My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 352

Chapter 352: When Sean Comes
“Sean—”

Bella answered as she walked towards the house. She had to meet Sean before Tristan because she worried they might fight if they met without her.

Moreover, if her son were around, it would be hard to explain if he saw his father and uncle fighting.

…

After Bella walked towards the house, Harper still stood where she was, her eyes fixed on Bella until she disappeared behind the door.

Slowly, she felt her head spinning and her heart shaking harder, as if there was a storm in her head and an earthquake in her heart when Bella’s words filled her mind.

‘Se-Sean!’ she muttered under her breath. ‘He’s coming… He finally came!’ Her hands clenched into tight fists as nervousness overwhelmed her at the thought of meeting him.

Harper tried to calm her mind and return to her seat, but her knees betrayed her. She stumbled, almost falling if Sam hadn’t held her hand.

“Whoops! Be careful…” Sam said, catching her hand. He frowned, feeling how cold her hand was. He didn’t ask anything but led her to sit on the chair.

After seeing her settled, Sam couldn’t help but ask, “Are you okay, Boss Harper!? Calm yourself down by sitting here.”

Sam’s tone of worry was clear, causing Leo and Dana, who were chatting, to stop and look at Harper curiously.

“Nothing, Sam! I am okay.” Harper answered briefly.

“Why does your expression show otherwise? And why did your hand feel so cold?”

For some reason, Sam doubted Harper’s answer. He looked around, wondering if Harper had seen something they hadn’t, like a snake. They were near the lake and forest; snakes could appear here.

Seeing her face pale, Sam couldn’t help but ask again, “Boss, did you perhaps see a snake or reptile that triggered your phobia? That’s why you look so scared, right?” He still remembered that Harper had a phobia of reptiles.

Harper was rendered speechless. She ignored Sam and grabbed a water bottle on the table, emptying it to wet her dry throat.

Knowing Sean’s arrival made her feel like someone had lit flames inside her. She felt hot, and her heartbeat raced. She didn’t understand why she suddenly felt like that.

Is it because Bella and Leo gave her the courage to express her feelings to Sean? Or was it because she felt it was pointless to do so and was now willing to give up?

She could no longer tell the difference.

Sigh!

Harper couldn’t recall how many times she took a deep breath to inhale the fresh air. But she has to stop doing that. She was worried that Sam and Leo would notice what happened to her.

Harper tried to adjust her expression as if nothing had distraught her, but it was too late because Leo had already guessed what was in her mind.

“Harper, are you feeling alright?” Leo asked, genuinely concerned when he saw Harper’s expression become as white as paper. As Sam said earlier, Harper might have seen a snake, which is why her expression clearly showed her fright.

“Harper, I know you might have seen something you didn’t want to see; let’s go inside. This might not be too comfy for you..with the appearance of a snake or such.” Leo expressed his concern.

Harper, “….”

She gritted her teeth while trying hard to maintain her calmness. After a few more seconds, she cast a smile at them.

“Seriously, guys? How could you assume I saw a snake? I do not see any of them. And I’m alright.” She rolled her eyes while asking Sam to sit again on his chair.

Harper continued her words after she saw Sam sitting, “I’m completely fine. Don’t mind me. I feel hot sitting here for too long. You know me, right? I can’t stand hot temperatures…” She answered them casually.

However, Harper’s random answer made them even more suspicious of her.

Dana and Leo exchanged glances as if trying to check if they also felt hot. However, they both shook their heads because the current temperature felt excellent and enjoyable.

The temperature near the lake was around 18 degrees Celsius, with a breeze coming from the mountains. Even though the sun was still brightly lit, the temperature was perfect for everyone.

Realizing Harper’s anxiety was very personal, they no longer asked Harper anything. Still, they continued discussing the internet’s hot gossip about Laura Kiel’s trial.

***

Bella sped her steps toward the living room, praying that Sean had not yet entered the house but was waiting for her outside.

She needed to speak to him first before he met Tristan.

However, her heart tightened when she arrived in the living room. She saw Sean already sitting there with only Tristan, while Dylan and Bryan were nowhere to be found.

Bella didn’t rush to approach them but observed them from afar. She saw they didn’t say anything, only looking sharply at each other as if they were fighting through their gaze.

She could feel the tension building around them, which worried her a lot; they might fight at any minute.

After adjusting her not-to-worry expression, Bella cleared her throat to inform them about her presence.

Instantly, Tristan and Sean turned to see her.

Bella was speechless when she saw their expressions change. The dark expressions she had seen before suddenly vanished, and their smiles widened as spring came after the cold winter.

‘Geez! How could they change their expressions this fast?’

Bella couldn’t help but laugh inwardly; she felt amused. As she approached the seating area, she smiled back at them.

“Sean, I thought you didn’t come,” Bella casually said while settling beside Tristan. However, right after she sat on the couch, she felt Tristan’s hand on her waist.

Before she said something, Tristan pulled her so close to him. So close that she could feel his body heat radiating through their touching bodies.

Bella turned to look at him, “What are you doing?” she whispered, frowning, confused by his sudden intimacy.

Tristan lovingly smiled at her and drew closer; he whispered in her ear, “Nothing…” Then, he turned his attention to Sean sitting across from them.

“Thank you, Sean, for coming to our house…” Tristan said politely with a smile, surprising Bella and Sean with how friendly he was.

Before Sean said something, Tristan continued sarcastically, “But you don’t have to force yourself to come if you are busy. This is only a family and friends lunch. It’s only a casual gathering.”

Bella, “…”