Return, My Love: Wooing the Neglected Ex-Wife

Chapter 1112:

“You’re ridiculous!” Fury propelled Molly forward, but she whirled back suddenly. “Wait—I get it! Are you trying to say that no guy will like me?”

“That’s not it.”

Brandishing her fist in warning, Molly stormed ahead.

Upon reaching home, Lucas slipped into the storage room, rummaging through dust-covered memories until his fingers found an aged sketchbook.noveldrama

As he unfurled the drawing, a helpless laugh escaped his throat.

That wasn’t Aurora at all. It was Molly.

At this moment, Allie knocked on the door. “Hello, my handsome boy!”

Lucas hastily concealed the painting. “What’s up, Mom?”

“An old doctor friend of your father’s invited us to dinner tomorrow. He’s eager to introduce you to his daughter.”

“I’d rather not. I’m swamped. If Molly hadn’t come, I wouldn’t even be home right now.”

“Your father thinks you should meet her. She’s a remarkable girl, studying neurology. I’m sure you two will find plenty to talk about,” Allie said with a smile.

Lucas rose to his feet, a frown forming. “Mom, haven’t I made myself clear? I don’t do blind dates.”

Allie’s voice softened, earnest. “But look at Aurora—she’s already engaged and plans to marry as soon as she graduates. If you settle down early, with a stable home life, it’ll ground you. You’ll be able to focus better on your work.”

Lucas remained unmoved.

Rafael stepped forward. “It’s just about getting to know one another. Even if nothing comes of it, you’ll still gain something from the exchange—both intellectually and socially.”

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Lucas had always held his father in high regard. Even if he didn’t agree, he felt obligated to listen and consider his words.

“Dad, just an academic exchange?” Lucas asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Yes, I promise.”

“Alright. But can I bring Molly with me?” Lucas asked, a sudden thought crossing his mind.

“Of course.”

The next day, Molly joined Lucas and his parents at the restaurant. Allie sat beside her, and they looked like a mother and daughter, perfectly at ease in each other’s company.

“Allie, is there a special occasion today?” Molly asked, glancing around.

“No,” Allie replied quietly, leaning in. “Rafael wants to introduce a girl to Lucas. Could you help us play matchmaker?”

Molly’s fingers curled ever so slightly as she noticed Lucas wearing a casual smile. Her heart grew heavier with the thought of what was to come. “Okay,” she murmured.

After a moment, the girl and her parents entered the restaurant. Everyone stood to greet them, and Molly couldn’t help but take in the girl’s appearance.

She was tall, confident, with an air of elegance that was hard to miss—nothing about her to dislike.

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