Out of Ashes Into His Heart

Upon seeing the caller ID, I frowned slightly.

Although I didn't want to answer Gavin's call, the 30-day divorce cooling-off period wasn't over. Until I had the divorce certificate, I couldn't afford to offend him completely. Therefore, I reluctantly answered the call.

"Did you go to Drixmont with Tom?" Gavin's cold voice came through. "We've just signed the divorce agreement, and you're already rushing off to meet his family?"

I found it ridiculous. He knew we had signed the divorce agreement, so who I was with shouldn't be any of his concern.

But now wasn't the time to argue with him. I could only take a deep breath and reply coldly, "Do you need something?"

After a pause, he said, "Your things are still at the Gould residence. Come and get them when you're free."

His words made me frown. I was surprised he would call me for this matter.noveldrama

"I don't want them. Just throw them away!"

"Even the things I gave you?" His voice rose sharply.

"That's right. I don't want them."

"What about your clothes and shoes..."

"I don't want those either."

Gavin didn't say anything else, but his breathing through the phone seemed heavier.

My patience had already run out. Before he could say more, I hung up.

The call felt completely out of the blue. I frowned slightly. Knowing Gavin's personality, he wouldn't act out for no reason. Could something have happened? I reckoned he might have discovered that the child Mandy was carrying wasn't his.

But on second thought, that seemed unlikely. If he knew, he would've lashed out at Mandy instead of calling me.

So, what could it be?

As my thoughts ran wild, Tom suddenly called my name.

I didn't react immediately, so he repeated patiently, "Grace."

Startled, I turned to meet his gaze. "What is it?" I asked in confusion.

"Don't answer Gavin's calls anymore. You're divorced now, so don't entertain him."

"I can't do that yet." I shook my head.

After all, the divorce certificate hadn't been officially issued. Gavin could still withdraw the application at any time. If he did that, all my previous efforts would have been wasted.

Tom pursed his lips. The air he gave off was naturally commanding, though he usually restrained it around me. As he stared at me now, I felt a sense of pressure.

"What's wrong?" I looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"I'll get jealous."

I was struck speechless.

I was stunned for a moment before smiling helplessly. Tom seemed to be getting carried away with his act.

He gave me a deep look and smiled enigmatically.

But when I turned to examine him more closely, he had already shifted his gaze.

Our flight was at 10:00 am.

It was in the afternoon when we landed at Fuvine Airport.

"Are you hungry?" Tom asked as he took the suitcase from my hand. "How about we grab something to eat first?"

"Sure." I didn't bother being reserved. After all, the baby I was carrying needed food too.

I had started feeling a bit hungry during the flight. The portion of the in-flight meal was just too small, so I was still hungry now.