I Refuse to Divorce!
Chapter 89

Ella felt her heart ache to the point of tears. She tightly held Zoe'shand. "Why is he so fickle? Is he going through an early mid-life crisisor something?"

The atmosphere, initially heavy, lightened up when Ella made thatremark. Zoe even chuckled. "It's quite possible!"

The two chatted for a while. Ella looked at Zoe with a complexexpression.

“Last night, Gregory ended up in the hospital. He broke a rib, and it wasLeslie who sent him there. Gabriela couldn't stand Gregory's feelingsfor you. The siblings had a big fight at the hospital, and it was Mrs.Margaret who eventually came to resolve it. I guess the Waldolf familyis in chaos right now."

Zoe stirred her coffee with her head down. In a low voice, she said, "Ididn't provoke him."

Ella naturally understood that she was worried about Gregory not givingup. In simple terms, Gregory only had some fear of Zoe because shewas Mason's wife.

If that were to change someday...

Ella did not dare to think about it. She refrained from bringing up theseunpleasant topics.

The two had not met in a long time. Ella declared that she would go buysome sexy lingerie. She claimed several young models were circlingaround Leslie, and she needed to fix herself up nicely to keep himfirmly in her grip.

Zoe knew she was being insincere. In fact, Ella probably did not loveLeslie at all.

At the mall, Ella dragged Zoe into buying a few items. Zoe felt theywere a bit too sexy, but Ella insisted that dark lace looked best on herfair skin. After that, Ella went in to try on more clothes.

At that moment, her phone rang. It was Mason.

The playful expression faded from Zoe's face as she answered, hervoice soft. "Mason, is something wrong?"

Mason was at the Lockwood Corporation. Sitting in his luxurious CEOoffice, he casually spun his chair, seemingly nonchalantly asking,"Daisy mentioned that you went out. Are you meeting someone?"Even though he sounded gentle, Zoe sensed a hint of control in histone. She remained gentle. "Mason, you don't need to be so indirect.You don't have to keep doubting me."

Silence ensued from the other end of the phone. It was evident thatMason was a bit displeased.

Softening her tone, she continued, "I went shopping with Ella.”Perhaps feeling a bit better, Mason's tone became gentler. "What didyou buy? If you have time, help me pick up a few shirts."

Despite feeling a bit lighter, Mason's request still baffled Zoe.

“Why is he so adamant about presenting us as an affectionate couple?Can't we just go back to the clean and straightforward way we werebefore?"

She gently reminded him, “Your shirts are all custom-made. Mason, didyou forget?"

A woman might be evasive, and Mason picked it up immediately.Nevertheless, Mason did not confront her. Instead, he smiled slightlyand used a somewhat ambiguous tone, saying, "I did forget, Mrs.Lockwood."

After hanging up, Zoe felt emotionally drained. At that moment, Ellarushed out, declaring that something urgent had come up and sayingshe had to leave. They promised to chat again later, and Zoe settledthe bill, asking the store to send the items to Ella's place.

It was still early when she left the mall. The cinema entrance wascrowded with people.

It turned out that the movie "My Ex-Boyfriend 4" had just beenreleased. In front of the posters, young men and women were takingpictures for social media. Watching them, Zoe felt a bit nostalgic.

She was only 24, but her heart was already filled with wounds.

She did not want to go home. She impulsively bought a movie ticket,clutching it in her hand as if she had stolen two hours of happiness.Just before the ticket check, a familiar voice came from behind. "Zoe!"Zoe turned slowly.

She saw Mason.

The impeccably dressed Mason...