Attracted By My Ex-wife

"Sam, I have made up my mind. You don't have to persuade me anymore. I know you mean well, but we are just friends, nothing too special. If we both live under the same roof forever, we will be misunderstood."

Anne didn't dare to look at Sam's face. His eyes were too serious. His stare gave an inexplicable amount of pressure. She knew that this was for the best. It was beneficial for the two of them if she moved out.

The persevering attitude of Sam towards her was getting more and more obvious by the minute. She didn't want to hear his sentiments. If she kept staying there, it would only make things complicated. If it continued like this, their friendship would be as good as ash.

"Anne? Do I put pressure on you? You can pretend that you never heard my confession. I know your scruples. I promise I will only treat you as a friend from now on. My thoughts would be clear of any improper intents."

Sam could feel that Anne was deliberately being reserved from him. He knew very well that her feelings for him were just as ordinary as bread and butter, but he couldn't get a hold of his heart's desire. He just wanted to be there for her and keep her safe.

"Sam, you're overthinking. I just think it's inappropriate for us to live together for this long. That's the reason I decided to move out,"

Anne explained in a hurry. Although what Sam said was exactly what she thought in mind, she didn't want their relationship to change because of it.

"Anne, this is a big country…"

Looking at the grave look on her face, Sam grew anxious. He knew that she was as stubborn as a rock. Once she made a decision, she was committed and it was final.

"Well, isn't it useless to persuade me anymore? I've already found a house and I'm about to move there in a moment. Trust me on this one. If you're unsure, you can always come over at my place at any time. You'll be my very first guest."

She gave Sam a faint smile and interrupted his thoughts. She didn't want to hear what he had to say. Persuading her would be like moving a mountain.

Sam sighed helplessly. He was very disappointed knowing that Anne didn't want to stay with him anymore. At the height of the event, he also felt heartbroken.

"Can I at least drive you there? I'm worried if you go about on your own." Sam did everything he could, but he would go the extra mile to get one final moment with Anne. He didn't want to miss the chance.

"Okay, I'll go upstairs to pack my bags." Anne didn't refuse Sam's offer this time. After saying that, she stood up and went to her room.

Looking at her slender back, Sam was enticed to hold her in his arms, but he knew that he had no right.

Half an hour later, Anne finally came down with her compact suitcase. She never planned to stay in America for long, so she didn't bring much of her belongings with her.

Noticing that it was strenuous for her to lift her stubby luggage, Sam was quick to assist her and said, "Here, let me do it."

"Thank you." After taking a casual glance at Sam, she thanked him for his courtesy.

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be bothered by his hopeless concern, he still didn't want to

have to persuade me anymore." Anne was afraid

take

sigh of dismay, Sam finally chose

new house head-on. When they arrived, they found themselves

in front of the door, Sam

suitcase is hefty. Let me help you get

his gallantry. He wouldn't be able to often see her as he used to,

can take it from here, but thanks. I'll do it

and Anne didn't want to share a moment longer alone with Sam. She was afraid

you don't have to be too reserved. We're best friends, remember? Do we really have to be this distant from

A trace of loss flashed though

relationship between the two of them, but Anne

beat a dead horse. It's just a suitcase. I can handle it myself. What you've done is more than enough. I don't

by Sam, Anne couldn't help but feel uneasy. She lowered her head and spoke in embarrassment. Truth be told, she never wanted their friendship to be estranged, but the more Sam cared about

under pressure. Just forget the silly things I said, okay? Let's get things

confessing. He shouldn't have expressed his fondness to Anne. If only he had kept his feelings

getting dark. You should go now, and get some rest. I'll invite you over once I

of this seemingly repetitive conversation. After bidding farewell,

empty, as if a part of him was taken away. Would they

drove away lonely. Anne didn't feel a sense of relief until she knew that his car vanished from her sight. Somehow, when she saw Sam, she always felt his presence

He had been so used to her presence since the two of them had been together through night and day for such a long time. Now, he was left with his solitude. He

He drank once glass after another. His blonde moment of thinking about

unaware of his alcohol intake, his vision began to blur into black. Finally, he fell asleep. The next day,

aching temples, and stood up to

outside and kept banging it. Geez! He had been waiting there for so long and he expected Anne to

sobering face of Sam. Perhaps because he had a hangover from all that drinking

doing here this

there to bother Anne. Thinking that this man in front of him was his nemesis to Anne's heart, he was

"Anne, come out!"