My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 175

Chapter 175: Father Found You A New Husband
‘Gosh! Looks like my luck for today has run out. How could I avoid him in this small aisle?’

Instead of answering his question, she asked him, “What are you doing here?”

Henry frowned, clearly showing that he disliked how she responded.

“What else would I want to be in this boring part of the city if not for work,” he said. “And you?!” he asked again.

“Work? What kind of business does Donovan Group have in this place?” Bella is starting to feel suspicious of this brat.

“Why do you want to know?” Henry is slightly annoyed that this girl still hasn’t answered his first question, even though he asked it first.

“Please pretend you didn’t see me here. Goodbye!” Bella said, then walked away, leaving Henry feeling increasingly angry.

Henry chased after her, shouting, “Stop right there, you bitch!” He blocked her path and continued, “I’m not finished talking to you, little sister.” He ran his fingers through his hair, feeling his anger boil as he glared at her.

Bella let out a deep sigh as she looked at the clueless man before her. He seemed oblivious to the fact that she didn’t want to talk to him. If she didn’t have a fever, or at least felt better, she would have taught him a lesson, but her body was shivering, and her head was slightly dizzy. She needed her medicine.

“I don’t have time to talk to you. Step aside, or I–”

“Or what? You want to kick me?” Henry interrupted her words. He laughed when he saw her annoyed look. He feels amused by her courage. “Don’t challenge me, Bella. I haven’t hit any girl or woman since you left home…so don’t make me hit you again, ok!?”

Bella’s hands clenched tightly as her memories of the past started to surface again in her mind when Henry physically bullied her when he thought she had received more attention from their grandparents than him. Bella realizes bullying is one of Henry’s traits. She clearly remembered how his older brother had also bullied his classmates, especially those who were small and nerdy.

She had already forgotten those painful memories of being bullied by Henry. Still, this man—how dare he remind her again? How dare he unlock the dark memories she had long buried in her mind? The memories she wanted to forget for the rest of her life.

Before Bella could express her anger, Henry interrupted her.

“We attempted to call you, but your cell phone was inactive. It seems like you have blocked all of your family’s phone numbers. Give me your new number! Our father wants to speak with you. You should never turn your back on your family! A woman should obey her family’s wishes!” Henry demanded, attempting to intimidate Bella with his sharp gaze. However, Bella remained unfazed.

“DO NOT patronize me, Henry! I haven’t had a cell phone since returning to this country. And my old number is also inactive…” Her traumatic memories of dealing with Henry cause Bella to make random excuses.

In her mind, Bella knows precisely why she doesn’t share her contact number with her family. She doesn’t see anything positive from sharing her contact number with them. It’s more likely that they will cause problems and bring negative vibe to her life. So, in her good judgment, it’s best to avoid them since she separated from Tristan. Furthermore, if there’s anything important regarding her family, she still has her grandfather to inform her.

Bella’s random excuse upset Henry. He even gasped in disbelief that someone in this century didn’t own a cell phone.

‘This bitchy little sister of mine! How dare she make fun of me!? The older brother she supposed to respect!’ Henry scolded her in his mind before saying,

“Bella, you think I’m going to believe that? Tch! How dare you block our parents’ phone numbers. You ungrateful girl. No wonder Tristan Sinclair never loved you. You are such a terrible woman!”

Bella, “….”

She started wishing Tristan was here and told her idiot brother how he felt about her.

Because she didn’t want to prolong her conversation with Henry, she asked, “HENRY. Tell me what you need. Tell me now, or step aside!” Bella said impatiently.

Henry had to tell this stubborn girl about their father’s arrangement since she refused to give him her phone number.

“Father mentioned that he has found a potential new husband for you!”

Bella was dumbfounded. Had she misheard? A new husband? Is her father and brother still thought today a medieval era? She couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

“Do you remember Uncle Bradley? I bet you still remember him. He owns Dawson Supermart. Well, a few months ago, his wife passed away. When Uncle Bradley heard you’ve been divorced for five years, he immediately asked Father if he could marry you. Father knew that you would be willing to accept, so he agreed to the proposal. Father wants you to come back home and talk about it…”

Bella, “….”

‘Oh my goodness… Why do I have such a shameless father?’

It never occurred to Bella that her father tried to set her up with someone else. This time, he wanted to match her to a man his own age.

She needs to make an official declaration to sever ties with her father. Otherwise, her father will continue to do something funny behind her back.

“Are you kidding, right?” Bella asked Henry, narrowing her eyes.

“Why do you think I would make up such a story? Just to fool you? Of course, what I told you is true. That’s why I’m asking for your phone number so our father can talk to you. And please also give me your address. Our mother really misses you and would like to meet you.”

Once again, Bella’s body shivered. She couldn’t tell if it was due to her fever or her boiling anger towards Henry’s words and her father’s new evil plan.

Bella could feel the eternal flame burning in her heart.