The CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Escape

To Love You Again, My Husband

Chapter 26: Two Uninvited People

Airina was shocked, but he registered what had happened after Evan did. She looked at Evan’s protective back and smiled. For someone younger than her, to be ready to protect her someone makes her feel happy.

Relying on his protectiveness, she calmly remained behind while Jackson followed suit to where she settled. Then, he turned his gaze at Evan, who was all prepared to land a punch. He was just waiting for a chance, a perfect chance. Even his position was a bit suspicious since Jackson could clearly see what he was intending to do.

He lifted a brow and cleared his throat. He gestured at Evan, “I only coincidentally met you here. What’s the big occasion?”

Evan chuckled so agonizingly low that even Jackson felt shudder just by his chuckle. Of course, he wouldn’t be defeated just by mere gaze, Evan is a mere college student.

Evan responded upon scaring him, “Well, it’s family occasion. Only ‘Family relatives’ are invited.”

Jackson nodded his head understandably. He shrugged his shoulders, “Care to invite me?”

Inciting that kind of idea wasn’t that bad but for the siblings, it was ridiculous, much funnier when Airina guessed who ‘N’ was.

Evan answered, “That’s a… bad idea.”

Jackson laughed, peeking at Airina, who didn’t seem caring about the situation. “What do you say, Airina?”

Airina slowly lifted her gaze at him, who was clearly hoping that she’d agree to him. Airina, however, in a relaxed manner, stared at him. To be precise, she conveyed thought her eyes if he was actually was asking her or forcing her.

Evan glanced at Airina, blocking her.

“Mister Georgiñia, I don’t know what you’re thinking of. But this is a family occasion, thus you’re not supposed to be here.”

Jackson simply cracked a smile, “I was actually nearby because of my business matters.”

And Airina, who was hiding behind Evan, finally went out of his figure and curtsy smiled at Jackson. For the past two weeks, he never appeared in front of her and now, out of a sudden, he’d pop in front of them and suggested such a request. It would had been better if he asked Airina out for a dinner.

That one was a better attempt than this one. Inside the venue was her beloved family relatives. The only exception was her family side, the Beverly Family. She had invited her father, but he didn’t want to face Wendy, and he was uncomfortable being in that event when he hadn’t done anything useful for Airina and Evan. He felt like he wasn’t needed for the event. As for Linda and Nicole, Airina deliberately didn’t invited them as they would only ruin this venue.

But in contrast of her expectations, someone from these two was the person she should be keeping her eyes on. It was Jackson.

Dang it! Just how near his business matters to have him stop by here when he’s unneeded here?!

Airina sighed. “Hi, thank you for your suggestion. I can’t invite you here, my family will find it uncomfortable to be around you.”

Jackson’s brows wriggled at her determination. He gulped his saliva. He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry in this situation. Should he actually applaud them for standing in their belief.

He was kind of stunned.

He couldn’t force someone who didn’t want to be with him. He could only force himself to smile as he turned around. But suddenly, the threatening thunders and lightning earlier became rain.

Jackson blinked in confusion, while the Beverly siblings sighed in disbelief. Just when they were successful on shoving him out of the way, the rain just had the perfect timing. Don’t they?

Airina looked at Jackson’s figure. She motioned Evan to go inside, who was left with nothing but obey. He quietly hissed in annoyance and hesitantly headed inside, even peeking at the figures that stood together as the rain dropped.

Airina sighed, gritting her teeth. She looked up at Jackson, who fortuitously, looked wok on her. Now, their gazes were on each other. They were solemnly looking at each other.

“Back then, you dislike it if I attempted being close to you. Apparently, you hated me.”

He shook his head, “I never hates you.”

She giggled, “How typical. You care about the circumstances but not the feelings of each other.”

He frowned. “I… didn’t mean to act that way.”

Airina nodded her head, “Right, cheaters says it that way. Very usual.”

“Believe me. I don’t –”

“I’s rather invite you inside”, She signaled, “Come inside.”

She closed her eyes, turning away. She didn’t want to hear words that she could mistake for seriousness when he was just playing with her.

Jackson stretched his hand to her shoulder but he stopped midway. He helplessly followed Airina behind.

Indeed, the guests were her family relatives. But why are Matthew and Elisa Montage here? Are they Airina’s relatives, too? Elisa… is what? And Matthew?!

He glared at Matthew, who tilted his head in skepticism. Elisa was invited her since she basically forced herself in, of course, Airina was willing to invite her because they got close. However, regarding Jackson. It was coercion, it was truly the forceful way.

He sighed while Elisa blinked her eyes in bewilderment. She tugged the hem of Matthew’s coat and inquired, “They… I mean, what kind of relationship does these two have?”

Matthew mysteriously smirked, “I wondered the same thing”, He whispered, “I’ve been seeing Jackson around Rina’s way so maybe he was trying to get her favor.”

Elisa clenched her fists. “Does he like that kind of woman?”

“What do you mean? Airina is not ‘just’.”

Elisa chuckled, “Well…” Then she shut her mouth.

Wendy and Felix blinked their eyes at Jackson’s unexpected appearance and shook their heads. He was the one who pushed through the divorce and now he was chasing after Airina. They couldn’t bother understanding what motive he has.

Airina pointed at the food, “Fill your stomach with distinctive foods we prepared. You weren’t invited so please be noted that people are hostile.”

“That’s fine. Have you eaten?”

“Don’t tell me you’d like me to share dinner with you right now.”

He shook his head, “Instead, let’s eat together.”

She waved her hand, waking away.

Grandfather Halton approached Airina. He seemed angry, thus she was a little bit awkward what to say to him. She bowed her head at him.

“Grandpa….”

He humphed, “You didn’t tell me he’d be here.”

She put on a polite smile, “I encountered him while taking a stroll.”

Grandfather Halton laughed, “You’re so bad at lying.”

Airian shut her mouth in am instant. She cleared her throat in shyness, “Nonetheless, I saw him outside. He suddenly appeared and when I thought he’d leave, the rain suddenly fell. I couldn’t turn him away after that.”

He clicked his tongue. “Does he knows he’s being so dramatic?”

“He wouldn’t be that foolish not to know.”

“What if he doesn’t because he wasn’t aware?”

She was surprised, “He’s that foolish, then.”

He breathes out in relief. “That’s good. You finally understands my words,” He grabbed her shoulder, “If you feel threatened, just tell me and I’ll slice that neck of his.”

Airina gasped, “Grandpa, you don’t need to go that far.”

“If he’d stay calm, I’ll let him be.”

She smiled, “Yes, I think the same way.”

After that exchange of words, Grandpa Halton was led into a room as he felt his knees were already weak and he needed rest. On the other hand, Evan walked to Airina.

He seemed problematic and spoke in glum.

“I feel like I was scammed because of his uncalled surprise.”

Airina nodded her head, “Don’t even let me start.”

“Oh, and by the way-”

“Oh my, a graduation celebration and I am not invited?”

Suddenly, another voice came out of nowhere.

Everyone turned to the entrance and could only frown.

Airina stepped forward.

“Nicole? Another uninvited person? Did you two talk over it on the phone?”

Jackson abruptly answered, “Airina, I never did. I didn’t know this was Evan’s celebration, I only did just now.”

Nicole laughed. “Airina, how dare you not invite me?! In this moment?”

“I hate that kind of words.”