A Vengeful Ex-Wife

Chapter 393 Your Style

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. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"No! I won't make fun of you anymore, okay?"

"Good." "I'm not kidding. I'll go to James' bedroom and sleep with him," Ethan added.

Hearing this, Maria tapped the table with her palm. "You deserve a good beating! How dare you compete with me for his heart?"

"Ha-ha, I'm just kidding. You're the boss. Eat the pig's kidney; it's good for your kidneys,"

Ethan said. Maria nodded, "You are right. I'm exhausted. James is like a beast sometimes."

Ethan's jaw dropped in shock. "Maria, what did I do wrong? Why are you irritating a single man like me?"

"You and Lawrence are James' best friends. Lawrence is too busy these days, so you're the only one I can complain to," Maria answered casually. After all, there was nothing wrong with two adults occasionally discussing their sex lives.

"Fine. You know, Lawrence has never come home after getting married. I really admire him."

At the mention of Lawrence's marriage, Maria slowed down while chewing her food, lost in thought. After swallowing the food in her mouth, she said, "I'll ask Meagan to go shopping with me some day." Lawrence seemed to have gone too far. Now that he was married, he should pay more attention to his wife. However, he stayed out all day long, as if he was still a bachelor.

"Where is Bob now? I miss him," Ethan said.

"James would have picked him up if he got off work early. I haven't talked to him yet. I'll ask him once we finish drinking."

"Okay."

James was on his way to Augustine's house when he found out that Ethan and Maria were secretly dating at a snack bar.

Therefore, Maria never got to call him like she had planned. As soon as he got wind of the news, James gave up on picking up Bob and went to the snack bar instead.

The snack bar was not as bustling as it was in the summer, but now that the weather was getting warmer and warmer, there were almost no empty tables.

When James parked his car at the side of the road, he already attracted the attention of many of the diners at the snack bar. However, Maria and Ethan were busy chatting and drinking; they didn't notice him.

It was only when James stood right next to the table that they noticed him, but obviously, it was too late to do anything.

"Who allowed you to drink beer?" His low, indifferent voice made Maria's heart tremble, and she almost threw the beer in her hand away.

Before she could answer, the man's sharp eyes fell on Ethan's face. "What gave you the guts to take her out to drink beer? She's still on her period. If you're tired of living, just tell me. I don't mind giving you a ride to hell."

His sudden appearance left both the people sitting at the table stunned.

The taste of beer suddenly turned bitter.

James' aura was strong and attractive, like an angel's. Everyone's eyes were drawn to him.

Even Maria could see how conspicuous and incompatible he looked in a shabby place like this.

She quickly pulled over a chair and made him sit down. "It's just room-temperature beer. Don't worry!"

Hearing that, James pursed his lips in displeasure. Shooting her a meaningful stare, he reminded in a low voice, "Who used to stay in bed all the time during her period and asked me to take care of her?"

Maria was speechless. What he was saying had happened so long ago. Her periods had gotten much better after she had given birth to Bob. Otherwise, she would never dare to drink beer like

this.

Of course, whenever James was around, she would exaggerate her pain on purpose.

Ethan coughed lightly and admitted his mistake. "I'm sorry, James. I had no idea. You can't blame an ignorant person, right? Please forgive me."

James cast a cold glance at him and said, "No." Then, he turned back to Maria.

Ethan opened his mouth to protest, but no words came out. All he could do was feel sorry for himself.