Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 832:

Bobby feigned indignation, placing his hand over his chest in mock outrage. “Oh, so now I’m the punching bag, huh? You love teasing me, don’t you?” Dulce could feel the friendly vibe starting to return, but Fiona’s expression remained the most unsettling of them all.

Leah arrived with a new dress, and Fannie quickly helped Dulce with the zipper at the back.

“Fiona did that on purpose, didn’t she?” Fannie asked, her voice tinged with frustration. This was the first time she had brought Dulce along, and Dulce was being targeted.

“Forget it, I understand. If I were in her shoes, I’d probably be upset too.” Dulce squeezed Fannie’s hand. “Don’t make trouble over this. They’re Bobby’s friends, after all.”

“I don’t need to worry about his feelings. I’ll help you get back at her later.”

Dulce quickly grabbed her arm, pulling her away. “This is Aurora’s special day! Just let it go for now.”

Fannie didn’t respond, her expression dark and sullen, but she didn’t press the matter further.

Bobby knocked lightly on the door, calling out, “Ladies, are you done changing?” Dulce’s new dress fit her perfectly, and she felt a bit more at ease as she and Fannie made their way out.

“Let’s get back to the party,” Bobby said, leading them back to the terrace. This time, they took a different path.

When Dulce saw Michael talking to Fiona, she instantly understood Bobby’s subtle move.

The three of them stood just out of sight, close enough to catch every word of Michael’s conversation with Fiona.

“Stop targeting Dulce. There’s nothing between us. There’s no need to make things harder for her.”

Anyone could tell that Fiona’s actions were deliberate, and they couldn’t let it slide.

Fiona’s voice was sharp as she shot back, “Are you feeling sorry for her?”

“Michael? Do you think I don’t know what she’s here for?”

Fiona felt as though her brother-in-law was being taken away from her when she saw Dulce.

But to her surprise, Michael asked, “What are you doing here?”

Fiona froze, momentarily stunned by his question. Michael, no longer holding back, looked her in the eye and spoke with unwavering resolve. “I know exactly what I’m doing. Even without Lacey, I wouldn’t be with Dulce.”

Fiona’s anxiety eased. Just as she turned to leave, Michael’s voice stopped her. “Dulce is Fannie’s friend. If you ever hurt her again, I can’t promise what Bobby and Fannie will do to you.”

Dulce, standing in the shadows, felt a pang in her heart.

Although Michael was standing up for her, it was more about maintaining peace and preventing Fiona from causing trouble.

Dulce was unsure whether to feel happy or sad.

No matter what she did, she would always be an outsider to Michael.

“Got it,” Fiona said, her voice tinged with bitterness.

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