The Divorcee Who Shines

Chapter 143 Avoiding Him

Chapter 143 Avoiding Him

Shannon looked pale and worried as she watched Brendon comfort her.

"I'll talk to her about this matter later on," he assured her gently. "Don't get upset; go back home and rest."

Brendon had called Ranita several times but got no answer from her phone.

During dinner time that day, he went back to her apartment only to find it empty - not a soul was there except for a note left by Ranita on the fridge: "I have some business out of town for two days. Take care of yourself." Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Brendon frowned deeply as he sat down on the sofa with an uneasy feeling in his chest while continuing to call Ranita's phone.

But still no answer from Ranita.

She had just finished packing when Shannon came over earlier that morning with those words which pricked at Ranita's heart like thorns.

So she escaped up Moon Mountain where it was quiet enough for contemplation since it was a weekday - especially around the secluded villas where one could hear insects chirping away into the night sky...

It was peaceful there - perfect for deep thinking...

Moon Mountain was only an hour or so away from Kurima; it was one of the largest holiday resorts nearby situated against moonlit skies during daytime while offering tranquil coolness at nightfall...

Ranita sat on the balcony watching sunset before returning inside feeling dispirited once more.

Her phone rang again after she was lost in thought: there were over ten missed calls including Dylan's but mostly they were from Brendon who used to spend most of their time together even if they weren't physically together due to work commitments; occasionally they would call each other or communicate via email through Caleb who acted as their messenger most times...

This was probably the first time that Brendon had called so many times without getting any response from Ranita!

Did he want revenge because Shannon felt wronged? This vague suspicion made her heart ache horribly!

Just then... the phone rang again! It was Brendon calling once more!

Ranita hesitated before answering the call. A deep, unhappy voice of a man came through the receiver, "Ranita, where are you?"

"What's up?" Ranita lowered her eyes and spoke in a flat tone.

Brendon's breathing became heavier. After several seconds of silence, he said, "Where are you? I'll come pick you up."

Ranita pursed her lips and took a while to respond. "I'm out for some fresh air. I'll be back in a couple of days. There aren't any projects that require my presence these days."

"If you want to stay at my place, feel free to do so. If not, go back to Boulderland Mansion."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Ranita didn't say anything either.

After an unknown amount of time had passed, Ranita couldn't hold it in anymore and pouted as she said, "There's nothing else left for me to say. I'm hanging up now."

"Ranita! Where are you?" Brendon persistently asked.

Was it really that important where she was? She had already agreed to return by his side even though he loved someone else and wanted his freedom - what more did he want from her? Why did he still hurt her?

All Ranita wanted was for them both to draw clear boundaries between each other.

"Even if you don't tell me where you are now," Brendon continued speaking stubbornly, "I will find out eventually. It's just a matter of time."

With that said, Ranita hung up the phone.

Let him search all he wanted! Before Brendon found her, she could hide away for some more time! Just after hanging up with him, Eve called.

"Where have you gone off to, Ranita? Dylan has been looking everywhere for you but can't seem to get hold of you. He is getting worried!"

She didn't hide anything from her best friend, Eve.

"I just came here for a two-day rest. I'll be back in two days' time." Ranita lowered her eyelashes, and her face lacked color. It was obvious that she wasn't feeling too good emotionally.

Eve sighed deeply, "It's good to go relax at the resort for a couple of days and take your mind off things."

However, Ranita didn't expect that when she was about to sleep, the doorbell suddenly rang!

Was Brendon so quick to come this way?