My Ex-Husband Begged Me to Take Him Back - Chapter 240

Chapter 240: Respect her choice.

Chapter 240: Respect her choice.

“What is there to be so furious about?” Julia’s sharp tone sliced through the tension before Thomas could reply.

“Ava is an adult, capable of making her own decisions.

We can’t control her life.

Besides, it’s not unusual for separated couples to reconcile.

If Ava and Dylan want to give their marriage another shot, who will stop them?” Ethan barely acknowledged her outburst, his focus unwaveringly on Thomas.

“You know the animosity Dylan harbors toward you.

He is out for revenge, and yet you are letting Ava walk back into his trap.” “What ridiculous nonsense!” Julia spat, her face flush with anger.

“Julia,” Thomas cut in.

“Call the driver, take the bag, and wait for me in the car.” “I’m not leaving!” Julia countered.

“This boy has no right to stand here and hurl accusations.

He is here to deliver the luggage, and his job is done.

How dare he question you?” She stepped closer to Ethan, her glare fierce.

“Listen, young man.

This family has treated you with respect, but that doesn’t give you the right to interfere in our personal matters.” “Julia, leave,” Thomas commanded, his tone turning cold.

“I’ll be right there.” Julia’s lips tightened, her frustration evident.

She wanted to argue, but she knew better than to defy Thomas when he was like this.

Shooting Ethan with a withering glare, she grabbed the suitcase and stormed out of the room.

Thomas rose from the bed with deliberate grace, his demeanor calm, yet the quiet authority in his stance made it clear that he was not a man to be challenged.

“Don’t let Julia’s words trouble you,” he started slowly.

“I’m not worried about her words,” Ethan said hurriedly.

“I’m worried about Ava.

She isn’t safe with Dylan.” Thomas’s gaze hardened.

“Dylan is not the man he used to be.

He has changed.

The grudges he once held against me no longer exist.” “You trust him?” Ethan blinked in disbelief, his voice rising.

“After everything he has done?” Thomas held up a hand, silencing him with a look.

“I’ve lived long enough to discern truth from deception,” he said evenly.

“If Dylan still bore ill will, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to ensure I had the best doctor for my surgery.

But more importantly, he has proven his love for Ava.

He risked his life to save her.

That alone earns him a second chance.” Ethan opened his mouth to argue, but Thomas continued, “Ava has made her choice.

Her happiness is all that matters to me.

And if she sees a future with Dylan, then so be it.” Ethan speechlessly stared at him.

The memories of Dylan risking his life to save Ava flashed vividly in his mind, and for a fleeting moment, he understood why Thomas trusted him.

But Ethan refused to yield.

“I want her happiness too,” Ethan said with determination.

“But Dylan isn’t the right man for her.

His sudden behavior change€¦ It’s all an act-to win your trust and pull Ava back under his control.

Once he has her, he’ll hurt both of you.” Thomas, however, didn’t think that.

If Dylan had been faking to be in love with Ava, he would have never risked his life to save her.

“Have you forgotten what he did before?

Ethan continued.

“How he yanked his investments from your business at the worst possible time?

He is a manipulator, and once Ava is fully his, he’ll take everything from you-your business, your legacy.” Thomas’s jaw tightened, but he said nothing.

Ethan pressed on, “Don’t let him succeed.

Stop Ava before it’s too late.

Bring her back.

I swear to you, I’ll protect her and take care of her for the rest of my life.

She doesn’t need Dylan.

She needs someone who truly values her.” The wildness in his eyes clearly indicated that he had feelings for Ava, and Thomas didn’t miss it.

This idea irked him.

He had taken Ethan under his wing and raised him as a son, and Ava had always regarded him as a brother.

How had this bond blurred into something more without him noticing?

Thomas was angry and disappointed with himself.

His expression turned even colder.

“I’ve said all I need to,” Thomas stated.

“I won’t interfere in Ava’s life, and neither will you.

She has made her decision, and if she wants to give Dylan a second chance, that’s her right.

It’s not for you or me to decide otherwise.” Ethan’s mouth opened as if to protest, but Thomas raised a hand to silence him.

“Respect her choice,” he added with a finality.

“And stay out of their way.” Without waiting for a response, Thomas strode out of the room.

Ethan stood frozen, the door swinging shut behind Thomas with a resolute thud, leaving an oppressive silence in its wake.

His tightly clenched fists trembled at his sides, his anger bubbling over.

“No, I’ll not give up on her.

To make her mine, I can do anything €“ even eliminate all the blockages in my path.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As they pulled into the villa’s driveway, the gentle patter of rain began tapping on the windshield.

Dylan switched off the engine, his gaze settling on Ava with a soft smile.

“We are finally here.” Ava turned her head, meeting his eyes but offering no smile in return.

Instead, her brows furrowed with doubt.

“What did you discuss with Papa?” The question had been brewing in her mind since they left the hospital, and now, it tumbled out.

“How did you manage to convince him to make me give you a chance?” “I didn’t do anything,” Dylan replied casually.

“He wanted to talk, so I went to see him.

He asked if I was serious about you, and I told him I was.

That’s it.” “That’s all?” she echoed with astonishment.

She blinked, trying to piece together her father’s sudden change of heart.

Her eyes zeroed in on Dylan, suspicion creeping into her mind.

“You’re not hiding something, are you?” Dylan let out a dramatic sigh, leaning forward slightly.

“You had the chance to ask your father directly.

Why didn’t you clear your doubts then?

Why question me now?” His tone was a mix of exasperation and teasing.

“All I know is, he gave me a chance to win you back, and I’m thankful for it.

I promised him I wouldn’t waste that chance.

I’ll do whatever it takes to save this marriage and make you fall for me again.” Ava’s pulse quickened at his unwavering determination.

Every cell of her body seemed to be bouncing with a newfound excitement.

Yet, she masked her emotions behind a cold exterior.

“I came with you because it makes him happy,” she said stiffly.

“Don’t fool yourself into thinking I’ve forgiven you.

I haven’t forgotten a thing.” She unbuckled her seatbelt, opened the door, and stepped into the drizzle.

Straightening her shoulders, she walked briskly toward the villa.

Dylan’s smile lingered in the corners of his lips.

“Still not accepting that you love me.

Don’t worry.

You will soon confess to me.” He jumped out of the car and followed her in.