My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 142

Chapter 142: Afraid Of Herself
Bella’s heart ached when she saw how hard her son practiced, so she also decided to do her own practice.

The sun began to rise high as Bella ran along her usual running path. The path was still empty, and she seemed to be the only resident who used that route.

She increased her speed to run as fast as possible while listening to her favorite music.

When Bella finally arrived at the peak, she felt blessed to see such a beautiful view, even though the sun had already risen.

The sky was beautiful, blue, and clear.

After admiring the beauty of the sky for a few moments, Bella decided to rest while sitting on a boulder before going down.

While enjoying the refreshing morning breeze, her eyes looked towards the calm blue sea in the distance. However, before she could really appreciate it, she was shocked beyond words when she saw Tristan standing not far from her.

‘What the hell!? Since when he was there?’ She blinked a few times, wanting to ensure that what she saw was real, not only her imagination. ‘Oh my god… He still there!?’

Bella turned off her music before asking him, “Tristan Sinclair, why are you following me here?”

Tristan turned to see her, putting on the same expression as her — suprised. But Bella could know he was just pretending. How shameless!

“Oh, Bella? I didn’t know you were there…” Tristan approached her. He smiles at her before continuing his sentence, “Since when are you here?”

Bella, “….”

While trying hard to resist the urge to scold him, she could only give him a deadpan expression.

“Tristan, can you stop being shameless? Stop trying to impress me, too!” She snapped.

Bella knew Tristan was trying hard to pursue her and impress her. All this time, she had just let him do whatever he wanted, but now, she felt the need to remind him again.

How tiring!

“Hahaha, sorry, Bella. When I see your angry or annoyed expression, I am even more flattered by you. You look even more beautiful with this expression.”

She almost laughed when she heard his cheesy lines but tried to stay calm and composed out of respect. She could only shake her head lightly and stare at the sea in the distance.

Bella tries to ignore him to enjoy the scenery and the silence. However, Tristan Shameless Sinclair didn’t let her enjoy her peaceful moment.

Tristan sat beside Bella and followed her line of sight, enjoying the view of the blue sea in the distance.

A few seconds passed in silence until Tristan spoke in a serious tone, no longer sounding like a teenage college boy teasing his crush.

“I’m sorry if I’m bothering you, Bella. I just can’t stand the thought of you running alone here. What if a bad guy appears and tries to harm you?” he looks at her.

Bella could only take a deep sigh while she turned her gaze at him. Once more, she feels surprised to see his eyes filled with love and warmth.

Afraid she would drawn there, she returned her gaze to the sea again while trying to calm her mind.

“I heard from our son that you will take him driving around the city today!?” He asked.

“Mhm, I decided not to go to the office today because I came home late last night. I feel terrible for leaving Dax that late and quite often lately,” she answered, still avoiding his gaze. “And the temperature is just right for Dax and me to drive around the city.”

Bella had never had the chance to take her son to see the city, and today was the perfect day. She also needed time to rest her mind after a busy week at the office handling Stellar Entertainment.

“That sounds great. Let me drive you guys…”

Bella was surprised to hear his words. She was about to reject him, but her words betrayed her when she saw his calm and sincere gaze. What she said and thought were completely different.

“Okay…” She feels speechless hearing her own sentence.

Tristan’s eyes became even happier when he heard the answer. “T-Thank you, Bella…”

She silently takes a deep sigh before flashing an awkward smile at him.

‘Well, at least Dax will be happy if he knows his father will join…’ Bella tried to convince herself she was doing this solely for Dax’s sake.

“Okay, where are we going this afternoon? To the amusement park, the mountains, or the beach?” Tristan asked enthusiastically.

Bella told him about her plan. After chatting and making new plans, they immediately went home.

….

What Bella imagined actually happened. Dax was really excited when he found out that Tristan would join them.

Previously, they planned to leave in the afternoon. However, after breakfast, Dax asked them to leave immediately.

Dax knew his parents were busy, especially his father. And he had lots of places to visit and was worried they wouldn’t have time for it.

Bella certainly didn’t refuse Dax’s request. She could only follow her son and Tristan, who seemed to have their own plans and new arrangements for this trip. In the end, she was the one following them now, not the other way around.

Their first stop was the museum, which Dax wanted to see. Then they visited a technology exhibition in the city; they spent their time there until lunchtime.

Tristan took them to a private restaurant in North Mountain, about a 15-minute drive from the technology exhibition venue.

When Tristan’s car finally stopped at the Old Stone House, Bella was suprised. She knows this place as one of the luxury private restaurants in the city.

This restaurant does not accept random customers, not even to the nouveau riche.

They could only serve ten guests daily and only accepted members of certain families already regular in their restaurant.

Bella looked at him in awe while silently taking a deep sigh. This man never ceased to impress her. She was starting to be afraid of herself now, worried that she would begin to like him again.

“Alright, let’s go…” Tristan’s voice snapped her from her thoughts.

Bella immediately steps out of the car, silently following Tristan and Dax as they walk before her. Seeing them hold hands, she feels her heart race.