My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back - Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Give this marriage a chance.

Chapter 238: Give this marriage a chance.

As Ava stepped into the room, her gaze immediately caught her father speaking in low tones with his assistant.

Their quiet, almost secretive conversation raised her eyebrows.

When both men saw her coming in, they stopped talking.

Thomas gave a subtle nod to his assistant.

“We’ll talk later.” The middle-aged man acknowledged the instruction with a brief nod, gathered his folder, and exited the room without a word.

Once they were alone, Ava wasted no time.

“Papa, what did you say to Dylan?

Do you really want me to move into his house?

Have you forgotten we are already divorced?” Thomas sighed and gestured for her to sit.

But Ava remained rooted, her arms crossed tightly as she waited for his response.

Thomas’s eyes drifted toward the window, his thoughts returning him to his earlier conversation with Dylan.

Flashback€¦ “Are you truly serious about Ava?” Thomas’s voice was sharp, cutting through the tension in the air.

“Do you really want to reconcile with her?” Dylan met his gaze without flinching.

“Yes, I’m serious,” he said firmly.

“I’ve realized my mistakes.

Losing her made me understand her worth.

I’m determined to win her back and make things right.

I want this second chance, and I’ll prove myself.” Thomas’s piercing eyes never left Dylan’s face.

He studied him intently, weighing the sincerity of his words.

Though he saw the unwavering determination in Dylan’s expression, Thomas wasn’t one to be easily convinced.

“The cooling-off period is nearly over.” Thomas’s voice was cold and measured.

“Ava still hasn’t changed her mind about the divorce.

You can’t force her to come back to you.” “I still have a month,” Dylan countered confidently.

“And I know she still loves me, even if she is too stubborn to admit it.

By the end of this month, I’ll make sure she confesses her feelings.” His confidence in his words and his resolution in his demeanor strengthened Thomas’s belief in him.

He wanted to give Dylan the benefit of the doubt.

“Very well,” he said after a long pause.

“I’ll give you an additional three months.

“I’m leaving the town and will be staying at my sister’s place for a few months.

During that time, I want you to look after Ava.

Earn her trust, win her over.

But mark my words-if you fail, you must let her go.” “I won’t fail,” Dylan replied without hesitation.

It wasn’t arrogance; it was the certainty of a man who had already decided the outcome.

Thomas raised an eyebrow.

A faint scoff escaped his lips.

“Overconfident, aren’t you?” Dylan didn’t flinch.

“I’m not overconfident,” he retorted, his chin tilted upward.

“I simply know her heart.” Thomas studied him for a moment before nodding.

“Very well,” he said gruffly.

“I hope you prove yourself worthy of her love.” He gestured toward his assistant, who stepped forward and handed him a folder.

“But let me make one thing clear.

I’m not asking you to take care of my daughter out of charity.

If you succeed in winning her back and commit to caring for her for the rest of your life, I will ensure you are well rewarded.” He passed the folder to Dylan.

“You will get a thirty percent share of the Williams’ fortune.” Dylan opened the folder, scanning its contents briefly before a low, amused chuckle escaped him.

Shutting it with a firm hand, he handed it back to him.

“You think I’m doing this for your money?” Thomas stiffened, his eyes narrowing at him with surprise and confusion.

“Let me make something very clear, Thomas,” Dylan added.

“You married your daughter to me, and she is mine now.

I may have failed to see her worth before, but I won’t make that mistake again.

Ava isn’t just any woman.

She’s the love of my life and the only one who will ever bear the title of my wife.

Whether you offer me a fortune or nothing at all, I’ll take care of her because she is my woman.

I’m not going to lose her at any cost.” With that, Dylan straightened and strode out of the room, leaving Thomas gaping at his retreating figure.

“Papa, I’m asking you something!” Ava’s voice sharpened, pulling Thomas from his reverie.

He blinked, his gaze shifting from the door to his daughter, still slightly dazed.

Before Thomas could respond, Julia’s voice cut through the air like a whip.

“Why are you grilling your father?

You were cozying up to Dylan just now, right outside the room, and now you are acting like you don’t care about him at all.” Ava gasped.

She hadn’t expected Julia would be so direct.

“Aunt!” she exclaimed, her cheeks flushing with indignation and embarrassment.

“What?

I am telling what I saw.” Julia gave her a withering look and then turned her gaze back to Thomas.

“It’s obvious she still likes Dylan.

Why aren’t you encouraging her to go back to her husband?” Thomas cleared his throat, his composure returning.

“That’s not for me to decide.

It’s their relationship.

It’s their choice.” “Papa, I’ve made my choice,” Ava said with a defiant pout.

“I don’t want to reconcile with him.” “Don’t lie,” Julia interjected with exasperation.

“If you don’t like him, why did you kiss him?” “I didn’t kiss him.

He kissed me.” Ava lowered her head, her tone dropping to a murmur.

“Yes, yes, he kissed you.

And yet, you didn’t push him away, did you?

In fact, I’d say you were enjoying it.” “Aunt, you are too much.” Ava’s voice rose in indignation.

She blushed furiously, wishing she could vanish into thin air.

Julia, undeterred, leaned forward slightly.

“Why don’t you stop fighting it and admit the truth?

You are in love with him.

You can’t deny it-you can’t live without him.” Ava opened her mouth to protest, but before she could utter a word, Thomas raised a firm hand, halting her.

“I’ll be leaving with your aunt today,” he said, his tone brooking no argument.

“That’s why I asked Dylan to take you back to his place.

You’ll be safe with him, and I don’t want you getting into any more trouble.” “But€¦” Ava began with frustration.

“No more buts,” Thomas interrupted.

“These days, Dylan has done so much for our family.

I’m not blind to his efforts.

He saved my life, and more importantly, he saved you.” Ava stared at him, her heart torn between lingering resentment and the undeniable truth of his words.

Thomas’s gaze softened as he reached out, taking her hands in his.

“Ava,” he said quietly, “you are my everything.

My greatest wish has always been for you to be happy and safe.” Ava had always been his weakness, and he often thought about what would happen to her when he wasn’t around.

But his worry disappeared after noticing genuine love for Ava in Dylan’s eyes.

Yes, Dylan had hurt her in the past, and Thomas would never forget that.

But he had also seen how hard Dylan had been trying to make amends.

And Thomas truly believed that if there was anyone who could keep Ava safe after he was gone, it was Dylan.

“Just listen to me this once,” Thomas urged, his grip on her hands tightening slightly.

“Give this marriage a chance, Ava.

See if there is a path forward for the two of you.

If, after some time, you still find it impossible to be with him, I’ll support whatever decision you make.

But for now, trust me.”