Chapter 16
Author: Ella obida
last update2024-01-28 22:22:58

The Divorced Billionaire 16.

Ted knew that with what Flora said before she left, Leah was surely going to be more suspicious and she was going to bug and ask him questions.

"Ted…Answer me " Leah repeated and Ted cleared his throat.

" She obviously wants to get you all worked up for nothing,You know how annoying Flora can be " Ted said,His voice was shaky,Leah knew he was lying and something else was up that he wasn't telling her but she didn't want to bug him or ask too many questions.

" I know flora is kinda weird but she sounded serious and your reaction proved her right, What are you hiding Ted ?" Leah asked,Ted knew that he needed to get out of this mess that Flora created.

" L-e-a-h,You know how flora can be, It's nothing I promise"

" Are you sure? You don't need to keep secrets from me … "

" Believe it's nothing,Ummm I have to run now ,You know grandpa's birthday is around the corner and the preparations of started,I can't let Flora to do it all her by herself or else grand
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