Wooing My Ex-wife Again Novel by Natalie Winter

Anastasia

Fuming and angry at myself and the world, I went to the training ground to get some air. This part of the territory was still untouched by the fire and away from the melee of people trying to restore everything.

I was so pissed at Sean that I didn’t even want to talk to him again. He had seen that little boy freeze while the fire was roaring barely a few feet away from him, and had seen the way the mother had lunged for the kid.

How could he not say a word of why I did what I did and instead stand stoically and tell my father that I was at fault for everything?

I did not want to go to Lea in this mood. I had decided to talk to Sean only for my daughter’s sake and how he had stood up for me against Julian three nights ago but now I did not know what was going on in his head anymore. And why did my mother had to fill my daughter’s head with pack dynamics and everything else? She was a kid for Goddess’s sake and had every right to live like one.

There was no need for her to act like an adult already. I was pissed at my family but more than that, I was pissed at myself.

I ran a hand through my hair and paced around the wooden benches, wondering how to deal with Lea.

She would be a sweet girl and not fuss over how I had yet again failed her but it gnawed at my heart nonetheless.

My phone rang suddenly, bringing me out of my thoughts.

“Ms Gilbert?” A familiar voice spoke to me from the other end.

“Yes”

“This is Lea’s class teacher, I just wanted to ensure that you and Lea are going to attend the meeting today.”

I fumbled for the right words and she noticed my hesitation.

“The school principal has already noticed Lea’s continued absence from school and asked me to take action accordingly. But I bought some time knowing that you are a single mother and might have other work to take

care of.”

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I worried at my bottom lip as she continued, “However, it is imperative that you attend the meeting today. If you don’t, I am afraid the principal might suspend Lea from school.”

My heart sank at that word. Lea’s confidence would get further crushed if that happened. She was a special child and already struggled to make friends.

She loved to study, paint, and color but she did not like the awkwardness brought forth by me because I was just too egoistic to not let her have what she

ed–a father.

“I…I will be attending it with Lea, don’t worry.”

She let out an audible sigh of relief. “And to make it less strict, this time we are having some fun and game activities instead of the boring meeting where you sit in a meeting hall with other parents. I am sure, Lea would love. a day out.”

That made me feel a bit better. I would love to see her play with other kids and maybe attempt to have a conversation with other parents so that the kids do not shun my girl.

I took in a few deep breaths and told myself that I could do it- for my little princess.

“That would be lovely. I look forward to it.”

The call disconnected and I wondered how to wriggle out of this situation. My father had already given me an earful for not listening to his orders and Sean too had not said a word in my defence.

I did not think he would want to come with me seeing that there were so many things to do after the incident yesterday night.

I vowed to let Lea have the time of her life and ensure she mixed with everyone and made a beeline for my home.

When I returned, Mom was still seated on the couch but she had changed and was having breakfast herself.

“Is everything alright?” She asked, studying my face.

“Yes. Today I have to leave for Lea’s school and I will get ready now.”

Mom immediately straightened her back and muttered, “You should just stay back at home.”

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“And do what?” I snapped. “Stay protected and cocooned in a shell while. everybody else works to restore the territory?”

Mom noticed the irritation in my voice and added quietly. “I am sorry for my earlier rambling. I was just worried about you and what would have. happened if you had not been lucky.”

Lucky. Not careful.

As if I was made of glass and would break at the slightest effort.

“Mom, just give me your car keys. I don’t even need a driver. I will

go with Lea and spend the day with her while Dad and his men do all the work.” She tried to justify, “It is not like that, Ana. He was just worried about you and stressed. Would you not be worried about your daughter’s safety?” “My daughter is four. His daughter is twenty five. There is a difference.” Saying so, I stalked off without hearing whatever she had to say. I went to Lea who was still seated on the bed in the same position I had left her in around an hour ago.

With a bright smile, I added, “Come on Lea. We have to go to your school. Let’s get ready.”

She looked up at me and added, “Sean isn’t coming I guess.”

“No, he is pretty busy with work but you don’t have to worry about him. Your teacher just informed me that they are going to have some fun activities today and I am going to stay all day with you. We are going to play, eat and maybe even go for a movie later. Just the two of us. How does that sound?”

She gave me a rueful smile but nodded, “Alright mummy”

clapped excitedly and said, “Come on now. Get ready. We only have three. hours to get ready. Go, go, go”

I tried to sound excited and cheery as I tickled Lea and forced her to smile. I knew a part of her was still sad but she did not give me a tough time about

Sean.

I kissed her forehead and bathed her before slinking into the bathroom to get ready myself. She was going to pick a dress of her choice while I scrubbed myself clean to get rid of all the soot and muck clinging to my skin. and hair.