared about their figures. As expected, he was able to convince Irene.

After all, Irene loved beauty too. But no matter how she looked in the future, Edward would love her dearly either way. He wanted to grow old with her.

"Alright, let's go. Still, why do you talk like I'm a bad person? What was that about my word is law? You make it sound as if I don't have the ability to judge," Irene huffed in annoyance.

Irene felt a little weird when he tried to flatter her after she finally caved and agreed.

"It's nothing. You think too much," Edward dismissed as he placed an arm on Irene's shoulder. Both of them walked around the villa.

The Wilson family's villa was very large, and there were many places for them to walk. Edward and Irene decided to walk through the garden.

"Irene, are you still mad at me? Don't worry, I will always be by your side. I can explain everything about Celine's evil plot. Just tell say the word—don't keep your feelings to yourself," Edward said gently.

He turned her body to face him and locked gazes with her affectionately. He wanted to bare his heart to Irene.

Irene was stunned for a few moments. When she gathered her wits, she felt quite moved.

But it wasn't enough to bridge the gulf between their hearts.

"No. Now you're the one thinking too much," Irene said. She hadn't let her guard down completely. Her tone was a little brisk because she still felt distanced from him.

"Okay, seems like I was overthinking again. I just want you to be happy, Irene. Please tell me if anything is bothering you instead of keeping it to yourself. It pains me when you don't."

Edward's tone was gentle and sincere. He really hoped she could let go of the past.

"Okay, I understand," Irene answered him calmly. Truth be told, she felt quite reluctant.

There was some distance between them, but she didn't want to argue about it. There were times where she couldn't express herself freely, and now was one of those times.

"I won't force you, Irene. If you still can't let it go, I'll be here to support you. I'll be here until you decide to. That's enough for me."

Edward didn't get mad at her indifference. On the contrary, he was very gentle and patient, coaxing her with romantic words.

Without Irene telling him about it, he could tell that she was still bothered about the past. Still, he wouldn't force her to talk when she wasn't ready.

"Thanks, Edward," Irene said with a smile. She was no longer distant.

It would be a lie if she said she wasn't moved at all.

It was peaceful and quiet. It had been a long time since they spent time with each other like this because of the big misunderstanding caused by Celine and Eric's plot.

"Oh my! A snake!" Irene screamed suddenly.

Just two metres from them, a little black snake slithered its way through the garden.

Irene patted her chest and retreated slowly in fear.

Edward also saw the snake, but he wasn't afraid because it wasn't too close to them. Irene, on the other hand, was very spooked.

"Irene, don't be afraid. I'm here. The snake is gone now. It's all right," Edward said in comfort, patting her on the back gently. This was the first time he had seen her so scared of a snake.

Edward felt surprised. After all, she was a strong individual, so how could she be afraid of such a small snake?

"Okay. Let's go back though, there are snakes here," Irene said in fear. She was shaken and didn't feel like walking anymore.

Irene made a mental note to never return to this place. It was late, and she had just witnessed her biggest fear. Her poor heart could barely take it.

"Irene, why are you so afraid of snakes?" Edward asked with concern on the way back.

"Aren't there any animals that you're afraid of?" Irene retorted. She really wanted to leave the garden immediately. Did he think it was funny for her to be scared?