My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 350

Chapter 350: Lunch Party (5)
When Max was lost in thought, trying to figure out how to start a conversation with the Grim Reaper, who turned out to be named Gael, Leo and Dana arrived in the front yard.

Dana couldn’t hide her worry because they had shown up so late.

It’s hard for Dana to believe there had been an accident on their way to this place. Traffic jams had halted their car for a few minutes, making them almost twenty minutes late.

“Leo, would Ms. Donovan be angry about seeing us late?” Dana whispered as she walked into the house, following the man who led them to the back garden.

“It’s okay. I’ll explain to Bella. She’ll understand,” Leo said, smiling at Dana. He tried to calm her down.

Later,

Leo and Dana arrived at the lunch area. They were surprised to see the long table almost packed with people. Everyone was enjoying their lunch while chatting casually.

Leo could see Bella’s family; her grandpa and mother were there. What surprised him the most was seeing the figure he had only seen in magazines and on the internet: Lewis Sinclair, sitting with them.

Instantly, he felt terrible and tense, but he tried to calm his heart while approaching them.

“Everyone,” Leo greeted them politely, making everyone look at him. He continued, “I’m sorry we arrived so late. There was an accident on the road, and our car was stuck for a while.” He said this while following Geoffrey, who guided them to their chairs near Harper.

Leo’s eyes fixed on Bella. He saw her smile at him, and instantly, he felt slightly relieved.

“Thank God you’re both alright,” Bella said while looking at Dana; she smiled when she saw her awkwardly walk beside Leo. “Alright, come here, join us…” She urged them to start enjoying their lunch, too.

“Thank you, Bella,” Leo smiled at her and greeted everyone at the table. After that, they settled next to Harper.

Isaac Donovan looked at his granddaughter.

“Are you still waiting for other guests, Bella?” Isaac asked.

Bella was surprised to hear her grandfather’s question. She no longer thought Sean would come. She knew him well; the man was never late if he promised to come. But it’s been almost thirty minutes, and he hasn’t arrived yet.

“I am, but it looks like he won’t come. So, let’s eat…” Bella said calmly.

The lunch continued, and the conversation warmed up with the arrival of Leo and Dana, who now stole everyone’s attention. Everyone was eager to hear their story.

And not long after, the warm and cheerful lunch ended.

Dax, Max, and Stefan went back to the computer room.

Meanwhile, the elders had returned to their place after chatting with the young people. Bella promised her mother she would visit her with Harper later in her stone house.

Tristan excused himself and his people to continue their discussions in the living room.

Only Bella and her friends remained, chatting by the lake on a patio near the lunch area.

They continued questioning the new couple in front of them, Leo and Dana.

“Tell me, since when did you guys become a couple?” Harper was the one who looked so eager to know about these two lovebirds.

Bella, who sat beside Harper, stifled a laugh, looking at how panicky Leo was now. Leo tried to signal Harper to stop talking about it without prevailing. She ignored him and continued with her question.

“Come on, guys, spill the tea for me. I’m kind of envious of you two. Gosh! You make me want to find my other half…” Harper’s voice was filled with jealousy as she continued her plea for information.

Leo felt like scolding this slow-minded Harper but halted himself because he didn’t want to scare Dana, considering how they usually chatted—the three of them so close and even thought of each other like siblings.

“Miss Reed, your question is unimportant,” Leo finally answered Harper. “What is important is that we love each other, and our love is equal. That is what matters in a relationship. Is that right, Boss?” he said, glancing at Bella as if asking for help distracting Harper.

Bella narrowed her eyes at Leo as if she wanted to scold him for dragging her into this conversation. But looking at how he pleaded with his gaze and seeing how awkward Dana was now, she couldn’t refuse.

Besides, she agreed with Leo that it did not matter when they became a couple. What was important was they both loved each other.

It was like her marriage to Tristan at the beginning. It was not based on equal love but on her love and admiration for Tristan. In the end, when she’s the only one holding things together, they separate.

Fortunately, fate and Tristan’s realization of his love for her brought them back together, and now, it’s not just her who loves him. Their marriage is based on their equal love for one another, and this is what allows them to reunite.

“Agree, equal love is the most important thing. So guys, once again, congratulations to you,” Bella sincerely said, feeling happy for Leo, who had finally found his new love.

“Thank you, Bella…” Leo smiled at her.

“Dana, thank you for accepting Leo with all his flaws. You won’t regret becoming his woman because he is a loyal man. You are lucky to win his heart…” Bella continued her sincere praise to her best friend.

“I will…” Dana shyly answered Bella before she turned her gaze away again.

Dana still felt awkward and shy speaking to Bella. This was the first time she chatted casually with Bella and Harper. Even though they both asked her to call them by their names, her tongue still felt stiff.

“And Leo,” Bella turned her gaze to Leo. This time, her expression was less gentle than when talking to Dana. Slowly, it turned sharp and intense.

Bella continued, “You are old enough to start a family. Stop dating and start building a family. Have a child just like Jack and also me…” Her sentence stopped when she heard Harper take a deep breath.

“Sorry, Harper,” Bella felt terrible because she could guess what had made Harper look gloomy; she had none when they already had partners.