You're Just My Ex-Husband,My Lord-Chapter 202- in person

Morrison felt that in her past life, she must have owed something to the siblings. Not only did she have to personally step in to teach her younger sister how to date, but when her older brother had relationship problems, she also found herself acting as a part-time relationship coach.

One evening, Morrison ended up drinking with Dave because she had suggested that he temporarily let go of things. They drank until the very end, but Dave still hadn’t said what his plans were for the future.

Meanwhile, on this same night, another girl was also alone, drunk, and unable to sleep.

She had loved a man for seven years, ever since he was a young student, and she continued to love him as he became the dazzling, mature man he was today.

She understood that unrequited love could never result in a true relationship, so she swore to herself that she would never let anyone else know her secret, not even her closest friends.

She could swallow the bitter cup of secret love, and she could bear the loneliness and bitterness of loving someone in silence.

She never considered that her hidden love would ever bear fruit. Loving him in silence was her own kind of joy.

Laurent returned home with her daughter, and as soon as Alex Cassy saw her, she immediately asked about her situation with Leonardo. Laurent was too upset to talk and simply said, "It’s a long story," before taking her daughter to pack up their things.

The news about her and Leonardo continued to spread online. Laurent thought that the things she had said this morning, right under Leonardo’s building, would surely bring on a wave of criticism. However, she was surprised to see a reversal. Leonardo’s fans had started to support her.

They praised her for being strong and cool, saying she was worthy of someone as brilliant as Leonardo. Some even said they should be together.

Laurent couldn’t help but laugh at the comments. The fans had changed their tune too quickly.

Just the night before, they were criticizing her for not being good enough for Leonardo, and now, after hearing her words, they admired her.

However, no matter what the public said, whether they supported her and Leonardo or not, Laurent was firm in her own beliefs. She would never be with Leonardo.

Just like Zoey had said the night before, Laurent had been hurt by unrequited love herself and would never drag Leonardo into a similar situation. She also believed that one day Leonardo would find someone he truly loved.

But when it came to Dave, Laurent was confused. She didn’t know what to do.

After her divorce, she had firmly told herself not to look back. After her daughter’s incident, she had vowed never to have anything to do with him again. Yet despite not having been in contact for over half a year, in their recent meetings, he had once again easily stirred up her emotions.

Especially with the way he looked at her—so full of longing and determination.

Laurent’s daughter, Emma Washington, had been staying with her for many days, almost until the New Year.

Laurent called Tiffany and said she was going to send the little girl back. It was almost New Year’s, and after all, Dave had custody of their daughter, so Emma should spend the holiday with him.

To be honest, Laurent was reluctant to let her daughter go. During this time, it was the longest mother-daughter bonding they’d had in over half a year. With her daughter by her side, Laurent had truly enjoyed every day—full and happy.

But it was okay. Laurent thought that just a few days after the New Year, she would be heading to Burg Eltz. It would be easier to see Emma then, so no matter how reluctant she felt, she could bear it.

As for the rumors about her and Leonardo, with her disappearance from the public eye, the topic gradually faded away.

In the meantime, Leonardo had called her several times, asking to meet up for dinner or something similar, but Laurent refused him every time. She was truly afraid of going down that road.

Leonardo didn’t press her, but soon after, he posted two pictures on his social media along with a poem

The text accompanying the first picture was: "Some people, in the end, are better off as friends. Because stepping back is hard to do, but moving forward feels like a privilege I don’t have."

The text accompanying the second picture was: "Giving up is a kind of regret, a kind of missed opportunity, a kind of understanding. Giving up is the final obsession, the final attachment, the final resolution."

Everyone who knew about Leonardo and Laurent’s tangled emotions over the years knew that this was Leonardo’s way of letting go. He had finally given up on his obsession with Laurent.

Later, Laurent heard from Vivian that Leonardo had spent an entire night drinking with Frank. When he was drunk, all the topics they discussed were about her.

Vivian said, "Leonardo is trying to forget you completely this way. He’ll talk about everything related to you tonight, and after that, he won’t bring you up again."

For the first time, Laurent felt a sense of clarity in her heart. Leonardo had been so fixated on her, and it had never been easy for her either.

Now that Leonardo had moved on, Laurent quietly wished him well in her heart. She believed that every good person in this world deserved to be treated with kindness, whether they were a man or a woman.

Laurent hoped that in the near future, Leonardo would find his true happiness.

The happiest thing in the world, after all, is to love and be loved in return, to hold each other’s hand.

As for her plan to send her daughter back, Tiffany laughed and said,

"You don’t need to send her back. Dave said that this year, Emma can stay with you for the New Year."

Laurent stood there in shock for a long time, unable to process what she had just heard.

He... he actually allowed their daughter to stay with her for the New Year?

Though Emma Washington was a girl, everyone at Burg Eltz loved her. From the Lord of Burg Eltz to Daniel and Tiffany, they were all fond of her. On such an important holiday, they all wanted to see Emma and wished she could spend the New Year at Burg Eltz, especially since the atmosphere at Burg Eltz this year wasn’t very good.

Laurent knew that she and Dave were divorced, and Tiffany and Daniel were separated as well, so their daughter had become a happy diversion for Burg Eltz during the holiday season.

But still... for Dave to allow their daughter to stay with her for the New Year...

Tiffany continued speaking,

"Dave also thinks that you and Emma don’t get to see each other often, so he wanted to take this opportunity for you two to spend more time together."

Tiffany conveyed Dave’s intention clearly, and Laurent was left speechless.

He thought she was still working at the factory, so he was trying to create more opportunities for her to spend time with their daughter.

Suddenly, Laurent realized she hadn’t told Dave that she was going to Burg Eltz after the New Year. Working there didn’t seem quite appropriate.

After a moment of silence, Laurent finally gathered herself and said to Tiffany,

"Please thank him for me..."

Tiffany chuckled on the other end of the line,

"I think it would be better if you thanked him in person."