Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"It's funny, Alice. I thought you were too proud, and I thought you would be too tough to deal with. However, it seems I jumped to conclusions too quickly."

Thompson laughed wildly. Thompson was one of those men who went through life almost without a care. But that doesn't mean he wasn't raised to follow rules strictly.

Of course, Alice was no exception. She had been taught to follow rules since she was a girl, and these rules governed the way that she lived out her life. Even as an adult, she felt constrained and restricted.

As she grew up, she felt like she was bound to the rules of etiquette.

She knew this very well, but she couldn't do anything to change it. It was the most pathetic thing about her life, and it was the part of her that brought her the most pain. It hurt her deeply, but in spite of how much pain it caused her, she couldn't do anything about it.

"What do you mean?" Alice's face darkened. She could hear the sarcasm drip from Thompson's words.

She couldn't stand being mocked. If she were able to tolerate it, perhaps she wouldn't have ended up in her current situation. "I'm just kidding. Relax... You're too serious. I didn't mean anything by it." Thompson smirked, explaining. He wasn't afraid of Alice, but he respected her. He wanted her as an ally.

He wanted to treat her politely, and he wouldn't dare to insult her deliberately. Thompson was certain about that.

"Well, just say it. Stop talking nonsense. If you don't want us to keep working together, tell me. I'll come up with another plan."

Alice crossed her arms in front of her chest. She looked angry. It seemed that she had made up her mind. However, she didn't go straight to the point.

"Well, I know how you feel. I empathize, although I haven't encountered such a situation myself. I'm simply a loyal friend. Your business is my business. Besides, we have a common enemy."

Thompson threw his cigarette on the ground and crushed it with his foot.

Obviously, Alice was not as confident as she projected herself to be. But she had no one else to turn to but Thompson.

choice but to work with him. This was her only choice

well. Back then because she couldn't handle the situation all by herself, she had cried so bitterly in the middle of the night, but no one had heard her.

be so arrogant," Alice said indifferently. Thompson's words had reassured her.

pitiful until now. However, although she was used to living alone, she didn't want

what do you want me to do?" Thompson asked, smiling slightly.

their team. Perhaps Alice had missed the chance to take the initiative in

like a passive presence in all things. She had to accept others'

"What can you do?"

asked urgently. She wanted to know Thompson's opinion. She knew he was baiting her

was like a woman in love— she wanted to know the

the sofa where Alice was lying

stretched out his foot and gently kicked Alice's foot. "Of course I know what to do. It

daze. Suddenly, a chill ran down

they had many implications. She felt like Thompson's

She wondered how she had never thought about it before. Had she come to

went on a journey for retribution. Now, she was way past the point of no return.

she was traveling was cold and lonely. Alice wished for someone she could take along the journey with her, but she didn't expect to encounter such a devil. She thought that her journey would eventually take her towards a bright future, but it

mustering the most indifferent expression she could. She was just as proud as she was before. After all, it was her final trump card in

Alice and whispered in her ear. It took Thompson a

his hands explored Alice's body, taking advantage of her vulnerable state. Alice did not flinch. She stared at Thompson coldly, allowing

do it then. Let's not forget that he betrayed me first. It's not my fault.

Jacob, she had to be very careful. Jacob