Semua Bab Falling for My Ex-husband Again: Bab 11 - Bab 20

NEAH’S POVI stared blankly at my mother-in-law. This was the first time she had come to see me after my parents’ funeral. I had spoken to her on the phone and she already knew what happened, but not even once did she come to the wake of my parents. I kept hoping she would at least show up on the day of the burial, but I did not even catch a glimpse of her shadow.And now she was here, not to comfort me, but to secure her son’s bright future.“I’m sorry about what happened to your parents, Neah. I don’t know what kind of misfortune is happening in your life, but I won’t allow you to drag my son down with you. Your child died, then only a month later your parents died too. I don’t want to wait until Dave becomes the next person you lose. I came here to ask you properly, Neah, divorce Dave. He’s finally close to achieving his dream. Once he comes back to the country, he’ll be promoted as CEO. You’re no longer suited for him. Dave is already at the top while you’re still down below. You

DAVE’S POV“Mr. Montenegro, over here please!” Camera flashes exploded one after another as I walked into the grand ballroom of the Valencia Hotel. It was one of the biggest charity galas of the year, which was why almost every well-known name in the business industry was here.Investors. Celebrities. Politicians. Designers.And like always, I didn’t care about anything except getting through the night.“Congratulations again on the expansion project, Mr. Montenegro,” one of the foreign investors greeted while shaking my hand. I gave him a slight smile.“Thank you.”I was already used to events like this, fake smiles, polite conversations, people pretending they cared about each other while only thinking about money and influence.Three years ago, this was the only world I wanted. But now, no matter how much success I achieved, it still felt like something was missing.“Sir,” Monica called softly as she approached me. “The chairman wants you at the VIP table.”I simply nodded before t

NEAH’S POVI slowly stood up while my eyes remained fixed on Dave. I never expected that after three years, I would see him again. So he attended the gala too.“Neah,” he softly said my name. I didn’t know why the way he said it sounded so full of pain and longing.“Give me my things,” I coldly said because he was still holding the things he picked up after they scattered on the floor. Slowly, he handed them to me and when our skin touched, I felt a faint spark run through my body.I swallowed hard. I wanted to stay professional in front of him but the memories from the past were slowly coming back to me. I could feel the ache in my chest. I never imagined that I would see him again. He was still the same as before, handsome, expressive eyes, that gentle voice of his.“You’re here,” he said, as if he thought it was impossible for someone like me to live here in New York especially since we never came from wealth.“Nice to meet you again, Mr. Montenegro. Please excuse me.” I spoke to h

DAVE’S POVThe entire office remained quiet except for the sound of keyboards clicking and the soft rustle of documents as I flipped through the pages. My eyes stayed focused on the laptop while I continuously reviewed the project’s financial reports. Ever since I was transferred here to New York to handle the international expansion of the Sy Group International, all I’ve done was work. Endless meetings, investors, partnerships, and corporate dinners, over and over again, but I had to do it because the chairman trusted me that much.When my office door suddenly opened, I lifted my gaze. Cassandra walked in and I immediately returned my attention to my laptop.She sat on the sofa, looking like she was excited to tell me something.“Guess what?” the excitement was obvious in her voice. I didn’t know what it was this time that she managed to get again. I already knew her well after working together for so long. She always became this happy whenever she got what she wanted. It was easy f

DAVE’S POVI stared blankly into space, I still couldn’t forget my encounter with Neah earlier. She was still beautiful, the sadness that used to linger in her eyes was no longer there. Until now, guilt continued to consume me. Why didn’t she tell me that her parents died in an accident? Why didn’t she call mom back then either? Why didn’t she tell any of us? Why did she carry all her problems alone?Did she think that just like what happened with our child, I still wouldn’t make it in time? Because of the secret she kept, I failed to come to her again. I wasn’t there for her during the time she was mourning the death of her parents.I know everything that happened to her hurt her deeply, especially since only a month after we lost our child, her parents followed after.I let out a deep sigh before leaning back against my chair.Did she know that I’m assigned here now? But based on the expression on her face earlier, it seemed like she had no idea. She was surprised to see me here.“D