The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Chapter 72 Jacob - Watching , Soraya and Angela grow so close stirred something deep in Jacob , especially seeing Soraya care for his daughter with such devotion that she created a new app just for her . Of course , Jacob knew his reasons were beyond Angela . Jacob did not know if Soraya was aware of it , but she had acknowledged being called Angela's " Mommy " When Soraya showed Angela the new tablet and the app , she said , " Mommy has a surprise for you .

" The way it slipped so easily from Soraya's lips tugged at the comers of Jacob's mouth , but he masked the smile before it could show . For now , things were complicated . It wasn't the time . But he made sure to follow up on the divorce . " It was happening , he told himself . ' It's still happening . The next day , Jacob returned home early , for reasons strangely not like him . He briefly discussed with Soraya the progress of the investigation . There was still no update .

The highlight of that afternoon was how Jacob ended up playing tea with Soraya and Angela . He thoroughly enjoyed - not for the pretend tea or the mismatched toy plates piled high with invisible cookies , but for the Soraya wore a paper crown at Angela's insistence , lifting her cup with exaggerated elegance that made Angela e way giggle until she nearly tipped over . In the middle of their " tea party ," Jacob received a text from his group chat with Calum and the others .

Melvin : [ Hey , Jacob , we are headed to the Prima Hotel . Do you want to join us ? You have been so busy . Why don't you relax for a bit ? ) Jacob : I want to spend time with Angela . I'm at home . It's inconvenient to travel to Cedar Heights . ] Melvin : [ Spend time with Angela or with her " Mommy ? " ] Claire : I bet he is . ] Rose sent a few chuckle emojis . Calum and Roger had both seen the messages but said nothing . Jacob ignored their assumptions . He typed : [ Enjoy your gathering .

I'm fine staying here . ] 1/4 13:14 Tue , 19 Aug Chapter 72 He thought it was nothing . He thought Melvin and the others were truly just planning to have a gathering in Cedar Heights . But after two hours , Jacob's maid knocked on his study door . At that time , Jacob was checking the progress of his new business venture . Soraya was upstairs , bathing Angela . * Sir , you have guests . It's Mr. Carter and Mr. Montclair . The guards just let them pass through the gates ." Jacob stilled .

His eyes rounded as he snapped to the housekeeper's direction , " What did you say ? " " Your old friends are here ? Mr. Carter and Mr. Montclair . I remember them from your mother's birthday party a year ago , " the maid said . " They should be at the door any minute now . " Jacob got up, briskly walking , " Not a word about Soraya , you hear me ? " " What ? " The maid looked confused . " Do not mention Soraya in front of them ! Do not say her name !

Should they ask , just … say Angela's Mommy ," Jacob instructed . " Tell the others ! " He rushed out , leaving the maid totally baffled , but the housekeeper was smart enough to know what to do . Instead of meeting Calum and whoever else was arriving , Jacob rushed upstairs like a kid bolting to the kitchen when they hear the cookie jar lid . " Jacob ! " he heard Melvin call , but he ignored him .. He found Soraya in Angela's room .

His little girl was dressed , and Soraya had dried her hair . " Jacob ? " Soraya asked . Without giving her a chance to speak , he grabbed her arm and rushed her out . " Melvin and Calum are here , " he explained , and Soraya quickly covered fier mouth . They arrived at her room , but they suddenly realized it wasn't a good idea . It definitely was not the best hiding place in the world at the moment .

So , Soraya grabbed her things - her bag , her laptop , and a few more that screamed her name no matter what - and rushed back out . " My room , " Jacob suggested , and Soraya nodded . Were his so - called friends nosy enough to inspect the second floor of his mansion ? Maybe not all of them , but Melvin had the curiosity of a raccoon in a shiny jewelry store , Jacob kept Soraya's things in one of his drawers .

Soraya was about to rush to the bathroom , but Melvin's voice rang out not too far from them . 2/4 13:14 Tue , 19 Aug 77 % # She left . I already told Melvin she had left . She normally takes Angela to her morning therapies , and after that , she leaves . Why the sudden interest ? " Jacobs asked .. " Jacob . " This time , Calum spoke . " Does this person - Angela's Mommy - have a name ? " " Her name ? " Jacob gulped . He dug through his brain and said , " Ara . Ara is her name . " AD Comment Send gift