Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 1957

“How have things been going? Have you… captured Jennifer’s heart yet?”

She continued with an invitation, “When do you plan to bring Jennifer to Stastle? As the head of our family, I’d love to host a dinner for you two!”

Her next message touched on a more personal note.

“I’m considering a paternity test and would feel more at ease with you personally overseeing the process.

If you’re available, could you assist me with this matter?”

She added, encouragingly, “And if you can, bring Jennifer along! I feel I’ve played a part in your coming together.

”

With that, she ended her message with a playful emoji.

Hilliard couldn’t help but smile warmly at his phone, a rare softness replacing his usual reserve.

Catching him smiling, Jennifer inquired, “Can I ask what’s making you so joyful?”

Regaining his composure, Hilliard responded, “Are you asking as my fiancée?”

His reference to their engagement had become increasingly fluent, as if affirming his role and rights as her fiancé.

Embracing the term, Jennifer affirmed, “Yes, I’m asking in my capacity as your fiancée.

”

For the first time, Jennifer openly acknowledged their engagement, bringing evident joy to Hilliard.

He shared the contents of Lucinda’s messages without hesitation.

“It’s from Lucinda.

She’s asking for my return to Stastle to assist her,” he explained.

Jennifer, processing this, felt a twinge of unease.

Hilliard’s pursuit of her had only been a

month-long venture, and now he was contemplating a return to Stastle?

Mixed emotions clouded her thoughts, yet she couldn’t pinpoint what she felt exactly.

After a moment, she ventured, “When do you plan to leave? And… will you be returning to Forden?”

Hilliard approached, showing her Lucinda’s messages on his phone, revealing an invitation for Jennifer to join him.

“She hopes you, her future sister-in-law, will come with me.

She’s inviting us to dinner.

”

Jennifer, pointing to herself in disbelief, questioned, “I’m to go to Stastle with you?”

She quickly read through Lucinda’s messages, surprised by her welcoming stance.

Jennifer had assumed that Hilliard’s family, given their stature, would have stringent criteria for their members’ partners, perhaps viewing her family’s modest background as insufficient.

The idea that Lucinda was accepting her was both unexpected and heartening.

“Jennifer, will you come with me? Consider it a vacation and take some time off,” Hilliard suggested.

Despite her happiness, Jennifer hesitated.

“You promised to pursue me for a year.

If I visit Stastle with you and meet your family, wouldn’t that imply I accept the engagement?”

Hilliard’s response was earnest.

“The dinner is just a casual gathering.

It signifies nothing more.

Our family isn’t bound by old traditions.

Especially with Lucinda leading, her approach is quite progressive.

Your presence won’t change my commitment to winning your heart.

”