THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 578

"Caitlin," Keira said, "but you told me you already ate."

The butler gently explained, "Madam Keira, Miss Caitlin only said that so you wouldn't worry. She hasn't eaten yet. The moment she heard you had a headache in the dining room, she came straight here."

Keira looked at Caitlin with fond exasperation. "You know what they say, an army marches on its stomach. You can't skip meals like this, Caitlin. Don't do it again."

Caitlin smiled playfully. "Well, Grandma, if you know that, why aren't *you* eating? Are you going through a rebellious phase?"

"Alright, alright, I'll eat," Keira chuckled, amused by Caitlin's teasing. "Grandma will eat with you."

Soon, a maid brought in their meals, and Keira got out of bed to eat with Caitlin. Afterward, they watched a comedy film together. The hilarious scenes had Keira laughing heartily. It wasn't until after ten o'clock that Caitlin returned to her own bedroom next door.

While she was with Keira, Caitlin had put her phone on silent. Now, turning it on, she saw it was flooded with messages from Gordon on WhatsApp.

`Reporting to my boss: dinner [image]`

`Have you eaten yet, boss?`

After a short wait, another message appeared: a sticker of a cartoon character with the caption, `Baby, where did you go?`

This was followed by another sticker: `Patiently waiting for my wife.`

`Here's the after-dinner fruit. [image]`

Half an hour later.

`Reporting in, boss. I'm about to start my workout. See you in two hours. [image]`

The picture showed Gordon's hand holding a dumbbell. It was a handsome hand, with prominent veins on the back, clearly visible against his pale skin.

Two hours later.

`Baby, I'm back~~`

`Going to shower now.`

`Boss, I'm back again.`

`Here's my schedule for tomorrow [image]`

Even though Caitlin hadn't replied, Gordon had been meticulously reporting his every move. He never left her hanging, providing a comforting sense of security.

Caitlin typed a reply: `I was with my grandma, watching a movie. I just saw my phone.`

Ann nodded, figuring her mother was probably right.

After completing the discharge paperwork, the two of them left the hospital. But when they reached the main entrance, Gavin was nowhere to be seen.

Ann's frown deepened. "Mom, Dad is unbelievable! He really didn't come to get me!" A bitter thought surfaced. "Maybe you were right. Maybe Caitlin is his illegitimate daughter after all." If Caitlin hadn't already done a DNA test with Carey, Ann would genuinely suspect it. Otherwise, why would Gavin constantly defend her and not even show up for his own daughter's hospital discharge?

At that moment, Ann felt a profound disappointment in her father. What kind of parent was he?

Seeing no sign of Gavin, Amanda's face darkened with fury. "That Gavin... he's really grown a backbone, hasn't he?" She had expected to find her husband waiting, ready to beg for her forgiveness. Instead, he was completely absent.

Amanda suppressed her anger. "Ann, forget about him for now. We need to go to your grandmother's house."

Ann scowled. "Go to the Gonzales estate? Why? So Caitlin can laugh at me? Besides, Grandma didn't even visit me in the hospital after all this. Why should I go see her?"

"You need to go and apologize," Amanda stated firmly. After the huge incident yesterday, they had to show some contrition, or her mother would be impossible to deal with.

At that, Ann exploded. "Apologize? Why should I apologize? If it wasn't for Caitlin, I never would have been humiliated in front of all those people!" In Ann's mind, it was all Caitlin's fault. She must have said something bad about her to Celia. Why else would Celia have turned on her so quickly?

Amanda sighed. "Ann, honey, I know you feel wronged, but you have to apologize. Sometimes you have to bow your head to get by. Besides, our entire lifestyle depends on your grandmother right now."