The Returning Ex

Chapter 1435

Ian leaned back against the sofa. “Why did you come today? This is the only day I’m free. I’ve still got something to do tomorrow, so I can’t keep you company.” Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Aurora nodded. “I’m actually not here for anything specific. It’s just that I haven’t seen you in a long time, so I wanted to come and see you.” Her hands were crossed on her lap, and she subconsciously rubbed them. “I just wanted to come and see whether you’re doing okay.”

Dropping her gaze, Cindy glanced at her action. Her intuition told her that Aurora had something to say, so she stood up. “Would you like some fruits? I’ll wash some fruits for you.” Without waiting for her response, she spun around and went to the kitchen. There were indeed fruits on the kitchen counter, but she didn’t take any, merely leaning against the counter with her arms crossed.

Meanwhile, Aurora breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Cindy had left. Straightening, she remarked, “I broke up with him.”

Ian wasn’t at all surprised. “Well, it’s normal to break up if a couple can’t get along.”

Aurora licked her lips. “He’s a decent man, but we have different goals, so both of us will be tired if we carry on.”

Ian didn’t pick up where she left off by inquiring what different goals she meant.

After waiting for a while, Aurora had no recourse left, so she could only say it herself. “Our opinions differ. He wants us to stay in that small place and live a steady life, but I’m not resigned to that. I still want to try my luck.”

When she said this, Ian instantly understood her meaning. So, it seems that she came and looked for me because she wants to use my fame to make a comeback. He gave a bark of laughter. “Your life is your business. I don’t care, nor am I going to intervene.”

Aurora was stunned. Upon hearing this, she grew a touch anxious. “Ian, no matter what, I’m still your mother, so there’s still some affection there. I know you blame me for abandoning you back then, making your life difficult in the past, but my life hasn’t been all that easy either. You were better off with your father rather than with me—”

Ian swiftly held up a hand and stopped her. “Let’s not talk about this anymore. It’s already in the past, so there’s no use even if you bring it up now.” Then, he got to his feet. “I’m aware of some things even if you don’t say anything, and I think you should also understand the things that I’m not saying. We haven’t had much contact all these years, so I don’t think anyone would believe that we hold any affection toward each other. Therefore, let’s not talk about it. I initially wanted to go and visit you, but it was pushed back due to my busy schedule. On second thought, I think it was a good thing. With your visit today, I think our relationship is really on its last legs.”

Taken aback, Aurora sprang to her feet quickly. “Ian, what are you saying? If you don’t want to help me, just say so. Do you have to say such awful things to hurt me?”

“Hurt you?” Ian almost laughed. “Will you be hurt?” In the next instance, he shook his head. “You won’t because you don’t even care.” Just when Aurora opened her mouth to speak, he whirled around to face the kitchen. Raising his voice, he said, “There’s no need to wash the fruits. She’s leaving now.”

This is a blatant dismissal! Aurora’s expression changed, her face vacillating between shades of red and white. However, she’d experienced every tribulation in the world, so she merely took a few deep breaths before her expression reverted to normal. “Looks like you’re still feeling resentful toward me. Well, that can’t be helped since I’ve never fulfilled my responsibility as a mother all these years. But I was also a victim. Back then, I gave birth to you despite tremendous pressure, yet you’re truly going to disregard that fact?”

Ian had his back to her, neither moving nor saying a single word. Then, Aurora left in less than half an hour of her arrival.

Cindy didn’t quite catch their conversation from the kitchen, so she merely had a vague feeling that they’d had a row. However, there wasn’t the slightest hint of displeasure on Aurora’s face when she left, her expression no different from when she arrived. It’s indeed true that people are quick to get over something when they’ve reached middle age, and they can conceal their emotions well, Cindy thought to herself.