CEO Proposed to His Ex-wife 99 Times

Katherine and Hector strolled around some more in the mall after lunch, and Hector left when it was time.

He had originally offered to escort Katherine home, but she shook her head. “I still have something to take care of later, so no going home for me yet.”

Hector nodded. “Then watch out for yourself while you’re out alone.”

“Alright, I know.” Katherine beamed. As if anything was really going to happen in broad daylight.

Katherine got out of the mall after Hector left. Raising her hand, she waved her bejeweled finger under the sun.

Could one really give out this kind of stuff as a gift? Excuse her for being inexperienced, but she was under the impression that a ring had to be gifted between lovers. But then again, it was Mrs. Grant who purchased Katherine’s previous wedding ring, so technically it wasn’t given to her by Marshall, either.

Well, that was disturbing, kind of.

Katherine let out a sigh and tried to clear her mind. She then took a cab to the dessert store, and Margaret Hopkins was there talking on her phone.

When she saw Katherine, Margaret pointed at her phone, and mouthed to Katherine that the call was from the landlord, who was coming very soon.

Peter, who had the same

of relief in her mind.

long. Trust me with this.” And

entered the dessert store and sat down on

he should arrive soon.” Margaret said, smiling at her. “You should have a strategy to negotiate a lower rent. Business isn’t exactly booming in this part of town, so it won’t be cost-efficient for you if the rent’s

“Got it.” Katherine nodded.

the door even before Peter pulled over.

That surprised Katherine.

walked over when he saw Katherine. “When’s the landlord

“What are you doing here? Just Peter alone would

was only just renting some place, which seemed beneath the kind of

“I want to help out a

Katherine huffed.

damn guy. Why was he being so warm and caring all of a sudden, making her uncomfortable? And what was she supposed to think when he was being so nice to her after their divorce, and especially after

things. So she couldn’t help wondering if Marshall somehow grew feelings for her because they “clicked” physically. Yes, she felt ridiculous thinking like that, and she knew she was backing herself into a corner if she continued with that thought. Still, the thought couldn’t