Chapter 125: Chapter 133

Chapter 0133 Hannah The comb had just barely managed to slide beneath the couch, hidden from view, when Noah walked into the room with Zoe holding his arm. They both paused in the doorway, Zoe’s mouth hanging open in shock as her eyes roamed her once–filthy living room.

“Oh my...” Her hand fluttered to her mouth as she took in the clean space. Even the air smelled sweetly of vanilla, a candle having been lit on the mantle.

“What do you think?” Noah asked, gesturing around. “Much better, right?”

“Much better?” Zoe turned to face him, her pale face splitting into a smile. “That would be putting it lightly; this is amazing. Thank you so much, Noah.” She threw her arms around him.

I felt myself bristle at the sight of them. My jaw clenched so hard that I thought I might break my teeth, and I had to look away from the sickening display.

Of course they would hug in front of me like two lovers. And of course Noah would take all of the credit for the cleaning, which was-

one “It was actually Hannah’s idea,” Noah said suddenly as he pulled away from Zoe’s hug. “She’s s the o who offered to clean.”

Zoe’s mouth hung open again, and even my own eyes widened in shock. Maybe I had been too quick to assume that Noah wouldn’t give me any of the credit for cleaning. Not that it made that little comb discovery any better.

“Hannah...” Zoe took a step forward, still holding Noah’s arm for support–she did look shaky and a bit out of it, I would give her that much. “You didn’t have to...”

Despite myself, I waved my hand dismissively and shat her a stiff smile. “Of course I did. And there’s a casserole heating up in the oven as we speak.”

“A casserole?” Zoe’s eyes widened into saucers. “Oh, I’m starving. They didn’t even let me eat jell–o at the hospital.”

Nodding, I plumped a few pillows on the couch and gestured to it. Noah helped Zoe to sit down, and she let out an audible sigh of relief as she sank down into the cushions.

“I really can’t thank you two enough,” she called out over her shoulder as I made my way into the kitchen. I’m so sorry it was such a mess. It’s just that with Adam and everything.

“You don’t need to explain yourself.” I shrugged even though I knew she wasn’t looking at me as I busied myself with scooping steaming mounds of the casserole and a side of bread rolls onto three plates. “I’m sure it’s difficult being a single mother.”

Zoe let out a scoff. “You can say that again. Adam and are still settling into a routine, and... Well, if I’m being honest, he’s been extra rambunctious lately. I think he’s acting out a little bit because of the divorce. Refusing to put away his toys, not wanting to go to bed, that sort of thing.

“It’s normal,” Noah said. “He’ll settle in eventually.”

I frowned with my back turned, gritting my teeth. Noah had no place to speak on the subject. If he had +25 BONUS Chapter 0133 been staying here with her, why wasn’t he at least helping out? Pig.

“Where is Adam, by the way?” I asked, pasting that damned smile on my face as I set the plates out on the table.

Zoe waved her hand and struggled to her feet, making her way over to the dining table with Noah’s help. He’s staying with my parents for a couple of weeks. I figured it would be better this way so I don’t have to worry about popping a stitch running around with him.”

The three of us settled into our places–I had taken care to seat Noah and Zoe right next to each other so I could watch their mannerisms.

As they ate, I barely picked at my food. I couldn’t stop thinking about the hair and the pillows, my eyes darting occasionally over to the couch where the comb was still hidden underneath. How many nights had Noah spent sleeping here with her? When was the last time he had stayed? Last night? The night before?

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