You're Just My Ex-Husband,My Lord-Chapter 200- have new relationships

Zoey finally replied:

"I was just in the shower and didn’t see the messages."

Vivian, who hadn’t received support from Marylin, quickly turned to Zoey:

"Laurent and Leonardo were spotted having dinner together tonight. Do you think they should just get together?"

Laurent, feeling frustrated, interrupted Vivian:

"Vivian, will you stop already?"

After a brief silence, Zoey replied:

"Their feelings are between them. How can we make decisions for them?"

Vivian, feeling down, responded:

"Seriously, Zoey? Does that mean you’re not in favor of them being together?"

Zoey replied again:

"I’m not opposed, I just think that love is between two people. When only one person’s passion and affection are involved, it’s simply not enough to sustain the word ’love.’"

Laurent clearly understood this principle.

Zoey added one final sentence:

Laurent sighed:

"Zoey is absolutely right. The word ’love’ really is heavy. When only one person’s affection and effort are involved, it can’t last. My relationship with Dave is a failed example of that."

"So, I won’t be with Leonardo just because of external pressure or any other factors. I don’t want to hurt him."

Since the failure of his marriage with Dave, Laurent had become even more rational about Leonardo’s one-sided pursuit of him.

Vivian, the only one who hoped Laurent and Leonardo would end up together, was devastated:

"I’m in a mutually loving relationship with Frank, so I can’t understand what you mean by one-sided love."

Zoey spoke up again:

"So, you’re the happiest. The person you love also loves you in return."

Vivian huffed:

"Zoey, you’ve never been in a relationship, so why do you seem to understand it better than those of us who have loved?"

Zoey sent a smiling emoji:

"Because I’ve seen so many love stories from the people around me, naturally, I understand more."

After the four of them ended the conversation, they each went to bed. Laurent, not wanting to deal with the annoying news, decided to turn off her phone.

The next morning, the first thing Laurent did upon waking up was to pull back the curtains and look downstairs. There were fewer people, but a few reporters were still waiting stubbornly outside.

Laurent realized that this situation couldn’t go on. She couldn’t stay here forever; she needed to leave.

And if she didn’t leave soon and go pick up her daughter, the little girl would surely be upset.

She had originally planned to go pick Tiffany up after dinner last night, but that had been delayed until today.

Opening her phone, Laurent saw more news about her and Leonardo, and the situation still hadn’t calmed down.

The comments were still full of criticism, and perhaps because she was feeling irritated, Laurent found herself getting angry when she saw the hateful words.

So what if she was divorced? Who decided that a divorced woman couldn’t have new relationships or a new beginning?

Did divorce mean she was doomed to be lonely forever?

The people who criticized her weren’t really attacking her; they were mocking women like her—divorced women in society!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. After getting herself together, she left her bedroom, and Leonardo happened to walk out of the master bedroom next door. Laurent spoke directly:

"I’m leaving."

Leonardo reminded her:

"There are still a bunch of reporters downstairs!"

"What does it matter if there’s a bunch of reporters?" Laurent’s tone was a little sharp.

"Can the reporters stop me from going home?"

Leonardo sensed that her mood was off, so he didn’t try to stop her from leaving.

"Wait a moment, I’ll change and take you downstairs."

Laurent declined Leonardo’s offer to accompany her.

"No need, I’ll go by myself. I’ve already called a car."

Laurent planned to use a ride-hailing app to get a car, pick up her vehicle from the restaurant where they had eaten yesterday, and then go get her daughter before leaving.

Leonardo kindly tried to reassure her.

"I’ll take you downstairs and watch you get into the car. Those reporters are crazy, and I’m worried you might get hurt."

Leonardo knew the reporters well; he dealt with them every day. If Laurent went out, they would surely swarm her. She, a fragile woman, wouldn’t be able to handle them.

Laurent thought for a moment, then decided to wait at the entrance for Leonardo. She called Tiffany to let her know she’d be picking her up soon.

Tiffany just said "Okay," and didn’t bring up a word about the rumors between her and Leonardo.

When the car she’d ordered arrived downstairs, Laurent and Leonardo went downstairs. As expected, the group of reporters rushed toward them.

Leonardo protected her as they kept their heads down and walked toward the taxi.

The reporters, however, weren’t going to let up. They relentlessly chased after them, bombarding them with questions—mostly about how a divorced woman was unworthy of someone like Leonardo.

Among them was a female reporter who was probably a fan of Leonardo. As she spoke, her words were full of sarcasm and disdain towards Laurent.

Laurent’s temper finally snapped. She stopped in her tracks and raised her eyes to look at the reporter, coldly asking:

"A man unmarried, a woman unmarried—don’t tell me we’re just friends having a meal together. Even if we were on a date, what’s the problem?"

"Why does my divorce make me unworthy of him? Who decided that divorced women can’t find happiness? Who decided that divorced women don’t deserve love from a man? Who decided that divorced women can’t be with excellent men?"

Her tone was neither humble nor submissive, and she didn’t lower her voice for anyone. On the contrary, her cold and forceful questioning made the female reporter feel deeply embarrassed. The other reporters were also taken aback by her strong response. For a moment, they were all stunned, and it was at that moment that Leonardo stepped in and escorted Laurent into the taxi.

Just then, Leonardo’s agent arrived to pick him up, but the reporters still surrounded him before he could get into the car, bombarding him with questions about his relationship with Laurent.

Leonardo smiled in response.

"Please focus more on my work."

Then, without saying another word, he got into the car.

Once inside, Leonardo’s agent was furious and scolded him.

"Why didn’t you clarify? You and Miss Laurent are just long-time classmates and ordinary friends. By not explaining, you’re just fueling more speculation about your relationship!"

Leonardo continued to look out the window, ignoring his agent’s words.

He had done it on purpose—he intentionally refused to explain, intentionally left everyone guessing about the nature of his relationship with Laurent.

He had always been unsure of how to approach her as a public figure. Now, with the situation being orchestrated for him, he decided to go along with it. Since her presence had already been made public, he might as well take advantage of this opportunity. From now on, he wouldn’t have to sneak around when he wanted to see her.