Ch. 311..315: The President's Pregnant, Ex-Wife Chapter 311-315

Chapter 311: Chapter 311 – You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it

"You can tell me anything. What’s the matter?" Sabrina asked, her voice filled with concern. Matilda rarely had problems like Sabrina.

The only issue Matilda had faced in her life was when Mara had framed her and ruined her reputation. However, after clearing her name, everything had been peaceful and calm.

Matilda glanced around, making sure they were at a safe distance from the men, before leaning in and whispering in Sabrina’s ear,

"Sabrina, I’m pregnant."

Sabrina’s heart skipped a beat as joy flooded through her. She couldn’t understand why Matilda was trying to keep it a secret.

"That’s wonderful news!" Sabrina exclaimed, her voice rising. Matilda quickly hushed her,

"Shhh, I’m not ready for this," Matilda said sadly, her voice barely a whisper, tears gather in her eyes.

Sabrina was confused because Matilda was in a stable relationship. Was Devin not treating her well enough? Sabrina doubted it.

"But you’re engaged," she reminded Matilda.

The latter shook her head and said,

"I still have school. I have one and a half years left to complete my degree before I can start the master’s program. I also have plans to open my own restaurant and hotel in the future.’

"How can I possibly do all of that with a child on the way?" Matilda asked helplessly.

She had no idea how to balance work, school, and family life.

She had already made it clear to Devin that her career came first and she wasn’t ready for marriage or children.

However, she also knew that he wouldn’t allow her to terminate the pregnancy as she had planned, which is why she hadn’t told him.

She didn’t understand how it had happened since she was on birth control pills, but it had happened nonetheless, and she needed to find a solution before it was too late.

"It’s all about planning. You can achieve anything if you set your mind to it," Sabrina advised seriously, trying to distract Matilda from whatever she had planned or was planning to do.

Sadly, Matilda was not prepared and had already made up her mind.

"No. I can only handle one thing at a time, and I’m not ready to have a child."

Sabrina, taken aback by the determination in Matilda’s voice, was confused and wondered what Matilda intended to do with the child growing inside her womb.

"Wait, what do you plan to do?" she asked, her tone serious. Matilda confided in her, saying,

"I’m going to terminate the pregnancy, but I’m only telling you so you can help me keep it a secret."

Sabrina froze, shock settling in her eyes. It was as if she was seeing Matilda in a completely different light for the first time in her life.

Sabrina didn’t consider herself an angel, but she also didn’t think of herself as a demon.

She believed that while children could be unplanned, their lives shouldn’t be ended when there are people who would love and care for them.

"No, I can’t do that. Ending the life of an innocent, healthy child just because of your career? Are you out of your mind?"

Sabrina couldn’t believe what she was hearing, desperately hoping that this was all just a terrible nightmare from which she could wake up.

"Sabrina, I’m getting a hang of things and I’m at the top of my class. With this pregnancy, I will fall behind," Matilda complained.

"If I give birth, I would have to take a break from school. You know that Devin is also very busy," she continued, hinting that Devin would be too occupied to help her take care of the child.

However, Sabrina did not see it that way and interjected,

"It doesn’t mean that he would not make time for you and the child when you both need him."

Matilda did not want to imagine it. She saw herself managing her hotel and restaurants in the next five to six years before becoming pregnant.

"No. I don’t even want to get married until I have a satisfying career. Devin has his. Lizzy has hers, and you have yours. Why do I have to be the one to put mine on hold?" she asked, growing upset that Sabrina was not supporting her as she had expected.

"You don’t have to put your dream on hold. When you give birth to the child, I will come for him or her and take care of them with my twins. I know how to balance it," Sabrina assured Matilda, embracing her.

However, Matilda shook her head and pulled away, feeling offended.

"You’re making it seem like I’m lazy," Matilda complained, her offense evident. Sabrina attributed it to Matilda’s early pregnancy hormones and spoke softly, trying to provide a solution.

"I’m just trying to help, Tilda. You have no idea how it feels to get married without having a child of your own. Do you know how long I tried?" Sabrina asked, her voice hushed and tears welling in her eyes.

"Even when Robin abused me, I stayed because I still wanted to have a child to call my own. What if you get rid of it and never get the chance to have one when you’re ready?" Sabrina pleaded.

Before Matilda could respond, she said in a teary voice,

"Imagine being successful in business but struggling with childbirth. That business would never fill the void."

Matilda considered Sabrina’s point, but she quickly thought of a solution and responded,

"There is another option, which is adoption."

Sabrina felt a sense of defeat, but she was determined not to give up on her best friend.

"You can have everything you want," she reassured. "If you want to get married, a wedding planner can handle all the details and take away the stress. You can choose not to go on a honeymoon, or even use it as a way to relax and relieve stress."

Realizing that Matilda was still firm in her decision, Sabrina continued, "You can still have a child and pursue your education. Many women have done it before."

"I’m pregnant myself and still working. It can be challenging at times, but we women are capable of multitasking. We have been given the strength to handle it all."

Matilda felt a pang of regret and was also worried that Sabrina would inform Devin about her situation. Tearfully, she confessed,

"Maybe I’m not as strong as you, but I can’t go through with this, and I don’t want Devin to find out."

She wiped away her tears and walked away, leaving Sabrina rooted to the spot. Just then, Robinn approached and wrapped his arms around her, asking,

"My queen, are you okay?"

Chapter 312: Chapter 312 - You can’t blame her

Sabrina hastily wiped away her tears, scanning her surroundings only to realize that everyone had vanished.

She couldn’t shake off the fact that Matilda intended to terminate her niece or nephew.

"I’m okay," she managed to say, attempting to conceal her teary eyes from Robin.

He couldn’t help but wonder why her closest friend had fallen out.

"No, you’re not. Please, tell me what’s wrong," he gently urged, guiding her out of the building towards the car.

Sabrina couldn’t shake off Matilda’s warning.

Since Robin and Devin had reconciled, what guarantee did she have that Robin wouldn’t spill the beans to Devin?

The burden was becoming too heavy for her to bear alone, but who could she trust with this secret?

"I’m really fine," she forced a smile, bowing her head.

Regardless of the circumstances, she didn’t want to betray her best friend, who had confided in her.

However, she needed to find a way to reconnect with Matilda and address the situation.

Robin felt a twinge of sadness when he realized that Sabrina didn’t want to confide in him.

However, he decided to push a little further after helping her into the car and making her comfortable.

"My queen, I can sense that something is bothering you. Remember, we’re more than just best friends now," he said, hoping to reassure her.

Sabrina was moved by his words, acknowledging that their relationship was indeed special. With a distant look in her eyes, she confessed, "

"She doesn’t want Devin to know."

Sitting beside her in the back seat, Robin listened attentively. They were still relying on a driver for transportation.

"I’m not Devin, and if you tell me, I promise he won’t find out," Robin said earnestly, hoping to alleviate whatever burden she was carrying.

Sabrina swallowed nervously and issued a warning,

"If you tell him or anyone else, I’ll stay away from you for two weeks."

She knew he would never agree to be separated from her, especially considering the circumstances of her pregnancy.

Robin felt a tightness in his chest at the warning. How could he bear to be apart from her for two weeks?

"You know I won’t let that happen," he assured her, and to his surprise, Sabrina found herself believing him.

"She’s pregnant and she wants to terminate the pregnancy," Sabrina said, her voice filled with shock.

Robin’s body froze for a moment, but he quickly composed himself and instructed the driver to continue driving.

As the car started moving, he turned to Sabrina and asked, "Why doesn’t she want to keep the child?"

Robin was well aware that if Matilda went through with this decision, it would deeply hurt Devin.

Their relationship would undoubtedly be affected, and even her father would be disappointed by such an act.

Sabrina sadly replied,

"Because she’s focused on building her career." If Sabrina had to choose between her career and her child, she would choose her child without hesitation."

Matilda wasn’t financially struggling. She had access to everything her father owned, as she was his only child.

Additionally, Devin would willingly provide her with anything she desired.

"Don’t worry. She won’t go through with it. Devin would never allow it," Robin assured Sabrina, his tone serious.

However, Sabrina’s gaze turned suspicious as she reminded him,

"But he doesn’t know, and you promised not to tell him."

Robin smiled, realizing her misunderstanding. "I won’t tell him directly, but he will find out. Unless he doesn’t love Matilda or has been neglecting her."

His explanation confused Sabrina, and she honestly admitted, "I don’t understand."

Robin nodded in agreement and began to explain,

"When a man loves a woman, he pays attention to her and notices the small changes that others might not see."

Sabrina raised her eyebrows, surprised that Robin was speaking like a love expert. Nevertheless, he continued,

"I suspected you were pregnant as soon as I saw you at the hospital. Whenever we met at events, you always avoided alcohol. Even without a pregnancy test, I would have known if we were still living together."

Sabrina was taken aback, as she never thought anything about her was important to him at that time.

However, Matilda’s situation was different.

"She’s been taking birth control pills so Devin wouldn’t expect it," she said, shaking her head. But Robin disagreed, shaking his head.

"But he would still find out. I believe the moment she steps into the hospital, he will be onto her. Don’t worry. Devin will know, and he won’t allow it."

Sabrina wanted to believe Robin because his words brought her comfort. She didn’t want Matilda to terminate the pregnancy.

How can you be sure?" she asked.

"Do you think Devin hasn’t installed a tracker in Matilda’s car?" Robin asked, noticing her confusion. "Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that he doesn’t trust her, but it’s for the sake of her safety."

Sabrina remained calm after the explanation, but Robin had more to say.

"I noticed how he gave you more attention than Lizzy. At first, I was jealous when I didn’t know he was your brother, but over time, I realized it was because you were pregnant."

Sabrina understood the logic in his words, and hope flooded her heart as she analyzed the situation.

"If he was so protective of me because of my pregnancy, then imagine how much more he would be for his own child. I hope he finds out quickly because my best friend is crazy and determined."

Robin was glad she understood, and his heart warmed as she finally managed to smile again.

"You can’t blame her. She was locked away for years and only discovered her passion after obtaining her first degree, which she doesn’t value as much as what she’s doing now."

"This was something she should have done years ago, but Mara took it from her when she set her up. You can’t judge her," Robin said.

Sabrina was amazed by how he understood everything Matilda was going through in just a few sentences.

She smiled in agreement and added,

"I understand. The burden on her must have been heavier than I thought." She leaned into Robin’s chest, avoiding the side where the bullet had hit, and he wrapped his arms protectively around her.

"That’s true, so stop worrying," he reassured her. Sabrina nodded in agreement and suddenly remembered their conversation before Matilda arrived. She asked,

"Thank you, and that reminds me, why does my trust mean more to you than my love?"

Chapter 313: Chapter 313 – Grandma Cecilia’s request

"Why does my trust mean more to you than my love?" Sabrina asked, eagerly awaiting his response.

Robin smiled and explained,

"Because I already know that you love me, but I also know it would be hard for you to ever trust me completely."

He became a little emotional as he recounted all the ways she had shown her love for him in the past, including personally ensuring his clothes were cleaned and had a specific scent.

Even if she was sleeping and he called, she would wake up and fulfill his every request without complaint, yet he had taken it all for granted.

"You loved me even when I was a jerk, so now that I’m still working on myself, I believe it would be even easier."

When Sabrina realized he was referring to past events, she quickly brushed them aside and said,

"Robin, it’s all in the past."

As long as she forgave him, she no longer held onto those memories. Besides, the incredible memories they were creating now were overshadowing the past.

Robin leaned closer and kissed her on the forehead, grateful that he wasn’t the one driving.

"I love you so much," he said sincerely before a thought crossed his mind. He asked, "So, when can we go to Paris?"

Although Sabrina was excited to see what he had planned in Paris, she couldn’t help but worry about the number of days they had already taken off work.

"We’ve been absent from the office for several days," she pointed out to Robin.

Robin acknowledged that she had a valid concern. Lizzy was now working with Devin, so it wouldn’t be wise to send her back to JC Minerals when her true passion was with JC Clothing.

Currently, Cobby was handling all the pressure in Sabrina’s absence, but she knew she had to go back and help out.

"Then let’s make the trip tonight. We can skip Rome and spend the weekend in Paris," Robin suggested, as the main surprise was in Paris. Rome was just for fun.

"Can we do it next week?" Sabrina asked, but seeing Robin’s smile fade a little, she decided to support his suggestion. "I’m worried because you’re still not fully recovered."

Robin had no choice but to agree with the fact that she had a good point.

"You are right. So, are we spending the next weekend in Paris?"

Sabrina nodded and smiled. Taking advantage of the moment, Robin stole a few kisses before they arrived at the old villa.

Lately, he had been at peace, feeling like the happiest man alive to be eating meals prepared by Sabrina once again.

He knew he didn’t deserve it, but she forgave him, which made her even more amazing and attractive to him. It motivated him to become a better person, just for her.

Although she wasn’t a chef, everything she touched felt different, bringing satisfaction and contentment.

Robin felt like there was nothing better. Even her kisses felt different, and the more she gave, the more he wanted from her, even more than she might be ready to offer.

The black steel gates opened as soon as they saw Robin’s car. Before the car reached the entrance of the villa, Cecilia had come to welcome them herself, looking much better than they had ever seen her.

"Grandma, you look amazing," Robin said with admiration, delighted to see Cecilia looking healthier and more youthful than her age.

"Yes, I’ve been taking good care of myself so that I can take care of my grandchildren. And how are you, my darling?" Cecilia turned to Sabrina, embracing her tightly as she asked.

Sabrina smiled; her heart filled with warmth as she found herself in the arms of this incredible woman once again.

Cecilia had been there for her during her toughest moments, and Sabrina would never forget the love and care she had received from her.

I’m fine, grandma, but I’m hungry," Sabrina honestly admitted. However, Robin wasn’t feeling well, so she didn’t want to worry him and kept her hunger to herself.

Unfortunately, her innocent remark unintentionally caused trouble for Robin, as the old woman glared at him disapprovingly.

"Robin, how could you neglect to feed your pregnant wife? It’s almost lunchtime already," she scolded.

Feeling guilty for not considering Sabrina’s hunger after she had emptied her stomach earlier, Robin pursed his lips, ready to apologize. But before he could speak, Sabrina interjected.

"No, grandma, we had breakfast together, but I vomited everything when I witnessed Mara and Martin’s torture," Sabrina explained.

The old woman felt a surge of happiness upon hearing the news and inquired, "So, how are they?" She didn’t expect a positive response but felt that what she heard was worse.

"They’re dead. It was a terrible ordeal," Sabrina replied, making the old woman happy.

However, she couldn’t comprehend something and turned to Robin, asking,

"Robin, how could you allow her to witness all that in her condition?" She then led them to the dining table but Sabrina responded once again.

"Grandma, I insisted on it, and besides, Robin is still recovering from a gunshot wound he took for me."

You were shot?" The old woman’s eyes reflected concern, but Robin reassured her,

"It’s nothing, grandma, I’m fine."

"Excuse me," Cecilia said, heading to the kitchen to instruct the maids to prepare Sabrina’s favorite dishes. She also brought some fruits as appetizers before adding, "Sabrina, don’t let him use this as an opportunity to sneak back into your life. He still has a lot to answer for."

Robin shook his head, perplexed as to why his own grandmother was making things so difficult for him.

However, Sabrina’s response caught him off guard and warmed his heart greatly.

"Grandma, Robin has changed. I no longer see him as my ex-husband, but rather as a very good friend," Sabrina said.

"Best friend," Robin corrected. Sabrina smiled, and Cecilia was shocked.

She had been testing the waters to see if Sabrina still held a grudge against Robin, so this revelation was heartwarming.

Sabrina agreed with Robin, saying,

"Yes, grandma, we are best friends now."

Cecilia had tears in her eyes as she hugged Sabrina once again before allowing her to sit. She began slicing the fruits for her.

"That’s good. So, how is the baby in the womb?" she asked. Sabrina smiled and revealed,

"They are twins, grandma, but we decided not to find out the sex for now."

Cecilia was overwhelmed. Not only was she going to have a grandchild, but she was going to have grandchildren.

"You’re already in your second trimester. Five months, right?" she asked curiously. Sabrina nodded.

"Right."

"I can’t believe you’re carrying twins. Your bump is so small. Move in with me, and let me take better care of you," she requested. Robin froze instantly, not liking the idea.

Chapter 314: Chapter 314 – Why is she here?

Sabrina was enjoying this time with Robin, as he was indeed recreating the bitter memories into sweeter ones.

However, she knew that her father and Lizzy would be missing her as well, so she had not considered moving in with Cecilia.

"Grandma," Sabrina and Robin said together. Sabrina clamped her mouth shut, allowing Robin to take the blame since he seemed ready to do so.

The old woman was amazed by their simultaneous response, hoping that whatever brought them closer than before would continue to keep them together.

"The two of you spoke together, which means you are not in agreement with my plan," the old woman said.

Robin and Sabrina smiled at each other as Robin responded,

"It’s not like that, grandma. I am the father of the children and trying to bond with them and their mother. I also already told you that this villa is too far from both our houses."

Since Robin did not want Sabrina away from him, he still would not allow it, even if the distance was not a problem.

Even if he achieved his goal of remarrying Sabrina, he would still not allow her to live apart from him.

The sorrowful look on the old woman’s face made Sabrina feel guilty, so she proposed,

"Grandma, why don’t you come live with us in the villa during my third trimester? I’ll need a lot of help then. For now, I have the energy and I’ve only spent this week taking care of Robin."

Robin felt a pang of sadness at Sabrina’s suggestion, realizing that if Grandma was only moving in during the third trimester, it meant Sabrina planned to return to her father’s house.

This realization didn’t sit well with him.

However, he didn’t let the gloomy moment consume him. After careful thought, he devised another plan.

Judging by the change in Cecilia’s expression, he could tell they had successfully convinced her.

"Alright, I’ll make arrangements to move into the new villa. I hope my caretaker can come too," Cecilia said with a smile, concerned that Sabrina wasn’t eating the right food for a pregnant woman.

However, since the doctor assured Sabrina that her pregnancy was healthy, she only wanted the elderly woman with her. She wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about the woman’s obsession with her changing eating habits.

Robin had been doing a good job before he was shot, and Sabrina couldn’t help but feel proud and happy at the same time.

"Sure grandma, the new villa is even bigger than the old one," Sabrina smiled reassuringly. She had no idea how much her suggestions had pleased the elderly woman.

"Thank you, Sabrina. You have brought so much joy and happiness to this family. Now look, you’re not eating," the elderly woman observed once again.

Sabrina chuckled, starting to worry that this woman would spoil her with excessive amounts of food.

Before lunch arrived, the elderly woman began feeding Sabrina fruits, and they ate together.

They continued to chat until evening, finally leaving after having supper in the old villa as Cecilia had insisted.

It had been a fulfilling day for Sabrina. They had accomplished a lot, but she was also exhausted and ready to crash into bed.

On the way back, Robin noticed that Sabrina was beaming with happiness and decided to ask her a question.

"Do you really want grandma to move into the villa?" he inquired.

Sabrina nodded enthusiastically and replied, "She reminds me so much of my mother. Whenever I’m with her, I feel an overwhelming sense of joy."

Her words warmed Robin’s heart, and he was relieved to see that Sabrina hadn’t let his past mistakes affect her relationship with Ceceilia.

"I’m glad to hear that," he said sincerely.

The rest of the journey was filled with a comfortable silence, and once they arrived home and freshened up, they both retired to bed early.

Now that Robin was feeling better, he found solace in gently caressing Sabrina’s adorable baby bump as they lay in bed.

However, a slight worry crept into his mind when he remembered grandma’s comment about Sabrina’s bump being too small for five months. But after recalling the doctor’s reassurance during the recent scan, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.

The weekend flew by quickly, and before they knew it, Monday was already looming ahead.

Robin’s recovery was progressing faster than expected, and he attributed it to having Sabrina by his side.

He was grateful that Sabrina insisted on going for a review with the doctor, as it confirmed that he was indeed doing well.

The only discomfort he felt was from the sore, but it was gradually diminishing each day and was not unbearable for him.

He even managed to surpass Sabrina this time by waking up earlier.

"Sir, please allow me to handle it. Madam will not be pleased to see you cooking in this condition," Margaret pleaded with him.

She hurried to the kitchen when one of the maids informed her that the master was cooking against the madam’s orders.

Ever since Robin’s return, the workers in the villa not only respected him but also admired him for how he treated their Madam.

"Don’t worry, I just want to show my wife that I’m feeling better," Robin reassured in a gentle tone, leaving Margaret unsure of how to disagree.

This master had changed so much, and she couldn’t help but feel happy, knowing that her Madam’s efforts and patience had not been in vain.

"My queen, you will be late for work if you don’t wake up now," Robin softly reminded Sabrina as he entered the bedroom.

Sabrina was greeted by the enticing scent of English breakfast, causing her eyes to snap open and focus on the large tray in Robin’s hands, positioned right in front of her.

Reacting swiftly, she rose from her seat and took the tray from him.

"You shouldn’t be exerting yourself," she cautioned, but Robin simply smiled and replied,

"Thanks to you, I’ve recovered faster, so it’s time for me to take care of you again."

Unable to refuse, Sabrina accepted his offer, knowing that breakfast was already prepared. After enjoying their meal in bed, they proceeded to shower and get ready for work.

However, Sabrina made a detour to Robin’s office before heading to her own.

Upon arriving at the reception area, Robin was taken aback to find Shandra already waiting for him.

Earlier, Sabrina and Robin had coincidentally encountered Aria in the elevator, leading to a friendly conversation between Sabrina and Aria.

"Robin," Shandra’s eyes lit up, and she began to approach him, seemingly ready to embrace him.

However, he swiftly moved away, maintaining an impassive tone as he spoke.

"You came too early."

Shandra’s initial excitement quickly turned to disappointment as she noticed Sabrina’s presence, her gaze darkening.

She had already expected that this woman would once again ruin her plans, and she couldn’t let that happen. Irritated, she turned to Robin and inquired,

"Why is she here? Doesn’t she have work to attend to?"

Chapter 315: Chapter 315 - For old times’ sake, can I get a hug?

Why is she here? Doesn’t she have work to attend to?"

Robin’s gaze darkened dangerously at Shandra’s question.

However, as he looked around and his gaze settled on Aria, he convinced himself that Shandra could not be referring to Sabrina.

"You don’t know that she’s my secretary? This is where she belongs," he said sternly, addressing Aria instead.

His intention was for Shandra to understand that she had no right to speak about Sabrina in that manner.

It also meant that she could be pardoned since, for all he knew, her words were directed at Aria.

Sabrina and Aria frowned slightly, both aware that Shandra was indeed addressing Sabrina.

However, Sabrina also understood that Robin did not want to acknowledge Shandra’s uncivilized question. She smiled, wondering if Shandra grasped Robin’s intended meaning.

Shandra, sensing Robin’s tone, realized that if she dared to speak against Sabrina again, the business deal might be jeopardized.

She forced a smile, feeling irritation building up in her heart as she believed she had returned too late.

Perhaps if she had come as soon as she heard about the divorce, she would have had a better chance.

Suppressing her dismay, she responded,

"I agree. I’m sorry. She just looks different this morning."

Shandra’s intense gaze settled on Sabrina, but she was afraid to address her directly. Instead, she shifted her attention to Aria, attempting to make Robin believe that he was right and she was not referring to Sabrina.

After catching up with Robin’s satirical warning, he nodded and extended his hand to Sabrina.

"Shall we, my queen?" he asked. Shandra felt a pang of jealousy as Robin ignored her, finding him even more attractive in that moment.

As Robin’s hand patiently waited for Sabrina’s, Shandra swallowed nervously, desperately wanting a chance to speak to him alone.

Sabrina joined her hand with his, and they walked intimately to the office.

Aria, pleased with the progress her boss had made with his ex-wife, smiled like a fool. However, Shandra seethed with anger as she followed behind them.

Sabrina settled onto the visitors’ couch, pulled out her laptop, and began responding to important emails.

Meanwhile, Shandra uncomfortably took a seat in front of Robin. She leaned in and whispered,

"I need to speak to you in private," hoping Sabrina wouldn’t hear.

Unfortunately, Robin responded loudly enough for Sabrina to hear,

"This is private. If it wasn’t, we would be having this meeting at the reception," he said sarcastically. Shandra felt disheartened, while Sabrina smirked without looking their way.

"Can’t she excuse us? Doesn’t she trust you?" Shandra asked, trying to make Robin feel as though Sabrina’s presence was due to a lack of trust.

If it had been in the past, Robin would have felt guilty, but things had changed and he knew that Sabrina was only there because he wanted her to be.

His lips curved slightly, and he spoke confidently, his gaze filled with admiration for Sabrina.

"She trusts me completely, but I don’t want her out of my sight. Do you have a problem with that?" he asked seriously, his gaze piercing.

Then his expression darkened once again. "I thought you were here for business."

Shandra perked up, adopting a businesslike demeanor to match her outfit.

"I am, but I’m wondering if you were aware that she was answering most of your calls," Shandra asked innocently, feeling disheartened by Robin’s response.

"She is my wife, and I don’t hide anything from her. She has the right to my phone, whether I know about it or not. Now, will you get straight to the point, or will you continue talking about my wife?"

Shandra couldn’t understand what was happening. Robin had never been this affectionate towards her when they were dating in college.

She had also heard that Robin had treated Sabrina poorly before, so she wondered if he was pretending or telling the truth. She decided to find out later. For now, she would just focus on business to avoid irritating him.

"I wanted to invite you to my father’s casino this weekend. He is meeting some business partners, and I would like you to be there for a potential partnership. You would have an advantage over the other businessmen," Shandra explained.

"Is that all?" Robin asked, his expression blank. Shandra sensed that he might not accept the invitation and pressed further, asking,

"But will you be able to make it?"

"No, I’m sorry. I have prior commitments this weekend," he responded honestly.

Disappointment flashed in Shandra’s eyes as she had hoped her father could put in a good word for her.

Knowing that Robin held her father in high regard and could be persuaded, Shandra didn’t want to give up.

"What about next weekend?" she asked, hoping for a different response.

However, Robin shook his head, sensing something off about her insistence on a weekend at the casino when the meeting could easily be held on a weekday in her father’s office.

"Can’t it be scheduled for a weekday?" he asked, his tone serious.

"Most of the clients are coming from different states, and we wanted to make it a business mixed with pleasure kind of event," she smiled, thinking that the idea might appeal to Robin, who used to enjoy clubbing.

Unfortunately, Robin was not enthused, as his only ambition now was to win back his ex-wife.

"I understand. I will discuss it with my wife and get back to you."

Shandra’s smile froze as she sensed that Sabrina would once again undermine her plans. Was Sabrina using her pregnancy as a means to trap Robin? And was Robin even certain that the babies she was carrying were his?

Shandra had countless unanswered questions, but she pushed her brunette hair behind her ears and mustered a smile as she asked again,

"How much longer do I have to wait to hear from you?"

"I’m not sure, but my secretary will contact you," Robin replied, taken aback by Shandra’s offense.

"Robin, why are you doing this to me?" she asked, her voice trembling with tears and her eyes welling up.

Robin was shocked, and Sabrina diverted her attention from her laptop to focus on the conversation unfolding at Robin’s desk.

"Pardon me?" Robin responded, feeling accused and offended.

"We had something," Shandra blinked away her tears, though her voice still carried the weight of her emotions.

Robin remained calm but gave his full attention as he reminded her,

"Had, not have." This meant that whatever had happened between them was in the past and should remain there.

"Is there a difference?" Shandra asked in a disappointed tone, no longer caring that Sabrina was there.

Robin responded, unfazed,

"A big one. Whatever we had was before I got married," he said with the same calmness, which greatly annoyed Shandra.

"But you are divorced," she mentioned, realizing it was too late. Robin’s gaze darkened dangerously once more, his voice stern,

"The next time I hear that word from you, you will not be allowed into this office again, and I will cancel all relationships, business, or friendship."

Shandra felt disheartened, but it was hard to give up, especially when Robin had become so principled.

She made a final request, asking,

"For old times’ sake, can I get a hug? She’s here anyway, so it’s no big deal, right?"