Two days after Harper and Sean’s wedding, Bella had a peculiar appointment.
After almost a year, she finally decided to visit the Quantum Capital building to meet Jack and the others. She felt excited about seeing them all, especially since Jack would treat them to a big lunch before he flew back to New York City.
"What time are you leaving?" Tristan asked as he entered the breastfeeding room.
Bella, currently nursing her daughter Aurora, looked up to see Tristan. He was neatly dressed and appeared ready to go to the office.
"Ten in the morning," she replied.
"I see—"
"Hubby, I’m not going back to work. I will just say hi to everyone there and go back home. Maybe a bit longer chat with Jack. Besides, today is Jack’s last day in the country, and I haven’t had a chance to talk to him properly," Bella explained, noticing the reluctance in Tristan’s eyes.
Bella understood her husband’s concerns. He was worried that she might return to the business world, which he believed was still unsafe for her.
A faint smile appeared on Tristan’s lips as he listened to his wife’s lengthy explanation. He walked over to her and crouched until their eyes were on the same level. Gently, he took her free hand and squeezed it lovingly.
"My lovely wife, I’m not worried about that," he said thoughtfully. "But I am concerned that Bryan won’t arrive here before ten. I won’t let you go there without my most trusted people guarding you. You know that, right?"
"Ah, I see," Bella smiled slightly. "Where is he now?" she asked.
Recently, Bella rarely goes out without Tristan. Even when he couldn’t accompany her, Geoffrey would stay by her side. But today, she knew Geoffrey wouldn’t be available since he was on his full-time duty, looking after their children. At the same time, Dax’s personal tutor—an outsider—came to their house.
"He took the day off two days ago and is returning to his parents’ house in another city. He’s supposed to be back tonight, but since you’re going to Quantum Capital, I asked him to return earlier." Tristan explained. He paused to check his watch. "He’ll probably arrive here around thirty minutes past ten."
Bella felt guilty upon hearing the news. If she had known that Bryan was in another city, she would have asked Sam to pick her up. Tristan wouldn’t have stopped him from doing that, as he recognized Sam’s capability.
"You know I won’t let you go if Bryan doesn’t come, right?" he asked, concern clearly showing through his face.
Tristan knew he was being overprotective, but he was also aware of how cruel people could be, especially those who wanted to harm his family.
"It’s okay, hubby. I’ll wait until he arrives," Bella replied, squeezing Tristan’s hand tightly as she tried to ease his worry.
When Bella noticed a smile growing on his lips, she continued, "I’m not visiting Quantum Capital for the official agenda; I just want to chat with them, especially Sam and Leo. I didn’t talk much with them at Harper’s wedding."
"Thank you, dear," Tristan said, leaning closer to her. He kissed her gently before standing up to glance at their daughter. He felt slightly jealous of the twins for stealing his wife’s attention and time lately.
He shook his head lightly, trying to set aside his urge to touch his wife in the middle of breastfeeding their daughter. Stepping back, he said, "Dear, I’ll go now. Call me if you leave the house."
"I will," Bella smiled at him.


VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABEL
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Mia and Kyle)