chapter 55
Author: Alvin Sam
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Ms. Nicholson, nice to meet you. How can I help you?” Ryan’s eyes widened when he saw Emily walking toward him, but his gaze turned cold in a moment.

“What a coincidence seeing you here.”

Emily choked back the speech she had prepared to explain herself and greeted Ryan stiffly. She did not believe it when her mother told her of Ryan’s new love interest. Who would have thought that it was true? Although they were divorced, Emily felt a little uncomfortable seeing her ex-husband being with another woman. There was an awkward and uneasy feeling in her heart.

“Mr. Rhys, is she a friend of yours?”

Sonya sized Emily up. According to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this woman standing before them.

“She’s my ex-wife,” Ryan replied.

“Really?” Sonya raised her eyebrows and gave Emily a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Sonya Harmon. Nice to meet you.”

She stretched out her hand to shake Emily’s. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the atmosphere around her was sl
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