Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made!

Two more weeks passed . Wren buried herself in her work . Ronan became a ghost , lost in a fog of spreadsheets and meetings . She didn't have the time to think about him , and she didn't have the energy . She had let go of the past and was using all her strength and courage to move forward .. After a long , ugly process of negotiations and legal meetings , Ronan's investigation was officially closed . The task force released its findings , Ronan was reinstated , and the crisis was over . The whole thing felt like a tiny ripple in a very big , very busy ocean .

That afternoon , Evelyn called Wren into her office again . But this time was different . Evelyn pointed to the door , then to the chair across from her desk . " Close it . Sit . " Wren sat , waiting . Evelyn leaned forward slightly , lacing her fingers together on the desk . " After the new year , I'm transferring to the Southbridge office as VP of EMC . I'm building a new team , and I'm taking a few key people from headquarters . I've always been impressed with your work , and you were solid as a rock during this crisis . " She looked right at Wren .

" I want to know if you're interested in coming with me . " Wren's heart skipped a beat . " It's a promotion . AVP , " Evelyn added . " You've been here five years , worked your way up . Your foundation is solid , but let's be honest , you've hit a ceiling here . " Evelyn pushed a file across the desk . " It's a fresh start over there . More opportunity , bigger challenges . No office politics . Your work is the only thing that will matter . For you , it's a chance to get out of your comfort zone , to really prove yourself on your own terms . " Wren scanned the file . She barely hesitated .

" I'll do it . " " Good . HR will be in touch with the details . Get ready . I'll see you in Southbridge . " A small smile touched Wren's lips . " See you in Southbridge . " [ After work . The Bluebird Cafe . We need to talk about the agreement . ] Wren glanced at the text from Ronan and replied quickly : [ Okay . ] At five , she packed her things - no rushing , no delaying - and arrived at the cafe on time , like it was any other business meeting . 09:48 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made !

64.7 % Chapter 12 The warm smell of coffee and soft music hit her as she walked in . Ronan was at their usual table by the window . He was wearing a crisp black coat over a simple shirt . He looked thinner , but he still had that steady , commanding presence . The investigation had left faint shadows under his eyes , but it hadn't broken him . Wren paused for a second at the door , then walked over and sat down across from him . After a moment of silence , Ronan spoke . " Wren . " His voice was low , gentle . " I know it's too late for words . I know nothing me one more chance ? A final one .

" 1 can do will fix the hurt . But can you just give He looked at her , his usually calm , strategic eyes filled with raw pain and hope . " I won't let Sloane bother you again . I've found the best child psychologist in the city for Orion . I'm going to spend more time with him . I'll adjust my work schedule . In a little while ... " " And how long is ' a little while ' ? " Wren cut him off . " A month ? A year ? Five years ? Ten ? " Ronan's words died in his throat . He had no answer . The corner of Wren's mouth twitched into a bitter smile .

" Some problems can't be fixed with a good plan and perfect execution . " " What's between us isn't Orion , or Sloane , or even the baby we lost . " " It's time . And the endless waiting . " She explained calmly , " It's not that I don't love you anymore . It's that I've exhausted myself waiting . If I keep waiting , I'll go crazy , you'll be miserable , and eventually , we'll just hate each " " It's better to end it peacefully now than to wait until all that's left is screaming . " A heavy silence fell between them . The hiss of the espresso machine sounded unnaturally loud .

The light in Ronan's eyes went out , like all the stars had vanished at once , leaving only the shattered reflection of tears . A deep , bitter ache surged up from Wren's heart . She took a sharp breath , a tremor starting in her throat as her with tears . eyes flooded She reached for her purse , her arm trembling , the simple movement taking all of her strength . Ronan moved too , opening the folder beside him and taking out two copies of the agreement . " Use this version , " he said finally , each word scraped raw . Iittle Hair Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made !

66.2 % Chapter 12 He didn't explain . With that one simple action , he was trying to make the only amends he could . Wren took the papers and pulled a pen from her pocket . Ronan took out his own pen . on Neither of them looked at the other . The only sound was the scratch of pen paper as they signed , exchanged , and signed again . A tear fell onto the page , staining the paper but not smudging the fresh ink . The two signed agreements lay side - by - side on the table , the ink still wet , the paper still marked with tears . Ronan spoke first , his voice trembling slightly .

" The lawyers can handle the rest . " " Okay . " He spoke again . " I heard you're transferring to Southbridge . " Wren nodded . " Yes . " " To get away from me? " he asked . Wren shook her head , her voice steady . " No. I just want to see how far I can go on my own . " Ronan nodded slowly and gathered the papers from the table . A thousand words were stuck in his throat , but all that came out was a single , heavy sound : " Good . " Wren picked up her coat from the back of the chair and stood . " I should go .

" As she walked past , Ronan pushed himself to his feet , his fingertips resting on the table to steady himself . Wren walked quickly , but she stopped at the door . She suddenly turned , walked back , and wrapped her arms around him from behind . She pressed her cheek against the cold fabric of his coat and felt him go completely still , followed by a faint , uncontrollable tremor . She didn't squeeze , just held him , as if absorbing one last bit of warmth in a silent , final goodbye . It might have been a minute , or it might have been only a few seconds .

" I wish you well , " she said , her voice thick , but steady . She let go , leaving one word hanging in the air between them : " Goodbye . " Then she turned and practically ran . Chapter 12 She pushed open the heavy glass door and burst out into the show . She thought she heard him say something as she left , but she couldn't make it out . And she didn't want to . Her vision blurred with tears , the whole world dissolving into a swirl of light and shadow . ( 0 ) (0 ) w - : - Was the Rest Career Move I Ever Made !

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