Chapter 591
Chapter 591
Daven laughed softly. “I was persuading you p>
“Very stubborn persuasion p>
“Do you regret coming p>
Althea turned her gaze toward the window, then smiled.
“Not at all p>
A brief silence settled between them.
“The restaurant isn’t far from the office,” Daven continued. “I think you’ll like it p>
His tone sounded lighter than usual. And Althea realized something-after a day filled with tension, this simple conversation felt like the first full breath she had been able to take all day.
“I hope so.” Althea smiled warmly, already looking forward to arriving at the place Daven had chosen.
“Then I’ll see you there p>
They ended the call, and not long afterward the car carrying Althea came to a stop in front of a small café on a corner not far from the Callister Group office building.
For a moment, Althea remained seated, her eyes drifting toward the tall building where her husband
worked.
A flood of old memories suddenly surfaced.
The one that lingered most vividly was the day she had come here carrying lunch for him. At the time, Althea had thought she’d chosen the wrong moment-but then again…. when else would she ever find the time to fulfill that ridiculous request of his?
Thinking back on it now, Althea could only laugh quietly to herself.
Fate had once separated them for reasons she couldn’t deny. Love could never be forced.
And yet fate had also brought them back together-at a moment when they both finally understood that love had a way of reaching the deepest parts of the heart in ways neither of them had expected.
“Ma’am, we’ve arrived,” the driver informed her as the car came to a gentle stop right in front of the
restaurant entrance,
The place wasn’t crowded at all-if anything, it felt far more peaceful than the large restaurants usually chosen for business meetings or the kind of venues meant to reflect the social standing her husband possessed.
The moment the car door opened, Althea saw Daven standing near the café terrace.
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His suit jacket was gone, leaving only a black shirt with the sleeves rolled neatly to his elbows. He looked far more relaxed than usual. As soon as he saw her step out of the car, his expression brightened. instantly. He walked toward her with an unmistakable smile and held out his hand so she could take it.
“Good thing I arrived first,” he said. “That way you didn’t have to wait p>
“Even if I had,” Althea replied, accepting his hand and squeezing it gently, “I wouldn’t have minded. I’m sure my husband has many things to take care of before rushing to meet me p>
Daven’s smile softened. “What if I missed you and wanted to see you as soon as possible p>
Althea scoffed lightly, which only made Daven laugh.
He opened the café door for her, letting her walk in first. Inside, he guided her to a table by the window overlooking a small garden outside.
As soon as they sat down, a waiter approached and placed two cups of warm tea on the table-already ordered.
Althea looked at him in surprise. “You ordered already p>
“I know you wouldn’t want coffee this afternoon,” Daven replied casually.
Althea laughed softly. “You really remember the little things p>
“Nothing about you is little p>
Althea lowered her gaze for a moment, smiling faintly as she looked at the cup of lemon tea in front of her. She took a small sip, and the warmth spread through her chest, easing the lingering tension in her body.
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Combined with the cool, comfortable air around them, it was enough to help her relax.
“How is Eli now?” Daven finally asked.
“She eventually fell asleep,” Althea answered quietly. “After crying for quite a long time p>
Daven’s expression turned serious. “Did she say anything p>
“A lot,” Althea said, setting her teacup down carefully. “She feels like a fraud. Like she doesn’t deserve to live in that house p>
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Daven exhaled slowly. “I expected she’d react that way p>
“She almost left,” Althea continued.
Daven’s gaze lifted immediately, “Left p>
“Yes. Most of her clothes and books were already packed into a suitcase when I went to see her p>
For a few seconds, Daven said nothing. His jaw tightened slightly,
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“But I managed to stop her,” Althea added quickly. “She just… feels like she doesn’t belong anywhere p>
Daven nodded slowly. “She’s actually a good kid,” he said quietly. “She just grew up under Selena’s control. Honestly… I’m grateful Eli wasn’t completely influenced by Selena’s worst traits p>
“You’re right.” Althea looked at her husband with a gentle smile. “She also… admires us p>
“Who does p>
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