Goodbye My Arrogant Ex novel Chapter 22

For reasons she couldn’t quite explain, a vague sense of disquiet swept over Marguerite.

She and Benjamin had spent seven years together, more than two thousand days and nights side by side. She’d always assumed their relationship was rock-solid, that their connection was effortless and unspoken. Yet, when she thought about it now, it struck her: these few short days with Leonard had somehow felt more comfortable, more natural than all those years with Benjamin. Leonard seemed to read her mind before she even spoke; a single glance, a simple word from him, and she felt her guard slipping away.

A sharp knock at the door jolted Marguerite back to the present.

She looked up instinctively, her gaze shifting toward the entrance. A fleeting look of apology crossed her face as she spoke softly, “Someone’s here. Let’s talk later.”

With that, she gently pressed the button to end her call with Leonard.

Gathering herself, she stood and walked gracefully toward the door.

Outside, Laura waited, balancing a takeout bag in her hands, concern written all over her face.

Marguerite opened the door, surprised for a moment before her brow furrowed in gentle reproach tinged with affection. “Didn’t I tell you to go home and get some rest? Why are you back here again?”

Laura’s lips curved into a warm, sincere smile. “Ms. Taylor, I figured you’d be run off your feet at the gala tonight and probably hadn’t eaten a thing.”

“I was worried your stomach might give you trouble later, so I brought you something to eat.” She held out the takeout box with both hands, careful not to spill anything.

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