I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra) novel Chapter 109

I spent the night at Rachel’s place. On the way there, Mary called me several times, but I was so annoyed I didn’t even have the energy to argue with her, so I just let it ring. Eventually, she gave up.

I closed my eyes, planning to have a nice dinner with Rachel, talk, and vent a little. The divorce was stalled, and my life was a mess. I needed to unload.

But she was swamped with a project, pulling all-nighters for days.

So I didn’t mention any of it. I just whipped up a few simple dishes. “Rachel, take a break and eat.”

Rachel, with two giant dark circles under her eyes, looked at the three dishes and soup on the table and practically burst into tears. She threw her arms around me in a tight hug.

“My darling, you are an absolute lifesaver, a goddess for us poor corporate slaves! With this feast, I don’t have to choke down another greasy takeout meal tonight.”

I snorted, smiling. “Hurry up and eat. I’ll do the dishes. You just focus on your work.”

That made her even happier. She planted a kiss on my cheek and sat down to eat, a look of pure bliss on her face.

“Your cooking skills are god-tier. Seriously, if you ever get tired of being a designer, you should open a restaurant. I guarantee you’d be booked solid every single day.”

“Deal,” I replied. “When I make it big, you’ll be my number two shareholder, and Horace will be number three.”

We looked at each other and burst out laughing. Thinking of Horace, I added, “Horace is going abroad tomorrow for a check-up.”

Rachel, mid-bite, paused. “I thought his leg was fine. He still needs check-ups?”

I nodded. Rachel bit her lip, her expression shifting. “So, Zephyra,” she began hesitantly, “Horace has been taking care of Uncle Julian, your relationship with him has improved, and you’re divorcing Steven. Do you think… um…”

I gave her a strange look, amused. “Whatever you want to say, just say it. Why are you being so weird?”

“Is that what you really think?” Rachel’s pretty face was somber. She looked like she wanted to say more but held back. “Given how close you two are, you must have met the girl he likes, right?”

I wracked my brain. Horace had told me he had a crush back in high school, but that felt like a lifetime ago for the reborn me. It was at least a decade in the past. I couldn’t remember. If it had been about Steven, I would have recalled every detail.

“I don’t remember. Maybe I met her. I’m sure she was really pretty.”

Rachel sighed for some reason. “She is pretty. Just a little dense.”

I was shocked, my gossip-loving side immediately kicking in. “You’ve met her? Tell me everything!”

She just stared at me for a long moment before pinching my cheek.

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