Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0433
“Isn’t that the girl Noah hates?” Gabriel asks with a raised eyebrow, I'm surprised by his question, so I ask fone of my own “You
know about her?”
“Yes, I remember Noah had once invited everyone except her to his birthday party.
Ava didn’t like that at all, and it had caused a huge fight between them. Noah eventually caved, because this is Ava we are
talking about and he loves his mom.
Sierra came to the party, but Noah ignored her the whole time. She spent most of that party exploring or glued to Ava’s side.”
Lilly like the girl she is, she just rolls her eyes before chiming in. “Noah only hates her because Sierra likes him. I don’t get it, but
she is kind of cool and I like her.
Yesterday we became official best friends.”
Gabriel gives her a warm smile. “You can have her over for a sleep-over anytime, Lilly. Anything for you.” This time I'm the one
who rolls my eyes.
Gabriel was going to spoil Lilly.
Thankfully, I'll be there to make sure she I doesn't turn into a spoilt brat.
We don’t speak a lot after that. Breakfast was served and we all dug in. Lilly finishes before the rest of us and leaves to go to her
room.
I finish my breakfast and bring my utensils to the sink. I was just about to leave when Gabriel grabs my hand and leaved.
“About our date tonight” he starts, as I try to ignore the currents that were zapping inside me from his touch.
I gently pull my hands from his and fold them under my ribs. “It’s pretty presumptuous of you to think that I am going on that date
when I didn’t even agree to it.” “I’m not being presumptuous, I'm just confident,” he says with a shrug and a panty melting smile.
More cocky if you ask me.
“Besides,” he continues.

“It’s just a date, what do you have to lose?” He was right. What did I have to lose? Besides, who would pass up the chance of a
child free night, good food and good wine?
“Fine,” I agree, but it’s only because of the good food.
“Is that all?” He shakes his head, before handing me a black credit card. “I meant to give you this, but it kept slipping my mind.
Lilly got a new wardrobe and, as my wife, you need one too. Go shopping and buy yourself some things. You can even get a
sexy dress to show off your curves for oil date.”
He says the last part with a wink, making me roll my eyes. I look at the card, debating whether I should take it. I know how our
world works. I've been there before, and I know fashion is everything.
I Twas no longer the simple Harper I used I to be. Sure, I am not into the latest fashion and dressing up to be noticed, but also
admit that my clothes are old and worn out. I don’t remember the last time I went shopping and bought something for myself. My
focus was always Lilly and keeping a roof over our heads, especially after Liam passed.
I mumble a thanks as I take it, grateful that he doesn’t stop me again when I leave. Getting to my room, I shower and then get
ready. When I'm done, I get out and find Gabriel in the living room, sitting on the couch with a tablet. Lilly, who was present was
on the carpet with her books spread out.
“I'm off,” I announce, making them turn towards me. “Will you go to the office?” Gabriel told me that he would sometimes need to
go to the office on Saturdays; so I was just confirming. I needed to know who will be watching Lilly.
I He shakes his head. “Nope. Lilly and I get to spend the whole day together. Isn’t that right princess?”