A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 393

Maria stayed silent for a moment, wondering how to answer Ethan's question. "I was afraid of him before, but I'm not anymore," she said honestly. After all, her relationship with James was miles better than before. Nowadays, he spoiled her most of the time. He loved her so much that she had nothing to fear.

Ethan nodded and asked, "Does he know we're here together?"

"No, he doesn't."

"So why did you call me here? Are you going to share a secret about him with me?"

Maria chuckled and took a sip of beer. "No, it's nothing like that. James is too boring. I just wanted to come out and relax."

The truth was, she was in a complicated mood. Perhaps it was because after torturing Rosa in Leopard Club just now, she had finally released a part of the hatred that had been suppressed in her chest for many years. While leaving Leopard Club, she hadn't known how to feel.

All of a sudden, she had gotten the urge to go to a snack bar, have a drink, and just relax with someone.

If she called James, he wouldn't be willing to eat in such a humble place. Besides, if he were here, she would have to consider his feelings even while chatting with Ethan.

In her eyes, Ethan was more like a younger brother, and sometimes a confidante. Above all, she enjoyed having conversations with different people every now and then.

That was why she had decided to invite only Ethan in the end. When she went back home later, she would tell James that she had gone out with Ethan for dinner. Even if James got angry with her, she would be able to coax him then.

Ethan nodded in agreement. "He is a boring guy."

"Ethan, are you really going to be a vet in the future?"

"Who knows? It's a great job, except for the part where I wouldn't be able to support my future wife. Well, maybe I'll answer this question when I have a wife!"

Maria changed the topic again. "What do you think of the relationship between me and James?"

"Why?"

"Just tell me what you see."

After thinking for a while, Ethan said, "I can see that both of you are possessive of each other. But both of you have domineering personalities, so I don't know how you guys are getting along. Ever since James got back together with you, he hasn't come out with me for a drink at all." There was a trace of grievance in his tone, much to Maria's amusement.

"Why do you say I'm possessive of him?" she asked curiously. Of course, she already knew that James was possessive of her, but she didn't know if the same could be said for her.

Taking a bite of the barbecued meat, Ethan answered, "Every woman is possessive of her man. If she isn't, it means she doesn't love him."

Maria scoffed, but the more she thought about it, the more his words made sense.

"Well, how about I help you get a girlfriend? I still remember that you said you like girls who are lively and cheerful last time."

"I don't like childish girls!" Ethan said immediately, waving his hand. Then, a silly smile spread across his face as he looked at her. "I like women like you, who are in their early thirties, beautiful, cultivated, experienced, and sometimes gentle, but sometimes cold and charming."

'But you are too aggressive,' he added in his mind.

Maria smiled back at him sweetly and asked, "How about I break up with James and marry you instead?"

Ethan shook his head immediately. "Compared to you, James is much more important to me. Besides, I don't want to be with you. Even a guy like James is wrapped around your finger. If you and I were together, you'd order me around all day, wouldn't you? I don't like being the slave in the relationship! I can't date someone with a personality like yours!"

Maria snorted. Why was he acting like a coward?

Rolling his eyes, she sarcastically asked, "So you prefer James' personality?"

"I do, actually. He'll protect me and give me lots of money to spend. Since I'm not capable, I should rely on someone else."

"How dare you covet my man? I'll record what you say and let him hear it," Maria threatened, narrowing his eyes playfully.