A Successful Career After Divorce

Ranita’s ears burned from the words.

“Why is he being so mushy now?” she thought irritably. “It’s not like we haven’t seen each other for ten days or something…”

“It’s been a whole day and night!” Brendon chuckled softly, “I want to hug you.”

“Stop being so cheesy!” Ranita scolded, adding with a humph, “Even the passersby would be embarrassed.”

“Aren’t you hiding in the corner?” Brendon laughed, his eyes curving into crescents. He was already handsome, but his smile was like a spring breeze, captivating everyone.

Ranita had never seen anyone who looked better when smiling than Brendon. But he rarely smiled.

“Not talking to you anymore!” Ranita had been staying at the hospital for the past two days and was a bit tired. She also missed Brendon a little. “I’m hanging up.”

“Ranita…” Brendon called her.

Ranita pursed her lips, looked at him, then turned her eyes away shyly. “I… miss you too.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Her face flushed red, feeling a bit flustered.

After speaking, she glanced around to see if anyone was passing by.

“Are you satisfied now?” Her voice was soft and sweet. Brendon nodded, “Satisfied. Very satisfied!”

The way Brendon looked at her, even through the screen, felt deep and intense, like rolling waves, making Ranita’s heart race.

“A kiss would make me even more satisfied.”

“It’s just a video call, what’s there to kiss!” Ranita said irritably. “Has Ayaan gone to sleep? Don’t you need to be with him?”

Ranita tried to change the subject, but Brendon brought it back. “He’s asleep! You can’t kiss me through the video, but doing it will make me happy.”

Brendon shamelessly made a kissing sound first, then laughed softly, “Now it’s your turn.”

Seeing Brendon act so childish shattered Ranita’s image of him a bit.

In the end, Ranita couldn’t resist him and nervously puckered her lips, making a quick ‘mwah’ sound like a little chick…

After hanging up, her heart was still racing.

These past two days had been crucial for Benedict, so Ranita didn’t dare go home and stayed by his side. She couldn’t sleep the night before.

But tonight, she fell asleep as soon as she lay down.

She even had a wonderful dream where the three of them were basking in the sun by the breezy seaside. Ayaan was laughing on a flamingo float, and Brendon held her close, touching her belly and saying there must be a little princess inside.

Ranita woke up startled.

It was so embarrassing! Why would she dream of such things…

It was already morning. Ranita washed her face with cold water, but the blush didn’t fade. Even her eyes were red…

Oh my god! Just thinking about it made her feel too embarrassed to face anyone.

“Ranita!” Benedict called her. “What are you daydreaming about? Are you too tired? Do you want to go home and rest?”

Ranita snapped out of it and shook her head. “No, I’m just thinking about something. Dad, I’m not tired.”

Benedict smiled, “Ranita, you silly child!”

“It’s because of me that you’re suffering!”

“Dad! Don’t say that…” Before she could finish, Benedict waved his hand to interrupt her. “Ranita, no need to say more! I understand how you feel!”

After a pause, he added, “I’ll talk to your mother! You’re grown up now. If you like someone, go bravely pursue your happiness.”

“Don’t worry too much about what we think.”

Ranita didn’t expect Benedict to support her. “Why are you…”

Benedict teased, “You even call out Brendon’s name in your dreams. How could I bear to separate you two?”