Goodbye My Arrogant Ex novel Chapter 71

Laura couldn’t help but gossip as the conversation went on.

“You’ll find out soon enough!” Marguerite teased, refusing to give anything away before hanging up.

That evening, Wilma finished preparing dinner and called Marguerite downstairs.

When Marguerite entered the dining room, she was surprised to see more than a dozen dishes laid out on the table—every one of them was something she loved.

“Is he coming back tonight?” Marguerite asked, glancing at the spread.

There was no way she could eat all this herself. It felt a bit extravagant, maybe even wasteful.

“Mr. Murphy said you shouldn’t wait for him. He’s not sure when he’ll be back, so you just go ahead and eat, ma’am.”

Once she’d explained, Wilma seemed worried Marguerite might feel uneasy with her hovering nearby, so she quietly excused herself.

The unfamiliar house left Marguerite feeling somewhat out of place, but oddly enough, she also felt safe here—a sense of peace she couldn’t quite explain.

Just then, the front door opened.

Was Leonard back already?

Marguerite looked up, her eyes flicking toward the entryway.

But instead of Leonard, a woman stepped inside. Her skin was pale as porcelain, and she wore a fitted black dress. Dark brown hair tumbled over her shoulders in elegant waves, and she carried herself with a quiet, striking confidence.

Marguerite froze, startled. She’d heard Leonard never brought women home—so who was this?

“Wilma!” the woman called as she walked inside.

“Right here, ma’am!” Wilma hurried over, bowing slightly as she offered a pair of slippers.

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