The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

Soraya - " Mommy , can you stay here tonight and take me to school tomorrow ? " Sage said , hugging her by the waist . Soraya was still at the old Montclair mansion . She had just finished her tea when Sage pleaded from across the table . Her daughter was seated between her and Calum . Turning to Sage , Soraya said softly , " No , Sage . I can't ." " But why ? " Sage asked . " Soraya , you should stay here tonight , " Amanda suggested . " Yes , Soraya , you should , " Cedric also encouraged .

" At least for Sage . " Soraya glanced at Amanda and Cedric , then she returned her attention to Sage . Very quickly , her eyes landed on Sage's charm bracelet . Calmly , she looked at her daughter and explained , " Sage , I don't have any clothes with me here , and I have to work in the morning ." Amanda cleared her throat . She stared at Soraya , silently begging . " You still have your old clothes here . I kept them for you . I'm pretty sure there are some work clothes that you can use .

I'll just make sure- " " If it's about- " Amanda motioned to Calum without mentioning his name , clearly for Sage's sake . " I can arrange a room for you , or you can stay with Sage ." Soraya did not look at Calum . She simply took a deep breath . She said , " Okay . I guess I can stay with Sage . " She forced a smile in Sage's way , adding , " I'll take you to school tomorrow ! " " Yay ! " Sage said .

" It's just that you haven't been taking me to school , so I- " she hesitated and admitted , " I kind of miss it . " " I'm happy , " Amanda said . " Thank you , Soraya , " Cedric also said . She noticed Calum nod , but Soraya ignored him , her face giving nothing away . They talked more about the surgery in the next hour . Soraya learned that only the cardiologists and the local thoracic surgeon had explained the procedure so far .

But they had yet to meet the lead surgeon for tomorrow's operation . When dinner was over , Soraya immediately offered , " I'll prepare Sage for bed . " " I'll ask the maid to bring you your clothes , " Amanda said . 1/4 X 76 % 0 13:17 Tue , 19 Aug Tue , 19 Au Chapter 79 " Goodnight , " Soraya said , regarding both Amanda and Cedric , but not Calum . Soraya was already familiar with Sage's room at the old mansion .

Her daughter always had her room whenever they visited Calum's parents in the past . +15 When they got there , Sage said , " Mommy , I'm not yet really that sleepy . " She paused and suggested , " I know , can I show you my drawings ? " " Drawings ? " Soraya asked . " Sure . " She sat on the bed as Sage searched for a drawing book . Soraya remembered that her daughter was not very fond of drawing . She figured she learned it in school .

Moments later , Sage was showing her an entire drawing book of her sketches . She was impressed . Sage had picked up a technique in sketching . She drew light guide lines across the page to measure where each curve should go before finishing the apple . It wasn't perfect yet , but her skills were already there . On the next page , Sage drew a family of three . But immediately she frowned . The man was clearly Calum based on the color of his hair .

The young girl was Sage , but the woman beside her had yellow hair . The mother in that drawing couldn't be Soraya … it was …. Rose . There was a light ache in her chest , but she convinced herself it was okay . It did not hurt as much anymore . She had already accepted that this was the future between her and Sage . Sage must have caught on to Soraya's silence , so she immediately flipped the pages . The next drawing was that of a young girl and a taller woman with brown hair .

" This is me and you , Mommy , " Sage said . " That's nice , " was all Soraya said . " Who taught you how to draw ? " Soraya had an inkling , but she wanted to hear it herself . Sage wavered . She slowly looked at her as if silently asking for forgiveness . " It's - it's Aunt Rose . She likes drawing . She draws dresses . " " Well , it's good you are learning new things , " Soraya expressed . " If you want , you can play piano with me during the recital next week , Mommy ?

It's on a Saturday , " Sage said , smiling . Soraya did not hesitate . She replied , " No , it's okay . You said you would play with your Aunt Rose , so you can . " There was silence between them before Sage asked , " Mommy , are you still mad that I'm friends with Aunt Rose ? " 2/4 D % Chapter 79 Taking a deep breath , Soraya rubbed Sage's back . She said , " No , I'm not mad anymore . If you like to be friends with Rose , then go ahead . As long as she treats you right .

" Besides , Rose was with Calum . And since Calum was in love with her , it was only natural that he would encourage Sage to build a bond with Rose . Sage's eyes seemed to light up , but just faintly . " Really ? " " Yes , " Soraya said . Her daughter let out a sigh of relief . She smiled and said , " Thank you , Mommy ! I do like Aunt Rose . She buys me a lot of stuff ! " Then , Sage began to share the things Rose had bought her .

They ranged from fancy dresses with matching shoes , accessories , food , and Sage's very first tinted lip gloss . " Aunt Rose is really cool , " Sage said . " She would fix my hair and put pretty accessories in my hair . My classmates think I always look great ." " But lately , she hasn't been staying at the house . Daddy hasn't taken me to her apartment lately , either ." Sage shrugged and said , " I guess she's busy . Daddy and she have been really busy .

" Soraya realized then that Sage had been keeping many little details about her closeness with Rose . She had suspected it - after all , she was observant - but hearing Sage now made it undeniable . The depth of Rose's presence in her daughter's life , and the intimacy it implied between Calum and Rose , became much clearer to her . " Well ," Soraya said . " Sometimes , adults are busy , Sage . Like me So Soraya pinched her daughter's cheek lightly .

" So , if Mommy is busy , know that I don't mean to … to ignore you . My work is just tough lately, okay ? " " Mmm . " Sage bit her lip . "Okay , Mommy ." " Ready for a shower ? " Soraya changed the subject . Honestly , she could no longer go on talking about Rose . When Sage nodded , Soraya said , " Go ahead . I just need to make a quick phone call , okay ? I'll be back . " " Okay , Mommy , " Sage replied .

The old Montclair mansion had a sitting area on the second floor , which opened up to a huge balcony . Soraya made her way there to get some air . She chuckled at her stupid predicament . Then , she muttered , " Control , Soraya , control . Feelings pass . Feelings pass.Control . " Then , she decided to call someone who certainly would make her feel better . Jacob Steel . 3/4 13.17 70 % Chapter 79 It took two rings , and he answered right away . " Where are you ? " Jacob asked .

Soraya let out a deep sigh and admitted , " I'm at Amanda and Cedric's home . Sage asked me to stay with her , and Calum's parents requested the same . 1-1 agreed . " There was about two seconds of silence before Jacob asked , " How are you ? " . " I want to be honest and say, I don't know , " she said softly . " That's why - that's why I called you ." " Do you want me to come over ? " he asked , surprising Soraya altogether . 五