I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 469

Chapter 469 Unwelcome Advances

After what seemed like an eternity, Ellis chose the former and continued her work as if nothing had happened.

Just because someone looks at you doesn’t mean they’re into you. Don’t be delusional

Besides, staring at a screen for too long could strain my eyes. Maybe it’s all in my wrong seeing

I’m not some universally adored money, no need for such narcissism!

Having regained her composure, Ellis deliberately avoided looking in Maxwell’s direction for the rest of the flight.

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But after disembarking in the evening, when she didn’t have to return to the office but Maxwell did, her mind short–circuited when he offered to drive her home.

The smile on Maxwell’s face as he spoke to her was uncharacteristically gentle so gentle that it made her question reality.

I must be exhausted from overwort!

Why else would I interpret his normal smile as tender?

Flustered, Ellis fumbled for her phone. “Mr. Maxwell, I’ve already booked a ride. No need to bother.”

Maybe his offer was just a courtesy. I knew better than to impose.

When she declined, Maxwell said nothing, just waited with her until the car arrived, and watched her go away.

Ellis hadn’t intended to look outside, but her eyes accidentally caught the rearview mirror.

There Maxwell stood, frozen, just as he’d been when she’d left.

Ok no.

Am I right? Does Maxwell really like me?

Turning it over in her mind, she couldn’t come to a definitive conclusion.

As she wheeled her suitcase out of the elevator, she had a premonition

Easton is definitely in there.

Sure enough, the moment she opened the door, Easton strode toward her, beaming.

“You’re finally back!”

Worse, his arms were outstretched, ready for a hug,

Ellis scowled and jabbed a finger into his chest.

“It’s been a long week,” she warned. “Don’t waste my energy making me yell at you or hit you.”

Ignoring her, Easton pulled her into a brief embrace, so brief it lasted only seconds, before releasing her. Still, it was infuriating. She glared and punched him in the chest.

“Know your limits, Easton Hudson!”

First, he treated my home as his own. Now he was getting physically tough on me?

“Tru limiting myself, Easton said seriously. I’d tried to take it slow, to woo her properly, but nothing worked. This was restraint,

I had countless ways to force her back into my life. But I chose the gentlest approach, minimizing her resentment.

3:12 PM c

Chapter 469 Unwelcome Advances

He acts like the owner here, while I’m the guest!

Alright, for all I knew, he could have bought this place.

Entering her bedroom, she frowned at the sight of him in her walk–in closet.

Back at the Hudson mansion, I’d had no possessions. If he ordered me out, I’d have to leave.

Now, even in my rented apartment, his free coming and going made me feel dependent again. Powerless

Sitting at her desk, she opened banking applications and calculated her savings. Is there enough for a down payment?