Ex-wife, Please Come Back

Thompson had always disliked Jacob. There were many reasons for this––ranging from the latter's social life to how he would always treat other people.

After the gentlemen exchanged hollow flatteries, Alice finally arrived. The slight bulging of her already swollen belly utterly appalled Thompson.

It was impossible that this matter had nothing to do with him. Yet, he was not worried about that at all, because he knew Alice was too prideful to tell him about it.

"Alice!" Thompson walked up and greeted her warmly.

Alice gazed at everyone in surprise and realized that she came at the wrong time today. But she had no one else to vent her frustration on but Thompson.

"Why are there so many people?" Alice roamed her eyes around everyone, nodding at them to acknowledge their presence.

Simultaneously, Thompson introduced them to her, to which Alice responded with a smile while shaking their hands.

With Thompson by her side, she knew she had a strong support system. After so many years of facing different challenges, Alice had transformed into a courageous and confident woman. Whoever said that she was a good-for-nothing probably had never seen her in social gatherings.

After greeting everyone and settling to a seat, her belly was even more eye-catching.

"Mr. Thompson, you are really awesome! You said nothing happened, but Miss Alice's belly says otherwise. Did you not want to tell us that you're going to be a father?"

Joshua teased Thompson while maintaining an amiable tone. It was a standard among them not to offend anyone.

inform everyone when the baby is one month old." Thompson didn't deny

it seemed that he had guessed something.' Alice felt a little scared while doubts began to attack

echoed a fake smile to everybody. In the past few years, she had gone through many things, including going to different places and studying abroad. But whenever she was teased publicly, Alice would inevitably

Thompson mention what Miss Alice's family does? You're so pretty, so I bet

He was right in pointing out that there was so little they knew about Alice.

seemed that Thompson had his conqueror. Many of these acquaintances thought that Thompson was a fearless man, but they didn't expect that a woman

Mr. Joshua here, who runs a conglomerate, my

and known his status, so she would not dare

was more important than protecting her life. So, Alice could only wear a smile, even if she had cursed the other party thousands of times in her heart.

wife is really good-for-nothing except quarreling. That's why I usually don't

man among the crowd said lasciviously. Alice didn't say anything and instead just curtly smiled back

Thompson gazed at her with satisfaction. He really needed a decent woman who could accompany him to these kinds of parties. Although he wouldn't take their flattering words seriously, it was still good

on his face. And she felt rather complacent, thinking that those praises were also

her temporarily forget all her troubles. Alice had already planned what to do before coming here, and drinking was not

Alice is here, we are supposed to make a toast. But she gets pregnant, so I'm afraid we might have to cancel that out. How about we have Mr. Thompson

teased again. His companions

afraid of the man in front of

it. Come on, fill it up," Thompson ordered and placed his glass on