My ex husband wants me back (Daven and Althea) novel Chapter 830

“Don’t be so nervous,” Chris warned.

Naomi immediately turned to look at him. “I’m not nervous.”

“Then why have you been quiet ever since we got in the car?”

Naomi clicked her tongue in annoyance. Sharing a car with Chris had been the worst idea. Ever since the man arrived at Cale’s house, Naomi’s mood had been thrown into chaos. Chris teased her more often, played pranks on her, and occasionally pushed her into raising her voice because of their never-ending arguments.

“I just don’t feel like talking.”

Chris merely nodded as if he accepted that answer. Yet from the look in his eyes, it was obvious he didn’t believe her.

“I’m serious.” Chris pulled a fruit-flavored candy from his pocket and held it out to her. “You don’t need to be that nervous.”

At his core, Chris was considerate. But for some reason, whenever he was dealing with Naomi, he became irritating. Even so, Naomi didn’t refuse the candy he offered.

“Before events like this, Mr. Cale held one at one of the Devereux family’s large halls.”

“Your family,” Chris replied flatly.

“I don’t know.” Naomi shrugged. “I know that’s my family name, but... I never expected there to be so much behind that name.”

“It doesn’t matter. But Cale is part of the Devereux family too, right? Even so, he could walk away from all of it without caring what happened. If you hadn’t met him, have you ever thought about how long he would have kept taking responsibility?”

Chris’s question left Naomi stunned.

“You don’t need to feel burdened. He’s the type of person who likes carrying burdens,” Chris remarked.

Without realizing it, Naomi gently brushed the tattoo on her arm. This time, she had no intention of hiding it.

That night, she wore a dark blue gown that wasn’t flashy, but that very simplicity made it elegant. The design was simple, with an open neckline that gracefully revealed her shoulders and collarbones without being excessive.

The upper part of the gown fit her body perfectly, then fell naturally along her curves before softly flaring out to touch the floor. At the waist was a large bow detail, the only striking ornament on the dress.

Her long black hair was left loose in soft waves over her shoulders. Without excessive jewelry and wearing only light makeup that highlighted her natural beauty, Naomi looked different that night.

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