Attracted By My Ex-wife

In the Fu Family's house.

The mirror reflected a figure clad in a red robe. Selma held her phone and spoke.

"What? So there's nothing wrong with Anne?" she asked, her voice rising in unmistakable surprise.

She, however, quickly recovered from the initial shock. In only a short moment, she had sorted out her thoughts and continued, "That doesn't matter. Since things have come to this point, there is no way Anne can marry into our family again. We can just compensate her. It wouldn't be too hard. Things have just fallen into their rightful place."

"Make sure to keep it a secret. No one can know." With those final words, she ended the call. Things had been taken care of for now, but the silence that followed was unnerving.

The person on the other end of the call was Sam. He was her nephew, but she couldn't be sure where his loyalty was placed.

Selma gave out a heavy sigh and sat on the bed. She reached for the lamp and turned off the light. Tonight, she would sleep with these small anxieties echoing in the dark.

It was five o'clock in the morning when she woke.

Her mind still foggy with sleep, Selma strained to make out the sound of a low voice. The sun had barely risen, and it was a mystery why someone would be up in this hour.

She got up and crossed the room to her door. The moment she opened it, Rose was walking, taking hurried but quiet steps to the direction of the bathroom.

Selma's brows were furrowed as she followed her. The door of the bathroom was closed, but Selma was able to make out the sound of someone vomiting as she pressed her ear to the door and held the handle. She had already been concerned for Rose, and this only added to her growing worry.

The hand that was holding the door tightened loosened. She backed away quietly, her footsteps light as she left.

Two hours later, it was time for breakfast. Selma sat at the table and slowly chewed on a piece of bread, still lost in thought.

The sound of a chair scraping against the floor pulled her out of her musing. It was Rose, also sitting down for breakfast. "Good morning, mom," she greeted her.

Selma's eyes widened slightly as she took in Rose's form. "Why are your eyes so dark? You look like you didn't sleep," she said.

"I'm fine. I'm a little tired, but it’s nothing a bit of rest won't cure," Rose smiled sweetly as she answered.

"Don't wait to feel worse. If you're not feeling well, you should just go to the hospital. You should..."

Selma cut herself off abruptly. She was about to say how pregnant women should be taking good care of their health, but she caught herself in time. She had her suspicions, but it was not certain that Rose was pregnant.

"Okay," Rose relented, her eyes fixed on the table.

There was egg custard in front of her. It was Rose's favorite, but her face was scrunched up as if in disgust. Her face went pale and she turned away.

Selma was carefully watching her, not missing her discomfort and the pallor of her skin.

"Mom, I don't feel like eating. Sorry, I think I'll skip breakfast for now," Rose said, about to excuse herself from the table.

But Selma held her back. "Wait, Rose. Let's go to the hospital for a check up."

"No, I don't need it. Really, Mom, I'm fine. I'll just go to my room and rest. I'll be fine after, I'm sure," Rose refused continuously.

girl. You're pregnant. You

face blanched

mean?" she asked in

time. You are pregnant, Rose, and I'm going to be a grandmother." She beamed and continued,

expression shifted into awkwardness

her curiously.

we not go to Sam's hospital? I heard that Anne and Sam have a good relationship. I'm a little

didn't finish her words, but Selma

we can do that. There are plenty of good doctors elsewhere. We can go where you'll be perfectly

In the AN Group.

stood at a corner window, his eyes turned toward the view outside. Densely packed buildings stood towering over the city, and the people below looked like small, moving specks. His face was impassive and

Mrs. Selma is here," his assistant

at his superior's profile. A chiseled face, with deep eyes and distinct eyebrows the color of coal, high defined cheekbones, and a

down to a narrow waist and further to long, graceful legs. One could liken him

acknowledging the

was standing in front of Selma. His eyes were aloof and cold, something that the older woman did not particularly

could almost not recognize him, and all the difference

what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at home?"

knew Selma didn't come here to be

have a family other than that

say it. I have an important meeting today,"

should at least be able to check on your

except for that one time when Selma drugged him.

but he maintained a cool

For now, he had to go back

Fu

a car grew closer and died down as the engine turned off. Inside the house, a woman in

Kevin, her eyes widened in surprise and joy filled her

finally back. I didn't think you'd come and

Kevin made no move to remove himself from her with her condition in mind. Selma watched the two, thinking that Kevin was finally growing

you stay with Kevin. I'll make some chicken soup for you," she said,

for you to come back. Do you want anything? I can cook for you. Mom told me not to tire myself out, but I feel happy when I

said, "Rose, you

I can't promise you anything. After you give birth to the baby, you can decide. You can take the baby with you when

asked. Tears gathered in her eyes as she looked at Kevin.

as you please.

silent as

hurt her, but he said them with complete honesty. There was no way for them to leave unscathed. Anne or Rose. One of them would inevitable suffer from his choice, and he

he knew everything and could do anything. But no

was this time that Selma came back. "Dinner is

when she saw the tears in Rose's eyes. "Rose?

Mom. I'm fine..." Rose started to answer, but was unable to keep up

and she