My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 405

Chapter 405: Let’s Restart Talking About Our Past
Tristan smiled faintly when he saw her reluctance to answer.

“Maybe you forgot, but you promised me you would agree to announce our relationship once your matter with your father and family was resolved. And I think it has been resolved. Right?”

“Mmm. I haven’t forgotten about it. I still remember my promise crystal clear,” Bella responded.

“Uh, I’m glad to know that, but…” Tristan said. He squeezed her hand gently and immediately stopped, causing Bella to halt her steps as well.

They both faced each other while locking their gaze. She waited for him to continue his words.

“We should announce our marriage to the public, Bella. I don’t want to hide our relationship anymore. I don’t want to hide my love for you from the public much longer,” Tristan expressed earnestly. “Your family matter is already resolved; you don’t have to worry about anything else, right?” He tried to convince her.

Bella felt tension inwardly when she heard Tristan ask to announce their relationship. She knew this would happen sooner or later but still felt nervous.

“Why are you so rushed to announce it? I feel quite happy with our life now without explaining our status to anyone.”

“Because my jealousy grew stronger. Well, you can’t blame me. This is because you are so pretty and adorable; I’m worried someone might steal you from me.”

“Pft!” Bella stifled a laugh hearing his cheesy lines again. “Oh, please, Mr. Sinclair. No man out there would like a mother plus one.”

Tristan fixed her baseball cap before responding, “My pretty wife, even if you are a mom plus ten, still, many men would adore you and queue to get your attention.”

Bella was at a loss for words. She narrowed her eyes on him before saying, “Alright, you can announce it…” She had no choice but to agree.

“Thank you,” Tristan said, pulling her into his arms and resting his chin on her head. His broad smile couldn’t hide how happy he was.

He whispered lovingly, “I will announce it naturally; you don’t have to feel nervous.”

Bella didn’t say anything but smiled, hearing how excited he was. She wanted to tease him, but her growl surprised them both.

“I’m sorry, my dear wife, for making you hungry,” Tristan said, releasing his embrace to meet her eyes. “Let’s go,” he said, and they continued to walk to the nearest restaurant.

“Tristan, have you visited a place like this?” She glanced and looked up to meet his gaze.

“This is my first time visiting a place like this in our country. But I have eaten in public places like this several times in several countries,” he tightened his hand on her. “Why, do you ask?”

Bella already guessed it. Tristan had never visited this kind of place in their country. It’s amusing now because he is willing to accompany her.

“I’m afraid you’re not used to it and feel uncomfortable.”

Tristan smiled while placing his hand on her shoulder and pulling her close.

“As long as my beautiful wife is with me, I will feel comfortable wherever she takes me.”

Hearing his flirty words, she felt like a butterfly fluttered inside her. Bella shook her head while walking ahead, leaving Tristan behind. He chuckled while running after her.

Before long, Bella finally spotted a famous burger chain restaurant near their place.

She suggested, “Let’s eat grilled burgers. That place looks clean and new, with few people around.”

“Grilled burgers? Sure!”

“Hubby, have you eaten this kind of food?” Bella asked. She worried he had never eaten this cheap burger from an ordinary fast food chain.

“Of course I have! Well, it looks like you never checked my business kingdom. Food and beverages are among them,” Tristan said.

Bella frowned, hearing his ambiguous words. But a few seconds later, she realized what he was trying to say.

“No way! Is this fast-food chain under your company?”

Tristan didn’t answer her; he only flashed a meaningful smile and entered the restaurant.

Not long after, the two of them sat near the glass wall facing the river. Their table was full of burgers, fries, and sodas.

While enjoying their dinner, they talked about many things. One topic Tristan was now curious about was her youthful life. When he was an ungrateful snob husband in their first years as a couple, he knew little about it and never cared about it. Now, he wanted a new start.

“Wife, I know I have been selfish and never cared about you in the past. So, let’s restart, agree? Let’s begin with your story in this city. You said you didn’t spend much time in this city?”

“Wow, Mr. Sinclair, how nice and thoughtful of you. Agree! Yes, I spent most of my youth in the capital. You know I went to high school and studied there, right?”

“Hmm, yeah. That I know.”

“I only spent my adult life in this city briefly. And every school holiday, I prefer to spend my vacation at Old Donovan Lake House, my grandfather’s house, in Lake Village. Mostly exiled myself from the crowd. So I don’t have many happy memories in this place.”

“Uh, I see,” Tristan was quite surprised to know about it.

“Okay, now your turn. How about you? What’s your story?” Bella asked.

“Well, since elementary and middle school, I have been in a private school. And just like you, I also spent time abroad. I only returned when I finished college and finally started to work and took over the Sinclair Group…”

Bella nods; she is well aware of it. In fact, she remembered when she asked, and Tristan had answered it indifferently. Bella was glad how much change Tristan had been with his answers and attention.

“We are a bit different, you and I; after completing my master’s degree, I didn’t immediately return to our country. I spent a year living in New York, where I was busy establishing a business,” Bella explained.

“So, did you meet Harper and the others there?”

“Yes, we all attended the same college for our master’s degrees. During that time, Jack and Harper approached me and asked me to join them in building the RDF Group.”

Bella smiled as she remembered when two wealthy kids from New York had invited her to become the founder of their company.

“They have been very kind to you, Bella. If you don’t mind sharing, how much money did you invest to become one of the founders of RDF Group?” Tristan asked. He was curious because he knew Bella didn’t have family support to invest in RDF.

“No, not a single cent. They gave me a share without me investing money. They thought my skills were essential to the company. As their token of appreciation, they gave me substantial shares,” Bella said proudly.

Tristan is increasingly proud and amazed by his wife. But that’s not all he felt. He also felt regret, knowing how much opportunity he lost when he ignored Bella and her potential for his business empire. They both continued to talk until they finished all their food.

…

After dinner, they strolled by the river like any other couple in the park. They talked, hugged, and kissed when no one could see them.

Bella felt like she was back in her early teenage years.

Even though she didn’t have a boyfriend then, she always dreamed of having one.

When Bella met Tristan for the first time, she felt the same way—madly in love—but Tristan’s response was not as she had dreamed. He just plainly okayed her feelings and acted indifferently.

Now, Tristan has changed for the better. He responded precisely as a teenage Bella dreamed, and she felt blissful…