The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back! by H. Dally

Chapter 193 Chapter 193 "I wasn't talking about a specific person," Thalassa responded to Luisa's question. "I just mean... I'm not going to keep pushing men away like I've been doing for almost four years now. I want to give myself a chance to love again." Luisa bit her lip. "What about Kris?" she asked tentatively.

Thalassa pursed her lips into a thin line. "Practically all of my adult life has revolved around Kris, Luisa. He was my first love, and I never allowed myself to look at anyone else, even when he was makingsuffer. Even after we divorced, I kept every man at a distance because I was still so angry, so consumed with getting justice. And all of that my anger, my pain-was still tied to him." She clenched her fist briefly around her fork before releasing it. "I'm tired of my life revolving around him." Luisa frowned and pointed out, "But... your life won't stop revolving around him, Lassa. You two have a son together." She paused, hesitant to ask her next question. "Are you really planning to never tell Kris about Alex?" Thalassa's breath caught in her throat. She went quiet, her chest tightening as the weight of the question pressed down on her. The silence stretched, and she looked away.

The ringing of the doorbell broke the tension. Luisa stood up, shooting her a concerned look before heading for the door. Moments later, she returned with Rita Blade following behind her.

The moment Thalassa saw her, she stood up, a smile breaking through the tension. "Mum," she said, her voice softening. She crossed the room and hugged the woman.

Rita held her tightly, then pulled back slightly to look at her. "How are you doing, darling?" she asked softly. "I'm fine," Thalassa replied quickly, offering a reassuring smile.

Rita shifted awkwardly before speaking again. "Forgive me, Lassa, for not coming to see you sooner after you had Karen released for my sake. It's just " She sighed, glancing down briefly. "I always feel so ashamed every tI think of coming to see you because-" "Let's not talk about that, mum." Thalassa gently cut her off. "I'm happy to see you." Rita nodded but still seemed uncomfortable. "Would you like to join us for breakfast?" Thalassa offered, gesturing toward the table.

Rita shook her head, smiling gratefully. "Thank you, but no. I just cto see how you were doing. You should go ahead and eat." Nodding, Thalassa went to sit back down at the table, watching as Rita settled into a chair across from her. "Hello Luisa." Rita greeted, offering her a warm smile. Luisa smiled in return.

"I was actually thinking about going to your office," Rita continued, "but I decided to chere instead." Thalassa nodded. "I'm not planning to go to the office today. I know the press will be swarming the building, waiting forto comment on the news about Linda, but I don't plan to say anything." She knew everyone expected her to float about 'defeating' Linda, but Thalassa had no plans of doing that. To her, silence was the best indicator of victory.

"That's why came," Rita said, her voice filled with relief. "I wanted to tell you how happy I am that Linda is finally going to face justice. After everything she's done, she'll finally pay for her crimes." Her expression softened. "And I want to say again how sorry I am for the child you lost. It was so cruel for them to have been ripped from you in that way. You didn't deserve that pain.' Tears burned Thalassa's eyes, but she quickly blocked them away, managing a small smile. "Thank you, mum." Rita sighed softly. "I spoke to Kris too. The poor boy sounded so devastated, I can't imagine what it must be like for him, knowing his own mother was capable of such cruelty. It must be so heartbreaking for him." Thalassa tensed, shifting uncomfortably in her seat as Rita stared at her, obviously expecting her to say something. Before she could force herself to do so, she was saved by the bell. Literally.

She quickly stood up. "Excuse me. I'll get that." she murmured as she walked to answer the door. When she returned, she was accompanied by a man in a sharp black suit, holding a briefcase.

She looked at Rita and introduced. "Mum, this is my lawyer, Mr. Baelish." She turned to the lawyer. "I didn't expect you to cso early after my call, but I appreciate it." The lawyer smiled politely and nodded in greeting to Rita and Luisa. "It's no problem." Rita stood up, glancing at the lawyer and then back at Thalassa. "If you two need to discuss something sensitive, I can leave-" "No," Thalassa cut in quickly. "You don't have to go. I trust you." Rita hesitated but then sat back down as Thalassa turned to the lawyer. "Can you wait in the living room for a few minutes? I'll finish up here and join you shortly." The lawyer nodded and made his way to the living room. After forcing herself to finish her half eaten

breakfast, she helped clear the table with Luisa before they joined then lawyer in the living room, including Rita.

"Were you able to review the evidence Kris submitted last night to stated the police against Linda?" The lawyer nodded. "I did." Luisa leaned forward. "Tellit's enough to keep Linda locked up." The lawyer twisted his lips in

thought. "The evidence is solid, but I'm afraid it's not strong enough on its own. The only thing it does is show that Linda was indeed veln acquainted with the man who attacked Thalassa." Thalassa's heart sank, her eyes narrowed.

"What does that mean? Are you saying that Linda is going to be released?"