My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 424

Chapter 424: Why Did You Allow Him To Come?
“Uhm, I was about to, but then someone called me,” Bella chuckled.

Tristan couldn’t help but laugh. “I thought you set your phone to silent?” he asked.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Bella abandoned her nap as she no longer felt sleepy.

“Yes, I did set it like that. But not for specific numbers like my close family and close staff,” she replied.

“Sorry, my love, if I woke you.”

“It’s fine. Oh, right, how about you? Is everything alright at your office?” she asked.

Bella could tell Tristan must be busy because he usually calls her every hour, but today, he hadn’t called until now.

“Yes, everything is fine here. I intentionally didn’t call you because I know you talk with your mother.”

“I see.” Bella felt warm inside when she heard that. She dismissed her curiosity. “Alright, Hubby… You can continue working and make sure to arrive before dinner.”

Tristan growled. He felt like he wanted to return home now.

“Why?” she asked.

“I want to return home now, cuddle with my wife…” Tristan said faintly, as if he had no energy to continue speaking, causing Bella to stifle a laugh.

Tristan continued, “But I have an important meeting in two hours, so I could only endure my boring meeting. I promise you I will return faster.”

“Hmm, sure. Alright, I will patiently wait for you, sir,” Bella responded.

“Yes, Ma’am. I will be there before dinner. I want to tell you something…” Suddenly, Tristan’s voice no longer sounded as relaxed as before.

“Something to tell me?” Bella was taken aback by his words. This was the first time Tristan had been reluctant to tell her something. “Why didn’t you say it now?” She started to become curious.

“Bella, it won’t be fun if I don’t see you in person,” Tristan chuckled as he heard Bella’s slightly sulky voice.

“Congratulations, Mr. Tristan Sinclair, you have succeeded in making me even more curious.”

“Hahaha, alright, go continue your nap. I will return soon before you know it.”

“Hmm,” Bella smiled as she ended the phone.

***

After a few hours.

Bella woke up from her nap when she heard a knock on the door.

“Y-Yes, who?” Bella responded faintly, glancing at the window. She was surprised to see that the sky had turned orange. The night was approaching.

‘Wah! I slept too long…’ she mumbled, getting up from the bed and tidying her hair into a bun. Then, she walked to open the door.

“Aunty Noora?” She was surprised. She thought it was Dax.

“Sorry if I woke you up, young miss.”

“It’s fine. What is it?” Bella asked. “You didn’t come to call me dinner, right? It’s too early; we still have two hours.”

“No, miss. But, I wanted to tell you that your Grandpa had arrived with—” Noora paused.

Noora was reluctant to continue her sentence, lowering her head and avoiding eye contact with Bella. She was so annoyed to know Henry Donovan was visiting Old Donovan’s house.

Seeing the annoyance radiating from Noora’s eyes, Bella knew what she wanted to say next. She didn’t wait for her to finish her words but walked towards the bathroom.

“Don’t be angry, Aunty…” Bella calmly said and started to wash her face.

Noora took a deep breath, trying to hold back her annoyance as she followed Bella to the bathroom.

Standing outside and watching Bella wash her face, Noora continued, “Young miss, why did you allow that man to come here? I mean, he could endanger your life, young master Dax…”

Bella didn’t immediately answer Noora. She dried her face and turned to look at Aunty Noora.

“Aunty, I didn’t plan to call him here, but my mother wanted him to come. So, I had no other choice,” Bella answered bitterly while moving to the walk-in closet to change her clothes.

Bella could understand Noora’s feelings now because Noora shared despicable feelings toward Henry as much as she did.

“Where’s he now?”

“He’s still in the old master house,” Noora answered while helping Bella collect her used clothes and giving her a set of new, clean ones. “Do you want to ask him to come here?” she asked.

Bella shook her head. “No. Not now. I will go to my Grandpa’s house to talk to him first before bringing him to meet my mother and Dax,” she explained.

“I understand,” Noora said, feeling relieved. She was worried Dax would be shocked to see his mother and uncle fighting in this house.

Before long, Bella changed into her navy trousers and a white blouse.

She turned to see Noora, who patiently stood near the walk-in closet door, waiting for her next instruction.

“Aunty, can you please ask Geoffrey to prepare dinner for everyone, including Grandpa and Mom?” She will host dinner for her brother in his house to give him shock therapy.

She could picture what happened when Henry saw Tristan—her poor brother might faint.

“I will,” Noora nodded slightly and excused herself.

“Aunty, wait,” Bella shouted, stopping Noora. “Please take Dax to my mom’s house. I’ll be there later after talking to Henry.”

“Yes, young miss—”

…

Bella rushed out of the house and headed to her grandfather’s house.

But halfway there, she saw Bryan.

She was stunned because seeing him in this place was rare if she took her day off.

“Bryan, why are you here?” She asked, seeing Bryan following her from behind. “You know I’m not going to the office, right?”

“Yes, I know, ma’am. But I’m bored at the office, so I came here to see the scenery. Well, Sam said the lake here is gorgeous.” Bryan answered randomly while avoiding eye contact with Bella. He didn’t want her to know his reason for coming, to protect her, as his boss, Tristan, asked.

Bella smiled, shook her head, and looked at the almost dark scenery as she continued walking.

Looking at Bryan, still following her like a shadow, she asked, “Did my husband ask you to guard me here?”

Bella was confident her guess was right because she had already told Tristan about Henry’s arrival.

Bryan calmly and respectfully smiled without saying a word. Still, his gesture and expression were clear enough for Bella to know the answer.