I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282 Misunderstandings Cleared

“Did Ellis mention anything else to you?” Morty asked again.

“Ali?” Maya sensed that Morty was probing. “Mr. Morty, why not speak directly?”

Finished

“You have something to say, right?” Morty inferred from Maya’s rhetorical question that Ellis must have mentioned her rejection, “Since you put it that way, shall I just speak frankly?”

Maya nodded, and then said, “Mr. Morty, I understand what you mean, about ending the partnership, our law firm….

“You’ve got it wrong; I’m not looking to end the partnership,” Morty interrupted.

“What is it then?”

“Our company and your law firm have a normal business relationship. Regardless of what happens between me and Ellis, it won’t affect our dealings. You don’t need to worry unnecessarily

Having her thoughts read and articulated so directly by Morty didn’t embarrass Maya; instead, it made her want to contact Ellis right away to tell her everything.

“Okay, Mr. Morty”

After smiling and thanking Morty. Maya left Nexus Group.

On her way back to the law firm, she called Ellis.

After listening to Maya’s description, Ellis was silent for a while, then said, “The partnership continues, that’s good”

“It is good, but…

“But what?”

“It feels like we owe Morty a favor.” Maya felt as if landing Nexus Group as a big client was partly due to Ellis’s influence. “We owe him, so what? Love him or not, even if we don’t repay him, he can’t do much about it. Ellis was indifferent about owing Morty any favors, “Don’t feel burdened by it.”

“I’m not burdened, just feeling how hard life is for the poor. Rich folks can let a few crumbs fall from their table, and it’s enough to thrill the poor, Maya said with a mix of envy and jealousy.

She resolved to stand firm and not be swayed by minor benefits, to prevent Morty from making moves through her.

Ellis nodded in agreement, then said, “I’m busy, let’s talk at home tonight.”

After hanging up, she couldn’t help but scroll through her WhatsApp conversations with Morty. Morty hadn’t made things difficult for her best friend and had even offered some benefits.

It was hard to dislike his actions; they easily garnered a bit of goodwill.

This goodwill wasn’t about liking him in a romantic sense but recognizing that he was someone whose company was comfortable.

With the New Year approaching, Maya asked Ellis one last time if she would come home with her for the celebrations.

Lying in bed, half–asleep, Ellis barely glanced Maya’s way and mumbled vaguely, “No, go by yourself, and remember to wish your mom a Happy New Year for me

Maya had no way to persuade Ellis, nor could she drag her out of bed, so she let her be.

Before leaving, Maya made sure to stock the fridge so that Ellis wouldn’t have to resort to sad takeouts during the New Year

Asked if she felt lonely, she didn’t think so. The world didn’t revolve around her, without family or a lover, she not only had to get used to living alone but also to spending all holidays by herself, learning to enjoy her own company

She had planned to get up and do something, but the bed seemed to hold her captive. She ate something random for lunch, then went back to sleep.