My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 89

Chapter 89: The House Next Door
“Hi, morning Geoffrey,” Bella smiled back at him. “You’re out this early?”

“Yes. We just returned from the market to buy ingredients for lunch…” Geoffrey explained.

Geoffrey was not supposed to buy them himself. But his Master urged him not to make any mistakes. So, he didn’t have a choice but to accompany the chef.

“Ah…” Bella could only give him a sympathetic smile, feeling sorry for Geoffrey; he had to be busy.

“Please let him know we will arrive at eleven.”

“Yes, mam.”

Bella smiled at Geoffrey, then excused herself and entered her house gate.

….

Geoffrey drove his car back to their house. After helping the chef and maid unload their stuff, he immediately entered the house to wait for his Master to wake up.

However, when Geoffrey entered the living room area, he was surprised to see Tristan sitting on the sofa while reading something on his iPad.

‘Huh!? Master already awake?’

Geoffrey was stunned at how handsome Tristan looked in his white shirt with long sleeves that he had folded to his elbows, paired with khaki trousers.

It was rare to see Tristan in this outfit while he was home on a Sunday, specifically when the sun was still shy in the morning.

Geoffrey put aside his surprise and walked toward him.

When Tristan heard footsteps approaching, he lifted his head to look. He turned back his gaze to his iPad upon seeing Geoffrey.

“Good morning, Master,” Geoffrey said, standing a few steps away.

“Hmm, morning, Geoffrey!”

“Master, I think you woke up too early. We still have—” Geoffrey checked his watch. “—more than three hours before Young Madam and Master arrive, and the breakfasts are still being prepared. It would be best if you rested again in your room, Master. I will call you once your breakfast is ready…”

“Don’t worry, Geoffrey. It’s fine. I will wait here,” Tristan said without looking at Geoffrey.

“Yes, Master. In that case, please excuse me… I will expedite the preparation of your breakfast now,” Geoffrey bowed slightly and retreated. But before he walked far, he stopped and looked at Tristan again. “Master, I forgot to tell you… Just now, I met Young Madam outside. She just returned from her morning run.”

“Bella, doing a morning run?” Tristan was surprised to hear that. He never knew she liked exercise during their marriage. He glanced outside, “I thought it was still cold… And she still runs?”

“Yes. I guess she ran to the peak earlier.”

“She runs alone?”

“Yes, Master, I don’t see anybody else with her. I think Young Madam ran alone.”

Tristan didn’t say anything. He dismissed Geoffrey to leave him alone.

As Geoffrey left, a smile spread across his face. He thought about running to get closer to her as well.

He feels excited.

Tristan took his cell phone and made a call. On the first ring, Dylan’s polite voice was heard.

“Hello, Boss, good morning. Is there anything you want me to do?”

“Yes. Could you buy outdoor running clothes and accessories for me? Buy every piece of clothes and accessories runners usually wear these days. Buy the best brands and several pairs…or sets for spares.”

Dylan, who had just woken up in his apartment, was shocked to hear Tristan’s order.

‘Boss, want to do an outdoor run?’ Worried that this was not real and he was dreaming, Dylan pinched his cheek and was shocked when he felt the pain.

“Bo-Boss, since when have you wanted to exercise outdoors!?”

“I didn’t call you to discuss it, Dylan. I called you to order you to buy it for me.”

Dylan scolded himself inwardly for asking that. “Hahaha, sorry, boss. Consider it done…”

“Bring it to my house this afternoon!” Tristan said, ending the call without giving Dylan a chance to speak.

After Tristan hung up the phone, he made another call.

…

Max crawled under the blanket and sat on the edge of the bed, squinting at his phone, which was still ringing on the nightstand.

When Max saw Tristan’s name there, he sat up straight and immediately picked up the call.

“Morning Boss…”

“Max, has Geoffrey called you yet about today’s schedule?” Tristan asked.

Last night, he had heard that Dax was interested in computer science. He needed Max in his house to teach his son about computers.

“Yes, boss.”

“Don’t be late to come here. You have to arrive at ten.”

“Ugh, Boss… I’ve been at your house since last night. I slept in the guest pavilion at the back,” Max explained.

“That’s good. You can come to the main house at ten. I need to talk to you first before you meet Dax.”

“Yes, Boss. I will.”

****

Before eleven, Bella and Dax were ready to go to Tristan’s house.

When they arrived downstairs, they met Isaac Donovan, who seemed to be waiting for them.

“Are you guys ready to go?” Isaac asked. His eyes fixed on Dax, and he smiled, admiring how handsome Dax looked in his gray hoodie training set and white sneakers.

“Yes, Grandpa. We don’t want to be late for our lunch…” Bella felt terrible about lying to her grandpa, but she also felt odd telling him that Tristan’s house was beside theirs.

“I see. Are you sure you don’t want Nick to drive you there?” He asked, maintaining his calm expression, holding back his laughter. He knew they were going to the house next door.

“No, thank you, Grandpa. I will drive…” Bella immediately answered.

“Alright, you guys can go now.”

Bella, in a hurry, walked out with Dax. Soon, their car left the yard, and Dax felt excited. He glanced at her.

“Mommy, are we going to the city!?” Dax asked, curious to see this city. “My Father lives in the apartment?”

Bella didn’t answer him. She drove in silence; not long after, their car turned left. Soon, they saw a massive black gated door.

“Huh… Why…!?” Dax was confused as he looked at the street behind him. This house was right next to theirs.

He looked at his mother again and asked, “Didn’t you say we were going to Tristan Sinclair’s house… I mean, my father’s house?”