When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 147

Dorothea found herself drifting back to high school, remembering how Albert’s name was always paired with Latham’s. She realized she’d heard about Latham years before she ever really knew him. Funny how life worked out. Now, the guy whose name used to just float around her memories was her husband, at least on paper.

“Dorothea, what are you thinking about?” someone asked, pulling her back to the present.

She blinked and gave a small, careless smile. “Oh, just thinking how weirdly coincidental things are, I guess.”

Latham watched her with those sharp, almost mischievous eyes, his gaze steady and a little too intense. For a second, she felt like he was trying to read her mind. She looked away, cheeks warming.

Trying to change the subject, she turned to Carmen. “So, we’re going together tomorrow, right? Is it in the afternoon?”

“Yeah, afternoon. Jared said their school’s being set up for exams, so the students have the day off. Three o’clock is perfect. Jasper said after we visit Jared, everyone’s grabbing dinner together,” Carmen replied.

Dorothea nodded. Since Carmen was coming, she didn’t bother making excuses. Part of her was curious to see everyone, but mostly, she just wanted to let go of those silly old feelings from the past.

Latham stuck his hands in his pockets and kept quiet. He barely said a word, even after Carmen left, even when Dorothea brought Garth home for dinner. The silence lingered.

Garth leaned in close, whispering, “Aunt Dorothea, I think Uncle Latham’s in a bad mood.”

Dorothea had noticed that too, but she honestly had no idea why.

Garth just grinned. “It’s fine. He’s always like this, loves acting all grumpy.”

Dorothea couldn’t help laughing. She ruffled his hair. “Alright, time for bed. I might not be home for dinner tomorrow, so you’ll eat with Latham. That okay?”

“Sure. Have fun on your date.”

She could only shake her head. “It’s not a date. It’s just a class reunion.”

Garth’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “Oh, I get it. Uncle’s upset because you’re not taking him with you.”

Was that really it? She doubted it. Who brings their spouse to a class reunion anyway?

Dorothea brushed off Garth’s theory and headed to her room. She didn’t see Latham come in, not even when she fell asleep. When she woke up, the pillow and duvet on the other side were still perfectly neat, like nobody had touched them. Had Latham slept somewhere else?

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