My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Mia and Kyle) novel Chapter 65

Despite feeling worried, Bella refused to let the situation cloud her judgment. She knew she needed to answer him now.

"Tristan, I’m sorry... I can’t. I…I just can’t. I refuse to return to you, and never in a million years... I plan to return to you and your toxic parents. It’s for my sanity and Dax’s well-being," she stated calmly, though her heart ached with the weight of her words.

When hearing her refusal, Tristan felt like a thousand nails stabbed his heart. However, he could only maintain his calm smile.

He had imagined this would happen — Bella’s refusal — because he knew how he and his parents had hurt her. Winning her back would not be easy. However, he would not give up easily or force her.

Tristan didn’t rush to respond; instead, he stared at her silently. When he noticed her eyes were slightly red, it worried him.

"I’m going to forget what you said earlier. You don’t have to answer now, Bella. I will wait until you’re ready..."

"Tristan, you and I—"

"Alright, let’s go home," Tristan interrupted before she could finish her sentence, rising from his seat. "It’s almost nine. Our son will be worried about you..."

Bella immediately stood up as if someone had struck her head when she heard Tristan mention ’our son.’ He was right. Dax must have been worried because she had left at noon and had not yet returned. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Bella grabbed her bag and left the VIP room, finding Tristan waiting outside. When he saw her, Tristan started walking towards the entrance.

"No need to pay," Tristan stopped her as she was about to head to the cashier.

Bella was surprised to hear that. She turned to see him with a frown on her forehead.

"You already paid?" she asked, following him towards the elevator.

"No, but we don’t have to pay," he replied, glancing at her, who stood beside him, waiting for their elevator.

"Why? Do you have a membership at that restaurant?"

Tristan put his hand on his trousers and smiled upon hearing her words. He turned his gaze away from her, ignoring her curiosity.

"Is that so!?" Bella asked again.

"Nope. I only said today is your birthday, which happens to be the same as their restaurant’s anniversary. So that’s why they said we don’t have to pay..." Tristan casually said with his deadpan expression. He didn’t have to pay anything because he owned the restaurant.

Bella, "..."

She narrowed her eyes at him.

’Gosh! Tristan Sinclair, you are such a terrible liar!’

She couldn’t believe this man was completely different from the Tristan Sinclair she had known in the past. He was cold and distant, while the man beside her was approachable and shameless.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" he chuckled as he saw her enter the elevator without a word. He also stepped into the elevator and stood behind her.

She ignores him.

When Bella arrived at the parking lot, Tristan followed her out of the elevator, causing Bella to stop in her tracks and look at him.

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