Wooing My Ex-Wife

Instead of entering the ancestral hall and confronting them directly, Gwendolyn remained standing outside the door and observing the situation.

As Asher had kept his head low, the dim lighting from the candles around him helped obscure the conflicted look in his eyes.

He then placed the pen down, rubbed his aching wrist, and asked without looking up, “Hate her? Why is that?”

“You’re her biological brother and have protected her for so long. No matter what wrong you’ve done, she still shouldn’t take her anger out on you, even though she’s the head of the family now. Have you really never thought of fighting back, Mr. Asher? To snatch back what is rightfully yours?”

Although she was from Ospea, she was able to speak Chanaean fluently after studying in Chanaea for four years.

Her voice was soft and pleasant on the ears, but Asher simply frowned at her in response as he tilted his head to meet her gaze.

Even so, Annie maintained a sweet and adorable smile on her face, as though she was merely making a friendly suggestion.

Gwendolyn continued to observe them from outside the door.

There was a conflicted look in Asher’s eyes as he stared at her beautiful face for a whole minute.

“Ms. Annie, this is the Harris family’s private affair. Since you are a guest that Gwendolyn invited over, you should know your place and behave like one.

Annie was stunned for a moment, but then she seemed to understand what he was implying. She persisted in trying to goad him into action. “I know an outsider like myself shouldn’t get involved, but I can’t bear to watch her abuse you like this. My boyfriend is a nobleman from Ospea, Mr. Asher. His name is Paul Hall, and Antea Group is one of the biggest companies in the world. We can help you!”

Infuriated, Asher shouted at her, “This is the Harris family’s ancestral hall, Annie! Please leave and never return!”

Displeased with his stubbornness, Annie leaned in close and whispered something into his car.

Asher clenched his fists after hearing what she said.

Amused with his reaction, Annie said with a sweet smile, “I shall wait for the day you regret it, Mr. Asher.”

tidied her dress, and shot him a few

not stick around for a little while longer, Ms. Annie? Why are you leaving in such a hurry? It’s almost as if you’re feeling guilty about something. Are you afraid that I’d hear what you two were

afternoon, Ms. Harris. I heard about Mr. Asher being forced to recite scriptures on his knees as punishment, so I decided to drop by for a visit.” Annic replied

what do you have to say about it?” Gwendolyn asked with a

don’t know what he did to wrong you, but I think this punishment is rather excessive. I couldn’t bear to watch him suffer like this, so I suggested that he seek my help if he couldn’t take it anymore. Paul and I will be happy to lend

now. You’re but a temporary guest. I’m the one who made the arrangements so you could stay here, so you

perhaps? Then again, you two have only just met, so you can’t possibly

she met Gwendolyn’s penetrating gaze and explained calmly. “It would be an honor for me to have you two as my siblings, Ms. Harris. For some reason, I felt an inexplicable sense of

who was still copying the scriptures on his knees, simply let out a sigh and

is a luxury I can never hope to have. I’m an only child, and my parents passed when I entered university, so I had only myself

had disliked Annie the moment she

Annie was trying to imply

and the weather has been fairly hot lately. There are people fogging the forest with insecticides, but it’s not uncommon for one to run into insects and rodents around here. It

her on the shoulder, continuing in a tone similar to an elder sister concerned for their younger sibling. “Try not to wander about throughout the next few days. If you must head out, then please inform me beforehand. I will

to keep me within her sights

she said, “Sure thing. Thanks for taking such good care of me, Ms. Harris. I will be sure to be extra careful! Anyway,

Take as much

brief exchange before Annie left the

door to the ancestral hall from the inside. As a safety

to Asher at the coffee table and glared coldly at

to ask me, Kiddo?” Asher asked

Mr. Asher? We are no longer siblings, so you need to stop calling me ‘Kiddo,” Gwendolyn corrected him with a

swallowed hard in an attempt to hide his

what did you stay behind to ask me about, Ms.

his affectionate tone and asked sternly. “It has been about eight to nine months since Evelyn went missing in the countryside. Where do you think she is

he heard that and messed up the word

tore it off, crumpled it up,

scripture and proceeded to rewrite the contents

Even if she were still alive, I doubt